Clinical Assistant Professor/Research – Tenure Track

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

5d • $250,000

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida College of Medicine invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor in the Adult Division. This position is a key component of our strategic research mission in neuroscience and psychiatry, with a focus on advancing translational research in brain organoid models to better understand psychiatric disorders and develop innovative therapeutic approaches. The successful candidate will integrate research, education, and clinical service. Responsibilities include fostering collaboration between clinical and research teams, mentoring trainees, and contributing to patient care through research-driven insights. This role may also include providing clinical services, to include outpatient care, and inpatient call duties as part of the Adult Division’s clinical service.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• The University of Florida, a top-ranked public research institution, offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support employees’ health, financial security, and work-life balance.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees