The Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Traumatic Brain Injury, particularly as it applies to biomarkers, including long-term follow-up of humans and related future neurodegenerative disease. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include carrying out research projects in collaboration with the TBI center faculty as well as establishing their own independent research program aiming to accelerate TBI research. This individual will have experience with designing, implementing, and interpreting human clinical studies of TBI including magnetic resonance imaging, blood-based biomarkers, and clinical outcomes. Existing datasets can be utilized and novel data collection in the future is encouraged.

Opportunities may arise to be involved in mentoring in training undergraduates, graduate students, and residents as part of their TBI-related research. This individual may have roles in thesis committees of MS or PhD students at the Perelman School of Medicine.

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 with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 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).