Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Department of Biomedical Sciences
University of Pennsylvania

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Department of Biomedical Sciences


Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Oct 11, 2023
Deadline: Nov 24, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine is soliciting applications for a TENURE-TRACK faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The Department of Biomedical Sciences consists of faculty with diverse expertise spanning basic and translational research into fundamental cellular, molecular, epigenetic, and genetic mechanisms governing health and disease. Candidates with interests in embryonic and adult stem cell biology as well as tissue regeneration and repair are encouraged to apply. The School is located at the heart of the University's Philadelphia campus in a highly interactive biomedical research environment. The Department's faculty serve in leadership and teaching roles in multiple Biomedical Graduate Studies groups including Cell and Molecular Biology, Pharmacology and Immunology and delivers foundational veterinary medical education. Integration in the broader biomedical community at the University and access to a wide variety of core facilities provide ample opportunity to engage in collaborative cutting-edge research to advance both human and veterinary medicine.

The successful candidates will be recruited to the Department and have the opportunity to affiliate with University-wide Institutes, Centers, Graduate programs, and potentially hold secondary appointments in an additional relevant Department. Of particular interest to this search is the Institute for Regenerative Medicine (https://irm.med.upenn.edu), the Cell and Molecular Biology Ph.D. program (https://www.med.upenn.edu/camb/), and the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology (https://cdb.med.upenn.edu/)

Details of the research interests of the department may be found at:

https://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/academic-departments/biomedical-sciences

The University of Pennsylvania values faculty who will actively foster an inclusive and diverse academic environment. Candidates may choose to include a brief, optional statement on how they plan to support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts as a faculty member at Penn Vet.


Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D., V.M.D./D.V.M. or equivalent degree and productive postdoctoral training. The successful applicant will receive a competitive start-up package, state-of-the-art research space, and will have access to the wealth of resources and core facilities available across the campus of one the world's leading research universities. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and lead an outstanding extramurally funded research program and contribute to the teaching mission of the Department.


Application Instructions
Interested individuals should submit their dossier: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and three confidential letters of recommendation through Interfolio. Please have referees directly upload letters to Interfolio. Referees should only email letters of evaluation if there are issues with Interfolio. Email to Shivani Berry: shivani2@vet.upenn.edu



To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/134132

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. 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).










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