Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Center for Regenerative Medicine) at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

The newly established Center for Regenerative Medicine (CRM), under the leadership of Dr. Da-Zhi Wang, is inviting excellent candidates for tenured or tenure-track position at 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 heart development, cardiac regeneration, cardiovascular disease, genetics and genomics, stem cell and tissue engineering, and gene therapy. Qualified candidates are expected to have already established, or have the potential to establish, 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, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Biomedical Engineering, or other relevant department at USF.

The USF Center for Regenerative Medicine is a part of the USF Health Heart Institute and its members collaborate widely with faculty from other USF colleges including Engineering, Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and the Moffitt Comprehensive Cancer Center. The USF Center for Regenerative Medicine is located in a new state-of-the-art facility, housing multiple floors of clinical and laboratory space, state-of-the-art equipment, and outstanding core facilities including a vivarium fully outfitted for small animal husbandry and zebrafish.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, 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.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.
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Working at USF
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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.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .RESEARCH: Perform basic and translational research related to heart disease. Publish in major peer-reviewed journals, continue to maintain NIH and other grants

TEACHING: Provide didactic and benchside teaching of medical students, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows and provide college-wide seminars

ADMINISTRATIVE: Serve in governance, service, and community outreach tasks