Tenure Track Associate or Full Professor - Vision Research

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks an Associate or Full Professor for Vision Research within its Department of Ophthalmology. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and a strong record in teaching and research, specifically in patient-centered translational sciences related to retinal diseases. The department offers a collaborative research environment with opportunities for significant contributions to the field of vision science.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with proven research experience.
• Strong publication record and evidence of funding is preferred.
• Commitment to diversity in scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Teach residents and fellows in the Department of Ophthalmology.
• Conduct research to advance retinal gene therapy.
• Engage in scholarship related to vision science.

Skills

Research expertise in retinal diseases

Teaching experience

Scholarship in vision science

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

Tenure Track Associate or Full Professor - Vision Research


Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Oct 16, 2024
Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Ophthalmology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the tenure track. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Rank will be commensurate with experience.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching residents and fellows.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include research to complement and expand the world-leading retinal gene therapy program already well established at the Center for Hereditary Retinal Degenerations within the Department. Preferred research focus of the applicant is patient-centered translational sciences in inherited retinal diseases and their treatments.

We especially encourage mid-career applicants studying diverse areas of vision science including ocular genetics, retinal imaging, psychophysics, regenerative medicine, genome engineering, neuroscience, or artificial intelligence directly targeting human conditions. This position is not intended for physicians interested in clinical practice.

Department of Ophthalmology is in a period of expansion with 12 clinician-educators, 2 basic/translational scientists, and 2 clinician-scientists hired in the last 2 years. The department is poised for success with a strong clinical program helping to support our robust clinical research program which already saw 109 clinical trials being conducted this past year. The University of Pennsylvania has a vibrant and highly collaborative vision research commmunitycomprised of 62 investigators supported by outstanding core facilities. The Greater Philadelphia region is home to dozens of cell and gene therapy companies and countless research labs.

Depending on rank, applicants should either be on a trajectory to becoming internationally renowned with first authorship on high-quality original research publications or be investigators with evidence of sustained external/federal research funding and an exceptional record of research achievement and teaching.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.


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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.










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