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The department is particularly interested in candidates whose research programs will strengthen and expand existing areas of excellence in women's health, reproductive biology, maternal-fetal medicine, placental biology, gynecologic disease, reproductive endocrinology, infertility, oncology, inflammation, cardiovascular and metabolic health, and translational medicine. Through discovery, education, clinical care, and service, faculty in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology strive to advance scientific knowledge and improve the health of women and pregnant individuals across the lifespan.
The department provides a dynamic and collaborative environment for cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research that bridges basic, translational, and clinical investigation. Faculty collaborate across the Morsani College of Medicine, USF Health, affiliated hospitals, and research institutes to develop new diagnostics, therapeutics, and preventive strategies for conditions affecting reproductive, maternal, fetal, and gynecologic health.
This position includes developing and leading an independent research program, conducting collaborative and programmatic research with departmental and institutional faculty, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals, pursuing and securing extramural funding, and contributing meaningfully to the academic mission of the department and college. The successful candidate will also support the research development of faculty, fellows, residents, medical students, graduate students, and other trainees.
The candidate will be expected to participate in departmental, college, and institutional service, which may include serving on committees or task forces, assisting with research operations, mentoring trainees, contributing to scholarly activities, and supporting initiatives that advance the department's research enterprise.
Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an innovative, independent, and extramurally funded research program.
• Conduct collaborative and interdisciplinary research with faculty within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Morsani College of Medicine, USF Health, and affiliated institutions.
• Publish high-impact scientific research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Pursue and secure federal, foundation, and other extramural funding.
• Support the development of a strong, collaborative, and well-funded departmental research enterprise.
• Mentor faculty, fellows, residents, medical students, graduate students, and research staff in scholarly and research activities.
• Contribute to the teaching, mentoring, and service missions of the department and college.
• Participate in faculty meetings, research meetings, committees, and other departmental activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong record of scholarly productivity and peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience developing or contributing to externally funded research programs.
• Ability to build collaborative, interdisciplinary research programs.
• Experience mentoring students, residents, fellows, or junior faculty in research.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and professionalism skills.
• Commitment to advancing the research, education, and service missions of an academic medical center.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualification

• MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in medicine, biomedical sciences, reproductive biology, women's health, public health, or a related field.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated potential or established record of extramural research funding.
• Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established or emerging research program relevant to obstetrics, gynecology, reproductive biology, maternal-fetal medicine, placental biology, gynecologic disease, women's health, or related fields.
• Strong record of federal or foundation research funding.
• Experience in an academic medical center or health sciences environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring trainees and supporting faculty scholarly development.
• Experience conducting translational, clinical, population health, or basic science research relevant to women's and reproductive health.
• Strong track record of interdisciplinary collaboration.

About Us
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
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The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.