Tenure Track Research Faculty - Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences

The University of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences in the Twin Cities, seeks outstanding applicants for an open rank faculty position. A focus area of this search is glaucoma, including neurodegeneration and neuroprotection, regulation of intraocular pressure and aqueous humor dynamics, molecular and genetic basis of glaucoma, and novel therapies. In addition, candidates focusing on retinal biology and disease are encouraged to apply, e.g., related to cell biology, genetics, neurobiology, vascular biology, glia, immunology, or novel therapies.

An attractive start-up package will be provided. Candidates at the Assistant Professor level are expected to have postdoctoral training and first-author publications in relevant research. Senior candidates are expected to have a proven track record of scholarship and federal grant funding. The successful candidate will maintain a nationally and internationally recognized basic and/or translational research program. Duties will include teaching/mentoring graduate students, medical students, and postdoctoral trainees, as well as service on the institutional and national level.
The campus provides excellent facilities for biomedical research, including Imaging Center, Genomics Center, Viral Vector Core, Bioinformatics Support, Center for Magnetic Resonance Research, Flow Cytometry facility, Transgenic Facility, and Center for MS and Proteomics.

Successful candidates will have a PhD and/or MD degree, or equivalent, in the research areas described below. Training, experience, publications, funding record, a detailed research plan, and demonstrated interest in graduate and post-doctoral education will be essential components of the application.

This position is posted at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor ranks. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience based on the University of Minnesota Medical School faculty pay scales.

The missions of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences are research, teaching, service, and provision of excellent clinical service. Primary academic missions of the department are to teach graduate students, medical students, post-M.D. trainees (residents and fellows) and students in allied health programs and to advance knowledge in ophthalmology through basic scientific and clinical research endeavors.

Pay Range: $145,000-$155,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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