Rising Star Faculty Researchers - Fixel Institute

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:  - HA-FIXEL INSTITUTE

The University of Florida and the Norman Fixel Institute are seeking rising star faculty researchers for full‑time endowed faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, available on tenure or non‑tenure track. Candidates should be late‑stage Assistant or Associate Professors who have demonstrated early success in establishing independent research programs, including securing independent grant funding, and who are ready to launch the next phase of their academic careers.

Positions offer dedicated research space and generous start‑up packages. Researchers in clinical, translational, or foundational science fields are encouraged to apply. Final rank, track, and academic home will be based on 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, with an integrated clinic that serves as an “all under one roof” interdisciplinary clinical‑research center. Specialty areas include Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and related diseases. The campus provides thousands of square feet of research space and supports collaboration across disciplines.

Faculty will benefit from close collaboration with the McKnight Brain Institute (MBI), the Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases (CTSI and CTRND), and UF Health's Neuromedicine Hospital. UF is a top‑tier research university with $1.26 billion in annual research funding and is consistently ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities.

• Applicants must possess an 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

• Success in obtaining extramural funding is highly desired.

To be considered, candidates should apply online at the UF Careers website and attach the following materials:

• A research statement outlining the focus and future vision of your research program in one or more of the areas listed above.
• A current curriculum vitae.

Three letters of recommendation will be requested later in the recruitment process. Applicants may submit letters earlier by attaching them to their application or sending them directly to Fixel-Institute.

• Final candidate will be required to provide an 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 institution outside the U.S. must be evaluated by a credentialing service approved by NACES: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply, please contact UF Human Resources at 352‑392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD).
• Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. All searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment

Required:

Yes, depending on assignment.

Applications Close: (no date provided).

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.