"Rising Star Faculty Researchers - Fixel Institute"

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, translational, or foundational 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.

The Norman Fixel Institute features a campus dedicated to interdisciplinary care and neuromodulation. The Institute has in place a fully functioning clinic that is an 'all under one roof' interdisciplinary clinical-research center. We specialize in Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, Alzheimer's disease, ALS, Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, and related diseases. The Institute campus boasts thousands of square feet of research space and supports seamless collaboration across disciplines.

Faculty will benefit from close collaboration with the McKnight Brain Institute (MBI), the Center for Translational Research in Neurogenerative Diseases (CTSI), Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease (CTRND), and UF Health's standalone Neuromedicine Hospital. UF is consistently ranked among the top 10 institutions nationally in NIH funding for neuroscience, per Blue Ridge rankings.

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.

Applicants must possess a M.D., D.O., M.D.-Ph.D., or Ph.D. in a related field. Candidates with a scholarly focus area 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.

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 will be requested at a later stage in the recruitment process. However, applicants are welcome to submit letters earlier by attaching them to their application or sending them directly to Fixel-Institute@ufl.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.