Faculty Position (Research) - Ophthalmology / Rank DOQ | University of Nebraska Medical Center - Military Veterans

Requisition Number: 2023-330 Business Unit: College of Medicine Department: Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 50000516 Reg-Temp: Full-Time Regular Position Summary: The Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is recruiting research faculty at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. We welcome applications from all areas of ophthalmology/vision-science research to complement our existing research. The strongest candidates will be those with a demonstrated record of scholarly activity and extramural research funding or potential for extramural funding. Applicants should hold a Ph.D., O.D., M.D., or equivalent degree. Postdoctoral and/or fellowship training is strongly encouraged. Responsibilities will principally involve maintaining an extramurally-funded and internationally-recognized research program, supervising Ph.D. and M.S. students and postdoctoral trainees, and supporting collaboration within the Department and across the University campus. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will be offered a state-of-the-art laboratory research space and a competitive start-up package. The Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center seeks to improve eye care in Nebraska through premier educational programs, innovative research, high quality patient care and outreach to underserved populations. Our collaborative team of renowned researchers participate in this mission by excelling in numerous areas including infectious disease and immunology, cancer biology, aging and degenerative disease, visual neuroscience, clinical research, and novel technology development. Interested candidates are encouraged to learn more about the Eye Institute and research in the Department on our website: https://www.unmc.edu/eye/research/index.html The University of Nebraska Medical Center is located in bustling Midtown Omaha, Nebraska and is the campus home of the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, College of Allied Health Professions, College of Nursing, College of Public Health, College of Pharmacy, and College of Dentistry. Along with our clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine, our mission is to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care. Review of candidates is ongoing and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are being accepted at: https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/82148 Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Required Qualifications: Ph.D., O.D., M.D., or equivalent Salary Range: Salary Commensurate with Experience