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Associate/Full Professor of Genetics

Associate/Full Professor

2026-10-15

Location

Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Type

Tenure Track

Teaching Load

Graduate and medical school education

Required Qualifications

M.D. and/or Ph.D.
Expertise in human genetics, model systems genetics, epigenetics
Track record of extramural funding
Established research program
Outstanding publications

Research Areas

Human Genetics
Model Systems Genetics
Epigenetics
Chromatin Structure
Gene Regulation Mechanisms
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Associate/Full Professor of Genetics

Description

The Department of Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Associate or Full Professor positions in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of human genetics, model systems genetics, and/or epigenetics, including chromatin structure, and mechanisms of gene regulation. Applicants must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree. Rank will be commensurate with experience.

Teaching responsibilities may include participating in graduate and medical school education.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include carrying out an independent research program. Applicants should have a track record of extramural funding, an established research program, and an outstanding record of publications.

The Department of Genetics comprises a basic science faculty with diverse investigative interests and close affiliations with clinical departments at Penn Medicine as well as the neighboring Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Wistar Institute.

Attractive laboratory space and substantial resources are available. For more information about the Department of Genetics, visit https://genetics.med.upenn.edu/.

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 2-3-page research statement, a diversity statement, a teaching statement, as well as the names of 3 references.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Associate/Full Professor of Genetics position?

Applicants must hold an M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree with expertise in human genetics, model systems genetics, and/or epigenetics, including chromatin structure and gene regulation mechanisms. A track record of extramural funding, established research program, and outstanding publications is essential. Rank is commensurate with experience. See faculty jobs for similar roles or academic CV tips.

📄What are the application materials and deadline?

Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 2-3 page research statement, diversity statement, teaching statement, and names of 3 references. Deadline is October 15, 2026. University of Pennsylvania is an EOE encouraging minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans. Review research career advice or postdoc positions for preparation.

👨‍🏫What teaching responsibilities are involved?

Teaching may include participation in graduate and medical school education. The Department of Genetics offers diverse investigative interests with affiliations to Penn Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and Wistar Institute. Explore lecturer jobs or lecturer advice for insights.

🔬What research expectations and resources are provided?

Candidates must maintain an independent research program in human genetics, model systems genetics, or epigenetics. Attractive laboratory space and substantial resources available. Visit Department site for details. Check research jobs or postdoc success tips.

🌍Does the position offer visa sponsorship or support diversity?

No mention of visa sponsorship. The university seeks candidates embracing diversity and is an EOE, encouraging applications from minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans. Learn more via faculty opportunities or professor jobs.

🏢What is the department environment like?

The Department of Genetics features basic science faculty with diverse interests, close ties to clinical departments at Penn Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and Wistar Institute. Ideal for tenure track in Biology/Genetics. See related postdoc roles.
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