Associate Professor or Professor, Tenure Track, Pediatric Sarcoma Research



Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date:

Aug 19, 2024

Close Date:

Aug 19, 2026

Description:

The Division of Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of basic and translational research in pediatric sarcomas. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Rank will be commensurate with experience.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching and research training of medical students, graduate students, residents, medical fellows in pediatric hematology/oncology or related disciplines, and post-doctoral fellows.

Clinical responsibilities may include serving as attending physician on the dedicated solid tumor inpatient service and providing outpatient care to children, adolescents and young adults with sarcomas and other extracranial solid tumors.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include directing an independent NIH-funded research program focused on basic and translational research in pediatric sarcomas. Candidates should have a track record of successful extramural funding. Applicants in mid-career are encouraged to apply.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).