Assistant Professor-Department of Neurosurgery-Functional Neuromodulation

About the role

The University of Florida Department of Neurological Surgery, in partnership with the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate or Full Professor. The position will focus on clinical translational research in the areas of functional medicine and movement disorders, with a particular emphasis on identifying neurophysiological signatures of depression and anxiety in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain memberships and participate in national societies and conferences.
• Manage a strong research program, including grants, contracts, and ensuring continuous productivity in research activities.
• Mentor graduate students, providing mentorship, guidance on research, and potentially serving as their thesis/dissertation advisor.
• Collaborate with other faculty members inside and outside the department, fostering interdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Involvement in service to the university and the profession, including participating in committees, reviewing academic papers, organizing conferences, and contributing to the academic community within the university and the broader field.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D.
• Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. and/or M.D. in Biomedical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Outstanding research expertise in movement disorders, functional neurosurgery, imaging, connectomics, and/or neuromodulation.
• Experience in innovative research programs and contributions to clinical care in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders.
• Membership and participation in national societies and conferences.
• Strong record of securing funding through grants and contracts.
• Effective mentoring skills for graduate students.
• Proven ability to collaborate with other faculty members inside and outside the department.
• Active involvement in service to the university and the profession.

Skills

• Ability to conduct cutting-edge research in functional medicine and movement disorders.
• Expertise in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to secure and manage research funding.

Benefits

• Continuously review applications starting as soon as possible after the posting date.
• The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.
• Degree evaluations from institutions outside the U.S. must be approved by NACES.
• A health assessment is required.

Pay

$130,000

Schedule

Full-time