Open Rank Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty in Microbiome Studies (Finance)

The University of South Florida (USF) and the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) are launching an open-rank call for recruiting high level scientists in the field of Microbiomes. Essential functions of this position include carrying out research on microbiome, publishing, obtaining high-level grants, including NIH grants, and serving as a Principal investigator, head of a research group, contributing to the recruitment of faculty, and mentoring USF scientists and MDs. Develop philanthropic relationships, contribute to defining strategic plans, scientific and recruitment priorities.MINIMUM:

Doctoral/Medical 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 or 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.

PREFERRED:

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.The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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• RESEARCH: Perform basic and translational research related to Microbiome. Contribute to translating basic research findings to the strategic priorities of USF Health; in particular, metabolic and heart diseases, neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases, preterm birth as well as infectious diseases. Publish in major peer-reviewed journals, continue to maintain NIH and other grants.
• TEACHING: Provide didactic, benchside, and bedside teaching of medical students, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows and provide college-wide seminars.
• ADMINISTRATIVE: Contribute to define the strategic research orientations on microbiome investigation at USF Health, contribute to establish community relationships for philanthropy, contribute to recruit new faculty and mentor faculty members in planning, research and submitting grants.