Open Rank - Structural Biology at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Dept Number/Name: 0-6144-000 / Molecular Medicine

College Division: USFHealth-College of Medicine

Salary Plan: Faculty

Job Code/Title: Open Rank

Position Number: 00058266

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

USF Health's mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the Taneja College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences; and the USF Physician's Group. USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities. For information regarding the USF Health, please visit our website at http://health.usf.edu/index.html

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Department of Molecular Medicine seeks candidates for tenured or tenure-track positions who use structural biology-based approaches, such as cryo-EM, to understand the molecular basis of disease that complement the department's existing strengths in infectious, neurological, and oncological diseases. Successful candidates for these positions are expected to have already established or have the potential to develop a nationally recognized, competitively funded research program and participate in graduate/medical student education and mentoring. Successful candidates will be offered institutional salary support commensurate with experience and highly competitive start-up packages that promote success.

Please upload a single PDF that includes a cover letter, research and mentoring statement (3 pages) and teaching statement (1 page), along with your CV for consideration for this position. For full consideration, apply by Dec15, 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will establish and/or maintain a nationally recognized research program funded by federal and private grants that leads to significant manuscripts in respected scientific journals.
• Will be responsible for teaching in graduate (MS and PhD) and medical students (MD). In addition, will train and mentor students in the lab.
• Will be expected to serve on department and college service committees as assigned. In addition, it should serve the scientific community by reviewing manuscripts and grants and participate in scientific societies.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service.
• Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
• For Associate/Full Professor - Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in refereed and other professional journals, and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization.

PREFERRED:

• Ph.D. in biochemistry or related field, with research experience evidenced by way of peer-reviewed publications and grant writing success. Preference will be given to candidates with interdisciplinary training, a record of collaboration, and direct experience with X-Ray and/or Cryo-EM techniques.

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 37774

Posting Date: 09/03/2024

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

How To Apply

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Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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About USF

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

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