Allergy and Immunology Physician Scientist

Open Rank Allergy and Immunology Physician Scientist

Location:

12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US

Posting Date: 11/24/2025

Final date to receive applications: 05/23/2026

The Morsani College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy and Immunology, is seeking a full‑time Open Rank physician‑scientist to expand translational research. A successful candidate will possess an interest in independent and collaborative research within the discipline of Allergy and Immunology (Asthma, Immunotherapy, Food Allergies, etc). Additional academic responsibilities will include advising and mentoring students in the development of scholarly projects;

assessing, reviewing, and evaluating student educational activities and progress; and serving on university‑wide, medical school, and/or departmental committees. The candidate will complement current areas of faculty expertise and be expected to develop and maintain an externally funded, sustainable program for independent and or collaborative research in the candidate’s area of interest.

Preferred: 2–3 years of physician experience. Previous experience in an academic medical center with a proven track record in teaching.

• Clinical:
  The division also provides clinical coverage at area hospitals and clinics, including the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, the James
  
  A. Haley VA, All Children’s Hospital, and at our major teaching affiliate–Tampa General Hospital.
• Teaching:
  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.
• Research:
  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.
• 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.

• 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/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.
• Board certified (or eligible) in Allergy & Immunology.
• DEA License.
• MD / +/- PhD Degree.
• Must hold or be eligible for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical License or foreign equivalent required. To perform this position, the candidate will need to obtain and maintain a full unrestricted FL Medical License, maintain credentials in the USF Health faculty practice plan, and be a medical staff member in good standing at the hospitals he/she is assigned to perform clinical duties.
• Must be board certified in Internal Medicine.

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