Vision Science Research Leader – Ophthalmology Growth

ARVO; Texas; Presencial; USD 250 000 - 420 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

UT Southwestern Medical School seeks a Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Ophthalmology to provide strategic leadership, grow extramural funding, and mentor research faculty. The role will expand collaborations, oversee core grants, and accelerate discoveries in vision science.

The incoming vice chair will guide research programs, recruit top talent, and strengthen the department’s national standing in ophthalmic research.

Qualificações

• Doctoral degree in vision science or related field.
• Eligible for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor at UT Southwestern.
• Nationally or internationally recognized leader in vision science or a closely related field.
• Proven record of sustained extramural funding, including NIH or equivalent peer-reviewed support.

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute a bold strategic vision for the Department’s research programs.
• Recruit, mentor and retain outstanding research faculty, fostering an environment that supports innovation and collaboration.
• Expand and diversify the Department’s portfolio of externally funded research through federal, foundation and philanthropic support.
• Lead and oversee renewal of NEI P30 Vision Research Core Grant, oversee RPB Challenge Grant, and direct upcoming RPB Unrestricted Grant application.
• Steward departmental research resources through budgets, spending, labs, space, and shared infrastructure.
• Forge strategic collaborations across UT Southwestern to position the Department as a leading hub for vision science research.
• Strengthen the scientific distinction of the program via annual Southwestern Vision Science Summit and seminar series.
• Collaborate with education leadership to expand meaningful research opportunities for students.
• Track, evaluate and elevate departmental research performance via grants, publications, and recognition.
• Champion the Department’s research mission within UT Southwestern and nationally.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

Grant management

Formação académica

PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

UT Southwestern Medical School seeks a Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Ophthalmology to provide strategic leadership, grow extramural funding, and mentor research faculty. The role will expand collaborations, oversee core grants, and accelerate discoveries in vision science.

The incoming vice chair will guide research programs, recruit top talent, and strengthen the department’s national standing in ophthalmic research.