Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Instructor position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of pediatric spinal deformities, genetics and phenomics. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Preferred applicant must have completed a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship and be ABNS board eligible in Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery.

Responsibilities may include clinical obligations such as brain, spine and peripheral nerve surgery, including, but not limited to, spinal deformity, congenital spinal disorders, spasticity, hydrocephalus, trauma and skull base pathologies. Teaching responsibilities may include the education and training of medical students, residents and fellows as well as formal lecture opportunities within the department. Lastly, there may also be research or scholarship responsibilities to include the development of a translational research program in multi-omics, including phenomics and AI based techniques, writing of grants, reports, and manuscripts.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to demonstrate clinical excellence in the management and surgery of pediatric brain, spine, and peripheral nerve diseases as well as demonstrate a translational research portfolio focused on leveraging multiomics techniques to uncover the pathobiology of disease.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are EOEs. 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 (http://www.upenn.edu/affirm-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).