Open Rank Academic Investigator, Ophthalmology

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia's Department of Ophthalmology seeks applicants for an Open Rank Academic Investigator. The successful candidate will support research efforts to reduce vision-threatening eye disease and develop new concepts in ocular disease mechanisms.

Responsibilities include independent experiments and mentoring of fellows, lab staff, and medical students. Salary, rank, and tenure are commensurate with education and experience; review begins late August and continues until filled.

Qualifications

• Requires MD or equivalent by appointment start date.

Responsibilities

• Support research efforts to reduce vision-threatening eye disease.
• Develop new concepts in understanding mechanisms of ocular disease.
• Independently carry out experiments.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for the research group.
• Participate in education and training of research fellows, laboratory staff, and medical students.

Skills

Research experience

Mentoring

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

The Department ofOphthalmology (https://med.virginia.edu/ophthalmology/) at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applications for Open Rank Academic Investigator.

The successful candidate will be expected to support research efforts to reduce vision-threatening eye disease, to develop new concepts in understanding the mechanisms of ocular disease, independently carry out experiments, and contribute to the mission for vision science, serving as a resource and mentor for the research group and serve an active role in the education and training of research fellows, laboratory staff, and medical students.

Salary, rank, and tenure is commensurate with education and experience.

This position will remain open till filled and review of applications will begin at the end August. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

Qualified candidates must have an MD or equivalent by appointment start date.

For additional information about the position, please contact Jenny Hamlin, at [e-mail].

UVA is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore and the nation's Capital. Charlottesville is one of the best places to live; outdoors, vibrant town with culture, music, restaurants, excellent schools, etc. Opportunities for excellent clinical, and laboratory-based research and teaching pursuits working within the collegial work environment are available.

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For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville andhttps://embarkcva.com/ (https://dualcareer.virginia.edu/) .

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The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity) .

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