Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology in the UNC School of Medicine seeks an outstanding early career stage scientist for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The department is entering a period of growth, and this candidate will be the first scientific recruit of this new phase. The candidate will be eligible for a basic science affiliation in the department that best fits their skills and training. The position reports to Dr. Benjamin J. Frankfort, Department Chair of Ophthalmology.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

  • A track record of competitive research funding; active funding is preferred.
  • Experience managing personnel and budgets.
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