Assistant Professor-Research Track-Faculty Position in Immunology, Lymph Node Biology, and Multicentric Castleman Disease-Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Research Focus
Expertise is required in the specific area of human immunology with a focus on lymph node biology, stromal cell biology, and/or immune-mediated diseases (in particular, multicentric Castleman disease and other hyperinflammatory syndromes).
Required Experience
- Multiomic data generation and analysis
- In-depth understanding with human clinical data and integration
- Strong grounding in molecular and cellular signaling, including biochemical and mechanistic approaches
Qualifications
- Ph.D. or equivalent degree
Research Responsibilities
- Developing and leading an independent research program focused on immunological mechanisms of disease, in particular, multicentric Castleman disease with emphasis on lymph node, stromal cell biology, immune dysregulation, and hyperinflammation
- Performing reductionist experimental approaches (human and mouse immunology ex vivo and in vivo work)
- Applying multiomic approaches (e.g., single-cell transcriptomics, spatial analysis, epigenomics, proteomics) to define disease mechanisms by integrating molecular signaling and biochemical pathways with systems-level analyses
Environment
The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment with strong integration across immunology, pathology, and systems biology.
Additional Information
- Establishing an externally funded research program
- Contributing to collaborative initiatives across the Perelman School of Medicine and affiliated institutions
EEO Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.