Vision Research Investigator — Tenure Track/Tenured

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology seeks a full-time tenure-track or tenured Investigator to run an independent laboratory in Chicago. Rank eligible: Assistant, Associate, or Professor, with a clinical/research focus and an active grant portfolio.

PhD, MD or MD/PhD required; start date negotiable; position open until filled. Base pay range is $170,000–$550,000 annually; final offer based on experience, qualifications, and funding.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD or MD/PhD required with active research and grant portfolio.
• Interest in clinical care/clinical research and/or basic/translational vision research.
• Ability to run an independent research laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an independent laboratory at an academic medical center.
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of grant-supported research.
• Collaborate across clinical and translational vision projects.
• Mentor junior faculty and integrate clinical insights into research.

Skills

Grant portfolio

Independent researcher

Clinical research

Vision research

Education

PhD

MD

MD/PhD

Job description

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology seeks a full-time tenure-track or tenured Investigator to run an independent laboratory in Chicago. Rank eligible: Assistant, Associate, or Professor, with a clinical/research focus and an active grant portfolio.

PhD, MD or MD/PhD required; start date negotiable; position open until filled. Base pay range is $170,000–$550,000 annually; final offer based on experience, qualifications, and funding.