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Assistant Professor (RT) Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Assistant Professor (RT) - Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Hiring Department: Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Location: 1905 W. Taylor St. Chicago, IL 60612

Requisition ID: 1021580

Posting Close Date: 12/7/2023

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent 'Best Colleges' rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Medicine is seeking an outstanding candidate for the tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor (RT) rank.

UIC Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is a top research and clinical care institute in the nation. The Department is currently hosting multiple vision focused research labs and was ranked #9 nationwide in NIH funding by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The research infrastructure is supported by an NEI Core Grant for Vision Research. Resources include outstanding core facilities for in vitro/in vivo imaging, DNA/RNA sequencing and genomics, mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, proteomics, animal handling and housing, structural analyses and automated screening.

Duties & Responsibilities

Applicant should be a creative and collaborative scientist pursuing fundamental/translational aspects of visual science research using state-of-the-art approaches. Their focus on any aspects of eye-related research may involve use of genomics, molecular genetics, cell (including stem cell) biology, immunology, imaging, gene or drug delivery, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics or animal models. The ideal applicant is expected to have an established research program with extramural funding and a strong publication record, and should be committed to mentoring students and fellows.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate degree in biomedical sciences or medicine and relevant postdoctoral experience required.

Please upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a description of your research program (no more than 3 pages) and the names and contact information for three references.

Preferred Qualifications

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