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Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, Hershey
Jul 30, 2025
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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Faculty Position - Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor - Cell and Biological Systems

The Department of Cell and Biological Systems at the Penn State University College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania invites applications from outstanding Ph.D. and/or M.D. scientists for a Tenure-Track position, to be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. The Department is within the thriving research environment of the College of Medicine and the renowned Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, located in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Requirements: Applicants should have a Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree in the biomedical sciences (e.g. Immunology, Microbiology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology) and appropriate post-doctoral training. Candidates will be evaluated for their potential to develop an outstanding research program that produces impactful publications and attracts significant external funding. In addition, the position requires contributions to the teaching and service missions at Penn State College of Medicine.

The search welcomes applicants with strong records of research accomplishment in any areas of biomedical research that may complement and/or expand the research interests of the Department. The Department has a range of strengths including: cellular signaling and metabolism; cardiovascular function; inflammation and innate/adaptive immunity, virology, molecular and cellular neuroscience, cancer biology. The Department enjoys strong interactions with the Penn State Cancer Institute, the Heart and Vascular Institute, the Institute for Personalized Medicine, the NIH-supported Clinical and Translational Science Institute, and the outstanding Core Facilities and Research Resources within the Penn State College of Medicine, including the new Cryo-EM Center.

The position provides a competitive start-up package, extensive and newly renovated laboratory space, and a strong and supportive research environment. Additionally, excellent benefits and a safe, friendly and inclusive work environment make the Penn State College of Medicine and the Hershey area an outstanding location to live and work. The Hershey Medical Center is a strong community of health professionals, situated in Hershey PA, with great schools, excellent housing and close proximity to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC.

Further information about the Department, research interests of faculty, and the successful and appealing Hershey research environment is provided at the Department website: https://med.psu.edu/departments-faculty/cell-and-biological-systems.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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