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Director of the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology, Standing Faculty

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

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SKILLS
Career Development, College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Environmental Health, Environmental Research, Environmental Sciences, Funding, Health Science, Human Diseases, Human Health, Leadership, Medicine, Mentoring, Toxicology
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
12 days ago


The Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology (CEET). This is a national search for an accomplished and visionary leader to guide CEET into its next phase of scientific innovation, impact, and growth.







The Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology is a nationally recognized, NIEHS-funded Environmental Health Sciences Core Center dedicated to elucidating how environmental exposures affect human health and disease and translating discoveries into improved health outcomes. CEET brings together a diverse group of basic, clinical, and population scientists across Penn and its partner institutions, with strong commitments to community engagement, team science, and workforce development.







The Director will provide scientific, strategic, and administrative leadership for CEET, shaping the Center’s vision and ensuring continued excellence in research, training, and community engagement. The Director will serve as the primary representative of CEET within the Perelman School of Medicine and the larger University of Pennsylvania community as well as regional and national communities.







The Director will be expected to:



· Articulate and advance a compelling scientific and strategic vision for CEET



· Lead and integrate multidisciplinary research programs in environmental health sciences



· Oversee CEET cores, programs, and governance structures



· Maintain and strengthen NIEHS Environmental Health Sciences Core Center funding



· Foster mentoring, training, and career development for early-stage investigators and trainees



· Promote meaningful community engagement and translation of environmental health research



· Serve as an advocate for environmental health sciences across the University and beyond







Candidates for the position must hold a PhD and/or MD degree and qualify for an appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level in the Standing Faculty of the PSOM at the University of Pennsylvani a. The faculty appointment will be in a department within the School of Medicine that aligns with the successful candidate’s scientific expertise. Candidates should have a strong record of leadership as well as an established, externally funded research program in environmental health sciences or a closely related field. The impact of the research program will be carefully reviewed.







Preferred qualifications include:



· Experience leading large, multidisciplinary or center-level initiatives



· Prior involvement with NIEHS-funded programs or environmental health core centers



· Demonstrated commitment to health equity and community-engaged research







Applications are due June 23, 2026. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter describing leadership experience and vision for CEET, a curriculum vitae and a brief statement of research to the attention of Garret A. FitzGerald, MD via this posting.










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.

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Penn's beautiful urban campus provides easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. We offer excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for you and your family, as well as generous retirement benefits, professional development opportunities and flexible work options. Penn is a diverse, multicultural learning community at the cutting edge of research and information technology. Click here to read more about why we're a Best Employer. Not only does Penn offer a unique environment within the city of Philadelphia to work, we also provide a wide array of employee benefits. From a competitive retirement program and comprehensive health care options to health promotion and wellness services and tuition assistance, there's a wealth of opportunities and resources available to you at Penn.

Penn is frequently cited as an outstanding employer:

  • Recipient of the 2010 Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation Corporate Leadership Award for commitment to supporting worklife balance programs.
  • Selected as a recipient of the 2010 Healthy Workplace Award by the Philadelphia Business Journal and presenting sponsor UnitedHealthcare
  • Recognized as a 2010 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News.
  • Recipient of the 2009 Vision Award for commitment to workforce diversity and economic inclusion.
  • Selected for Computerworld's 100 Best Places to Work in IT six years in a row!
  • Recognized by the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children as a 2006 Best Employer for Working Parents
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1990
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