- The Director of the Benjamin Leon Center for Geriatric Research & Education in the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine will provide strategic vision and leadership to develop local, regional, and national excellence for the educational, research, and professional development initiatives of the Center. The successful candidate is expected to have a significant record of sustained accomplishments in extramurally funded basic, translational, epidemiological, or clinical research. This position will come with a generous start-up package.
- Board Certified Physician with relevant work related to aging is paramount.
- Aging research through all medical specialties, population research related to aging/geriatrics, outcomes researchers.
- Applicants should be eligible for the rank of Professor or Associate Professor at FIU.
- At the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center, we conduct research to discover knowledge, develop VA scientists and health care leaders, and create innovations that advance health care for Veterans and the nation. We offer Veterans the opportunity to participate in and benefit from our work. Our goal is to use research to promote better health and health care for all.
- VA Miami Healthcare System provides primary and specialty health care services to about 63,000 Veterans in 3 south Florida counties: Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe.
- The Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center opened in 1968 on 26.3 acres in downtown Miami.
- Our medical center was named in honor of Marine Corps Pfc. Bruce W. Carter, a U.S. Marine from Miami. He was killed in action during the Vietnam War when he sacrificed his life by throwing himself on a grenade to save the lives of other Marines in his unit. After his death, Carter received the Medal of Honor for his heroism.
- Dubbed The Magic City, Miami is one of the most vibrant metro areas in the U.S., and it's well on its way to becoming one of the largest international business hubs in the world. In Miami, each neighborhood reflects its diverse communities and adds to the character of the area and Miami-Dade County.
- Miami proper draws young professionals with a multitude of trade and banking careers, while Miami Beach still has a party-hard atmosphere. Meanwhile, suburbs such as Key Biscayne, Coral Gables and Doral are popular locations for raising families.
- Miami offers a welcoming embrace to visitors from every corner of the globe. Embark on a journey where every moment is an opportunity to discover, indulge, and create memories that linger long after the sun sets.
- One of the most appealing features about living in Florida is the fact that there's no state income tax. Those who reside in Miami don't have to pay inheritance or estate taxes, either.
Compensation Information:Starting at $300000.00 / Annually