University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Philadelphia, PA
Educational Services

About the position

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking candidates for several tenure track faculty positions in Geriatric Medicine at the Associate or Full Professor level. This role involves a combination of teaching, clinical practice, and research responsibilities, focusing on improving care for older adults. The successful candidate will contribute to the educational programs at various levels and will be expected to build a robust research program in geriatrics, with a strong emphasis on independent funding and high-impact publications.

Responsibilities

  • Teach residents, fellows, and medical students in the field of geriatrics.
  • Provide outpatient care in the ambulatory practice and/or inpatient care at Penn Presbyterian Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Unit.
  • Submit grants and write research papers in the area of geriatrics.
  • Build a research program focusing on high relevance areas in geriatric medicine, including health services research, clinical epidemiology, and geriatric syndromes.
  • Obtain NIH, NSF, and/or not-for-profit funding, as well as support from industry and philanthropy.
  • Provide management and/or leadership within the division.

Requirements

  • M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree.
  • Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
  • Certified/board eligible in Geriatric Medicine.
  • Established record of independent extramural funding.
  • High-impact publications in geriatrics or related fields.
  • Strong national/international reputation in geriatrics.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in neurodegenerative diseases, sleep, population health, surgical care, and oncology research.
  • A depth and breadth of scientific approaches in geriatrics.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Access to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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