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CMM Division
Department of Biology

Employment

Tenure Track

The Division of Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology (CMM) of the Department of Biology at the University of South Florida (USF) is searching for a tenured/tenure-track faculty member at any rank in the general area of Proteomics/Genomics. Applicants should use proteomics and/or genomics to study some aspect of cellular function and complement current faculty research in the areas of transcriptional regulation, signal transduction, genome instability, evolution or development. CMM is affiliated with USF’s newly established Center of Excellence in Biomolecular Identification and Targeted Therapeutics (BITT) which will include a proteomics and genomics core facility.

The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain a strong, externally-funded research program, teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and direct Ph.D. and M.S. graduate students. USF is designated by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research University/Very High Research Activity and has a rapidly increasing research base in the biomedical sciences. Opportunities for collaboration exist with the Departments of Chemistry and Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, with the USF Colleges of Medicine, Public Health, and Engineering and with the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research plan, and statement of teaching interests and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Proteomics/Genomics Search Committee, CMM Division, Department of Biology, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, SCA110, Tampa, FL 33620-5200. Review of applications will begin on Dec 1st and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of South Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Institution. For disability accommodations, contact Dee Hager at (813)974-6331 to make appropriate arrangements.

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Visiting Instructor

The Division of Cell Biology, Microbiology and Molecular Biology (CMMB) at the University of South Florida invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure earning, VISITING INSTRUCTOR, (9-month appointment;100% teaching assignment) to begin Fall 2008. The initial appointment for the visiting instructor will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to three additional years. Summer appointments are possible.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biology or a related discipline at the time of appointment. Applicants with appropriate background to teach Developmental Biology, Genetics and/or Cell Biology will be preferred. Experience or interest in development of innovative, interactive, or on-line approaches to the teaching of large-enrollment courses is also desirable. Duties may include supervision of graduate TA's and revision of laboratory exercises. Salary is negotiable.

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Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and names of three references via email to: dhager@cas.usf.edu or by mail to: Chair, Visiting Instructor Search Committee, Division of CMMB, SCA 110, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620-5200. Applications must be received by July 25th.

The University of South Florida is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. Applications from minorities and women are encouraged. For disability accommodations, please call (813)974-6331. According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public

 

Florida Center of Excellence for Biomolecular Identification and Targeted Therapeutics Seeks Seven New Faculty

The Florida Center of Excellence for Biomolecular Identification and Targeted Therapeutics (FCoE-BITT) at the University of South Florida seeks outstanding candidates for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level to enhance basic and translational research programs. FCoE-BITT is a comprehensive center that enhances interactions between scientists and engineers to identify molecules of human health significance and develop novel methods for use in diagnosis, prevention and treatment of human disease. FCoE-BITT encompasses the full range from discovery to commercialization. Applicants must have significant research experience and demonstrated ability to attract federal funding in an area of relevance to FCoE-BITT. Current Center interests include Drug Discovery, Biomolecular Identification, Molecular Microbiology, Material Engineering, Proteomics, Structural Biology/Biochemistry and Metabolomics. The Center is affiliated with the Department of Chemistry and the Division of Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Colleges of Engineering, Medicine, and Public Health. Upon hire, faculty will receive a primary tenured or tenure earning appointment in an appropriate department, establish independently-funded cutting edge research programs, and participate in teaching and training.

Minimum requirements for Associate Professor are an MD or PhD degree with at least five years of continuous and productive accomplishment as an Assistant Professor or equivalent. For a Full Professor, a minimum of five years of continuous and productive accomplishments at the Associate level or equivalent is required.

Successful candidates are expected to have a distinguished record of scholarly activity, funding at the national level, and teaching experience. Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration and translational research programs and the successful mentoring of graduate, medical, and post-doctoral students are desired. Appropriate applicants could be considered for the position of FCoE-BITT Director.

Applicants should submit (as PDF files) a current CV and a short statement of research interests, and arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent to rosalynnem@bitt.usf.edu. Review begins December 15, 2007 and continues until all positions are filled. More information can be found at http://www.bitt.usf.edu

The University of South Florida is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Equal Access Institution. For disability accommodations, contact Ms. Rosalynne Miller at (813) 974-1084 a minimum of 5 working days in advance. According to Florida law, search records, including applications and search committee meetings, are open to the public.

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