The Pennsylvania Muscle Institute 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. or Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in research and education.

The successful applicant will develop a strong biomedical research program with an emphasis on state-of-the-art molecular and/or cellular imaging technologies. The disciplinary focus of the applicant’s research program is open and is not limited to muscle research. We require an individual with an outstanding record of innovative research accomplishments who will interact with members of the PMI and/or the Departments of Cell and Developmental Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Neuroscience, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Physiology. The faculty appointment will be based in the academic department in the School of Medicine most appropriate for the shared research interests. The successful candidate also will establish an independent research program, supervise, mentor, and teach students, and lead the development of new imaging approaches at Penn.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.