Full/Associate Professor-Tenure Track-Alzheimer's Disease Genetics and Genomics-Division of N...
University of Pennsylvania

Full/Associate Professor-Tenure Track-Alzheimer's Disease Genetics and Genomics-Division of Neuropathology and Neurodegeneration

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Dec 23, 2024
Close Date:
Dec 23, 2026
Description:

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 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 human genetics/genomics, computer science, bioinformatics, neuroscience, neurology, or related fields. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or Ph.D equivalent degree required.

Teaching responsibilities may include mentoring of PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as formal course directing and lecture opportunities within the Perelman School of Medicine.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include (1) Identification of genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's Disease utilizing PNGC's extensive data collection and cutting-edge genomic analysis tools; (2) Development of genomic biomarkers for early diagnosis and risk prediction using genetic and genomic approaches; (3) Functional genomics and mechanisms of neurodegeneration genetic susceptibility; (4) Therapeutic target discovery and validation by integrating human genetic and functional data; (5) Investigation of the genetic basis of neurodegenerative diseases across diverse populations to understand health disparities.

The Penn Neurodegeneration Genomics Center (PNGC) at the University of Pennsylvania is a premier research institute at the forefront of understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases. PNGC is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach, combining genomics, bioinformatics, neuroscience, and clinical research. Our faculty members benefit from the center's substantial grant funding and leadership roles in major consortia and unparalleled opportunities for high-impact research and access to extensive biobank resources. PNGC is uniquely positioned to drive groundbreaking discoveries in conditions including Alzheimer's disease, Progress Supranuclear Palsy, and other related dementias.

As a tenure-track faculty member, the appointee will display accomplishment in developing a nationally or internationally recognized independent research program supported by extramural funding and synergizing with the PNGC AD genetics portfolio. For full professor appointment leadership in the field should be evident.

Priorities will be given to candidates with strengths in managing large collaborative genomics research projects, can contribute to or synergize with our primary Alzheimer's disease (AD) genetics portfolio. Additionally, as a senior faculty member in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and PNGC, the candidate is expected to participate in departmental and PNGC service activities, such as committees or other leadership roles.

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).