Vision Science Faculty Position at Doheny Eye Institute
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Assistant or Associate or Full Professor of Ophthalmology Salary range: The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5/Scale 3. The salary range for this position is $121,900 /year - $319,800 /year. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf), which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. Review timeline: Position to remain open until filled
Application Window
Open date: March 3, 2026 Next review date:Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Jul 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The Doheny Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine invite applications from outstanding vision scientist for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position, with salary and rank commensurate with credentials and experience. We are seeking applicants that have a research focus on immunology, regenerative medicine, gene editing, or imaging that incorporate advanced techniques in their research program. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary community of vision scientists and clinicians whose work incorporates basic and translational approaches to understanding and treating ocular disorders. Research of current faculty incorporates multiple techniques (imaging, stem cell biology, mechanobiology, electrophysiology, and immunology) to study age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, and glaucoma. Requirements for the position include a PhD and/or MD degree, or equivalent, publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, and presentations at national or international conferences. Early career investigators applying for the Assistant Professor position should demonstrate the potential for establishing an independent, federally funded research program. Candidates applying for the Associate or Full Professor position are expected to have a proven track record of scholarship, service, and federal grant funding. The successful candidate will maintain a nationally recognized basic and/or translational research program, provide service to the Institute, Department, and University, and mentor trainees in vision science. A competitive start-up package, excellent laboratory space and core facilities will be provided at the Doheny Eye Institute in Pasadena. Further, candidates should demonstrate commitment to inclusive excellence efforts, and we welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, and/or community service has prepared them to contribute to these areas. Unit: https://doheny.org/
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsPh.D. and/or M.D., or equivalent Additional qualificationsResearch focus on immunology, regenerative medicine, gene editing, or imaging that incorporate advanced techniques in their research program. Preferred qualifications-- Publications in leading peer-reviewed journals. -- Presentations at national or international conferences.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsInterested applicants should submit a cover letter summarizing qualifications, full curriculum vitae, a detailed research plan (not exceeding 4 pages) outlining current research and future directions, teaching philosophy, as well as a statement on past, present and future contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Research Statement of Teaching Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) References provided will only be contacted with your express permission, and only if you are a final candidate. Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10808 Help contact:pjlopez@mednet.ucla.edu
Job Location
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