Research Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Ophthalmology and Visual Science, McGovern Medica[...]

UTHealth Houston; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UTHealth Houston's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science invites applications for a research faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. We seek an outstanding vision scientist to join our growing research community.

We welcome candidates with programs in basic, translational, or clinical vision research across cornea, glaucoma, retina, neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, and related fields, with opportunities to contribute to education and training

Qualifications

• Strong record of research productivity and scholarly achievement.
• Current or previous external research funding, with potential to secure future support.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated or emerging leadership potential within an academic research environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a nationally competitive, externally funded research program.
• Engage in collaborative research, mentor trainees, and contribute to education.
• Teach and participate in the department's educational mission.

Skills

Research productivity

External funding

Communication

Leadership

Education

MD or PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Faculty Position – Ophthalmology

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston invites applications for a research faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. We seek an outstanding vision scientist to join our growing and dynamic research community.

Applications are welcome from investigators with established or emerging programs in basic, translational, or clinical vision research. We welcome candidates with research programs spanning the breadth of ophthalmology and vision science, including, but not limited to, cornea and ocular surface disease, glaucoma, retina, orbit and oculofacial disease, neuro‑ophthalmology, ocular oncology, pediatric ophthalmology, and other areas of vision research. The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to the department's educational mission through interactions with graduate and medical students, residents, and fellows.

Applications are considered only through the UTHealth Houston Careers website. The position is security‑sensitive; a criminal background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Located within the world‑renowned Texas Medical Center, UTHealth Houston provides an exceptionally collaborative and stimulating research environment with unparalleled opportunities for interdisciplinary partnerships. The department offers a competitive salary, generous start‑up support, endowed professorship opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Position Responsibilities

This academic appointment includes significant opportunities and expectations in research and education. We seek a scientist who has established, or demonstrates strong potential to build, a nationally competitive and externally funded research program. Faculty members are expected to engage in collaborative research, mentor trainees, and contribute to the educational mission of the department.

This position is on an academic track with tenure or tenure eligibility. Academic rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and accomplishments.

Qualifications

• Successful record of research productivity and scholarly achievement.
• Current or previous external research funding, with demonstrated potential to secure future support.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated or emerging leadership potential within an academic research environment.

Qualified applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in research, discovery, education, and service. Candidates should have the potential to achieve distinction in their field and share the mission and values of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

For further information, please email Kimberly Soza at [e-mail].