Employment Opportunities
The Byrd Institute holds strongly that each employee contributes directly to the Institute's growth and success.
The successful operation and good reputation of the Byrd Institute is built upon the ethical conduct of our employees and their professional and fair treatment. Personal integrity and professional excellence are steadfast standard requirements.
The Byrd Institute is an equal employment opportunity employer. We strive to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
As the Institute is a statewide entity (headquartered in Tampa), we frequently have positions open in various locations within Florida.
Open positions statewide will be posted on the Institute's web site, along with a notice of the closing date for applications. Application forms are available online. However, completed applications together with a resume should be sent to the sent to the address listed below:
Byrd Alzheimer's Institute
Attention: Human Resources
4001 East Fletcher Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33613
Or, e-mail your completed application and position applied for to HR@byrdinstitute.org
Once interviews have been conducted, it is the Institute's policy to check references, conduct a background check and request a drug test before an offer of employment can be made.
Resumes received which are not in response to a specific opening will be kept on file for six months.
Click here to download the Byrd Alzheimer's Institute Employment Application.
Positions Currently Accepting Applications
Clinical Research Coordinator
Sponsored Research Finance Specialist
Chief of Business Research Development
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Clinical Research Coordinator - 04/29/08
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Position Summary:
This position is responsible for the coordination of clinical research and contract staff/investigators and coordinate phase II-IV clinical research trials.
Education:
Bachelor’s required. Training, certification, or coursework in Gerontology, geriatric psychiatry, CNS, in a nursing, clinical research or medical type environment preferred. LPN, RN , Certification (CCRC, CCRP, Gerontology Cert., etc) a plus.
Experience:
Minimum of two years medical experience and knowledge of clinical research or pharmaceutical company operations.
Technical or Administrative Knowledge:Knowledge of all Microsoft products including, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook. Ability to operate office equipment, including but not limited to: copiers, printers, phone/voicemail system.
Special Skills and/or Abilities:
- Strong detail and organizational skills required
- Must have skill set to understand work flow and be able to enhance current processes for greater productivity and efficiency
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to foster internal and external relationships
- Adapt to changing environment
- Resolve conflict
Application Deadline: Open until further notice.
Please send resumes to:
Bardine Hicks
Email: bhicks@byrdinstitute.org
(813) 319-4648
Johnnie B. Byrd, Sr. Alzheimer's Center & Research Institute
4001 East Fletcher
Tampa, FL 33613
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Sponsored Research Finance Specialist - 11/08/07
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Position Summary:
Working with researchers and/or administrators in reconciling expenses to budgets appropriate for the proposed research, budgetary negotiations, and administration after awards are made.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree required Masters degree or higher preferred in Public health or biomedical discipline
Experience:
- Must have experience in grant budget.
- Must have knowledge of IRB, HIPAA, legal issues, and other regulatory issues.
- Must have experience with project management, both pre-award and post-award.
- Must have served as coordinator for submission of NIH and other grants.
- Extensive experience in organizing and coordinating projects for professional level staff
- Must have understanding and experience in general cost accounting principles for a research organization. Knowledge of A-21 and A-122 and reporting of A-133 highly desired.
- Sponsored research and/or grants accounting experience
- CPA highly desired
Technical or Administrative Knowledge:
- Knowledge of all Microsoft products including, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
- Ability to operate office equipment, including but not limited to: copiers, printers, phone/voicemail system.
- Must be able to complete successful applications and prepare usable documentation.
Special Skills and/or Abilities:
- Must be able to facilitate and effectively communicate with researchers to complete grant projects.
- Must be a good communicator (orally and in writing).
- Strong detail and organizational skills required. Must have skill set to understand work flow and be able to enhance current processes for greater productivity and efficiency. Strong business correspondence skills.
- Foster the development of interdepartmental and interdisciplinary cooperation within the Alzheimer’s Center and at other institutions/universities. Collaboration, negotiation, and decision-making skills; ability to learn and apply a wide range of concepts related to research administration including generally accepted award administration practices, appropriate costing practices, and generally accepted accounting practices, and demonstrated strong customer service orientation.
Application Deadline: Open until further notice.
Please send resumes to:
Zoe Gustafson
Email: zgustafson@byrdinstitute.org
(813) 319-4106
Johnnie B. Byrd, Sr. Alzheimer's Center & Research Institute
4001 East Fletcher
Tampa, FL 33613
Fax: (813) 866-1627
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Chief of Business Research Development - 06/21/07
The Byrd Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute invites applications for the new position of Chief of Business Research Development. The successful candidate should have an MBA and either a BS, MS or equivalent in an area of science relevant to Alzheimer’s disease and experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. The CBRD will report directly to the CEO and will assume the responsibility of seeking industrial partners for the Institute’s expertise, intellectual property, and clinical trials capability and will also advise the CEO on internal business procedures and organization.
Applicants should submit, by email by August 1, 2007, a letter summarizing their interest in the position and qualifications, plus a current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of four professional references to Zoe Gustafson (zgustafson@byrdinstitute.org). The review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Competitive salary will be provided commensurate with experience.
Funded by the State of Florida and headquartered in a new 100,000 square foot research facility on the campus of the University of South Florida in Tampa, The Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute supports a Florida-wide program in Alzheimer’s disease research. The Institute has strong scientific relations with the University of South Florida and other Florida universities and institutes including The Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute and the 15 Memory Disorder Clinics and Brain Bank of the Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative. Together with the University of South Florida, the Byrd Institute directs and helps fund a Florida-wide, National Institute of Aging-designated Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The Byrd Institute is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institution. For disability accommodations, please contact Zoe Gustafson at the Institute within 5 days of an event. According to Florida law, search records, including applications are open to the public.
Application Deadline: Open until further notice.
Please send resumes to:
Zoe Gustafson
Email: zgustafson@byrdinstitute.org
(813) 319-4106
Johnnie B. Byrd, Sr. Alzheimer's Center & Research Institute
4001 East Fletcher
Tampa, FL 33613
Fax: (813) 866-1627
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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - 06/01/07
The Byrd Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute invites applications for assistant, associate and full professor positions from clinical and laboratory scientists in all areas of AD research including brain imaging, inflammation, neurotoxicity/excitotoxicity, amyloid and tangle formation and inhibition,, genetics/genomics/proteomics protease/kinase biochemistry, epidemiology/biostatistics, cell cycle, interventions, and biomarkers. Individuals and established research groups with strong histories and current records of successful research programs are invited to apply.
Applicants should submit, by email by December 1, 2007, a letter summarizing their interest in a position, qualifications, future research plans, updated curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of five professional references to Denise Courson-Jackson djackson@byrdinstitute.org. The review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until sufficient positions are filled. Competitive start-up packages and salaries will be provided commensurate with experience.
Funded by the State of Florida and headquartered in a new 100,000 square foot research facility on the campus of the University of South Florida in Tampa, The Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute supports a Florida-wide program in Alzheimer’s disease research. The Institute has strong scientific relations with the University of South Florida and other Florida universities and institutes including The Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute and the 15 Memory Disorder Clinics and Brain Bank of the Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative. Together with the University of South Florida, the Byrd Institute directs and helps fund a Florida-wide, National Institute of Aging-designated Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The Byrd Institute is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institution. For disability accommodations, please contact Zoe Gustafson at the Institute within 5 days of an event. According to Florida law, search records, including applications are open to the public.
Application Deadline: 12/01/2007
Please send letter summarizing your interest in a position, qualifications, future research plans, updated curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of five professional references to:
Denise Courson-Jackson
Email: djackson@byrdinstitute.org
(813) 319-4112
Johnnie B. Byrd, Sr. Alzheimer's Center & Research Institute
4001 East Fletcher
Tampa, FL 33613
Fax: (813) 866-1627