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Assistant Professor in Epigenetics
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Position Number: 5553836
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Science - Biology

Assistant Professor in Epigenetics

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Aug 22, 2023
Deadline: Aug 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Penn Institute for Epigenetics in partnership with the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Applicants must have an M.D and/or Ph.D.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include having a track record of developing and using cutting-edge technologies and interest in applying such technologies to the fields of epigenetics, gene regulation, and biology of the cell nucleus. Particular areas of interest include: mass spectrometry/proteomics, single molecule and high resolution imaging and microscopy, chemical biology, biophysics, structural biology, genomics, and/or systems-level approaches. We are interested in outstanding and innovative individuals who will be engaged members of our highly collaborative community.

Teaching responsibilities may include contributing to graduate and medical school education of the University.

The faculty appointment will be in the Biochemistry and Biophysics department, or an appropriate department in the Perelman School of Medicine that is consistent with the scientific expertise of the successful candidate.

To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply by October 15, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a 2-page statement of research interests, as well as 3 letters of reference. Please address to Search Committee, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics/Penn Epigenetics 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.

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