University of South Florida Libraries · 5 hours ago
Open Rank - Basic Scientist - Virology
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe University of South Florida is launching an open-rank high level scientist position in the field of Virology. The role involves conducting research on viruses and viral diseases, publishing findings, obtaining grants, and mentoring faculty and students.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Carry out research in virology, publish, obtain high level grants, including NIH grants
Principal investigator, head of a research group
Contribute to recruit faculty and mentor USF scientists and MDs
Develop philanthropic relationships, contribute in defining strategic plans, scientific and recruitment priorities
Provide didactic, benchside, and bedside teaching of medical students, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows and provide college-wide seminars
Participate in training and mentoring of Medical Students/Graduate Students/Postdoctoral Scholars, sit on Dissertation Committees, Course instruction and/or course curriculum development, Grant writing and professional development in Scholarly Activities (i.e. publications, review papers, etc.)
Contribute to define the strategic research orientations on virology investigation at USF health, contribute to establish community relationships for philanthropy, contribute to recruit new faculty and mentor faculty members in planning, research and grant submissions
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
PhD, MD or MD/PhD
10 year history of continuous NIH funding or other high profile international grants
Current NIH funding at the level of at least one R01 and greater than $350,000 in direct costs per year or other comparable international grants
At least 5 papers with an impact factor above 15
H-index greater than 40
At least 10 year experience as a principal investigator in a highly renowned research institute or university
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 Libraries
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51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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