The Department ofOphthalmology (https://med.virginia.edu/ophthalmology/) at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applications for Open Rank Academic Investigator.

The successful candidate will be expected to support research efforts to reduce vision-threatening eye disease, to develop new concepts in understanding the mechanisms of ocular disease, independently carry out experiments, and contribute to the mission for vision science, serving as a resource and mentor for the research group and serve an active role in the education and training of research fellows, laboratory staff, and medical students.

Salary, rank, and tenure is commensurate with education and experience.

This position will remain open till filled and review of applications will begin at the end August. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

Qualified candidates must have an MD or equivalent by appointment start date.

To Apply:

Please apply through Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/150160) . Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV

• Cover Letter – please include how you learned about this position

• Contact information for at least 3 references

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For additional information about the position, please contact Jenny Hamlin, at jah3ef@virginia.edu.

UVA is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore and the nation's Capital. Charlottesville is one of the best places to live; outdoors, vibrant town with culture, music, restaurants, excellent schools, etc. Opportunities for excellent clinical, and laboratory-based research and teaching pursuits working within the collegial work environment are available.

UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area.  To learn more please visit  https://dualcareer.virginia.edu/  

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/ (https://dualcareer.virginia.edu/) .

For more information on the benefits available to faculty at UVA, visit https://provost.virginia.edu/subsite/faculty-development and hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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