Neurology- Assoc. Professor

Position Summary

The Research Associate Professor will play a dual role as an independent investigator and strategic leader within the Institute for Neurosciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. This faculty member will establish and sustain a high-impact research program in a relevant neuroscience domain, producing rigorous, peer-reviewed scholarship and fostering collaborative, team-science initiatives across departments and cores. In parallel, the role will drive translational impact by developing venture capital and industry partnerships, leading scientific diligence, and convening investor-scientist forums to accelerate therapeutic innovation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Faculty Appointment: Research Associate Professor
  Develop and lead an independent research program in a relevant neuroscience domain.
  Design and execute experiments, analyze data with rigor and reproducibility, and maintain an active peer-reviewed publication pipeline in field-leading journals.
  Collaborate across MSOM departments/centers to leverage cores, biorepositories, and shared resources.
  Engage in proposal writing for external research support with institute support available for complex, multi-site applications.
  Supervise trainees and staff, uphold lab safety/ethics, and present at national/international meetings.

• Strategic & Industry Partnerships Development
  Develop and execute a partnership strategy with VC firms, corporate venture groups, accelerators, and strategic pharma/biotech to seed translational projects, create co-funded research, and support venture formation/licensing pathways.
  Lead scientific diligence and opportunity landscaping with partners; coordinate with OTT/Tech Transfer and Legal on deal frameworks
  Convene targeted workshops/think-tanks to align investors and Institute investigators on near-term translational opportunities; track outcomes (term sheets, programs launched).

• Faculty Mentorship, Education & Community Building
  Mentor early-career faculty and trainees on research strategy, translational readiness, and industry engagement;
  Organize grant-strategy seminars.
  Foster cross-lab collaborations and team-science proposals;
  Promote best practices for robust, FAIR-aligned data sharing where applicable.

• Program & Institute Administration
  Serve on the Institute’s leadership team and help operationalize the Director’s strategy into clear roadmaps, milestones, and decision logs;
  Align activities with MSOM/UHealth governance and accountability expectations for institute leaders.
  Orchestrate cross-department initiatives with Neuroscience-adjacent units to leverage cores, biorepositories, and shared infrastructure for Institute projects.
  Design and deliver high-impact Institute programs—seminar series, visiting scholar/VC-in-residence days, translational symposia, and investor/science roundtables—to build the Institute’s external profile and catalyze collaborations.
  Partner with Department Chairs and Faculty Affairs on recruitment pipelines, onboarding plans, and mentorship pairings for Institute-affiliated faculty and trainees.
  Socialize Institute-level guidance on authorship norms, rigorous & reproducible research, data-sharing/FAIR principles, and conflict-of-interest awareness—connecting faculty to the appropriate central offices for operational compliance.
  In partnership with MSOM Communications & Development, maintain an outward-facing narrative highlighting Institute breakthroughs, partnerships, and translational milestones.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant neuroscience-related field, a strong publication record, and a proven track record of successful research funding and collaboration. They should also demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, a commitment to translational science, and experience mentoring early-career scientists.

Benefits

The University of Miami offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a standard academic year schedule.