Clinician Scientist - Open Rank-Assistant, Associate, Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a clinician scientist to fill a full time (1.0 FTE) faculty position of any rank (Assistant, Associate, or Professor level) at the UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers (SAR) Eye Center. The position will combine research and clinical ophthalmology. The ideal applicant will be MD or MD/PHD with approved residency training in ophthalmology, including fellowship training. The applicant will establish a wet or dry lab research program in vision science. At least 50% of the total effort should be devoted to research.

Requirements

MD with approved residency training in ophthalmology including fellowship training.
Have begun to establish a vision science research program.
Proven track record of extramural funding, such as NIH K and R01 grants, along with an established independent research program.
Research program that is competitive for future extramural funding.
Knowledge and proficiency in clinical management of ophthalmologic conditions.
A nascent or established research program in vision science.

Nice To Haves

PhD in a relevant discipline.
Key opinion leader in their respective specialty.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care at University of Colorado UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers (SAR) Eye Center in the medical management of ophthalmic disorders.
Develop a vibrant and productive research program in vision science.
Establish a competitive extramurally funded research program.
Actively collaborate with other teams within the department and across campus to advance vision science and ophthalmology care.
Participate in division case conferences, journal clubs and grand round.
Mentor junior faculty.