Research Assistant Professor in Psychiatric Bioengineering at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Research Assistant Professor in Psychiatric Bioengineering






Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Apr 14, 2025

Deadline: Apr 14, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time



The Department of Psychiatry 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 peptide design and chemistry, computational methods (machine learning, deep learning, genetic algorithms), microbiology, synthetic biology, and related areas essential to developing novel antimicrobial and neuropeptide-based therapeutics. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.


Research or scholarship responsibilities may include leading interdisciplinary research projects at the intersection of bioengineering, microbiology, computational biology, synthetic biology, and peptide design. This includes managing a research team, collaborating with faculty across departments, publishing in high-impact journals, and pursuing external funding to support ongoing and future projects.


The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with diverse research groups, publish in top-tier journals, and translate research findings into potential therapeutic applications. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.




Qualifications






Application Instructions






To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/165197




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.























Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.



Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency
jeid-9d899b718340d745b818262afcbb931f