Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

West Virginia University; 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

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.