Vision Science Faculty Position at Doheny Eye Institute

Position Overview

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  salary range for this position is $121,900 per year – $319,800 per year. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides eligibility for additional compensation.

Review timeline: Position to remain open until filled.

Open date: March 3, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 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.

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 incorporates 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. Current faculty research employs 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. We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, and/or community service has prepared them to contribute to these areas.

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• Basic qualifications: Ph.D. and/or M.D., or equivalent.
• Additional qualifications: Research focus on immunology, regenerative medicine, gene editing, or imaging that incorporates advanced techniques.
• Preferred qualifications: Publications in leading peer‑reviewed journals; presentations at national or international conferences.

Document requirements:

• Cover Letter: summarizing qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae: most recently updated CV.
• Statement of Research: detailed research plan (not exceeding 4 pages) outlining current research and future directions.
• Statement of Teaching: teaching philosophy.
• Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: past, present, and future contributions.
• Reference check authorization release form: complete and upload.

• Reference requirements: 3 required (contact information only). References will only be contacted with your express permission and only if you are a final candidate.

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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,…