Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (HKRC) Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY

USF Health’s mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Physical Therapy ad Rehabilitation Sciences and the USF Physician’s Group. USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities. For more information regarding USF Health, please visit our website at http://health.usf.edu/index.html. The USF Heart Institute conducts basic, translational, and clinical research and will provide patient care related to cardiovascular disease. At its core, the Institute’s research activities will address the root causes of cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, congenital heart disease, cardiac arrythimias, peripheral vascular disease, and renal metabolic and pulmonary disease as they relate to the heart. The Institute translates knowledge gained across these domains into novel therapeutics and diagnostics to improve the treatment and quality of life.

POSITION SUMMARY

The newly established Hypertension and Kidney Research Center, under the leadership of Dr. Alexander Staruschenko, is inviting excellent candidates for a tenured or tenure-track position in the ranks of ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE or

FULL PROFESSOR.

We are interested in investigators who work on all themes of cardiovascular biology and medicine, including but not limited to hypertension, renal physiology, chronic kidney disease, diabetic nephropathy, and cardiovascular disease. Qualified candidates are expected to have already established, or have the potential to develop, a nationally recognized, competitively funded research program. Successful candidates will be offered institutional salary support commensurate with experience and highly competitive start-up packages that promote success. Based on qualifications, the home department may be Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology, Molecular Medicine, Internal Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, or another relevant department at USF. We encourage applications from those studying basic and translational mechanisms of hypertension and various kidney diseases. We are specifically interested in candidates whose research approaches involve innovative in vivo and ex vivo approaches. Candidates should have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in a relevant field and have proven success in conducting research, as demonstrated by impactful publications and grant funding. The laboratory will be located in a new state-of-the-art USF Health Heart Institute opened in 2020 in downtown Tampa, housing several floors of basic research and translational laboratory space, state-of-the-art equipment, and outstanding core facilities. There are also multiple opportunities to collaborate with researchers at the main Campus and James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital. The University of South Florida, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report?s national university rankings, has emerged as the nation?s fastest-rising university over the past decade. Tampa Bay area is also recognized as one of the fast-growing and attractive metropolitan areas where residents can enjoy work-life balance.

MINIMUM:

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. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

PREFERRED

PhD or MD with external funding, such as grants from the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, etc to perform basic and/or translational research on all themes of cardiovascular biology and medicine, including but not limited to hypertension, renal physiology, chronic kidney disease, diabetic nephropathy, and cardiovascular disease.

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. Working at USF With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more. To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .

TEACHING DUTIES

Provide didactic and bench side teaching of medical students, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows and provide college-wide seminars, If seasoned investigator, participate in mentoring of junior faculty

RESEARCH DUTIES

Perform basic and translational research related to hypertension and renal diseases. Publish in major peer-reviewed journals and continue to maintain NIH and other grants. Help with the development of the Hypertension and Kidney Research Center.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

Serve in governance, service, and community outreach tasks.