Tenure-Track Ophthalmology Research Professor

West Virginia University; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on fundamental mechanisms of human ocular disease. The selected candidate should develop a translational research program with potential to advance prevention, diagnosis or treatment of blinding diseases such as retinal disorders, glaucoma, and corneal diseases.

WVU offers competitive startup packages and significant state-funded salary components, with

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD plus three years of postdoctoral research.
• Ability to develop an extramurally funded research program.
• Participation in department and school-wide research forums and seminars.

Responsibilities

• Develop an extramurally funded, innovative research program.
• Contribute to teaching in undergraduate, graduate and/or professional programs.
• Participate in department and school-wide research activities and seminars.

Skills

Independent research program

Grant/funding pursuit

Teaching/education

Education

PhD/MD

Job description

West Virginia University Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on fundamental mechanisms of human ocular disease. The selected candidate should develop a translational research program with potential to advance prevention, diagnosis or treatment of blinding diseases such as retinal disorders, glaucoma, and corneal diseases.

WVU offers competitive startup packages and significant state-funded salary components, with