Job Description
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.
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.
The University of Pennsylvania offers liberal arts and sciences programs and research opportunities at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. Community engagement is a significant aspect of education at the university, with over 300 volunteer and community service programs and more than 160 academic community service courses. These initiatives are coordinated by the Civic House, the Fox Leadership Program, Penn Volunteers in Public Service, and other organizations. The university offers undergraduate degrees in over 140 programs, including Actuarial Sciences, Comparative Literature, and Insurance and Risk Management. As a member of the Ivy League, Penn provides a rigorous academic environment. Graduate programs include more than 180 options, such as Anthropology, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Classical Studies, and Women’s Studies. Admissions require submission of both a University of Pennsylvania application and the Common Application, along with ACT scores (including the writing portion) or SAT reasoning test scores and two SAT subject tests. Due to its national ranking, admission is highly competitive. Financial aid is awarded based solely on financial need and includes Pell Grants, the Penn Grant, SEOG Grants, and work-study programs. Penn aims to provide aid packages without loans.
