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

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193


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

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.Position InformationPosition/Rank:

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

00870 - Ophthalmology-ResearchCity:

Salt Lake City, UTTrack:

New Position to BeginJob Summary: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), strengthen the current research carried out at the Moran Eye Institute, and 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 (paul.bernstein@hsc.utah.edu).Qualifications:Applicants must have a PhD &/or MD degree, and at least 5 years post-PhD research experience. Successful candidates will have an 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.Special Instructions for Candidates:Please apply online and include the following:1) CV2) Statement of research interests and funding goals3) Two-three representative scholarly papers4) Names & contact info for Letters of Recommendation from 3 people at or above your rank (These people should be outside the University of Utah.)Please note: 5 years post-PhD research experience is optional.For questions please email Julee.lamothe@hsc.utah.edu.Open Date:

12/22/2021Close Date:

Open Until FilledRequisition Number:

PRN02884FType:

Faculty

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