Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Research Ophthalmology

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Ophthalmology

The Doheny Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine invite applications from outstanding vision scientists for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position, with salary and rank commensurate with credentials and experience. We are seeking applicants that have a research focus on immunology, regenerative medicine, gene editing, or imaging that incorporate advanced techniques in their research program. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary community of vision scientists and clinicians whose work incorporates basic and translational approaches to understanding and treating ocular disorders. Research of current faculty incorporates multiple techniques (imaging, stem cell biology, mechanobiology, electrophysiology, and immunology) to study age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, and glaucoma. Requirements for the position include a PhD and/or MD degree, or equivalent, publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, and presentations at national or international conferences. Early career investigators applying for the Assistant Professor position should demonstrate the potential for establishing an independent, federally funded research program. Candidates applying for the Associate or Full Professor position are expected to have a proven track record of scholarship, service, and federal grant funding. The successful candidate will maintain a nationally recognized basic and/or translational research program, provide service to the Institute, Department, and University, and mentor trainees in vision science. A competitive start-up package, excellent laboratory space and core facilities will be provided at the Doheny Eye Institute in Pasadena. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter summarizing qualifications, full curriculum vitae, a detailed research plan (not exceeding 4 pages) outlining current research and future directions, and teaching philosophy to: Deborah Ferrington, Ph.D.Chair of the Search Committee, Doheny Eye Institute To Apply: Please complete submit required documentation at the website:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10808The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. UCLA has programs to assist in partner employment, childcare, schooling and other family concerns. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5/Scale 7. The salary range for this position is $134,700 – $411,500. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.