Assistant Research Professor - Chemistry

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry at the University of South Florida’s Tampa campus is hiring one 12-month, full-time, non-tenure-earning Assistant Research Professor. The position is grant-funded and subject to the continuation of those funds, and is subject to a Foreign Influence Screening. The estimated start date is November 13, 2026. The position reports to Dr. Bill Baker. The Assistant Research Professor will conduct independent and collaborative research focused on the discovery, isolation, purification, and structural characterization of natural products from marine organisms and their associated microorganisms. The role contributes to USF’s research mission through scientific research, methodological development, student mentorship, scholarly publication, public outreach, conference participation, and pursuit of external research funding.

Requirements

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution, or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of academic research achievement, or professional qualifications in the field of specialization above those equivalent to the highest degree.
Meet university criteria for appointment equivalent to those required for the rank of Assistant Professor.

Responsibilities

Conduct independent and collaborative research on natural products from marine organisms and associated microorganisms.
Discover, isolate, purify, and structurally characterize natural products.
Develop research methodologies.
Mentor students.
Publish scholarly work.
Participate in public outreach and conferences.
Pursue external research funding.