The faculty of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of South Carolina (USC), Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Microbial Ecology to begin August 16, 2025. Candidates must have a Ph. D. in Biology or related discipline and must have at least two years of post-doctoral experience by the start date of employment and a strong record of publications in a relevant area of microbial ecology.
The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain an extramurally funded research program in areas including but not limited to bacterial ecology, bacteria-viral interactions, infectious diseases, microbial symbioses, environmental microbiology, host-microbe interactions and microbial evolution. We are interested in applicants who will stimulate exciting new collaborations and complement existing research strengths in bacteriology, virology, infectious disease dynamics, host-microbe interactions, marine microbial communities, population and community ecology, and experimental microbial evolution. Along with the research expectation, the successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise and will mentor research by undergraduate and graduate students.
The broad diversity of our department provides opportunities to interact with multiple research groups within Biological Sciences as well as in departments and schools across the USC campus. Additional information on the Department of Biological Sciences can be found at http://www.biol.sc.edu.
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.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online via https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/176806. Applications must include: (1) a cover letter describing their research and teaching interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research accomplishments and goals (3 pages), (4) a teaching/mentoring statement (1 page), and (5) the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references. Letters of reference will be requested by the search committee directly from the references by email.
Review of applications will begin November 20, 2024 until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Bert Ely, search committee chair at ELY@biol.sc.edu (put “Microbial Ecology Search” in the subject title).
The University of South Carolina is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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, genetics, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.