Vision Research Leader, Ophthalmology – Vice Chair

ARVO; Texas; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas seeks a Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Ophthalmology. This leadership role will set a bold strategic direction for vision science, advance the department's research mission, and expand extramural funding and philanthropy.

The candidate will recruit and mentor faculty, accelerate discoveries, and foster collaborations across institutional leaders to position UT Southwestern as a premier hub for ophthalmic research.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Eligible for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor.
• Nationally or internationally recognized leader in vision science or related field.
• Record of sustained extramural funding (NIH or equivalent).
• Strong publications and scientific achievements.
• Experience leading research programs, shared resources, and infrastructure.
• Proven success mentoring laboratory researchers.
• Demonstrated ability building collaborative research teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a bold strategic vision for the Department’s research programs.
• Recruit, mentor and retain outstanding research faculty and foster innovation.
• Expand and diversify externally funded research through federal, foundation and philanthropic sources.
• Lead renewal and management of major grants (NEI P30, RP B grants as applicable).
• Oversee budgets, space, and shared resources with grant administration oversight.
• Forge strategic collaborations across UT Southwestern.
• Lead Vision Science seminars and related programs.
• Collaborate with education leadership to provide research opportunities for students.
• Track and elevate departmental research performance via funding, publications, and recognition.
• Champion the department’s research mission within UT Southwestern and at the national level.

Skills

Leadership

Vision science

Grant management

Mentoring

Collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

PhD, MD/PhD

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas seeks a Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Ophthalmology. This leadership role will set a bold strategic direction for vision science, advance the department's research mission, and expand extramural funding and philanthropy.

The candidate will recruit and mentor faculty, accelerate discoveries, and foster collaborations across institutional leaders to position UT Southwestern as a premier hub for ophthalmic research.