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The University of California Irvine (UCI), Department of Ophthalmology (www.ghei.uci.edu/) invites applications for a full-time position to enhance and expand existing strengths in the area of vision science and related diseases. This academic appointment will be either at tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor levels, which confers membership in the UCI Academic Senate.

The Department seeks applicants with an M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree who will be expected to establish an extramurally funded independent research program related to vision and/or retinal diseases with emphasis in ocular genetics, biochemistry, biophysics, ophthalmology, pharmacology and/or physiology. Successful candidates will have an established strong record of NIH funding, a significantly established research program, and experience in teaching. Candidates will be expected to support institutional and departmental teaching and mentoring missions to medical and graduate students, residents, fellows, and young faculty. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and expectations.

The appointment will include membership in the Center for Translational Vision Research (CTVR) which comprises a synergistic interdepartmental and multidisciplinary research group seeking to understand and address pathologies of visual disorders. Departmental research leverages outstanding existing resources and strengths of UCI Health, the School of Medicine, and partners across the UCI campus, including the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, the Cancer Research Institute, the Bill and Sue Gross Stem Cell Research Center, and the Institute for Immunology. The vision research community at UCI has grown significantly over the past several years with the recruitment of a cluster of investigators and the formation of CTVR. The blend of innovative translational research and high-end clinical activities generates unparalleled opportunities for UCI as a top destination for truly translational vision research.

Interested candidates should apply through the UC Irvine Recruit system located at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08475 and upload the following application materials to be considered for the position:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
  
• Statement of Research (up to 3 pages)
• Teaching Statement
• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement
• Name and contact information for 3-5 referees.
• PDFs of 3-5 recent publications
• Authorization to release information

Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Dr. Vladimir Kefalov at vkefalov@uci.edu.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

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The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.