Visual System Function/Disease Positions-all ranks in tenure track 2022

The University of Utah • Salt Lake, UT

2d

About The Position

The University of Utah Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences invites applications for three full-time positions at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor (tenure track) in the field of visual system function and/or disease. Successful candidates are expected to establish a strong research program funded by federal sources ( NIH , NSF ), to strengthen the current research carried out at the Moran Eye Institute as well as bring new areas of research into focus. Successful candidates are also expected to train a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students. Duties include teaching (predominantly at graduate level) and participation in university activities, including serving on various institutional and departmental administrative committees. Support for these individuals will come in part from research grants, general Ophthalmology funds, and Ophthalmology’s endowment funds. For information pertaining to this position contact the search committee chair, Dr. Paul Bernstein ([email protected]).

Requirements

• Applicants must have a PhD &/or MD degree
• At least 5 years post-PhD research experience
• Excellent record of rigorous research experience and scholarship appropriate with their level of experience and commitment to mentoring
• Applicants should include their CV, a statement of research interests and funding goals, 2-3 representative scholarly papers, and names and contact information for 3 referees to Julee LaMothe through the University of Utah job site: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/127256

Responsibilities

• Establish a strong research program funded by federal sources (NIH, NSF)
• Strengthen current research at the Moran Eye Institute and bring new areas of research into focus
• Train a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students
• Teaching (predominantly at graduate level)
• Participation in university activities, including serving on various institutional and departmental administrative committees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees