Assistant Professor, Academic Clinician Track, Human Genetics- Biochemical Geneticist

Location: Philadelphia, PA. Open Date: Jul 09, 2026. Deadline: Jul 09, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

About the role

Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track, focusing on biochemical genetics with expertise or strong interest in mitochondrial disorders, and a commitment to advancing the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of mitochondrial disorders.

Responsibilities

• Teaching medical students, residents, and fellows; providing formal lecture opportunities within the department; mentoring trainees in clinical genetics and biochemical/mitochondrial medicine.
• Providing expert clinical care for patients with biochemical and mitochondrial genetic disorders; collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, scientists, genetic counselors, and allied health professionals.
• Contributing to the development and delivery of innovative mitochondrial medicine program in the section of Metabolism and Therapeutic Genetics.
• Participating in collaborative and independent scholarly activities related to mitochondrial genetic disorders, including clinical research, quality improvement, and educational scholarship.

Requirements

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Clinical Genetics and Genomics and Biochemical Genetics.

Qualifications

• Expertise in biochemical genetics.
• Experience or strong interest in mitochondrial disorders.
• Commitment to advancing the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of mitochondrial disorders.