Science Researcher; Allergy and Immunology

Open Rank Basic Science Researcher;
Allergy and Immunology

Location:

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

Job Identification: 42183

Job Description

The Morsani College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy and Immunology, is seeking a full‑time Open Rank Basic Scientist with a research 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, assessing and evaluating educational activities, and serving on university‑wide, medical school, and 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 or collaborative research in their area of interest. Preferred: 3‑4 years of basic science experience; previous experience in an academic medical center with a proven track record in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students and residents about inpatient and outpatient internal medicine, with majority effort involving supervising residents in an inpatient setting; may also precept medical students in ambulatory clerkships.
• 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 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.
• Participate in the teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical medicine; serve under a Chair or other appropriate higher‑level administrator of a state university.
• Support academic advising, service, and related administrative activities; represent the university, college, school, or department as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum:
  Ph.D. in immunology, microbiology, or related life sciences discipline from an accredited institution; 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 have produced creative work, professional writing or research in refereed journals, and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization.

Preferred

Solid understanding of immunology, molecular biology, and cellular signaling pathways; experience in a basic immunology lab with strong grasp of techniques including cell culture, PCR, flow cytometry, ELISA, cytokine profiling, and immunoassays. Hands‑on experience with in vivo immunological models (e.g., murine xenograft/application models, immune reconstitution studies, or infection/challenge models), proven expertise in immune response characterization, familiarity with data analysis for immunological experiments, and comfort using basic computational tools (e.g., Graph Pad Prism, Flow Jo, R).

Basic knowledge in bioinformatics and transcriptomic analysis is a plus. Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary immunology or translational research teams. Must have an exceptional record of publications in leading peer‑reviewed journals and a well‑defined research vision; expected to establish and maintain an innovative externally funded research program. Candidates working with mammalian models, humans, or human iPSCs will also be considered.

About USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. The Morsani College of Medicine is a top‑ranked research university with substantial research funding and a strong commitment to innovation. For more…