Commonwealth of VA Careers
Open Rank Academic Investigator, Ophthalmology
Commonwealth of VA Careers, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904
Overview
The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applications for Open Rank Academic Investigator.
The successful candidate will be expected to support research efforts to reduce vision‑threatening eye disease, to develop new concepts in understanding the mechanisms of ocular disease, independently carry out experiments, and contribute to the mission for vision science, serving as a resource and mentor for the research group and serve an active role in the education and training of research fellows, laboratory staff, and medical students.
Salary, rank, and tenure is commensurate with education and experience.
This position will remain open till filled and review of applications will begin at the end August. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre‑employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.
Qualifications Qualified candidates must have an MD or equivalent by appointment start date.
Application Instructions Please apply through Interfolio. Complete an application online with the following documents:
CV
Cover Letter – please include how you learned about this position
Contact information for at least 3 references
Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.
For additional information about the position, please contact Jenny Hamlin, at jah3ef@virginia.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Dual Career Services The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu.
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The successful candidate will be expected to support research efforts to reduce vision‑threatening eye disease, to develop new concepts in understanding the mechanisms of ocular disease, independently carry out experiments, and contribute to the mission for vision science, serving as a resource and mentor for the research group and serve an active role in the education and training of research fellows, laboratory staff, and medical students.
Salary, rank, and tenure is commensurate with education and experience.
This position will remain open till filled and review of applications will begin at the end August. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre‑employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.
Qualifications Qualified candidates must have an MD or equivalent by appointment start date.
Application Instructions Please apply through Interfolio. Complete an application online with the following documents:
CV
Cover Letter – please include how you learned about this position
Contact information for at least 3 references
Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.
For additional information about the position, please contact Jenny Hamlin, at jah3ef@virginia.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Dual Career Services The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu.
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