Assistant Professor - Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

IMDiversity; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive startup package

Significant state-funded salary component

Opportunity for NIH-funded career development

Access to Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center facilities

Job summary

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at West Virginia University is seeking an Assistant Professor in a tenure-track position. Candidates with innovative research programs on ocular diseases are highly prioritized. Responsibilities include developing a competitive research program, participating in educational activities, and engaging in departmental seminars.

Benefits include a competitive startup package, significant state-funding, and access to advanced research facilities. Applicants must hold a PhD and/or MD with at least three years of postdoctoral experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of postdoctoral research experience required.
• Expectations include developing an extramurally funded research program.
• Active participation in research forums and educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop an extramurally funded research program.
• Participate in department and school-wide research forums and seminars.
• Teach in undergraduate, graduate and/or professional programs.

Skills

Research program development

Participation in educational mission

Teaching experience

Education

PhD and/or MD

Job description

Assistant Professor (tenure-track) Faculty Position

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV.

Overview

West Virginia University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences seeks to fill one tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank. Candidates with innovative research programs focused on fundamental mechanisms underlying human ocular disease are particularly sought. Candidates with innovative research programs that demonstrate strong translational potential to advance the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of blinding diseases—including, but not limited to, retinal diseases, glaucoma, and corneal disorders—will be given the highest priority.

Startup packages are highly competitive, and salaries include a significant state‑funded component. Successful candidates may be eligible to participate in an NIH‑funded, mentored career development program at WVU and may apply for funding from the Visual Sciences Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (https://medicine.wvu.edu/biochemistry/visual-sciences-center-of-bioscience-research-excellence/).

Responsibilities

• Develop an extramurally funded research program.


• Be an active participant in department and school-wide research forums and seminars.


• Participation in the educational mission of the School of Medicine is expected through teaching in undergraduate, graduate and/or professional programs.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for the position are a PhD and/or MD plus three (3) years of highly productive postdoctoral research. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an extramurally funded research program and be an active participant in department and school-wide research forums and seminars. Participation in the educational mission of the School of Medicine is expected through teaching in undergraduate, graduate and/or professional programs.

Benefits

• Competitive startup package.


• Significant state‑funded salary component.


• Opportunity to participate in NIH‑funded career development program at WVU.


• Potential funding through the Visual Sciences Center of Biomedical Research Excellence.


• Access to state‑of‑the‑art core facilities at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center.

Equal Opportunity

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.