Assistant Professor Research Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences is recruiting a Assistant Professor (Research) to support ongoing research activities in developmental psychiatry the Silver Child Development Center. This position will be responsible for supporting ongoing basic and translational research activities in developmental psychiatry. Other responsibilities include applying for and obtaining external funding and publishing in peer reviewed journals.

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.

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 .Performs basic and translational research in developmental psychiatry. Applies for and obtains external grants and extramural funding; Develop and maintain a nationally competitive research program with continued extramural funding, peer-reviewed publications, and collaboration with other faculty. Provides didactic and bench side teaching of undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Participate in service functions of the institute, department, or university and at the national level. 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..