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Rising Star Faculty Researchers - Fixel Institute	27300000 - HA-FIXEL INSTITUTE	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The University of Florida and the Norman Fixel Institute are seeking rising star faculty researchers. We invite applications for full-time endowed faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, with appointments available on the tenure or non-tenure track. Ideal candidates are late-stage Assistant Professors or Associate Professors who have demonstrated early success in establishing independent research programs, including securing independent grant funding, and are ready to launch the next phase of their academic careers. These positions offer the potential for dedicated research space, and generous start-up packages. Researchers in clinical, translations, or foundation science fields are all encouraged to apply. The final rank, track, and academic home will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and alignment with the mission of the institute, college, and university.
Faculty Leader for the Alzheimer’s Disease Institute Based Program	27300000 - HA-FIXEL INSTITUTE	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The University of Florida and the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases seeks a talented clinician-researcher or basic researcher to lead the comprehensive Alzheimer’s, memory and dementia program. The position will include a large endowed chair, space and a generous start-up package as well as leadership of a large existing group. This position has the potential to assume the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) directorship. The Norman Fixel Institute features a new building and campus dedicated to Alzheimer’s and related conditions. The Institute has in place a fully functioning clinic that is an “all under one roof” interdisciplinary clinical-research center. The Institute campus boasts thousands of square feet available for research. The University of Florida is also home to the McKnight Brain Institute and a free standing Neuromedicine Hospital. There is a NIH funded Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and a fellowship training program for Alzheimer’s and behavioral neurology. Neuroscience and Neurology research are consistently ranked in the top 10 in NIH Blueridge ratings. UF is also funded by a State of Florida memory disorders center grant. The leadership position 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 and the candidate will be granted joint appointments for access to all resources. We seek a next generation leader and the appointment rank and track will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Subspecialty may be assigned based on experience.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Neurology - Movement Disorders	29180300 - MD-NEUROLOGY-MOVEMENT DISORDER	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Department of Neurology at the University of Florida invites outstanding applicants for consideration for a full-time, open rank, multi-track, multi-mission track, or tenure track faculty position, in the Movement Disorders Division. The successful candidate will perform inpatient attending and outpatient clinical duties including consultations as well as teaching, supervising medical students and residents. Opportunities for clinical and research collaborations are abundant. Resources include the McKnight Brain Institute, Institute on Aging, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease, Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, Center for Neurogenetics, Wilder Center for Epilepsy Research, Center for Neuropsychological Studies, Malcom Randall VAMC, including the Brain Research and Rehabilitation Center and Epilepsy Center of Excellence, and Shands HealthCare.
Postdoctoral Associate - Neurology - Movement Disorders	29180300 - MD-NEUROLOGY-MOVEMENT DISORDER	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)	15 Jan 2026
The Neurotechnology Laboratory of the Norman Fixel Institute of Neurological Diseases at the University of Florida, led by Dr. Christopher Butson, is seeking highly talented and self-motivated Postdoctoral Associate to participate in research projects focused on neuromodulation therapy for neurological and psychiatric conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, dystonia, traumatic brain injury, pain, Tourette’s syndrome, and other disorders. The position starts immediately and is fully funded and supported, in part by federal grants awarded to Dr Butson.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Neurology - Movement Disorders	29180300 - MD-NEUROLOGY-MOVEMENT DISORDER	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Department of Neurology at the University of Florida invites outstanding applicants for consideration for a full-time, open rank, tenure or non-tenure track faculty position, in the Movement Disorders Division. The successful candidate will perform inpatient attending and outpatient clinical duties including consultations as well as teaching, supervising medical students and residents. Opportunities for clinical and research collaborations are abundant. Resources include the McKnight Brain Institute, Institute on Aging, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease, Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, Center for Neurogenetics, Wilder Center for Epilepsy Research, Center for Neuropsychological Studies, Malcom Randall VAMC, including the Brain Research and Rehabilitation Center and Epilepsy Center of Excellence, and Shands HealthCare.
OPS Medical Scientist - Neurology - Movement Disorders	29180300 - MD-NEUROLOGY-MOVEMENT DISORDER	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)	15 Jan 2026
The Neuro-Technology Laboratory of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases invites applications for a highly motivated OPS Medical Scientist to join our team focused on innovative research in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for the treatment of neurological diseases, including Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, Tourette syndrome, and other disorders. This position is part of a close-knit team of world experts in the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at the University of Florida. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty and other team members to develop novel therapies for patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders. The OPS Medical Scientist will perform work central to the development of data analysis pipelines, supporting data analysis quality assurance, and troubleshooting. This team member will also assist in projects that relate to our ongoing cutting-edge research directions, including finite element modeling, positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging (PET/MRI), magnetic resonance (MR) diffusion imaging, computed tomography (CT), and data visualization tools for neuroimaging. The individual will be expected to interact with other teams to facilitate program activities and to meet deadlines or resolve technical problems both independently and collaboratively. The OPS Medical Scientist will be expected to interact with students who work on relevant projects in data analysis methods. The successful candidate must have strong technical skills with a background in medical imaging data analysis and excellent written and oral communication skills. The individual will work on the maintenance and execution of standard data analysis packages and on the development of unique data analysis and data visualization pipelines. This position requires creativity and the ability to troubleshoot issues as they arise.
Assistant Professor - General Neurology	29180600 - MD-NEUROLOGY-GENERAL SERVICES	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Department of Neurology, at the University of Florida invites outstanding applicants for consideration for a full-time, open rank, tenure or non-tenure track faculty position in the General Neurology Division. The successful candidate will perform inpatient attending and outpatient clinical duties, including consultations, as well as teaching, supervising medical students and residents.
Chair and Professor or Associate Professor	33070000 - HP-CLINICAL - HLTH PSYCHOLOGY	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The department seeks a dynamic leader whose key responsibilities include promoting department-wide excellence in education, scholarship, and clinical reach through recruiting, developing, and retaining outstanding faculty and staff, deploying resources, and facilitating a positive culture. The chair will provide strategic oversight and collaborative leadership across core departmental functions—including academic programs, clinical services, research support, and administrative operations—by empowering program directors and staff, ensuring accreditation and funding continuity, and fostering innovation and growth. Reporting to the dean, the chair will work with college leadership to identify and implement strategic initiatives and partnerships.
Clinical Assistant Professor - General Neurology	29180600 - MD-NEUROLOGY-GENERAL SERVICES	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Department of Neurology at the University of Florida is seeking exceptional candidates for a full-time, open-rank faculty position within the General Neurology Division. The successful applicant will be expected to provide both inpatient and outpatient clinical care, including consultations, and to participate actively in the teaching and supervision of medical students and residents.
Postdoctoral Associate	19050000 - EG-ELECTRICAL - COMPUTER ENG	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Oweiss lab at the University of Florida is seeking highly-motivated candidates for a postdoctoral position. The chosen candidate will conduct research focused on studying basic mechanisms of sensorimotor integration in healthy and pathological brain states and translate this knowledge to clinical applications of movement and cognitive disorders. Current projects funded by NIH include: 1- Using multi-photon microscopy and optogenetic techniques to monitor and perturb neural circuits at cellular and subcellular resolution in awake behaving mice to investigate mechanisms of neural plasticity during learning Brain Machine Interface (BMI) control, sensory- and memory-guided navigation in virtual reality environments. 2- Using chronic deep brain recording and stimulation (DBR/DBS) in human subjects to characterize neurophysiological signatures of motor control in thalamic nuclei and use these biomarkers to provide closed loop control of DBS therapy to alleviate pathological symptoms of essential tremor. The position will focus on carrying out experiments to record and analyze brain activity in the presence and absence of targeted stimulation. The candidate will receive training on data analysis and machine learning (ML) techniques to guide the optimization of stimulation parameters in animal (optogenetics) and human (electrical) studies. Candidates will publish peer-reviewed journal articles and help mentor graduate students carrying out experiments. Desirable skills may include any of the following: single and/or population neural recording, two-photon imaging/optogenetic control in awake behaving mice, or machine learning/computational neuroscience.

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Position	Department	Location	Closes
Rising Star Faculty Researchers - Fixel Institute	27300000 - HA-FIXEL INSTITUTE	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The University of Florida and the Norman Fixel Institute are seeking rising star faculty researchers. We invite applications for full-time endowed faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, with appointments available on the tenure or non-tenure track. Ideal candidates are late-stage Assistant Professors or Associate Professors who have demonstrated early success in establishing independent research programs, including securing independent grant funding, and are ready to launch the next phase of their academic careers. These positions offer the potential for dedicated research space, and generous start-up packages. Researchers in clinical, translations, or foundation science fields are all encouraged to apply. The final rank, track, and academic home will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and alignment with the mission of the institute, college, and university.
Faculty Leader for the Alzheimer’s Disease Institute Based Program	27300000 - HA-FIXEL INSTITUTE	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The University of Florida and the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases seeks a talented clinician-researcher or basic researcher to lead the comprehensive Alzheimer’s, memory and dementia program. The position will include a large endowed chair, space and a generous start-up package as well as leadership of a large existing group. This position has the potential to assume the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) directorship. The Norman Fixel Institute features a new building and campus dedicated to Alzheimer’s and related conditions. The Institute has in place a fully functioning clinic that is an “all under one roof” interdisciplinary clinical-research center. The Institute campus boasts thousands of square feet available for research. The University of Florida is also home to the McKnight Brain Institute and a free standing Neuromedicine Hospital. There is a NIH funded Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and a fellowship training program for Alzheimer’s and behavioral neurology. Neuroscience and Neurology research are consistently ranked in the top 10 in NIH Blueridge ratings. UF is also funded by a State of Florida memory disorders center grant. The leadership position 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 and the candidate will be granted joint appointments for access to all resources. We seek a next generation leader and the appointment rank and track will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Subspecialty may be assigned based on experience.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Neurology - Movement Disorders	29180300 - MD-NEUROLOGY-MOVEMENT DISORDER	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Department of Neurology at the University of Florida invites outstanding applicants for consideration for a full-time, open rank, multi-track, multi-mission track, or tenure track faculty position, in the Movement Disorders Division. The successful candidate will perform inpatient attending and outpatient clinical duties including consultations as well as teaching, supervising medical students and residents. Opportunities for clinical and research collaborations are abundant. Resources include the McKnight Brain Institute, Institute on Aging, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease, Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, Center for Neurogenetics, Wilder Center for Epilepsy Research, Center for Neuropsychological Studies, Malcom Randall VAMC, including the Brain Research and Rehabilitation Center and Epilepsy Center of Excellence, and Shands HealthCare.
Postdoctoral Associate - Neurology - Movement Disorders	29180300 - MD-NEUROLOGY-MOVEMENT DISORDER	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)	15 Jan 2026
The Neurotechnology Laboratory of the Norman Fixel Institute of Neurological Diseases at the University of Florida, led by Dr. Christopher Butson, is seeking highly talented and self-motivated Postdoctoral Associate to participate in research projects focused on neuromodulation therapy for neurological and psychiatric conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, dystonia, traumatic brain injury, pain, Tourette’s syndrome, and other disorders. The position starts immediately and is fully funded and supported, in part by federal grants awarded to Dr Butson.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Neurology - Movement Disorders	29180300 - MD-NEUROLOGY-MOVEMENT DISORDER	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Department of Neurology at the University of Florida invites outstanding applicants for consideration for a full-time, open rank, tenure or non-tenure track faculty position, in the Movement Disorders Division. The successful candidate will perform inpatient attending and outpatient clinical duties including consultations as well as teaching, supervising medical students and residents. Opportunities for clinical and research collaborations are abundant. Resources include the McKnight Brain Institute, Institute on Aging, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease, Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, Center for Neurogenetics, Wilder Center for Epilepsy Research, Center for Neuropsychological Studies, Malcom Randall VAMC, including the Brain Research and Rehabilitation Center and Epilepsy Center of Excellence, and Shands HealthCare.
OPS Medical Scientist - Neurology - Movement Disorders	29180300 - MD-NEUROLOGY-MOVEMENT DISORDER	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)	15 Jan 2026
The Neuro-Technology Laboratory of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases invites applications for a highly motivated OPS Medical Scientist to join our team focused on innovative research in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for the treatment of neurological diseases, including Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, Tourette syndrome, and other disorders. This position is part of a close-knit team of world experts in the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at the University of Florida. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty and other team members to develop novel therapies for patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders. The OPS Medical Scientist will perform work central to the development of data analysis pipelines, supporting data analysis quality assurance, and troubleshooting. This team member will also assist in projects that relate to our ongoing cutting-edge research directions, including finite element modeling, positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging (PET/MRI), magnetic resonance (MR) diffusion imaging, computed tomography (CT), and data visualization tools for neuroimaging. The individual will be expected to interact with other teams to facilitate program activities and to meet deadlines or resolve technical problems both independently and collaboratively. The OPS Medical Scientist will be expected to interact with students who work on relevant projects in data analysis methods. The successful candidate must have strong technical skills with a background in medical imaging data analysis and excellent written and oral communication skills. The individual will work on the maintenance and execution of standard data analysis packages and on the development of unique data analysis and data visualization pipelines. This position requires creativity and the ability to troubleshoot issues as they arise.
Assistant Professor - General Neurology	29180600 - MD-NEUROLOGY-GENERAL SERVICES	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Department of Neurology, at the University of Florida invites outstanding applicants for consideration for a full-time, open rank, tenure or non-tenure track faculty position in the General Neurology Division. The successful candidate will perform inpatient attending and outpatient clinical duties, including consultations, as well as teaching, supervising medical students and residents.
Chair and Professor or Associate Professor	33070000 - HP-CLINICAL - HLTH PSYCHOLOGY	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The department seeks a dynamic leader whose key responsibilities include promoting department-wide excellence in education, scholarship, and clinical reach through recruiting, developing, and retaining outstanding faculty and staff, deploying resources, and facilitating a positive culture. The chair will provide strategic oversight and collaborative leadership across core departmental functions—including academic programs, clinical services, research support, and administrative operations—by empowering program directors and staff, ensuring accreditation and funding continuity, and fostering innovation and growth. Reporting to the dean, the chair will work with college leadership to identify and implement strategic initiatives and partnerships.
Clinical Assistant Professor - General Neurology	29180600 - MD-NEUROLOGY-GENERAL SERVICES	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Department of Neurology at the University of Florida is seeking exceptional candidates for a full-time, open-rank faculty position within the General Neurology Division. The successful applicant will be expected to provide both inpatient and outpatient clinical care, including consultations, and to participate actively in the teaching and supervision of medical students and residents.
Postdoctoral Associate	19050000 - EG-ELECTRICAL - COMPUTER ENG	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Oweiss lab at the University of Florida is seeking highly-motivated candidates for a postdoctoral position. The chosen candidate will conduct research focused on studying basic mechanisms of sensorimotor integration in healthy and pathological brain states and translate this knowledge to clinical applications of movement and cognitive disorders. Current projects funded by NIH include: 1- Using multi-photon microscopy and optogenetic techniques to monitor and perturb neural circuits at cellular and subcellular resolution in awake behaving mice to investigate mechanisms of neural plasticity during learning Brain Machine Interface (BMI) control, sensory- and memory-guided navigation in virtual reality environments. 2- Using chronic deep brain recording and stimulation (DBR/DBS) in human subjects to characterize neurophysiological signatures of motor control in thalamic nuclei and use these biomarkers to provide closed loop control of DBS therapy to alleviate pathological symptoms of essential tremor. The position will focus on carrying out experiments to record and analyze brain activity in the presence and absence of targeted stimulation. The candidate will receive training on data analysis and machine learning (ML) techniques to guide the optimization of stimulation parameters in animal (optogenetics) and human (electrical) studies. Candidates will publish peer-reviewed journal articles and help mentor graduate students carrying out experiments. Desirable skills may include any of the following: single and/or population neural recording, two-photon imaging/optogenetic control in awake behaving mice, or machine learning/computational neuroscience.

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