Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Basic and Translational Research in Pediatric Cancer

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Basic and Translational
Research in Pediatric Cancer

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Oct 28, 2026

Deadline: Oct 28, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Oncology in
the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at
the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant
Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in
the specific area of basic and translational research focused on
pediatric cancer. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or
equivalent degree. Board certified or eligible in pediatric
hematology/oncology.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching and research
training of medical students, graduate students, residents, medical
fellows in pediatric hematology/oncology or other disciplines, and
post-doctoral fellows.

Clinical responsibilities may include serving as attending
physician participating in the inpatient and outpatient care of
children, adolescents and young adults with pediatric cancer.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include directing an
independent NIH-funded research program focused on basic and
translational research directly related to pediatric cancer.
Candidates should have a track record of successful extramural
funding.

Qualifications

Application Instructions

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/194395

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,
color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin
(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship
status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected
under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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