Assistant Professor in Cell and Developmental Biology

The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of cell and/or developmental biology research, applying state-of-the-art methods that include some combination of cutting-edge microscopy, live imaging, genetic, genomic, biochemical or computational approaches. Of particular interest are applicants who study fundamental processes in an animal context.
Teaching responsibilities may include commitment to the graduate and medical education missions of our Department.
Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing independent, federally funded research programs. Candidates must have evidence of publications and academic scholarship.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in research.
First consideration will be given to applications received by November 2, 2019, but applications will be accepted after this date. More information about the Department can be found at http://cdb.med.upenn.edu/. Dr. Mary Mullins is Chair of the Search Committee.
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 from diverse backgrounds. 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 (http://www.upenn.edu/affirm-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).