University of South Florida · 4 months ago
Open Rank - Cardiovascular Research
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of South Florida is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenured or tenure track, Open Rank faculty position in cardiovascular research. The role involves conducting research related to heart disease, teaching graduate and undergraduate students, and engaging in service and leadership within the department.
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Responsibilities
RESEARCH -The primary duties of this position will be research-related, including performing basic and translational research related to heart disease, publishing in major peer-reviewed journals and maintaining NIH and other grant funding
TEACHING -Teaching duties may include mentoring postdoctoral research scholars and/or PhD graduate assistants. This position may also present opportunities to teach both graduate and undergraduate medical school students
OTHER -Service/Leadership duties may include serving on Institute, College, or University committees and councils. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Chair of the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology
Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university
Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities
Responsible for academic advising and related activities
May represent the university, college/school, or department
Qualification
Required
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
Evidence of scholarly activity, sustained independent research funding, and professional research service
Postdoctoral research experience
At least one externally funded grant award (NIH R01 or equivalent, K99/R00 awards are acceptable for applicants at the Assistant Professor level)
Preferred
Experience utilizing animal models
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Company
University of South Florida
University of South Florida is a public research university located in Tampa, Florida.
Founded in 1956
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$170.33MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyFederal Railroad Administration
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-09-25Grant· $17.07M
Leadership Team
Sidney Fernandes
CIO and Vice President Digital Experiences
Shilen Patel
Trustee
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