University of South Florida · 1 month ago
Open Rank Basic Science Researcher; Allergy and Immunology
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of South Florida is seeking a full-time Open Rank Basic Scientist in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy and Immunology. The role involves conducting independent and collaborative research, teaching medical students and residents, and advising students while maintaining an externally funded research program.
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Responsibilities
Teach medical students and residents about in-patient and out-patient internal medicine; with the majority of effort involving supervising internal medicine residents in an in-patient setting. Position may also do precepting medical students in an ambulatory clerkship
Design and execute hypothesis-driven experiments
Analyze, interpret, and present data in lab meetings, institutional seminars, and scientific conferences
Maintain accurate and organized research records and contribute to manuscript preparation, grant writing, and peer-reviewed publications
Stay current with relevant scientific literature and bring innovative ideas and critical thinking to the lab’s research direction
Collaborate with internal and external teams, including clinicians, and core facilities, to advance translational aspects of the research
Demonstrate a strong commitment to scientific integrity, teamwork, and professional development
Participate in the teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine
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
Ph.D. degree in immunology, microbiology, or related life sciences discipline from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization
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
Exceptional record of publications in leading peer-reviewed journals
Well-defined research vision
Expected to establish and maintain an innovative externally funded research program
Preferred
3-4 years of basic science experience
Previous experience in an academic medical center with a proven track record in teaching
Solid understanding of immunology, molecular biology, and cellular signaling pathways
Experienced in a basic immunology lab, with a strong grasp of techniques including cell culture, PCR, flow cytometry, ELISA, cytokine profiling, and immunoassays
Hands-on experience with in vivo immunological models (e.g., murine xenograft/allograft models, immune reconstitution studies, or infection/challenge models)
Proven expertise in immune response characterization, including immune cell phenotyping, cytokine analysis, and antigen-specific response assays
Familiarity with data analysis for immunological experiments (e.g., flow cytometry data, multiplex cytokine assays, or immune repertoire sequencing) and comfort using basic computational tools (e.g., GraphPad Prism, FlowJo, R) for analysis
Basic knowledge in bioinformatics and transcriptomic analysis are a plus
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary immunology or translational research teams
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.
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