Assistant/Associate/Full Professor or Clinical/Research Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

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. Academic home and 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 disease, movement disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, Traumatic Brain Inquiry, Multiple Sclerosis, 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. The appointment rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor), track (tenure or non-tenure), and academic home department will be determined based on the candidate’s academic accomplishments, experience, and alignment with the mission of the institute and university. Subspecialty may be assigned based on experience.

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.

Commensurate with education and experience.

Applicants must possess a M.D., D.O., M.D.-Ph.D., or Ph.D. in a related field.

Candidates that work in one or more of the following five areas:

1. Parkinson’s disease, dystonia and other movement disorders
2. Alzheimer’s disease, memory and dementia
3. ALS and other neuromuscular disorders
4. Traumatic Brain Injury
5. Multiple Sclerosis

Success in obtaining extramural funding is highly desired.

Application Instructions

To be considered, candidates should apply online at 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 following 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
• A current curriculum vitae
• Three letters of recommendation, which may be uploaded with your application or sent 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

• 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 National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES): http://naces.org/.
• If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this opportunity, 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.