University of Pennsylvania

Research Assistant Professor of Medicine Faculty Position, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

University of Pennsylvania • $80K — $95K *
Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or equivalent degree in relevant field.
  • Proven research experience in transcriptional regulation.
  • Expertise in genomic architecture and circadian biology.
  • Strong publication record in transcription and circadian biology.
  • Ability to secure and sustain extramural funding.

Responsibilities

  • Generate and characterize novel reagents for gene expression.
  • Develop mouse models targeting circadian physiology regulators.
  • Analyze large next-generation sequencing datasets.
  • Conduct innovative research in transcriptional regulation.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on research projects.

Benefits

  • Access to extensive university resources and facilities.
  • Opportunities for collaboration in a prestigious research environment.
  • Support for obtaining research funding and grants.
  • Potential for career advancement within academia.
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Description

The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of transcriptional regulation, including genomic architecture, and circadian biology, specifically in the fields of chromatin and transcription with emphasis on genome-wide approaches in diabetes and obesity models, preferably in circadian models. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include generating and characterizing novel reagents for gene expression, mouse models of regulators of circadian physiology, and analyzing large next generation sequencing datasets.

Applicants will have demonstrated excellent qualifications in research including a track record of publication in the areas of transcriptional regulation, including genomic architecture, and circadian biology. The successful candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain extramural funding.

About University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Penn is known for its strong undergraduate and graduate programs in business, law, medicine, engineering, and social sciences. The university has a total enrollment of approximately 26,000 students, including 10,000 undergraduates and 16,000 graduate and professional students. Penn has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. The university has a strong research program, with over $1 billion in annual research expenditures.
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