Rising Star Faculty Researchers - Fixel Institute
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Rising Star Faculty Researchers - Fixel Institute
Job No : 518992
Work Type : Full Time
Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories : Biology / Life Science, Artificial Intelligence, Medicine / Physicians
Department : 27300000 - HA-FIXEL INSTITUTE
Job Description
Classification Title :
Assistant / Associate / Full Professor or Clinical / Research Assistant / Associate / Full Professor
Job Description :
The University of Florida and the Norman Fixel Institute are seeking rising star faculty researchers . We invite applications for full-time endowed faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, with appointments available on the tenure or non-tenure track.
Ideal candidates are late-stage Assistant Professors or Associate Professors who have demonstrated early success in establishing independent research programs, including securing independent grant funding, and are ready to launch the next phase of their academic careers. These positions offer the potential for dedicated research space, and generous start-up packages. Researchers in clinical, translations, or foundation science fields are all encouraged to apply. The final rank, track, and academic home will be based on the candidate's qualifications and alignment with the mission of the institute, college, and university.
The Norman Fixel Institute features a campus dedicated to interdisciplinary care and neuromodulation. The Institute has in place a fully functioning clinic that is an “all under one roof” interdisciplinary clinical-research center. We specialize in Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, Alzheimer's disease, ALS, Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, and related diseases. The Institute campus boasts thousands of square feet of research space and supports seamless collaboration across disciplines.
Faculty will benefit from close collaboration with the McKnight Brain Institute (MBI), the Center for Translational Research in Neurogenerative Diseases (CTSI), Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease (CTRND), and UF Health's standalone Neuromedicine Hospital. UF is consistently ranked among the top 10 institutions nationally in NIH funding for neuroscience, per Blue Ridge rankings.
The University of Florida (UF) is a top-tier research university with $1.26 billion in annual research funding and consistent ranking among the nation's top 10 public universities, according to U.S. News and World Report. UF Health is the Southeast's most comprehensive academic health center, known for its integrated network of health colleges, centers and institutes, and our hospitals, faculty practices and patient care programs.
Located in Gainesville, Florida, UF offers an outstanding quality of life. The city is known for its nature parks, thriving arts and music community, engaging museums, NCAA Division I athletics, and year-round sunshine. Gainesville's central location provides easy access to the beaches on both the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, as well as nearby destinations like Orlando, Tampa, and world-class theme parks including Disney World.
Please send all inquires and nominations to : Fixel-Institute@ufl.edu and hr@comfs.ufl.edu .
Expected Salary :
Commensurate with education and experience.
Minimum Requirements :
Applicants must possess a M.D., D.O., M.D.-Ph.D., or Ph.D. in a related field.
Candidates with a scholarly focus area in one or more of the following five areas :
- Parkinson's disease, dystonia and other movement disorders
- Alzheimer's disease, memory and dementia
- ALS and other neuromuscular disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Multiple Sclerosis
Preferred Qualifications :
Success in obtaining extramural funding is highly desired.
Special Instructions to Applicants :
Application Instructions
To be considered, candidates should apply online at UF Careers website and attach the following materials :
Parkinson's disease, dystonia and other movement disorders
Three letters of recommendation will be requested at a later stage in the recruitment process. However, applicants are welcome to submit letters earlier by attaching them to their application or sending them directly to Fixel-Institute@ufl.edu .
Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
Additional Information
Health Assessment Required :
Yes, depending on assignment
Applications Close :
To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 518992
Our Commitment :
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. 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) or visit Accessibility at UF.
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