Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, Tenure Track
University of Pennsylvania

Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, Tenure Track

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Sep 18, 2024
Close Date:
Sep 18, 2026
Description:

The Department of Radiation Oncology 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. The successful applicant will be accomplished in the fields of Radiation or Tumor Biology, preferably with experience in one or more of the following areas: stem cell biology and tissue regeneration; normal tissue toxicity in response to radiation; ultra-high dose (FLASH) radiation; impact of radiation on cardiovascular system; cardiac electrophysiology; inflammation biology, particularly in arthritis development; tumor microenvironment; tumor immunology. We invite applications from outstanding laboratory and/or clinical investigators; candidates should have strong scholarly credentials, a record of extramural research funding and high impact publications. Applicants must and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in education and research. Physician-Scientist applicants must be board certified or eligible in Radiation Oncology.

Teaching responsibilities may include contributions to the Department of Radiation Oncology's educational missions.

Clinical responsibilities may include patient care for the general radiation oncology patient population for Physician-Scientist candidates.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include the development of a rigorous and nationally competitive research program consistent with the goals of the Department.

Penn Radiation Oncology is dedicated to a three-part mission of excellence in patient care, basic and translational research, and the education of residents and students. We are committed to delivering excellence in every area and as such we steadfastly believe that "Excellence is Standard."

Penn Radiation Oncology is one of the most comprehensive radiation oncology programs in the world. The outstanding faculty and staff, combined with Penn's extensive collection of advanced technology, gives patients access to nearly every treatment option available for their cancer. The broad range of radiation treatments available include External-Beam Radiation Therapy (Proton Therapy, Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), Photodynamic therapy (PDT), Total body irradiation (TBI), Total skin electron beam therapy (TSEBT)), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (CyberKnife, Edge, Gamma Knife, TrueBeam), as well as Internal Radiation Therapy (brachytherapy, MammoSite).

With the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Radiation Oncology provides patient care at the Ruth and Raymond Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine and fourteen community-based sites

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).