Description:
The Department of Vision Sciences at the College of Optometry at
the University of Houston invites applicants for a a non-tenure
track Research Associate Professor.
We are seeking an outstanding individual with a solid track
interest in scholarship and expertise in the fields of ocular or
cancer imaging. The successful candidate will be involved in
scholarship productivity within the research group. They will
design and perform research projects, collect and analyze data,
generate publication-quality figures, and publish research results
in peer-reviewed journals. The applicant may present his/her
research findings at national and international conferences. The
applicant will pursue or contribute to pursuing external funding to
support his/her research. The applicant will supervise trainees and
technical staff and manage budgets for his/her personal grant
funding.
This position is supported by grant funding for at least 12 months,
and extension is contingent upon additional or continued
funding.
Application Attachments
• Three letters of recommendation with email addresses of your
references.
• Cover letter to describe fit, Research statement.
Qualifications and Skills
• PhD in Biomedical Sciences or closely related discipline, more
than 5 years experience.
• Advanced knowledge of imaging for eye disease and/or
cancer.
Responsibilities:
• Design, implement or supervise, and perform research
projects.
• Develop and improve advanced imaging capabilities.
• Collect and analyze data, generate publication-quality figures,
and publish research results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Pursue or assist in pursuing external funding to support his/her
research.
• Supervise trainees and technical staff, provide
expertise-specific mentoring to graduate students.
Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of
Texas for the duration of their appointments.
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and
will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals
conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,
communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,
electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water
treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the
security and integrity of the research is maintained.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
