RES AST/ASO PROF - Garcia Lab

Minimum Requirements

A doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g. inflammation biology, immunology, pulmonary biology, vascular biology, systems medicine, or a closely related discipline).

Job Description

The Center for Inflammation Sciences and Systems Medicine (CISSM) at the Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation and Technology is seeking applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor / Associate Professor position in the Laboratory of Joe GN Garcia MD, Wertheim Professor of Molecular Medicine and AVP for UF Health Research.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to funded research projects
• Support the development and management of new scientific initiatives within CISSM
• Collaborate with faculty across UF Scripps and UF Health
• Mentor and train graduate students, postdocs, and research staff in experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific communication
• Contribute to CISSM’s strategic growth through scientific leadership, participation in program development, and occasional specialized teaching or training
• Assist with manuscript review, grant review, and other academic service that supports the mission of CISSM and UF Scripps
• Contribute to and oversee research rigor, data integrity, and compliance with all UF, NIH, and regulatory guidelines

Qualifications

• Record of creative scholarly work (peer-reviewed publications, research contributions) beyond what is expected at junior faculty level
• Demonstrated research experience in areas relevant to the lab’s focus (e.g. inflammation mechanisms, lung/vascular injury, fibrosis, preclinical models)
• The role requires sustained concentration, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple complex research activities at once while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Physical demands include routine work at the bench such as pipetting, standing for extended periods, handling laboratory reagents, and operating standard research equipment
• Regular use of laboratory instruments such as microscopes, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, flow cytometers, cryostorage systems, and related devices is required
• The role also depends on frequent computer use for data analysis, manuscript and grant preparation, virtual collaboration, and research documentation
• The position requires adaptability and sound judgment in fast moving scientific settings, along with the ability to troubleshoot experiments, manage competing deadlines, and respond to unexpected research challenges

Preferred

• Evidence of ability to mentor and guide graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other research staff in experimental design, benchwork, data analysis, and research best-practices
• Capability to lead and contribute to grant proposals, manage funded research projects, and produce high-quality manuscripts
• Willingness to collaborate with other investigators, build cross-disciplinary partnerships, and contribute to the growth of the center’s research portfolio

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full time, 12 month appointment.