Postdoctoral Associate (Neuromodulation) - Butson Lab

Classification Title:

Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description:

The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Disease in the Department of Neurology at the University of Florida is seeking highly talented postdoctoral associates to participate in research projects focused on neuromodulation therapy for neurological and psychiatric conditions including Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, dystonia, traumatic brain injury, pain, Tourette syndrome, and others. The position is supported by federally funded grants awarded to Dr. Christopher Butson and other Fixel Institute faculty.

The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team of experts conducting translational research on several projects, depending upon aptitude and training. The applicant will have the opportunity to develop their research, publication, and presentation skills under structured mentorship from established faculty investigators. The newly constructed Fixel Institute is part of a vibrant research community that includes biomedical engineers, neurophysiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and neuroscientists.

The University of Florida is a top-tier research university with $900 million of annual research funding. The latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report recognizes UF among the nation's top five public universities. UF Health is the Southeast’s most comprehensive academic health center, unique for our diverse constellation of health colleges, centers and institutes, and our hospitals, faculty practices and patient care programs.

Gainesville is a vibrant city in Alachua County and serves as the cultural, educational and commercial center for the North Central Florida region. The city is known for its nature parks, sporting events, museums, mild winters and warm summers. Being centrally located makes Gainesville easily situated for day trips to beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, and to theme parks including Disney World, and other cities including Orlando and Tampa.

Expected Salary:

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD, MD or MD/PhD, and experience in fields relevant to translational clinical research.
• Expert knowledge in scientific computing; strong mathematical skills/knowledge.
• Experience with large integration projects is considered a strength.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are mandatory.
• A willingness to collaborate in a highly diverse, multi-disciplinary environment is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a:

• Strong record of productivity from previous training.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications should include a CV, cover letter of intent, and a list of 3 references with contact information. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled. Questions may be directed to Dr. Christopher Butson at butsonc@ufl.edu ; however, applications must be submitted online.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

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. We are committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

This position was originally posted under requisition #70627. All previous applicants do not need to reapply.

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Health Assessment Required:
Yes