Research Assistant Professor

Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics is seeking candidates for a full-time position at the rank of Research Assistant Professor (non-tenure track). The candidate must have an established record of independent and collaborative research using animal models in preclinical investigations to identify new therapies for Alzheimer's disease. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in studies of mitochondrial biology, oxidative stress, and analysis of behavioral studies, with a sustained record of peer-reviewed publications related to the field. Competitive applicants will ideally also have additional experience with biochemistry, neurochemistry, biostatical methods, immunohistology, microscopy, unbiased stereology, animal protocol preparation. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is an ability to supervise graduate and undergraduate students and to work in a collaborative environment on projects that involve several laboratories and PIs. The successful candidate will work with investigators in the UF Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease to create an independent research program. Participation in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics educational programs will include mentoring graduate students and undergraduate researchers, and participation in departmental online courses. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

$70,000 - $80,000 annually

PhD and/or MD in pharmacology and/or related field. At least 6 years post-doctoral fellowship experience or the equivalent

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Applications will be reviewed starting as soon as possible after the posting date. Applicants should submit: (1) a letter of interest; (2) a CV; and (3) contact information for at least three professional references. Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jeffery Martens at martensj@ufl.edu

Selected 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 education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approval by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://naces.org/ .

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

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