Research Assistant Professor

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	FAC00266PO23
Advertised Title	Research Assistant Professor
Campus	Columbia
College/Division	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	CAS Biological Sciences
Advertised Salary Range	We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Location of Vacancy	Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	40
Position Category	Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis	12 months
Work County	Richland
Tenure Information	Faculty Fellow
Job Search Category	Post-doctoral

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	As part of the new Bridge to Faculty program at the University of South Carolina, the Department of Biological Sciences seeks a faculty fellow investigating fundamental concepts in Biology to begin in Fall 2024. This two-year program is intended to lead to a tenure-track position in the Department. Areas of strength in the Department include Cell Stress, Cancer, Developmental Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Marine Biology, Neuroscience, and Plant Biology. We seek applicants who will contribute to one or more of these areas, and who will benefit from mentorship by one or more of our current faculty members. The Bridge to Faculty Fellow will be expected to: (1) establish an independent program of research in Biology with the support of faculty mentors, including submission of grant proposals to funding agencies as eligible; (2) meet regularly with faculty mentors; (3) participate in professional development opportunities; and (4) participate in the intellectual life of the Department and the University. The Fellow will also have the option to teach one class in the second year. This is a 12-month research faculty appointment that will begin August 16, 2024. Upon demonstration of academic productivity, it will be renewed for a second year, and with evidence of continued productivity, it may be converted to a tenure-track faculty position in the third year. Salary is competitive, and the position includes a generous benefits package with access to medical, vision, dental, and life insurance. A small research fund will be included in the hiring package. The Department of Biological Sciences (www.biol.sc.edu) is a multidisciplinary unit of approximately 1,800 undergraduate students, 75 graduate students, 21 professional-track faculty, and 34 tenure-track faculty members. The Department has ready access to excellent core technical support facilities and is complemented by strong research programs in other science departments, the USC School of Medicine, the Arnold School of Public Health, and the School of Pharmacy. The Department of Biological Sciences strives to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The Department and University are committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Required Education and Experience	Must have a PhD in Biology or related field completed between July 1, 2019, and the start date of employment (ABDs considered). We welcome and encourage applications from scholars who contribute to increasing diversity in their fields as historically underrepresented persons in biological sciences.
Preferred Qualifications	N/A

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date	08/16/2024
Job Open Date	12/05/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	Applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Applications should include: 1) a cover letter that briefly describes the applicant’s area of expertise and lists potential mentors in the Department of Biological Sciences, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) academic transcripts (showing completion of PhD by August 15, 2024 or, lacking that, a letter from the applicant’s dissertation director confirming that the PhD will be completed by August 15, 2024), 4) a statement of research interests (2-3 pages), and 5) the names and email addresses of three references, who will be prompted to submit letters of recommendation directly. For full consideration, application material must be received by February 28, 2024. If you have questions about the position or the application process, please contact Dr. Daniel Speiser, Search Committee Chair ([email protected]). This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/159305
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