Faculty Leader for the Alzheimer’s Disease Institute Based Program

Candidates must have an M.D. or M.D.-Ph.D.

About the Role

The University of Florida and the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases seek a talented clinician-researcher or basic researcher to lead the comprehensive Alzheimer’s, memory, and dementia program. The position includes a large endowed chair, dedicated space, and a generous start-up package, as well as leadership of a large existing group. This role has the potential to assume the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) directorship.

The Norman Fixel Institute features a state-of-the-art campus dedicated to Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions, with a fully functioning interdisciplinary clinical-research center under one roof. The Institute campus offers thousands of square feet available for research. The University of Florida is also home to the McKnight Brain Institute, a free-standing Neuromedicine Hospital, a State of Florida-funded Memory Disorders Center, and fellowship training programs in Alzheimer’s disease and behavioral neurology. The university consistently ranks among the top 10 in NIH funding for neuroscience and neurology research.

This leadership role provides immediate opportunities for collaboration across a robust research and clinical ecosystem at the University of Florida. The selected individual will hold joint appointments and benefit from close partnerships with the Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases and the McKnight Brain Institute, ensuring access to shared resources and an actively engaged research community.

Academic rank (Associate or Full Professor), track (tenure or non-tenure), and departmental home will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and alignment with institutional priorities. Subspecialty may be assigned based on experience.

Qualifications

• M.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. (required)
• Success in obtaining extramural funding (highly desired)

About the University

The University of Florida (UF) is a top-tier research university with $1.26 billion in annual research funding and consistently ranks 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, institutes, 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 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.

Application Details

To be considered, candidates should submit:

• A research statement outlining the focus and future vision of your research program in Alzheimer’s Disease
• A current curriculum vitae

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Three letters of recommendation will be requested at a later stage in the recruitment process. For inquiries or nominations, contact Fixel-Institute@ufl.edu and hr@comfs.ufl.edu.