Ophthalmology Research Investigator Open Rank

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

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.