Disease Biologist The Department of Integrative Biology at the University of South Florida (USF), Tampa (http://biology.usf.edu/ib), seeks to fill a 9-month tenure-earning Assistant or Associate Professor position in Disease Biology. Candidates must establish a strong, externally-funded research program and contribute to the department curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A Ph.D. in a relevant field and appropriate post-doctoral training are required. Diverse environments for fieldwork are nearby, and vivariums and ABSL-2/3 facilities are accessible on campus. Collaborative opportunities are also available with the USF Departments of Global and Public Health, the USF College of Medicine, Moffitt Cancer Center, the Florida Department of Health, and many others; many USF groups also maintain core facilities with modern, well-serviced equipment, accessible to faculty.
Salary and start-up package are negotiable. To apply, please visit http://employment.usf.edu. Submit a cover letter, a CV, a 2-page statement outlining current and future research plans, a 1-page statement of teaching philosophy and proposed courses, up to 3 publications, and 3 letters of reference. In your cover letter, provide a bulleted or numbered list of the following information: date of your PhD, years of postdoctoral experience, number of peer-reviewed publications, and number of extra-mural grants and fellowships. The position is open until filled, but review of applications will commence on November 16, 2015. Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. USF is a high-impact, global research level 1 university dedicated to student success. For information regarding the USF System, please visit our website at http://system.usf.edu. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. For disability accommodations contact Mary Parrish at 813- 974-6210 a minimum of five working days in advance.
