Assistant Professor - Medicine
About the role
Position: Assistant Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. The Division of Nephrology in the Department of Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine invites applications for a non tenure line Assistant Professor in Medicine. We seek an innovative investigator with expertise in the application of epidemiology and machine learning methods in the study of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, with a strong commitment to translational science and extramural funding. This position will play a critical role in advancing research in nephrology, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration in the Department of Medicine.
Responsibilities
- Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program.
- Provide expertise in epidemiology, machine learning, predictive modeling and work with large data.
- Collaborate with investigators across nephrology, cardiology, endocrinology, and translational medicine.
- Contribute to graduate and medical education, including mentorship of trainees and junior investigators.
- Participate in departmental service consistent with departmental expectations.
Qualifications
- PhD in epidemiology or related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of epidemiology or machine learning theory in study of chronic disease conditions.
- Strong record of peer-reviewed publications.
- Evidence of current or potential extramural funding.
- Commitment to collaborative and interdisciplinary research.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Robust retirement plans.
- Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.