Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

UNC-Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC
Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology in the UNC School of Medicine is seeking to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with an outstanding early-career stage scientist. This candidate will be the first scientific recruit of a new growth phase for the Department of Ophthalmology. The position offers the opportunity for a basic science affiliation within the department that best aligns with the candidate’s skills and training. This position will report to Dr. Benjamin J. Frankfort, Department Chair of Ophthalmology.

Requirements

  • Strong potential to establish or have established an independent research program in any field of vision science.
  • Consistent track record of high-impact publications and presentations that demonstrate creativity and the ability to ask fundamental scientific questions.
  • Experience mentoring junior learners.

Nice To Haves

  • Track record of competitive research funding, with active funding preferred.
  • Experience managing personnel and budgets.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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