Assistant Research Professor - Chemistry

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

3d•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 continuation of those funds, and is subject to a Foreign Influence Screening. An 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 discovering, isolating, purifying, and structurally characterizing 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 pursuing external research funding. Applicants should upload a current CV and the names and contact information for three professional references. The position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

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; alternatively, professional qualifications in the specialization above those equivalent to the highest degree.
Meet university appointment criteria equivalent to those required for the rank of Assistant Professor.
Upload a current CV and provide the names and contact information for three professional references.

Responsibilities

Conduct independent and collaborative research on natural products from marine organisms and their 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.