About the role
Classification Title:
Associate/Full Professor or Clinical Associate/Full Professor
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Candidates must have a M.D., or M.D.-Ph.D.
Job Description:
The University of Florida and the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases seeks a talented clinician-researcher or basic researcher to lead the comprehensive Alzheimer’s, memory and dementia program. The position will include a large endowed chair, space and a generous start-up package as well as leadership of a large existing group. This position 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. The Institute has in place a fully functioning clinic that is an “all under one roof” interdisciplinary clinical-research center. The Institute campus boasts thousands of square feet available for research. The University of Florida is also home to the McKnight Brain Institute, a free-standing Neuromedicine Hospital, and a State of Florida-funded Memory Disorders Center, as well as 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 offers 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.
We are seeking a visionary leader in Alzheimer’s research and patient care. 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.
The University of Florida (UF) is a top-tier research university with $1.26 billion in annual research funding and consistent ranking 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 and institutes, and our 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 the 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.
Please send all inquires and nominations to: Fixel-Institute@ufl.edu and hr@comfs.ufl.edu.
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have a M.D., or M.D.-Ph.D.
Preferred Qualifications:
Success in obtaining extramural funding is highly desired.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application Instructions
To be considered, candidates should apply online at UF Careers website and attach the following materials:
- 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 will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Additional Information
- Three letters of recommendation will be requested at a later stage in the recruitment process. However, applicants are welcome to submit letters earlier by attaching them to their application or sending them directly to Fixel-Institute@ufl.edu.
- Final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible.
- Degrees earned from an institution outside the U.S. must be evaluated by a credentialing service approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES): http://naces.org/.
- If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this opportunity, please contact UF Human Resources at 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).
- Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. All searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes