Research Assistant Professor

State of South Carolina

Richland County, SC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Anatomy, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Cell Biology, College Level Faculty, Conferences, Congestive Heart Failure, Contract Creation, Echocardiography, Employment Contracts, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Funding, Grant Writing, Health Insurance, Human Resources, Implants, Laboratory Equipment, Medicine, Mentoring, Pharmacology, Physiology, Project Evaluation, Publications, Remodeling, Software Development, Translational Research
LOCATION
Richland County, SC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Research Assistant Professor

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

7098249

Agency

University of South Carolina

Opening Date

04/27/2026

Closing Date

6/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

UG84

Position Number:

7098249

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

Unclassified

Opening Date

04/27/2026

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

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Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities

Research Assistant Professor

Department: SOMC Cell Biology and Anatomy

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range:

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

Under limited supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI; Dr. Camilla Ferreira Wenceslau), the Research Assistant Professor will evaluate research projects for consideration in the Cardiovascular Translational Research Center (CTRC ) at the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy (CBA ), School of Medicine Columbia and develop experiments in collaboration with the PI's laboratory on projects focused on cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology. Assist the PI in training postdoctoral fellows and students, maintaining laboratory equipment, contributing to in vivo experiments in small animals (mice), and leading optimization studies using existing biological data within the CTRC . Propose new research initiatives and assist the PI in writing grant applications to secure additional funding. Contribute to the dissemination of research findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at domestic and international conferences

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Candidates with a strong background in cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology, with an emphasis on the mechanoregulatory properties of the heart and heart failure, are preferred.
  • It is desirable that candidates demonstrate experience with: (i) analysis of microvascular function using wire myography; (ii) proficiency in small-animal (mouse) surgical techniques, including radiotelemetry device implantation; (iii) cardiac transthoracic echocardiography in mice to assess diastolic function, vascular remodeling (e.g., pulse wave velocity), and coronary artery flow; and (iv) in vivo endothelial cell reprogramming strategies.
  • Additionally, preference will be given to candidates with more than 10 years of experience and a demonstrated record of mentoring graduate and medical students.
  • International experience is also desirable.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Expertise in transthoracic echocardiographic analysis in mice; cardiac function in a mouse model of hypertension-induced heart failure; small-animal (mouse) cardiovascular surgeries; endothelial cell reprogramming strategies to reverse vascular dysfunction; and microvascular function analysis using wire myography.

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7098249

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency University of South Carolina Address Division of Human Resources

Columbia, South Carolina, 29208

Phone 803-777-3821

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