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Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Sep 14, 2023
Close Date:
Sep 14, 2025
Description:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure Clinician Educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of pediatric neurosurgical oncology and research focused on the use of cellular immunotherapies and mRNA-based therapeutics targeting pediatric brain tumors. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Completion of a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship is required. Must be ABNS board eligible in Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery.
Teaching responsibilities may include the education and training of medical students, residents and fellows as well as formal lecture opportunities within the Department.
Clinical responsibilities may include brain, spine and peripheral nerve surgery; including, but not limited to, the treatments of brain tumors, spinal cord tumors, hydrocephalus, trauma, craniosynostosis, and congenital spinal disorders.
Research or scholarship responsibilities may include the development of a robust research program and basic and translational research in the field of immunotherapy and neuro-oncology cancer, supervision of research staff and post-doctoral fellows, writing of grants, reports, and manuscripts as well as coordination of preclinical testing and clinical trials. Evidence of scholarship is required in the Clinician-Educator track.The successful candidate will have an active research portfolio in the area of cancer immunotherapy and a demonstrated ability to build and maintain academic and industry collaborations. Candidates who are experienced in directing a translational research laboratory will be highly considered.We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are EOEs. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
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 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).
