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Institution University of South Dakota

Working Title Assistant Professor QE9855

Posting Number F01348P

Department USD-Dean of the Medical School - BBS

Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion

Posting Text 

The Division of Basic Biomedical Sciences at the University of South Dakota’s Sanford School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking an individual working in any area of the biomedical sciences, broadly defined. The Division has current strengths in Cancer Biology, Cardiovascular Science, Microbiology/Immunology, Neuroscience, and Protein Quality Control and we welcome applications from investigators in these general fields as well as other related disciplines. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and at least two years of post-doctoral experience. We seek an energetic and collaborative scientist who is committed to working with the faculty in the Division of Basic Biomedical Sciences (https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/sanford-school-of-medicine/Divisions-and-Departments/basic-biomedical-sciences) to further its research, education and service mission. Applicants should demonstrate strong potential for developing an innovative, translational research program that has or is likely to attract significant extramural funding. In addition, the applicant should demonstrate a commitment to mentoring and teaching graduate, health sciences, and/or medical students. Excellent start-up funds, state-funded salary commensurate with experience, and state-of-the-art research facilities in the Lee Medical Science Building will be provided. Application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a summary of past/current research and teaching experiences/interests, future plans for research, and the contact information for three references. All materials should be submitted using the University of South Dakota online employment website at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu.

BBS is located on the USD main Campus in Vermillion, SD, which offers a college town environment with easy access to Sioux Falls, SD and Sioux City, IA. 

Additional details of BBS resources include the following. 

  • Substantial lab space, ≈700 sq ft, plus additional space for shared equipment.
  • Core facilities for proteomics, confocal and light microscopy, cardiovascular parameters, animal behavior, and human neuroimaging.
  • Mentoring, including workshops (Entering Mentoring), for early-career faculty to promote their success during the pre-tenure stage.
  • T32 graduate student training grant, Graduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (G-RISE).
  • South Dakota is an Institutional Development Award (IDeA) state, and USD oversees the IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) award for the state of South Dakota.
  • A commitment to providing research opportunities to undergraduates through the Summer Program for Undergraduate Research in Addiction (SPURA), the USD-sponsored UDiscover program, and other opportunities. 

Posting Date 10/17/2023

Closing Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date 11/20/2023

Advertised Salary Dependent upon education and experience plus state benefits and retirement

Duration of the Term 11 months

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Appointment Percent 100

Tenure Status Tenure Track

Proposed Rank Assistant Professor

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Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations 

Equal Employment Opportunity StatementUSD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

Contact InformationIf you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to the Chair of the Search Committee: Victor C. Huber, PhD, at victor.huber@usd.edu

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