Associate Professor, Nutritional Sciences — Research & Teaching

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in Nutritional Sciences for a 9-month tenure-accruing position based in Gainesville, FL. This role emphasizes research in human nutrition and metabolism alongside teaching responsibilities for undergraduate and graduate courses. Candidates should have a Doctorate in a relevant field and demonstrated research capabilities. Additional qualifications include postdoctoral experience and university-level teaching experience. This position is full-time and offers an engaging academic environment with strong research opportunities.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in nutritional sciences, biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, or a closely related discipline is required.
• Demonstrated research record with relevant publications and scientific presentations.
• Ability to collaborate on research projects and sustain extramurally funded research.

Responsibilities

• Lead a research program on human nutrition and metabolism, securing extramural funding.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in nutritional sciences.
• Supervise graduate thesis and postdoctoral research.

Skills

Research program leadership

Teaching nutritional sciences

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Doctorate in nutritional sciences or related field

Job description

The University of Florida is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in Nutritional Sciences for a 9-month tenure-accruing position based in Gainesville, FL. This role emphasizes research in human nutrition and metabolism alongside teaching responsibilities for undergraduate and graduate courses. Candidates should have a Doctorate in a relevant field and demonstrated research capabilities. Additional qualifications include postdoctoral experience and university-level teaching experience. This position is full-time and offers an engaging academic environment with strong research opportunities.