Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

ARVO; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The ARVO Department of Ophthalmology in Chapel Hill seeks an Assistant Professor to lead research initiatives and support patient care and education. This role provides an opportunity for an early career stage scientist to establish an independent research program in vision science.

Applicants must have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD, with a strong potential for competitive research funding and a track record of impactful publications. The position looks to enhance health and reduce disparities in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree in an appropriate discipline is required.
• Strong potential for establishing an independent research program in vision science.
• Track record of competitive research funding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading research in the Department of Ophthalmology.
• Contributing to patient care and education in health sciences.
• Collaborating on health sciences research programs and initiatives.

Skills

Independent research program establishment

Competitive research funding

High-impact publications

Mentoring junior learners

Managing personnel and budgets

Education

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in an appropriate discipline

Job description

The Department of Ophthalmology in the UNC School of Medicine seeks to fill a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with an outstanding early career stage scientist. The Department of Ophthalmology is entering a period of growth, and this candidate will be the first scientific recruit of this new phase. The candidate will be eligible for a basic science affiliation in the department that best fits the candidate’s skills and training. This position will report to Dr. Benjamin J. Frankfort, Department Chair of Ophthalmology.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

In addition to a formal application submitted at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/320549, candidates must submit a CV, cover letter, Research Plan (for first 3-5 years), and list of 4-6 individuals (include contact information and email address) who may be contacted to provide a professional reference.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree in an appropriate discipline (or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

• Ideal candidates will have strong potential to establish or have established an independent research program in any field of vision science.
• The most qualified candidates will have a track record of competitive research funding, with active funding preferred.
• Consistent track record of high-impact publications and presentations that demonstrate creativity and the ability to ask fundamental scientific questions.
• Experience mentoring junior learners and top candidates will have experience managing personnel and budgets.