Instructor Position, Division of Rheumatology

About the role

The Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Instructor positions 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

• Laboratory-based research that relates to general fields of autoimmunity, inflammation, musculoskeletal medicine, or rheumatology
• Clinical epidemiology related to autoimmunity, musculoskeletal medicine, or rheumatology
• Health services research related to autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal medicine, or rheumatology

Requirements

• M.D. or equivalent degree
• Board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology

Responsibilities

• Conduct research under the mentorship of a senior investigator
• Engage in clinical work within the Division of Rheumatology
• Develop independence in research through writing grants and peer-reviewed publications