Neurology Professor-NIH Researcher

Location:

12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612, US

• Job
• Job Category:
  Faculty
• Posting Date: 02/18/2025
• Degree Level: Doctorate
• Essential Personnel:
  Yes

Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher‑level administrator of a State university. Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities. Responsible for academic advising and related activities. May represent the university, college/school, or department.

• Perform basic and translational research in neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Apply for external grants.
• Publish in peer‑review journals and present research at external scientific conferences.
• Participate in teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows; provide departmental or college‑wide seminars.
• Serve in governance, service, and community outreach tasks.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chair.

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Professor. Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in refereed and other professional journals, and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization.

Tenured candidate working on the molecular basis of neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, ALS‑FTD, ataxia, Huntington’s disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke/vascular dementia, and other neurological and psychiatric disorders. Expected to have already established a nationally recognized, competitively funded research program and participate in graduate/medical student education and mentoring.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

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The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.