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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor-Brain Tumor Research-Department of Neurosurgery

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Gainesville, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago
The University of Florida Department of Neurological Surgery and the Preston A. Wells Jr. Center for Brain Tumor Therapy invite applications from qualified individuals for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. We seek outstanding candidates with research interests in brain tumor biology and disease with an emphasis on scientists with innovative and field-defining research programs inbasic or translational research.The University of Florida, the flagship university in the state of Florida, is a top-tier research institution with a long history of training outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. UF is currently ranked #5 among U.S. public research universities by U.S. News and World Report. The University of Florida’s academic health center is the country’s only academic health center with six health-related colleges located on a single, contiguous campus. The colleges, major research centers and institutes, and clinical enterprise focus on building collaborative, specialized clinical services centered on quality and innovationThe Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery is committed to providing comprehensive clinical services for the diagnosis, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients suffering from diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system, including brain tumors, aneurysms, stroke, epilepsy, functional disorders, and spinal disorders and injuries. Our research labs and investigator-led initiatives and clinical trials are developing promising new treatments for neurological diseases that are extremely difficult to treat with conventional therapies. The Department of Neurosurgery offers education and training programs such as ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency programs and fellowship programs.
Classification Title:Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Job Description:

Maintaining a strong sponsored research program: The candidate is expected to actively pursue and manage externally funded research projects (grants, contracts, etc.) and ensure continuous productivity in research activities.

Supervising graduate students: The individual will oversee the work of graduate students, providing mentorship, guidance on research, and potentially serving as their thesis/dissertation advisor.

Collaborating with other faculty in and outside the department: Collaboration is encouraged both within the department and across disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary research and initiatives.

Involvement in service to the university and the profession: This includes participating in committees, reviewing academic papers, organizing conferences, and contributing to the academic community within the university and in the broader field.

Expected Salary:Commensurate With Experience
Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D

Preferred Qualifications:•Ph.D. and/or M.D. in Biomedical Sciences or a related biomedical field.
•Outstanding record of research accomplishments, a strong interest in graduate
education, and a commitment to professional service.
Special Instructions to Applicants:

For consideration, please complete an application and include a cover letter, resume and the names and email addresses of three to five references.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

 

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