Scientist - Virology

Job Description

The University of South Florida (USF) and the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) are launching an open-rank high level scientists in the field of Virology. Essential functions of this position include carrying out research on virusses and viral diseases, 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.

• Carry out research in virology, publish, obtain high level grants including NIH grants; serve as Principal investigator and head of a research group.
• Contribute to recruitment of faculty and mentoring of USF scientists and MDs.
• Develop philanthropic relationships and contribute to 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, provide course instruction and/or curriculum development, grant writing and professional development in scholarly activities (publications, review papers, etc.).
• Contribute to defining the strategic research orientations on virology investigation at USF health, establishing community relationships for philanthropy, recruitment of new faculty and mentoring 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.

• 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; meets university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
• 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 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.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodations in the application process.

A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.