Research Assistant Professor of Genetics

Q: What qualifications are required for the Research Assistant Professor of Genetics position?

Applicants must hold an M.D. , Ph.D. , or equivalent degree with expertise in genetics , including areas like computational biology , statistical genetics , population genetics , biomedical informatics , complex genetics , clinical genetics , pharmacogenetics/genomics , functional genomics , structural variation analysis , cancer genetics , human phenomics , and genomic medicine . See research jobs for similar roles.

Q: How do I apply for the Assistant Professor position at University of Pennsylvania?

Submit a cover letter , curriculum vitae , 2-3 page research statement , diversity statement , and names of three references . Deadline is May 21, 2026. Check how to write a winning academic CV for tips.

Q: Is this a tenure-track position, and what is the employment type?

This is a non-tenure research track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Genetics at Perelman School of Medicine . Multiple positions available. View postdoc roles for related opportunities.

Q: Does the University of Pennsylvania offer diversity and inclusion support?

The department seeks candidates who embrace diversity . University of Pennsylvania is an EOE ; minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Learn more via employer branding secrets .

Research Assistant Professor of Genetics

Description

The Department of Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of genetics, and may include expertise in one or more of the following: computational biology, statistical genetics, population genetics, biomedical informatics, complex genetics, clinical genetics, pharmacogenetics/genomics, functional genomics, structural variation analysis, cancer genetics, human phenomics, and genomic medicine. Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D or equivalent degree.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing collaborative and independent research programs related to human genetics, co-supervision of postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff, coordinating NIH-funded grant efforts with local, national, and international collaborators or independently, and active leadership in writing grants, reports, and manuscripts.

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.

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.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 2-3 page research statement, diversity statement, and the names of three references

Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Research Assistant Professor of Genetics position?

Applicants must hold an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree with expertise in genetics, including areas like computational biology, statistical genetics, population genetics, biomedical informatics, complex genetics, clinical genetics, pharmacogenetics/genomics, functional genomics, structural variation analysis, cancer genetics, human phenomics, and genomic medicine. See research jobs for similar roles.

🔬What are the main responsibilities in this genetics research role?

Responsibilities include developing collaborative and independent research programs in human genetics, co-supervising postdoctoral fellows, students, and staff, coordinating NIH-funded grants, and leading grant writing, reports, and manuscripts. Explore faculty positions for more details.

📝How do I apply for the Assistant Professor position at University of Pennsylvania?

Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 2-3 page research statement, diversity statement, and names of three references. Deadline is May 21, 2026. Check how to write a winning academic CV for tips.

📋Is this a tenure-track position, and what is the employment type?

This is a non-tenure research track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Genetics at Perelman School of Medicine. Multiple positions available. View postdoc roles for related opportunities.

🌍Does the University of Pennsylvania offer diversity and inclusion support?

The department seeks candidates who embrace diversity. University of Pennsylvania is an EOE; minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Learn more via employer branding secrets.

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

"Research Assistant Professor of Genetics"

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