Job Description

Classification Title:

Assistant Professor

Job Description:

The University of Florida Department of Neurological Surgery invites applications from qualified individuals for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek outstanding candidates with research expertise in movement disorders and functional medicine, with a focus on identifying neurophysiological signatures of depression and anxiety in patients with Parkinson's disease.

The University of Florida, the flagship university in the state of Florida, is a top-tier research institution with a long history of training outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. UF is currently ranked #5 among U.S. public research universities by U.S. News and World Report. The University of Florida’s academic health center is the country’s only academic health center with six health-related colleges located on a single, contiguous campus. The colleges, major research centers and institutes, and clinical enterprise focus on building collaborative, specialized clinical services centered on quality and innovation.

The Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery is committed to providing comprehensive clinical services for the diagnosis, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients suffering from diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system, including brain tumors, aneurysms, stroke, epilepsy, functional disorders, and spinal disorders and injuries. Our research labs and investigator-led initiatives and clinical trials are developing promising new treatments for neurological diseases that are extremely difficult to treat with conventional therapies. The Department of Neurosurgery offers education and training programs such as ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency programs and fellowship programs.

This position will focus on clinical translational research in the areas of functional medicine and movement disorders. The research of this position will center on identifying neurophysiological signatures of depression and anxiety in patients with Parkinson's disease. Expected Activities will include:

• Innovative research programs to advance our understanding within the field and broad and impactful contributions to clinical care in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders.
• Continuous application for high-level awards to enable advancement in functional research
• Memberships and participation in national societies and conferences
• Maintaining a strong research program: the candidate is expected to actively pursue and manage research projects (grants, contracts, etc.) and ensure continuous productivity in research activities.
• Mentoring graduate students: The individual will oversee the work of graduate students, providing mentorship, guidance on research, and potentially serving as their thesis/dissertation advisor.
• Collaborating with other faculty members inside and outside the department: Collaboration is encouraged both within the department and across disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Involvement in service to the university and the profession: This includes participating in committees, reviewing academic papers, organizing conferences, and contributing to the academic community within the university and the broader field.

Expected Salary:

$130,000

Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D and/or M.D in Biomedical Engineering.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For consideration, please complete an application and include a cover letter, resume and the names and email addresses of three to five references.

The Search Committee will accept applications until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed starting as soon as possible after the posting date.

Health Assessment Required:
Yes