Assistant Professor - Molecular And Precision / Medicine

Penn State College of Medicine

Hershey, PA, US
Not specified; not specified; comprehensive medica...
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Establish externally funded research program
Phd md or md phd degree required
Conduct research in aging cancer or infectious diseases
The successful candidate will establish an independent, externally funded research program aligned with emerging priorities in aging biology and precision medicine

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will establish an independent, externally funded research program aligned with emerging priorities in aging biology and precision medicine.
  • Faculty members will collaborate with clinicians and translational researchers to define clinically relevant problems using advanced model systems like organoids.
  • Penn State offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical coverage and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and their families.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate will establish an independent, externally funded research program aligned with emerging priorities in aging biology and precision medicine.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Comprehensive medical dental vision retirement and 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Establish externally funded research program
  • PhD MD or MD PhD degree required
  • Conduct research in aging cancer or infectious diseases
  • Utilize organoid and tissue-engineered model systems
  • Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative interdisciplinary research environment
  • Strong critical thinking and scientific rigor
  • Experience with computational biology approaches
  • Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • PhD MD or MD PhD in relevant field
  • Evidence of strong postdoctoral training
  • Record of high-quality publications
  • Successful completion of background checks

Work Rights

Not specified

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