Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Recruitment for Genome Editing Research Program in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences jobs in United States
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UC Irvine ยท 5 months ago

Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Recruitment for Genome Editing Research Program in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

positionIrvine, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$91K/yr - $238K/yr

UC Irvine is seeking accomplished Scientists or Physician-Scientists for a full-time position in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. The role focuses on enhancing research in vision science and genetic eye diseases, particularly through genome editing approaches.

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Responsibilities

Establish an extramurally funded independent research program related to vision science and genetic eye diseases
Conduct original, innovative genetics research
Collaborate with a dynamic and diverse research group in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Qualification

. in biomedical sciencesD.. degreePostdoctoral research experienceOcular geneticsGenome editingCRISPR-based screeningResearch program establishmentInnovative genetics researchTeaching experience

Required

Ph.D. or M.D./D.O. degrees in combination with a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences or a related field of study
Postdoctoral research experience is required

Preferred

Experience in ocular genetics, biochemistry, biophysics, bioengineering, high-throughput assays, CRISPR-based screening, ophthalmology, or pharmacology is a plus, and their relevance to vision research
Demonstrated ability to conduct original, innovative genetics research is desirable

Benefits

Membership in the health sciences compensation plan
Eligibility for additional compensation

Company

UC Irvine

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UC Irvine
dateFounded in 1965
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Irvine, CA, US
people-size10001+ employees
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http://uci.edu

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