Job Description

USD SSOM Assistant Professor (QE8972)

University of South Dakota

Posting Number: F01822P

Department: Biomedical & Translational Sciences

Physical Location of Position (City): Vermillion

Job Description:

The Division of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at the University of South Dakota (USD) Sanford School of Medicine (SSOM) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the field of Integrative Systems and Computational Biology. This position is part of the federally funded multi-institutional South Dakota Biomedical Computation Consortium (SDBCC). Applicants should have a PhD in Computational Biology, Systems Biology, Bio-engineering, Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computer Sciences, or related field, or an equivalent terminal degree (MD, DVM, PharmD or MD/PhD), and at least 1-2 years of postdoctoral training. The selected individual must positively and collaboratively interact with faculty within the Division of Biomedical and Translational Sciences (https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/sanford-school-of-medicine/Divisions-and-Departments/Biomedical-and-Translational-Sciences).

The Division has strengths in Neuroscience, Cardiovascular Science, Protein Quality Control, Cancer Biology, and Microbiology/Immunology. Applicants should have strong potential for developing an innovative, independent, and translational research program that has or is likely to attract extramural funding. The successful candidate will participate in the SDBCC educational and academic missions. Excellent start-up funds, state-funded salary commensurate with experience and state-of-the-art facilities will be provided.

The USD Sanford School of Medicine has announced the move of the first 18 months of the M.D. program and the Division of Biomedical & Translational Sciences from Vermillion to Sioux Falls. Travel between sites may be required until the move is complete.

Applicants MUST complete the application process through the University of South Dakota's on-line application system at: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. The application should include a cover letter with past/current research/teaching experiences, future plans for research, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will start March 25, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

First Consideration Date: 03/25/2026

Advertised Salary: depends on education and experience plus state benefits and retirement

Duration of the Term: 11 months

If Other, describe duration: NA

Appointment Percent: 100

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Appointment Type: Regular

Faculty Status:

Scope of Search: External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search: External (includes Internal)

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically
diverse.

Contact Information: William G. Mayhan, DeanBiomedical and Translational [email protected]

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6971421

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