Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Pathologists & Scientists
Join a team of pathologists and scientists with big hearts and curious minds on a mission to push the frontiers of diagnostic medicine for children.
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Academic Our faculty are a diverse team of MDs and PhDs with expertise in diagnostic medicine.  They hold faculty appointments at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine.
Comprehensive We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a generous sign-on bonus, robust health and insurance benefits, employer-matched retirement plans, paid parental leave and fertility benefits, and tuition assistance for employees and dependents. Salaries are reviewed annually against national benchmarks to remain competitive.
Supportive CHOP is deeply committed to faculty development, offering professional development funding, protected academic time, and formal research and clinical mentorship within a collaborative, peer-supported environment.
Innovative Faculty practice in an environment that actively supports diagnostic innovation, combining cutting-edge technologies and scientific collaboration in service of developing new diagnostic tools that improve care for children.
About the Department The Department of Pathology and Lab Medicine at CHOP and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania brings together leading experts across all subspecialties of pathology and laboratory medicine. Join a collaborative team of pathologists and scientists supported by state-of-the-art technology, delivering comprehensive diagnostic services that directly inform patient care at CHOP and extend our impact beyond the institution.
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Programs and Resources

Cell & Gene Therapy Program
A cross-disciplinary program supporting investigational product development and clinical translation of novel therapies
Precision Medicine Initiative Developing  personalized diagnostics  to improve diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cancer in partnership with Oncology
Baby Eagle Increasing access to  rapid genetic testing for critically ill children
Omics An  integrated initiative combining genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and transcriptomics to advance discovery and individualized care
Digital Pathology Implementing whole-slide imaging, image analysis, and AI tools to enhance diagnostic accuracy, education and collaboration.
Clinical Research Core Providing centralized laboratory support for clinical trials, including specimen processing, testing, storage, and data management
Mentorship & Faculty Well-Being Promoting a supportive culture through structured mentorship, career development, and well-being initiatives for faculty
Division of Pathology Informatics Focusing on data integration, LIS optimization, and AI-enabled analytics to improve operational efficiency and patient care
Center for Diagnostic Innovation Bringing together clinicians, scientists, and industry partners to translate novel  diagnostic ideas into clinical applications
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