Professor (Tenure Track) - Department of Medicine
About The Position
The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking a tenure-track Professor. We seek an innovative scientist with research programs aligned in aging biology, infectious diseases, cancer biology, mucosal immunology, regenerative biology, and advanced model systems, including organoids and tissue-engineered platforms. The successful candidate will establish and sustain an innovative, externally funded research program and expand a strong extramural funding portfolio. They will also actively contribute to College of Medicine and institutional initiatives, including admissions and mentorship of medical and graduate students. In addition, the candidate will lead a highly competitive research program focused on addressing critical gaps in infectious diseases, microbial pathogenesis, and immunology.
Requirements
- PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Cancer Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or related discipline)
Responsibilities
- Establish and sustain an innovative, externally funded research program
- Expand a strong extramural funding portfolio
- Actively contribute to College of Medicine and institutional initiatives, including admissions and mentorship of medical and graduate students
- Lead a highly competitive research program focused on addressing critical gaps in infectious diseases, microbial pathogenesis, and immunology
Benefits
- Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing.
- In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans.
- One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
