Ophthalmology- Research Associate Professor

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a faculty member to enhance ophthalmic research activities. This role involves leadership in AI research and collaboration across departments. The successful candidate will conduct translational research aimed at improving patient care and contribute to the curriculum for medical students.

Qualified applicants must be board certified or eligible and licensed to practice in Florida. This full-time position offers a chance to significantly impact both research and education within the university.

Qualifications

• Board certified or eligible for certification and licensed to practice medicine in Florida.
• Experience in ophthalmic research, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Advance the research and educational missions by enhancing ophthalmic research activities.
• Provide leadership for AI research collaboration.
• Conduct translational research to improve patient care.

Education

Board certified or eligible for certification

Licensed to practice medicine in Florida

Experience in ophthalmic research

Leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Core Job Functions

• Advance the research and educational missions of the University by enhancing ophthalmic research activities.
• Provide leadership for research collaboration focused on AI research.
• Collaborate with various departments across the university to foster interdisciplinary research and leverage resources and expertise.
• Contribute to the excellence of the university’s clinical partner, UHealth, by conducting translational research that improves patient care and expands health services.
• Contribute to the curriculum for medical students and other graduate programs.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain faculty, researchers, and students in ophthalmology.
• Create a sustainable environment through research funding and philanthropy to support departmental growth.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded as necessary.

Core Qualifications

• Board certified or eligible for certification and licensed to practice medicine in the state of Florida (Florida Medical License or University Medical Certificate).
• Experience in ophthalmic research, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Job Status: Full time; Employee Type: Faculty.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.