Assistant Professor - Molecular And Precision / Medicine
Penn State College of Medicine
Hershey, PA, USA
On-site
Independent, externally funded research program
Mentorship and teaching
Aging biology, infectious diseases, cancer biology
The Penn State College of Medicine is seeking an Assistant Professor in Molecular and Precision Medicine to establish an independent research program while contributing to teaching and mentorship. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant PhD or MD/PhD, demonstrate strong postdoctoral training, and exhibit a research focus aligned with the institution’s priorities in areas such as aging biology, cancer biology, and advanced disease modeling
Job Summary
The Penn State College of Medicine seeks innovative and collaborative scientists for Assistant Professor positions with research programs aligned with emerging priorities in aging biology, infectious diseases, cancer biology, mucosal immunology, regenerative biology, and advanced model systems.
Successful candidates will join a highly interactive and growing research environment that integrates basic discovery with translational and clinical investigation, with access to strong core facilities.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish an independent, externally funded research program and contribute to the academic mission through mentorship and teaching.
Matching Summary
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The Penn State College of Medicine is seeking an Assistant Professor in Molecular and Precision Medicine to establish an independent research program while contributing to teaching and mentorship. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant PhD or MD/PhD, demonstrate strong postdoctoral training, and exhibit a research focus aligned with the institution’s priorities in areas such as aging biology, cancer biology, and advanced disease modeling.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
independent, externally funded research program
mentorship and teaching
aging biology, infectious diseases, cancer biology
mucosal immunology, regenerative biology
organoids and tissue-engineered platforms
Nice-to-have
collaborative research environment
translational and clinical investigation
cutting-edge molecular, cellular, and systems-level approaches
Key Requirements
PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in a relevant field
Evidence of strong postdoctoral training
Record of high-quality publications
Research focus in specified areas
Strong critical thinking skills and scientific rigor
Excellent organizational, communication, and collaborative skills