Neurorehabilitation - AssistantAssociate Professor
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The Department of Neurology at the University of Florida invites applications for a fulltime tenuretrack faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We are seeking a dynamic researcher who will establish an independent and extramurally funded clinical research program of outstanding quality. This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant academic community and contribute to advancing neurorehabilitation research within a supportive interdisciplinary environment.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop a highimpact federallyfunded research program that aligns with the departments focus on neurorehabilitation including partnering with clinicians in a multidisciplinary approach to conduct patientfocused translational research. Neurorehabilitation is a multidisciplinary field dedicated to enhancing the recovery and quality of life of individuals with neurological and neuromuscular disorders. It involves developing and implementing innovative therapeutic strategies to improve motor sensory cognitive and respiratory functions with an emphasis on optimizing neuroplasticity and functional outcomes.
Candidates may have backgrounds in disciplines such as physical therapy speechlanguage pathology biomechanics exercise science engineering rehabilitation science neuroscience or motor development among others. The Department has a special interest in two key areas of research: Respiratory Rehabilitation: Research focused on improving breathing function and respiratory health in individuals with neurological or neuromuscular disorders. Upper Airway Dysfunction: Investigating therapies and interventions to address dysphagia and airway protection in neurological or neuromuscular conditions.
The Department is developing a core of researchers engaged in clinical research to build a collaborative and interdisciplinary research centered around neurorehabilitation and respiratory health that complements the already established research strengths of the Department and College of Medicine Jacksonville at large. Earlycareer candidates should have a promising publication record as well as postdoctoral research experience. Midcareer candidates are expected to have demonstrated the ability to obtain extramural research funding as principal investigator.
The UF College of Medicine Jacksonville (UF COMJ) is the largest of the three colleges at the Health Science Center Jacksonville. We excel in education research and patient care that expresses our steadfast values of compassion excellence professionalism and innovation. The colleges 16clinical science departmentshouse more than 450 faculty members 1560 staff and 384 residents and fellows as well as medical students from UF and around the country. We offer an incredible breadth of clinical training programs and proud to a recognized leader in human subjects research in northeast Florida and the southeast region. Research discovery and innovation are critical aspects of our campus and we have some of the countrys leading researchers exploring new ways to promote health and wellness for the patients and communities we serve.
UF Health in Jacksonville is the academic hospital affiliated with UF COMJ. UF Health physicians offer primary care and specialty services in practices throughout Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia tallying more than 650000 outpatient visits and more than 40000 inpatient admissions annually.
UF Health in Jacksonville Florida is comprised of:
- UF Health Jacksonville an academic health center near Downtown Jacksonville and home to the areas only adult and pediatric Level I trauma program
- UF Health North a 92bed hospital and outpatient medical campus in North Jacksonville
- UF Health Science Center Jacksonville which encompasses three UF colleges in Jacksonville: Medicine Nursing and Pharmacy
- UF Jacksonville Physicians Inc. a network of primary and specialty care centers offering exceptional patient care throughout Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia
Research discovery and innovation are critical aspects of our clinical campus and we have some of the countrys leading researchers at our locations searching for and finding new treatments and clinical options.
Spanning 900 square miles Jacksonville is the largest city by land area in the continental U.S. and offers the perfect mix of bigcity amenities with a laidback coastal vibe. Located just 12 miles south of the Georgia line it boasts a warm climate beautiful beaches and yearround sunshine making it a prime location for outdoor enthusiasts. With over 1100 miles of navigable waterways Jacksonville offers more shoreline than any other city in the nation ideal for boating fishing and water sports.
The city is a hub of vibrant culture and entertainment hosting the secondlargest jazz festival in the U.S. a rich musical history that includes legendary names like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Ray Charles and lively arts and food scenes. Jacksonvilles rooftop bars dog parks and walkable neighborhoods make it easy to explore and enjoy the local charm. For sports fans Jacksonville is home to the NFLs Jacksonville Jaguars minor league baseball hockey and more. Golf lovers will appreciate being close to PGA headquarters and the renowned Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.
In addition to an international airport a dynamic job market and the largest urban park system in the U.S. Jacksonville offers the financial benefit of living in Florida which has no state income tax allowing you to keep more of what you earn. Education is a highlight with Jacksonville being home to some of the topranked public schools in the nation including Stanton College Preparatory and Paxon School for Advanced Studies
The UF College of Medicine Jacksonville faculty administrators residents fellows students and staff work as a team in pursuit of our common mission to heal to comfort to educate and to discover through quality health care elimination of health disparities medical education innovation and research.
To learn more about our college leadership mission faculty resources and the city of Jacksonville visit Salary:
Salary is based on experience with excellent benefit package.
Candidates should have a PhD in a field related to Neurorehabilitation
Ideal candidates will have 35 years of experience conducting original research in neurorehabilitation and a proven track record of receiving NIH grant funding.
The search committee will continue to review applications until the position is filled.Please provide letter of intent and Curriculum Vitae.
The 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 education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please callHRS or the Florida Relay System at(TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law.
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