Ast, Aso or Full Professor

Overview

• Job no: 535230
• Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty
• Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
• Categories: Biology/Life Science, Allied Health, Physical/Mathematical Sciences
• Department:  - HP-OFFICE OF THE DEAN
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Ast, Aso, or Full Professor
• Open until filled (Applications open until filled)

The Department of Biostatistics and the Department of Epidemiology have launched a joint search under the Neuroscience Initiative and invite applications for up to three full-time (1.0 FTE), 12‑month tenured or tenure‑track open‑rank faculty positions. The successful candidates will be part of an academic community that prioritizes innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

The University of Florida has significant breadth and depth in neuroscience research, including neuro‑ and neuromuscular imaging, movement disorders, spinal cord injury, stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, and neurorehabilitation. Focus is now being placed on leveraging the existing strengths of UF to recruit faculty in biostatistics and epidemiology who can serve as neuroscience principal investigators and collaborators. Faculty who can perform epidemiological/clinical epidemiology/biostatistics studies in neurosciences are in tremendous need.

Examples of suitable research topics include genetics of Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease; risk factors for poor neurodevelopment in children; neuroprevention; effects of exposure (e.g., cannabis) on neurocognition; downstream effects of early‑ and mid‑life social determinants of health on late‑life cognitive trajectories; rehabilitation for neurological disorders; proper modeling of neuroimaging data; integration of genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and imaging data to understand neurological conditions and responses to therapy.

A ready collaborative infrastructure exists across UF; for example, the Departments of Clinical and Health Psychology, Neurology, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy, and the McKnight Brain Institute and the 1

Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.

Successful candidates will be expected to contribute both collaboratively and independently to externally funded research and to serve as principal investigators of extramurally funded research projects. Placement within PHHP/COM will be determined upon identification of a candidate but candidates will be assigned to either the Department of Biostatistics or the Department of Epidemiology. Candidates will also be expected to teach courses in those departments and/or the public health programs and to contribute to student mentorship and committee service.

Faculty members receive research and teaching support through college‑level research core services for grant development and submission and through an instructional design team for course development and delivery.

The University of Florida ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is a comprehensive research‑extensive university recognized as one of the top public institutions in the U.S. It offers an exceptional benefits package, generous leave program, and health, dental, vision insurance, state retirement plans, and tuition assistance. UF is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer. The College of Public Health and Health Professions and the College of Medicine jointly appoint faculty members, promoting synergies and collective strength.

Salary and corresponding start‑up packages will be commensurate with rank. The University of Florida offers an exceptional benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance; state retirement plans; a generous leave program; and tuition assistance. For more information on benefits, visit UF HR Benefits and Rewards at .

A doctoral degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, or a related field.

Exceptional candidates at all levels will be considered. For senior hires, a record of academic accomplishments, scholarly recognition, external research support, and leadership responsibilities that warrant appointment as professor or associate…