Emergency Medicine Research Faculty - Assistant/Associate Research Professor

University of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville is seeking a full-time research faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The role involves establishing an independent, extramurally funded clinical research program of outstanding quality and assisting with ongoing funded projects. Candidates from disciplines such as toxicology, pharmacy, emergency medicine, emergency medical services, or critical care are encouraged to apply. This position offers an opportunity to join a vibrant academic community and contribute to advancing acute care/resuscitation science/emergency medicine research within a supportive interdisciplinary environment. The successful candidate will develop a high-impact, funded research program aligned with the department’s focus areas, including pain management, emergency medical services/prehospital care, clinical toxicology, pharmacogenomics, asthma, and precision emergency medicine. Collaboration with clinicians for patient-focused, translational research is expected. The candidate will also pursue funding from industry, foundation, and federal sponsors. The department is building a core of researchers focused on clinical research in emergent/critical care topics to complement existing strengths. Early career candidates should have a strong publication record and post-doctoral research experience, while mid-career candidates should demonstrate success in obtaining extramural research funding as a principal investigator.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (PhD, PharmD, etc.) in a field related to emergency medicine/acute care/resuscitation science.

Nice To Haves

2-3 years of experience conducting research in emergency medicine/acute care/resuscitation science.
Proven track record in receiving funding from diverse sources, including industry, foundation and federal sponsors.

Responsibilities

Establish an independent and extramurally funded clinical research program of outstanding quality.
Assist with ongoing funded projects.
Develop a high-impact, funded research program that aligns with the department’s focus on pain management, emergency medical services/prehospital care, clinical toxicology, pharmacogenomics, asthma, precision emergency medicine, and other related fields.
Partner with clinicians in a multidisciplinary approach to conduct patient-focused, translational research.
Pursue funding from a wide variety of sponsors, including industry, foundation and federal sponsors.
Contribute to building a collaborative and interdisciplinary research centered around emergent/critical care topics.