Endowed Chair in Macular Degeneration Research
About The Position
The UT Southwestern Department of Ophthalmology is recruiting an established investigator for a full-time faculty position conducting innovative research related to macular degeneration and other retinal degenerations. Significant endowment support, programmatic development funds, and leadership opportunities are available. The Department is expanding its vision research program and seeks a visionary expert in one or more areas: genetic, epigenetic, and cellular mechanisms of macular or retinal degeneration; retinal regeneration and Müller cell transdifferentiation; neuro-inflammation and microglial biology; or tissue engineering and in vitro modeling of macular disease. Applicants are particularly encouraged to leverage their expertise to build strong collaborations with UT Southwestern vision scientists and neuroscientists. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. and may be clinician-scientists or full-time scientists. Applicants intending to provide patient care must have or be eligible to obtain a Texas Medical License. Appointment and rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. A joint appointment in a basic science department is strongly encouraged. The successful candidate will join a supportive Department of Ophthalmology and a vibrant Retina Service that supports translational and clinical projects. They will also join the UT Southwestern scientific community, including researchers in the O’Donnell Brain Institute, the Center for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Disease, and departments such as Neuroscience, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Immunology, and Biomedical Engineering. Research core facilities include imaging, histology, metabolic and behavioral phenotyping, protein chemistry, structural biology, cryo-electron microscopy, genomics, genetics, and transgenic technologies. Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to the Endowed Chair in Macular Degeneration Search Committee at [email protected]. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. This security-sensitive position is subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination.
Requirements
- Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree.
- Established investigator conducting innovative research related to macular degeneration and other retinal degenerations.
- Applicants intending to engage in patient care must have or be eligible to obtain a Texas Medical License.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in genetic, epigenetic, and cellular mechanisms of macular or retinal degeneration; retinal regeneration and Müller cell transdifferentiation; neuro-inflammation and microglial biology; or tissue engineering and in vitro modeling of macular disease.
- Ability to form strong collaborative relationships with UT Southwestern vision scientists and neuroscientists.
- A joint appointment in a basic science department is strongly encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Conduct innovative research related to macular degeneration and other retinal degenerations.
- Develop a research program in one or more relevant areas, including degeneration mechanisms, retinal regeneration, neuro-inflammation, microglial biology, or tissue engineering and in vitro disease modeling.
- Build collaborative relationships with vision scientists and neuroscientists at UT Southwestern.
- Support translational and clinical projects in collaboration with the Retina Service, as applicable.
Benefits
- Significant endowment support, programmatic development funds, and leadership opportunities.
- Access to research core facilities, including imaging, histology, metabolic and behavioral phenotyping, protein chemistry, structural biology, cryo-electron microscopy, genomics, genetics, and transgenic technologies.
- UT Southwestern employee benefits; details are available through the benefits website.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
