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 Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of machine learning and deep learning applications, specifically pertaining to neuroimaging of pediatric brain tumors, along with a relevant publication track record in the field of pediatric radiomics and radiogenomics. Other required set of skills and expertise should include knowledge of biomedical image analysis, handling of large imaging datasets, and the integration of radiomics with other omics data, particularly with the capacity to adeptly navigate complex data science. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include undertaking both collaborative and independent research in the field of pediatric brain tumors, utilizing state-of-the-art computational neuroimaging techniques, with a specific emphasis on machine learning and deep learning methodologies, orchestrating efforts related to NIH-funded grants in coordination with local, national, and international collaborators, facilitating the seamless execution of research projects, and authoring and compiling grant proposals, comprehensive reports, and scholarly manuscripts, while simultaneously augmenting our research endeavors in the multi-omic domain.

Preferred applicant should have related post-doc experience in addition to excellent written and oral communication skills, a proven history of involvement in grant applications, and supervisory skills including mentoring and overseeing junior researchers, students, and staff.

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).