Assistant Professor - Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology
University of South Carolina

Job Info

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Posting Number:

FAC00205PO23

Advertised Title:

Assistant Professor - Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology

Campus:

Columbia

College/Division:

College of Arts and Sciences

Department:

CAS Biological Sciences

Advertised Salary Range:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

40

Position Category:

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis :

9 months

Work County:

Richland

Tenure Information:

Tenure-Track/Tenured

Job Search Category:

Faculty

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement:

At the University of South Carolina, we strive 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 University is 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.

Advertised Job Summary:

The Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina (USC) invites applications for two 9-month, full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions with a research program in molecular and cellular neurobiology. These positions will begin on August 16, 2024, or January 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an independent, extramurally funded research program relevant to neural development and/or disease. These positions will join the SmartState Center for Childhood Neurotherapeutics, which includes neurobiologists focusing on axon signaling and function in brain development, disease, and response to injury. USC has a highly interactive neuroscience research community that encourages and precipitates collaborations. The developmental neurobiology community is further strengthened by the interdisciplinary Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment (CAN) Research Center.

The USC Department of Biological Sciences is a multidisciplinary unit consisting of 35 tenured/tenure-track faculty members representing a broad range of research areas, including Neurobiology, Developmental Biology, Cancer Biology, Plant Science, Ecology and Evolution, and Marine Sciences. It includes approximately 1,700 undergraduate students and over 70 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. 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 South Carolina School of Pharmacy. Our department is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and strives to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We strongly encourage minorities, individuals with disabilities, and other members of underrepresented groups in science to apply.

Required Education and Experience:

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in biology or related discipline (or M.D.) and at least three years of postdoctoral research experience in a relevant area of neuroscience or biomedical sciences by the start date of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses relevant to their area of expertise, as well as mentoring the research training of undergraduate and graduate students and post-doctoral fellows.

Desired Start Date:

08/16/2024

Job Open Date:

10/09/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Review of applications will begin November 20, 2023, and the position will remain open until filled. All applicants must complete an online application on the USC employment website tobe completed. Qualified candidates must include a curriculum vita, research statement (3 pages), and teaching philosophy (1 page) with their application. The names, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references must also be provided. Additional information on the position and the Department of Biological Sciences can be found at http://www.biol.sc.edu/. For questions or further information, please contact Dr. Kristy Welshhans (kwelshhans@sc.edu), Search Committee Chair (put "Neurobiology Search" as the subject title).

Positions are advertised for a minimum of thirty (30) business days on our job website. After thirty (30) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. 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/154559

EEO Statement:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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