Vision Science Faculty Position at Doheny Eye Institute Full-time

Vision Science Faculty Position at Doheny Eye Institute

Position title: Assistant or Associate or Full Professor of Ophthalmology

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales 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, 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: Friday, Jun 19, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Jul 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Doheny Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine invite applications from outstanding vision scientists 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.

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.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Reference check authorization release form – Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

Reference requirements: 3 required (contact information only)

References provided will only be contacted with your express permission, and only if you are a final candidate.

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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.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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Job location: Pasadena, CA