University of Florida · 1 day ago
Clinical Assistant Professor/Research – Tenure Track
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$250K/yr - $250K/yrThe University of Florida is a top-ranked public research institution seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Adult Division of the Department of Psychiatry. The role focuses on advancing translational research in neuroscience and psychiatry, integrating research, education, and clinical service, while also providing psychiatric care for adult patients.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Conduct and lead translational research in brain organoid models to advance neuroscience and psychiatry
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate research findings into clinical practice
Mentor and educate residents, fellows, and graduate students
Publish scholarly work and pursue extramural funding to support research programs
Participate in departmental service and academic activities
Provide psychiatric care for adult patients in inpatient and outpatient settings
Participate in the Adult Division’s inpatient call rotation
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care
Integrate research findings into clinical practice where applicable
Supervise and mentor psychiatry residents, medical students, and other healthcare trainees in clinical settings
Qualification
Required
MD or DO with board eligibility/certification in Psychiatry
Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Florida
Demonstrated experience in translational research and interest in brain organoid models
Prior academic experience in psychiatry and neuroscience research
Evidence of successful grant funding and publications in peer-reviewed journals
Preferred
PhD in a relevant scientific field
Record of successful grant funding or clear potential to secure extramural funding
Experience mentoring trainees and collaborating in multidisciplinary teams
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Life insurance, long-term disability, accident, and illness insurance.
Retirement savings and investment options with employer contributions.
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, personal holiday, and winter break.
8 weeks of paid parental and medical leave.
Access to wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.
Discounts for on-campus and off-campus activities and services
Company
University of Florida
University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
Founded in 1853
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.83MKey Investors
Align TechnologyUS Department of EnergyNFWF
2025-06-02Grant
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-09-10Grant· $0.18M
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