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The College of Marine Science (CMS) at the University of South Florida (USF) invites applications for two nine-month tenure-track faculty appointments in Physical Oceanography. Appointments will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level, with rank dependent on qualifications and experience.

We are searching for two Physical Oceanographers who will contribute to an understanding of the ocean/atmosphere system, past, present, and future, from fundamental disciplinary topics to global scale processes including climate, through interactions with multi-disciplinary marine science faculty and programs. Qualified candidates will employ modern tools of multi-disciplinary science to understand regional and global issues critical to the ocean system. We seek high quality candidates in all aspects of physical oceanography.

Candidates will be selected based on their potential to conduct transformative research, productivity with respect to peer reviewed publications, acquisition of external research funding, potential for outstanding mentoring and teaching, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates would be expected to contribute to core graduate courses in oceanography and teach specialty courses at the graduate level.

Minimum Requirements: Must have a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline at the time of hire and research experience in Physical Oceanography.

Preferred qualifications: We are seeking innovative and interdisciplinary scholars with a demonstrated record of high-impact research, a history of, or desire for, interaction with colleagues across a broad suite of disciplines within the academy, professional community, civil society and government sectors, and a commitment to student success. Literacy in issues of recruiting and supporting underrepresented students, staff, and colleagues will be important for our consideration of applicants.

For the Assistant Professor rank, candidates should have a record of scholarly products and demonstrate potential for a career of creative work and scholarly publication, demonstrate potential for acquisition of extramural research funding, exhibit a commitment to exemplary instruction and mentoring of graduate students, and demonstrate commitment to high ethics and service to the public and their professional community. 

For the Associate Professor / Professor rank, candidates should have an outstanding record of research, including substantive publication and other record of scholarly achievement, evidence of success in obtaining extramural research funding, commitment to exemplary instruction and mentoring of graduate students, and demonstrate a culture of high ethics and service to the public and their professional community.

Contact: For information regarding the available position, please contact Dr. Don Chambers (Chair), donc@usf.edu, or Tim Trowbridge, ttrowbridge@usf.edu (727-553-3375). 

Application procedures: To apply please submit your application, curriculum vitae, and requested documents through the USF Careers recruitment system here. 

Please submit the following requested documents with your application: 

1.     A cover letter highlighting your motivation for applying to this position (one page maximum).

2.     A research statement that describes the focus and impact of your current and planned future research (three page maximum).

3.     A statement of your teaching and student mentoring philosophies, and goals at USF CMS (two page maximum).

4.     A diversity, equity, and inclusion statement (two page maximum).

5.     Curriculum vitae.

6.     Contact information for three referees.

These positions will be open until filled; however, priority review of applications will begin by August 11, 2023. The College of Marine Science has 30 ranked faculty covering biological, chemical, geological, and physical aspects of marine science and resource assessment, ~100 graduate students, ~$15 million in annual research, a total endowment of ~$18 million, and ~80 full-time support personnel. The CMS hosts a range of state-of-the-art instrumentation and facilities and is strategically located on USF’s waterfront campus in St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg is home to many State and Federal research and operational agencies including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Florida Institute of Oceanography, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Regional Office, and the USGS Coastal and Marine Science Center. Together, these comprise one of the largest marine-science research complexes in the US. Additional information is available at http://www.usf.edu/marine-science and http://www.usf.edu. 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact, global research university located adjacent to beautiful Tampa Bay on Florida's spectacular west coast. It is one of the largest public universities in the nation, and is ranked 28th among the top public universities for total research expenditures by the National Science Foundation. In 2023, USF was invited to join the Association of American Universities (AAU), a prestigious group of leading universities in the United States and Canada.  The university is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity category, a distinction attained by only 2.5 percent of all universities. USF is the fastest-rising university in America, according to U.S. News and World Report’s (U.S. News) 2023 Best Colleges rankings.  At the heart of USF is a vibrant, diverse, and engaged student body. More than 50,000 students are enrolled in the USF System, which includes three distinct campuses –USF St. Petersburg, USF Tampa, and USF Sarasota-Manatee – with an annual budget of $1.8 billion and an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.  All job decisions at USF are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Position Number:  00005415

Salary: $40k-$47k

Organizational Unit

The University of South Florida's College of Marine Science is a multidisciplinary college with 23 ranked core faculty, a Center for Ocean Technology with advanced engineering and sensor development specializations, a large research staff and over 85 graduate students in concentration areas including biological, chemical, geological, physical oceanography and marine resource assessment. The successful candidate will have opportunities to interact with the greater Tampa Bay area marine science community and relevant national and international organizations. Additional information is available at https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/ and http://www.usf.edu. 

Position Summary

Management and coordination of Purchasing processes for the College of Marine Science.  Assists in the administration of the University's business practices involving Purchasing, Grants Administration, Accounts payable, Accounts Receivable and Auxiliary Services operations.  General responsibilities involve independent application of a variety of skills for interpreting & assuring compliance with University, State and Federal rules and regulations with appropriate handling of E&G, Auxiliary and Grant funds for purchasing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves as College contact for purchase initiator, the vendor, and the purchasing department. Assists principal investigators with their grant, overhead, and auxiliary purchasing questions.
• Purchases a variety of highly technical and/or scientific equipment and materials through the University Financial System (Bull Marketplace). Implements equipment orders for grant research, scientific laboratories, research cruises, and administrative purchases for the functions associated with the academic/research mission of the College.
• Reviews terms and conditions of contracts/agreements/compliance standards to ensure purchases are in accordance with terms of contracts/agreements. Inputs contract/agreements into contract module for legal review and verifies chartfield cash availability.
• Coordinates the requisition process to ensure items are charged to proper accounts. Assures requisitions, purchase orders, vouchers, and reports are accurate and conform with maintains purchase order files, tracks deliverables of items ordered, verifies and prepares invoices to be submitted to Finance and Accounting for payment.
• Prepares blanket and maintenance purchase orders and purchase order change forms. Administers independent contractor, sole source and IRS forms as required. Implements applicable University policies and procedures and monitors college purchase order process to ensure compliance with OMB circular A21 requirements and Universities policy and procedures.
• Serves as point of contact between college and vendors.  Communicates with vendors to resolve any issues related to invoicing, shipping, pricing, and payments.
• Provides operational support as needed in the areas of p-card and travel.  Performs other fiscal support functions as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Minimum:
This position requires a High School diploma or equivalent with three years of work experience in positions with fiscal support duties. College or other relevant post-secondary coursework may substitute for the experience requirement on a year for year basis.

Preferred:
Experience with USF business systems such as FAST, Bull Marketplace, and Finance Mart.  Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and 1 year of experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

To Apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through the USF Careers website.  Direct link to job posting can be found here.

Dept Number/Name: 0-2500-000 / College of Marine Science
Job Code/Title: 4717 / Unit Research Administrator
Hiring Salary:  $55,000 annual

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The College of Marine Science (CMS) at the University of South Florida seeks to fill two Unit Research Administrator positions.  CMS is a comprehensive graduate research program whose excellent faculty and outstanding graduate students, at both the MS and PhD levels, interact together to solve complex scientific problems in all oceanographic environments. The College is a strong interdisciplinary group that transcends the traditional oceanographic fields using the latest technologies much of which is developed within its own program. The primary mission of the College is to conduct basic and applied research in ocean science. The College has 29 full time ranked faculty, with support from research associates and assistants, professional administrative staff, support staff and technical staff, approximately 100 Graduate Students, and approximately $15 million per year in research funding. Partners include: United States Geological Survey, NOAA, Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Florida Institute of Oceanography, and other USF colleges and departments.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Unit Research Administrator supports the research operations for the College of Marine Science. This position serves as an expert in research administration and is the liaison between Principal Investigators and USF Research & Innovation (USFRI) on the development, review, and administration of grants and contracts. The Unit Research Administrator supports researchers in the College by preparing budget projections, developing and monitoring materials for compliance analysis, coordinating proposal submission, and advising researchers concerning USFRIs review of proposals. The position supports all research activities within the college.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports research administration operations for the College of Marine Science. Serves as the liaison between Principal Investigators and USF Research & Innovation on the development, review, administration, and compliance of grants and contracts for the College of Marine Science. Coordinates proposal submission and approval; monitors compliance concerns; and works with faculty regarding budget questions and resource commitments.
• Prepares budget projections, develops materials for compliance analysis, and advises researchers concerning the review of the proposals by Sponsored Research. Reviews award budget and expenditures (expenses, equipment, and salaries) for compliance with grant terms and unit guidelines. Submits budget and activity reports on active grants and keeps statistics on college research activities.
• Acts as liaison with fiscal office on setting up new accounts. May review expenditures on the grant on behalf of the college. May prepare financial statements.
• Participates in the preparation and delivery of research training materials to inform faculty and department staff of rules and roles in the College research enterprise.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM: This position requires a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of professional administrative experience; or a Master's degree. Progressively responsible related experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.

PREFERRED:  At least 5 years of experience working with grant development and/or sponsored research administration in a university or research setting. Work experience with USF research administration is preferred.

Information for Applicants 

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume through the USF Careers website here. 

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.  YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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Equal Employment Opportunity 
USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

Federal Rights
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Work Location 
Campus map and location overview: USF - St. Petersburg Campus

About USF 
The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 
With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

The Optical Oceanography Lab (OOL, https://optics.marine.usf.edu) at the College of Marine Science (CMS), University of South Florida (USF) is offering 1-2 Postdoctoral Scholar positions in the field of optical remote sensing from satellite platforms. 

The primary duties and obligations of the appointments are to support Federal- and State-funded research projects involving optical remote sensing of aquatic environments. The successful candidates will be expected to advance the current state-of-the-art in algorithm and product development for water quality parameters and benthic properties in optically complex and/or optically shallow waters, assessment of algal blooms, and quantification of biogeochemical properties in coastal and inland waters.

The positions are available immediately, for a possible duration of 3 years, contingent upon satisfactory performance. Salary is commensurable with experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

A PhD degree in optical oceanography, remote sensing, aquatic science, or closely relate field, is required. Also required is willingness to work with interdisciplinary research teams and motivation to advance science through both independent activities and collaborative research. 

Preferred Qualifications:

We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated excellence in scholarly creativity and productivity, with potential foci including ocean color research and applications, for example, algorithm development, radiative transfer simulations, bio-optical inversion, atmospheric correction, or algal bloom and water quality assessments for optically complex waters. Relevant coding experience (e.g., Python) is preferred, as is prior work applying high-level analytical approaches (e.g., machine learning, Bayesian statistics) to satellite remote sensing datasets.

Contact: 

For information regarding the available positions, please contact Dr. Brian Barnes (bbarnes4@usf.edu) or Dr. Chuanmin Hu (huc@usf.edu). 

Application procedure:

To apply please submit your application, curriculum vitae, and requested documents through the USF Careers recruitment system here.  

Please submit the following requested documents with your application: 

1. A cover letter highlighting your motivation for applying to this position and your career goal (one page maximum).
2. A research statement that describes the focus and impact of your current and planned future research (two page maximum).
3. Curriculum vitae.
4. Contact information for three referees. 
   These positions will be open until filled. However, priority review of applications will begin by August 1, 2023. 

The College of Marine Science has 24 ranked faculty covering biological, chemical, geological, and physical aspects of marine science and resource assessment, ~100 graduate students, ~$15 million in annual research, a total endowment of ~$18 million, and ~80 full-time support personnel. The CMS hosts a range of state-of-the-art instrumentation and facilities and is strategically located on USF’s waterfront campus in St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg is home to many State and Federal research and operational agencies including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Florida Institute of Oceanography, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Regional Office, and the USGS Coastal and Marine Science Center. Together, these comprise one of the largest marine-science research complexes in the US. Additional information is available at http://www.usf.edu/marine-science and http://www.usf.edu. 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact, global research university located adjacent to beautiful Tampa Bay on Florida's spectacular west coast. As a member of the Association of American Universities, USF is one of the largest public universities in the nation and is ranked 28th among the top public universities for total research expenditures by the National Science Foundation. The university is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity category, a distinction attained by only 2.5 percent of all universities. At the heart of USF is a vibrant, diverse, and engaged student body. More than 50,000 students are enrolled in the USF System, which includes three distinct campuses –USF St. Petersburg, USF Tampa, and USF Sarasota-Manatee – with an annual budget of $1.8 billion and an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.