Vision Research - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor jobs in United States
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University of Florida · 5 months ago

Vision Research - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

positionGainesville, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

The University of Florida is seeking outstanding candidates for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Ophthalmology. The successful candidate will have research interests in ocular and visual system biology and will be expected to contribute to both research and teaching in an academic setting.

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Responsibilities

Join a collegial, energetic, and varied group of scientists in the Department of Ophthalmology
Conduct innovative and field-defining research programs in basic or translational research
Promote high-quality basic and translational research

Qualification

MDPhD degreeOphthalmology residencyResearch funding experiencePublication recordTeaching commitment

Required

Completion of an approved doctoral program
If clinician-scientist, completion of an approved ophthalmology residency program as well as board certification or eligibility
Eligibility to obtain an unrestricted Florida license

Preferred

A strong background in vision research demonstrated by a strong publication record and history of successful funding
In addition to research, candidate should have a strong commitment to teaching in an academic setting

Benefits

Excellent benefits package
Employer will assist with relocation costs

Company

University of Florida

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University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
dateFounded in 1853
location
Gainesville, Florida, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.ufl.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Florida has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2021 (169)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.83M
Key Investors
Align TechnologyUS Department of EnergyNFWF
2025-06-02Grant
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-09-10Grant· $0.18M

Leadership Team

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Sri Kalyanaraman
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Chris Cowen
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