Job Description
Department Name / Number: Molecular Biosciences / 0-1210-000
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Salary Plan: Faculty
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: 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.
Preferred and Required Qualifications
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.
Application Details (to apply use the Apply Now button below.)
Additional Information for Applicants:
For consideration, please upload the following directly to https://www.usf.edu/jobs (Job ID: 37929). 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 University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries. For four consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities, including USF’s highest ranking ever in 2023 (No. 42). In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada. Through hundreds of millions of dollars in research activity each year and as one of top universities in the world for securing new patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
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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The University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. Across campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries. U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities for six consecutive years and, for the second straight year, as the best value university in Florida. In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities, a group of the leading 3% of universities in the United States and Canada. With an all-time high of $692 million in research funding in 2023 and a ranking as a top 15 public university for producing new U.S. patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
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Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of South Florida.
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Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, and other faculty jobs and employment opportunities at the University of South Florida and at other universities/colleges in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com
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