Research Faculty

Position Information Position Title Research Faculty Position Number 5326 FTE 1.0 Division College of Medicine Department 720600 - Physiology and Cell Biology Posting Detail Information Position Details The Department of Physiology and Cell Biology at the University of South Alabama, College of Medicine is seeking to fill one research-intensive tenure-track assistant / associate professor position.

The applicant’s research focus must align with existing faculty interests, which include cardiovascular, pulmonary, neural, cancer, and mitochondrial biology, biomedical imaging, mechanics and modeling.

Successful candidates will contribute to the college’s graduate and medical education missions. We are seeking individuals who are highly engaged and work well with basic and clinical collaborators.

Competitive applicants must have Ph.D. and / or M.D. degrees, postdoctoral experience, and a demonstrated aptitude in competing for extramural grant support.

Also, each applicant should email an application packet, including an introductory letter, complete curriculum vitae, summary of research and teaching interests (1-page limit), and contact information of three references to the Search Committee at .

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Health Insurance Short Term Disability Life Insurance Education Benefit Retirement Plan Memberships and Events Student Loan Forgiveness Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees earn paid time off (PTO) as they work.

PTO can be used for vacation, holidays, sick days and personal days. Each year, employees can choose to cash out up to 80 hours of available PTO the following calendar year.

Health Insurance New employees health, dental, and pharmacy benefits are effective the first day of the month following hire date.

Short Term Disability This free benefit provides income support for those who are out of work for a medical reason, such as illness, accident or maternity.

After a seven-day waiting period, it provides a 60-percent wage replacement, up to $1,000 per week for 90 days. Life Insurance USA Health provides a free term life insurance policy for our employees based on annual salary.

Policies for spouse and dependents are also included. Additional coverage can be purchased for employee, spouse and dependents.

Education Benefit University of South Alabama offers a credit on tuition each semester for employees, spouse, and dependents after just six months of employment.

Retirement Plan USA Health offers a 5% matching retirement account and other non-matching account choices. Included with this benefit is a free individual session with a financial planner.

Memberships and Events Employees can join USA’s state-of-the-art recreation center for a nominal fee. USA football season tickets are available at a discount, and employees can attend all other USA sporting events for free.

Student Loan Forgiveness As an employee of a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the U.S. Department of Education.