Asst, Associate, or Full Professor in Age Related Macular Degeneration Research

Job Summary:

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is seeking a faculty researcher specializing in Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) research to fill an endowed position in the McPherson Eye Research Institute. The candidate will have an independent extramurally funded research program and must devote at least 50% effort to AMD research. The candidate will also teach trainees at all levels, and participate in service activities across the University, School, and Department.

Candidates with MD/PhD or MD degrees may have practice opportunities as long as 50% or more of their effort is devoted to extramurally funded AMD research.

*Earliest start date Fall 2024 but can be flexible based on situation.

Responsibilities:

1. Research: The candidate is expected to have an independent, extramurally funded, basic and/or translational research program in AMD using innovative cellular, molecular, biochemical, genetic, and/or engineering-based approaches. At least 50% of their time must be devoted to AMD research.
2. Education: Teaching responsibilities may include providing training to all levels of trainees including graduate students, post-doctoral research fellows, medical students, residents, clinical fellows, and undergraduate students.
3. Service: Participate in administrative and committee work to support the scholarly mission of the University and School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential component of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with colleagues.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

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Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
PhD, MD/PhD, or MD required at time of application.

Qualifications:

-Current standing as Tenure/Tenure Track Assistant, Associate or Full Professor with established track record of federal funding required.
-Extramurally funded research program required.
-Wisconsin Medical License required to practice Ophthalmology 
-Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology required to practice Ophthalmology

[1]: http://diversity.wisc.edu

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