| Job Description: |
The Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology (APK) at the University of Florida (UF) is seeking applications for an Assistant Scientist to perform human research in the area of motor and cognitive decline. Duties include writing grants, writing manuscripts, data analysis, project management, and submitting grant applications. Significant experience in grant writing is required. A Ph.D degree and at least three (3) years of postdoctoral research experience in the above research area are required. Skills in imaging analysis, machine learning, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders are are strongly desired. The search committee welcomes nominations of and applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the university’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
The Department is one of the premier applied physiology and kinesiology programs in the world. Currently, it employs 30 full-time faculty and enrolls approximately 1,100 students (~825 undergraduate, 333 graduate). The department has state-of-the-art research facilities, which include 8,869 sq. ft. for animal research and 7,839 sq. ft. for human research. Shared laboratory space is available to support the candidate alongside shared core facilities with cutting-edge equipment for immunohistochemistry, muscle physiology, molecular biology, and biochemical analyses. UF is the flagship campus of the state of Florida university system and is ranked as the #5 best public US university according to US News and World Report. UF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Applications must be submitted online and include: (1) a letter of application; (2) curriculum vitae; and (3) names, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references.
UF offers an outstanding benefits package. Anticipated start date is May 15, 2024.
Selected candidate will be required to provide 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 educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluations Services (NACES) which can be found at http://www.ncas.org.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This is a time-limited position.
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