Research Assistant Professor
University of South Carolina

Job Info

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Posting Number:

RTF00139PO24

USC Market Title:

Research Assistant Professor

Business Title:

Research Assistant Professor

Campus:

Columbia

Work County:

Richland

College/Division:

Arnold School of Public Health

Department:

ASPH Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

40

Type of Faculty Position:

Faculty Research Grant (FRGP)

Basis :

12 months

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.

South Carolina Retirement:

Yes

State Insurance Programs:

Yes

Annual Leave:

Yes

Sick Leave:

Yes

Advertised Job Summary:

Under limited supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), this individual will conduct research on emerging vector-borne diseases throughout the Americas. This entomology-based research faculty position will expand the research capacity and program within the Institute for Infectious Disease Translational Research and the ASPH's Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Specifically, this position will serve in a mix of independent and co-investigator roles, depending on grant funding success. This position will perform teaching duties on infectious disease epidemiology, vector-borne diseases or other related public health curriculum, when appropriate.

Required Education and Experience:

The position requires a PhD degree in epidemiology and a MS degree in medical entomology or closely related fields, plus a minimum of 1.5 years of postdoctoral research experience in infectious disease epidemiology and 2 years of applied medical entomology experience working with a governmental vector control agency by the employment start date of.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong methodological skills. Undergraduate and graduate-level teaching experience. Rigorous ethical conduct when working with confidential information. Leadership capacity to motivate a diverse workforce.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Formidable working knowledge of medical entomology principles, including taxonomic identification, host-vector pathogen diagnostic assays, and vector-borne disease transmission dynamics.
• Expertise in advanced biostatistical concepts and application to epidemiologic study analysis.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced academic environment.
• Proficiency in primary data collection, including in low-and-middle-income countries, and understanding of how to establish a new international research program.
• Talent in science communication, including performing manuscript writing and scientific presentations.
• Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Practical experience in public health practice or applied epidemiology, such as working with public health agencies or community organizations on disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, or health promotion programs.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to lead research projects, supervise research staff, and mentor junior researchers, including graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

Job Duty:

Contribute to vector-borne disease research within the Institute and Nolan lab through supervision of student research, development of new research studies, and identifying novel research avenues. This position will principally work on mosquito-borne disease and assist in the design and execution of emerging arboviral surveillance studies in Cruzeiro do Sol, Brazil; Columbia, SC, USA; and San Salvador, El Salvador. This position may on occasion, be asked to provide topical knowledge or support for tick or triatomine-based studies.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

35

Job Duty:

Prepare research progress reports, maintain accurate and detailed records of laboratory experiments/data collection and share findings via meetings, conferences, and publications. This position will support, at minimum, travel to one national conference annually to present the employee's work. Additional travel and support are contingent upon available research funding. Conference travel is encouraged, but not limited, to the following society's annual meetings: Entomologic Society of America, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, American Mosquito Control Association and/or the Brazilian Tropical Medicine Society. This position is expected to publish at minimum three first-authored or senior-authored papers annually.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

25

Job Duty:

Contribute to the preparation and submission of research grant funding proposals. Acquisition of grant funding is critical to the success of the Institute and the Nolan Lab-this position will be a critical aid in ensuring ongoing extramural funding. Grant development, writing and submission work will range from writing small sections of large center-level grants to writing one's own independent grant applications. Grant training via the USC Propel course is an acceptable part of this job duty and related hours. Specific grant-related tasks will be discussed at weekly meetings with the supervisor to facilitate continued dialogue and progression.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

20

Job Duty:

Assist with the supervision of students and non-student employees, including laboratory technicians, research associates, and/or postdocs. Supervision may include serving on student thesis committees, providing functional skill training, and assisting with primary data collection.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

4

Job Duty:

Lead or co-lead infectious disease epidemiology courses for undergraduate or graduate trainees. Courses may be co-taught along with Epidemiology faculty during the academic calendar year, and independently taught courses may include a Maymester graduate-level big data health science center course. The annual teaching load may vary each year depending on departmental needs. 16% effort is the maximum amount of time in a given year that may be allocated to teaching. In the event of an annual teaching load, this will be discussed in advance at the annual faculty evaluation meeting and any allocation of hours to another job duty will be agreed upon by the supervisor and research assistant professor.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

16

Hazardous weather category:

Non-Essential

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.:

No

Desired Start Date:

06/01/2024

Position End Date :

08/31/2026

Job Open Date:

05/01/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. 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.



We are only accepting applications submitted by June 15, 2024.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/167653

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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