Open Rank Regular Faculty: Assistant – Full Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Physiology and Biophysics and the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine are seeking a vision scientist to fill an open-rank, tenure-eligible faculty position. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding individual whose research program includes mechanistic investigation of fundamental aspects of visual function, and in particular means of creating artificial vision through neuromodulation, retinal or brain prostheses, or other brain-computer interface. Applicant’s research interests should complement and extend both Departments’ existing research strengths in nervous system function and computational science as well as ophthalmic disease, epidemiology, or artificial intelligence. A history of securing competitive funding is essential. Special consideration will be given to candidates with funding to study vision or to advance vision research or health. The successful candidate will be expected to lead a vigorous research program, participate in professional and graduate training, and play a pivotal role in the growing vision science community at CU Anschutz.

Requirements

Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree in Neuroscience, Vision Science, Physiology/Biophysics, or a closely related field
Three years of post-doctoral research experience (for Assistant Professor)
Five years as an Assistant Professor or equivalent research scientist rank (for Associate Professor)
Five years at an Associate Professor or equivalent research scientist rank (for Professor)
A strong record of peer-reviewed academic publications
A well-developed plan for independent research and funding
A well-developed plan for continued independent research and funding

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated excellence, originality, and productivity in research
A track record of competitive, peer-reviewed grant funding
Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
Willingness to collaborate
Mentorship experience of trainees (undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral researchers)
Having received training in mentorship and/or teaching practices and theories

Responsibilities

Lead a productive research group, secure external funding, and publish their work.
Teach courses in the graduate and/or medical schools.
Participate in service to the department and University.