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Assistant Professor - Tenure Track, Pediatric Rheumatology


Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Jun 12, 2026
Deadline: Jun 12, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of pathogenic mechanisms of systemic lupus erythematosus with a research program that bridges both animal model and human mechanistic studies. The ideal candidate will be expected to integrate with existing research programs with the CHOP Research Institute focused on antigen presentation and viral host-pathogen interactions in autoimmunity. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Teaching responsibilities may include educating and supervising residents, fellows, and medical students in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Clinical responsibilities may include 1-2 clinical sessions per week and 4-8 inpatient weeks per year.

Research responsibilities may include leading an independent basic/translational science program with external funding. Scholarly productivity in the form of publications and presentations at scientific meetings are required for success.


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