The University of Florida Department of Neurology is continuing to expand in several areas including Epilepsy, Alzheimer’s/Memory, General Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromuscular Disorders, a new Neuro-hospitalist program, and a developing Neuro-Rehab division.
We are seeking physicians or physician scientists who are BC/BE neurologists, as well as basic scientists. Opportunities exist for individuals seeking a clinical focus or an academic focus. In addition, endowment opportunities may be available in some areas, for program development to candidates with a proven track record. Salaries and fringe benefits are competitive and incentives are available. Opportunities for clinical and research collaborations are abundant and rich with resources that include the McKnight Brain Institute, Institute on Aging, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease, Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration, Center for Neurogenetics, Wilder Center for Epilepsy Research, Center for Neuropsychological Studies, Malcom Randall VAMC, including the Brain Research and Rehabilitation Center and Epilepsy Center of Excellence, and Shands HealthCare.Leadership opportunities in educational programs may also be available.
Please visit our web page: http://neurology.ufl.edu [4]
Gainesville is located in North Central Florida. Known as the ‘Tree City’, Gainesville offers all the amenities of a college town, including a rich variety of cultural activities and foods, cultural diversity, beautiful natural resources, such as nearby freshwater springs, rivers, lakes and beaches and year-round sporting activities such as cycling, golf and tennis. For more information on the Gainesville community, please visit: http://www.cityofgainesville.org/ [5]
Interested individuals should send a CV and three letters of recommendation to:
Polly Glattli
PO Box 100236
Gainesville, FL 32610
Or via email: glattpa@neurology.ufl.edu [6]
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on January 1, 2013 and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2013. As part of the application process, applicants are invited to complete an on-line confidential and voluntary self disclosure card. This information is stored within GatorJobs and accessible by job number to the Equal Employment Office (when needed to fulfill reporting obligations). For searches not using GatorJobs as a means of recording or tracking candidate applications, a self-disclosure form can be found at: http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm [7]. Please reference position number 00017645. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution. Because the university is committed to building a broadly diverse educational environment that fosters multicultural skills, applicants should include in their cover letter information about how they will further this objective. The selection process will be conducted in accord with the provisions of Florida’s ‘Government in the Sunshine’ and Public Records Laws. Search committee meetings and interviews will be open to the public, and applications, resumes, and many other documents related to the search will be available for public inspection.