Full Professor - Ophthalmology and Visual Science, McGovern Medical School

UTHealth Houston•, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston invites applications for a research faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. We seek an outstanding vision scientist to join our growing and dynamic research community. Applications are welcome from investigators with established or emerging programs in basic, translational, or clinical vision research. We welcome candidates with research programs spanning the breadth of ophthalmology and vision science, including, but not limited to, cornea and ocular surface disease, glaucoma, retina, orbit and oculofacial disease, neuro-ophthalmology, ocular oncology, pediatric ophthalmology, and other areas of vision research. The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to the department's educational mission through interactions with graduate and medical students, residents, and fellows. Located within the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, UTHealth Houston provides an exceptionally collaborative and stimulating research environment with unparalleled opportunities for interdisciplinary partnerships. The department offers a competitive salary, generous start-up support, endowed professorship opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Successful record of research productivity and scholarly achievement
Current or previous external research funding, with demonstrated potential to secure future support
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated or emerging leadership potential within an academic research environment
Strong commitment to excellence in research, discovery, education, and service
Potential to achieve distinction in their field and share the mission and values of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston