Classification Title:

Ast/Aso/Full Professor

Job Description:

The University of Florida and the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases invites rising star researchers to apply for full-time, open rank, tenure or non-tenure track positions that will potentially include endowed chairs, space, and generous start-up packages. Clinical researchers as well as basic researchers are welcome to apply. Subspecialty may be assigned based on experience. The Norman Fixel Institute features a new building and campus dedicated to interdisciplinary care and to neuromodulation. The Institute has in place a fully functioning clinic that is an “all under one roof” interdisciplinary clinical-research center which focuses on Parkinson’s, movement disorders, Alzheimer’s, ALS, TBI and related diseases. The Institute campus boasts thousands of square feet which are available for research. The University of Florida is home to the McKnight Brain Institute and to a free standing Neuromedicine Hospital. Neuroscience research is consistently ranked in the top 10 in NIH Blueridge ratings.  The positions will have immediate and easy collaborative access to all of the clinicians and researchers at a top 5 ranked public university. The Institute is partners with the Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases and the McKnight Brain Institute.  We seek next generation leaders and the appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.

The University of Florida (UF) is a top-tier research university with $900 million of annual research funding. UF is among the nation's top five ranked public universities, according to the latest U.S. News and World Report. University of Florida Health (UF Health) is the Southeast’s most comprehensive academic health center, unique for our diverse constellation of health colleges, centers and institutes, and our hospitals, faculty practices and patient care programs.

Gainesville is a vibrant city in Alachua County and serves as the cultural, educational and commercial center for the north central Florida region. The city is known for its nature parks, sport events, museums, mild winters and warm summers, and central location for day trips to beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, theme parks including Disney World, and other cities including Orlando and Tampa. 

Please send all inquires and nominations to: Dr. Michael Okun, Neurology Chair and Fixel Director, at okun@neurology.ufl.edu and Pplly Glattli, HR Manager, at HR@neurology.ufl.edu. 

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates must have a M.D., D.O. M.D.-Ph.D., or Ph.D.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates that work in one or more of the following four areas: (1) Parkinson's disease, (2) Alzheimer's disease, (3) traumatic brain injury, and (4) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or related disorders.

Success in obtaining extramural funding is highly desired.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered, candidates should apply online at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/518992/ and attach the following with application:

Research statement focused on one of the following four areas 1) Parkinson's disease, (2) Alzheimer's disease, (3) traumatic brain injury, and (4) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or related disorders that align with the mission of the Fixel Institute Current curriculum vitae Three letters of recommendation

Letters of recommendation may be attached to the application or sent directly to Polly Glattli, HR Manager, at HR@neurology.ufl.edu. 

Review of applicants with complete packets will be ongoing and continue until positions are filled.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.  A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible.  Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

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