Vision Science Faculty Position at Doheny Eye Institute
University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) | |
United States, California, Pasadena | |
Mar 04, 2026 | |
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Position overview
Position title: Assistant or Associate or Full Professor of Ophthalmology Salary range:
The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5/Scale 3. The salary range for this position is $121,900 /year - $319,800 /year. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf), which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. Review timeline:
Position to remain open until filled Application Window Open date: March 3, 2026 Next review date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Thursday, Jul 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position description The Doheny Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine invite applications from outstanding vision scientist for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position, with salary and rank commensurate with credentials and experience. We are seeking applicants that have a research focus on immunology, regenerative medicine, gene editing, or imaging that incorporate advanced techniques in their research program. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary community of vision scientists and clinicians whose work incorporates basic and translational approaches to understanding and treating ocular disorders. Research of current faculty incorporates multiple techniques (imaging, stem cell biology, mechanobiology, electrophysiology, and immunology) to study age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, and glaucoma. Requirements for the position include a PhD and/or MD degree, or equivalent, publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, and presentations at national or international conferences. Early career investigators applying for the Assistant Professor position should demonstrate the potential for establishing an independent, federally funded research program. Candidates applying for the Associate or Full Professor position are expected to have a proven track record of scholarship, service, and federal grant funding. The successful candidate will maintain a nationally recognized basic and/or translational research program, provide service to the Institute, Department, and University, and mentor trainees in vision science. A competitive start-up package, excellent laboratory space and core facilities will be provided at the Doheny Eye Institute in Pasadena. Further, candidates should demonstrate commitment to inclusive excellence efforts, and we welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, and/or community service has prepared them to contribute to these areas. Unit: https://doheny.org/ Qualifications Basic qualifications
Ph.D. and/or M.D., or equivalent Additional qualifications
Research focus on immunology, regenerative medicine, gene editing, or imaging that incorporate advanced techniques in their research program. Preferred qualifications
-- Publications in leading peer-reviewed journals. -- Presentations at national or international conferences. Application Requirements Document requirements
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter summarizing qualifications, full curriculum vitae, a detailed research plan (not exceeding 4 pages) outlining current research and future directions, teaching philosophy, as well as a statement on past, present and future contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Reference requirements
References provided will only be contacted with your express permission, and only if you are a final candidate. Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10808 Help contact: pjlopez@mednet.ucla.edu About UCLA As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
Job location Pasadena, CA
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Mar 04, 2026