Available Faculty Positions
Assistant Scientist Positions - Sanford Children's Health Research Center Sanford Children’s Health Research Center (SCHRC; Sioux Falls) invites applications from researchers for full time faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor within Sanford Research/USD and the Department of Pediatrics of the Sanford School of Medicine at The University of South Dakota. A historic $400 million gift by philanthropist T. Denny Sanford has allowed for expansion of Sanford Research/USD and dynamic development of programs specifically focused on children’s health. Sanford Children’s Health Research Center (SCHRC) is a two-site campus, with locations in Sioux Falls, SD and La Jolla, CA. The La Jolla site is located within the Sanford-Burnham Institute for Medical Research, allowing for a unique partnership which includes open access to their state of the art core facilities and providing the basis for an integrated, world class, academic pediatric research network. We seek outstanding scientists with research programs that contribute to molecular understanding and treatment of childhood diseases and developmental disorders. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: genetics, cell biology, cancer biology, and developmental neuroscience/biology. To augment existing strengths, scientists using various model systems in the study of pediatric disease/developmental disorders or those focused on the study of rare pediatric diseases are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will have PhD, DVM, MD or MD/PhD degrees and join the energetic and collegial research community at Sanford Research/USD. Candidates will be expected to develop an independent and vigorous extramural research program, complement the interdisciplinary and collaborative nature of the growing SCHRC and promote translational research. The researchers will hold both Sanford Research/USD and Sanford School of Medicine faculty appointments. Significant institutional support including modern laboratory space and state-of-the-art facilities will be provided in the new Sanford Research Center. In addition, a comprehensive compensation package will be tailored to the individual's qualifications. Sanford Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates should submit a detailed curriculum vitae, description of research experience and future plans, and at least three letters of recommendation. Application materials should be sent to: David A Pearce Ph.D. Assistant Scientist Positions - Sanford Children's Health Research CenterSanford Children’s Health Research Center (SCHRC; Sioux Falls) invites applications from researchers for a full time faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or full Professor within Sanford Research/USD and the Department of Pediatrics of the Sanford School of Medicine at The University of South Dakota. A historic $400 million gift by philanthropist T. Denny Sanford has allowed for expansion of Sanford Research/USD, and development of a two-site program, with locations in Sioux Falls, SD and La Jolla, CA, specifically focused on children’s health. The La Jolla site is located within the Sanford-Burnham Institute for Medical Research, allowing for a unique partnership which includes open access to their state of the art core facilities and providing the basis for an integrated, world class, academic pediatric research network. We seek outstanding scientists with research programs that contribute to molecular understanding and treatment of childhood diseases and developmental disorders. Applicants should have a demonstrated track record of successful extramural grant support and publications while holding a PhD, DVM, MD or MD/PhD degrees. Successful candidates will join the energetic and collegial research community at Sanford Research/USD, serving as a mentor to more junior faculty members, while advancing their independent research program. The researchers will hold both Sanford Research/USD and Sanford School of Medicine faculty appointments. Significant institutional support including modern laboratory space and state-of-the-art facilities will be provided in the new Sanford Research Center. In addition, a comprehensive compensation package will be tailored to the individual's qualifications. Sanford Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates should submit a detailed curriculum vitae, description of research experience and future plans, and at least three letters of recommendation. Application materials should be sent to: David A Pearce Ph.D. |