Assistant Professor - Molecular Biophysics at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Department: Molecular Biosciences / 0-1210-000

College: College of Arts & Sciences

Salary Plan: Faculty

Hiring Salary: Negotiable

Position Summary:

The Department of Molecular Biosciences (MBS) at the University of South Florida (Tampa campus) invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in Molecular Biophysics with an expected start date of August 7, 2025.

We seek applicants with a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Chemistry, or an associated discipline and an exceptional record of scholarly achievement to join our molecular biophysics cluster. The candidate should possess expertise using cryo-EM/ET, NMR, molecular simulations, bioinformatics, single molecule or other types of spectroscopic techniques to understand the structure, conformation and function of medically relevant macromolecular assemblies at atomic resolution. The successful candidate is expected to develop a rigorous and innovative research program that synergizes with existing programmatic research areas in Molecular Biophysics & Systems Biology, Bacterial Pathogenesis, Genome Integrity, or Biomedical Science. Faculty in MBS are intrinsically collaborative, and the successful candidate will have a number of opportunities to conduct multi-disciplinary research.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive start-up package, excellent laboratory space, and access to various core facilities from the department to the university level, including the NCI-designated Moffitt Cancer Research Center. The state-of-the-art equipment on campus includes 800MHz NMR with cryo-probe, 300KeV cryo-EM (being installed), and a central high performance computing cluster.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Chemistry, or a related discipline and a record of scholarly achievement.

Preferred Qualifications: Expertise using cryo-EM/ET, NMR, molecular simulations, bioinformatics, single molecule or other types of spectroscopic techniques to understand the structure, conformation and function of medically relevant macromolecular assemblies at atomic resolution.

Additional Information for Applicants:

For consideration, please upload the following directly to position https://www.usf.edu/jobs (Job ID: 58287). The review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024.

1) Cover letter

2) Curriculum vitae

3) A summary of research accomplishment (1page)

4) Research statement (3 pages not including references)

5) Three reference contacts

The conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For ADA accommodation, contact Michele Laney at 813-396-0408 at least five working days prior to need. USF is an AA/EA/EO institution.

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check. This position is subject to Foreign Influence Screening. House Bill 7017 ("HB 7017")

Job Opening Number: 37929

Posting Date: 09/30/2024

Posting End Date: 12/15/2024

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