Tenure-Track or Tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor

University of Southern California

Department of Ophthalmology

Roski Eye Institute

FACULTY POSITION

The USC Roski Eye Institute and the Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine of USC are expanding their strong vision research program. The Department invites applications for a Tenure-Track or Tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor. Applicants must hold a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree and have a record of accomplishments with peer-reviewed publications and NIH/NEI research funding. Candidates conducting research with a focus on translational research that will impact clinical management of eye diseases, in areas of stem cell/gene therapies, ocular immunology, inflammation, infection, or neurovascular biology are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have a joint appointment in one of the following basic science departments: Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine or Physiology and Neuroscience, as well as membership in one or more of the following renowned USC institutes: Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Ginsburg Institute for Biomedical Therapeutics, or Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute. The successful candidate is expected to form productive intra-departmental and interdepartmental collaborations with other faculty and contribute to broadening the USC Roski Eye Institute's vision research program.

Interested candidates should upload CV and cover letter on the USC system at:

https://facultypositions.usc.edu/FAS/application/positionpostingId=REQ20072871

Or email norma.sayoto@med.usc.edu.

Inquiries about the position can be addressed to
mahnaz.shahidi@med.usc.edu or
cherylmae.craft@med.usc.edu.

The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and
is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and
men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with
disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.