Clinician Scientist - Open Rank-Assistant, Associate, Professor
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.
- Key opinion leader in their respective specialty.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in a relevant discipline.
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.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
