The University of Florida Department of Aging and Geriatric Research, Biology of Aging Division is seeking a Research Assistant Professor to advance collaborative cutting edge, translational research focused on aging, cancer, and cardiovascular research, contribute to post-graduate mentoring, and bring significant contributions to the overarching research and education themes and goals for the department and institute, which consist in improving the health, independence and quality of life of older adults by means of interdisciplinary teams in areas of research, education and health care.  

The incumbent will also be expected to assist in education programs and will apply to external sources for support. The development of basic science, translational and interdisciplinary research studies, publications and presentations of results will be important measures of academic productivity.

This is a 12-month non-tenure-accruing position. The overall effort will consist of 70% research, 20% teaching and 10% service. 
 

Qualifications: Completed Doctorate in Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, or related fields, or M.D; evidence of quality publication record and of potential for and/or record of external grant funding.

Please provide your CV and three letters of recommendation. 

Final candidate will be required to provide 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 approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. 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.

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