Assistant Professor of Research OBGYN

Classification Title:

AST/ASO PROF

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will conduct innovative research in pregnancy physiology, complications, and lifespan impact, publish in top academic journals, and bring in external funding to support their salary and research. As a key member of the Center for Research in Perinatal Outcomes, they will contribute to strategic planning, speaker recruitment, and grant writing, while mentoring undergraduate and Master's level students in our research journal club. By hiring an accomplished and experienced researcher in this role, we aim to advance our understanding of pregnancy-related conditions, improve outcomes, and secure long-term sustainability and growth in our department.

• Conduct basic and applied research on maternal/fetal physiology, perinatal complications, and lifespan impact.
• Publish peer-reviewed manuscripts in field-appropriate journals.
• Play a key role in Center for Research in Perinatal Outcomes (CRPO) strategic planning and participate in the recruitment of speakers for the Reproductive and Perinatal Biology Research Program.
• Perform as principal investigator and/or co-investigator, contributing actively to applying for and renewing internal and external funding.
• Supervise/teach/mentor students (multiple levels), residents and fellows in the laboratory, and in the classroom.
• Support didactic curriculum of Maternal Fetal Medicine fellowship
• Oversee organization of research journal club.
• Collaborate with clinician scientists in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Facilitate a good working relationship between the Center for Research on Perinatal Outcomes (CRPO) and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Minimum Requirements:

Successful applicants will have a PhD in Biological/Biomedical Sciences

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Biological/Biomedical Sciences
• At least 3 year postdoctoral experience in models of placental complications, both in vivo and in vitro
• Excellent publication record
• Experience of lab management and trainee support
• Must hold external research funding appropriate for career stage and have strong evidence of future potential for funding

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and contact information for three references.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to nondiscrimination 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 government in the sunshine laws of Florida require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application/nomination and reference, be available for public inspection.

The final 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 approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.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.

Health Assessment Required:
No

Advertised: 15 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time