"Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Recruitment for Genome Editing Research Program in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences"

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at UC Irvine School of Medicine is seeking accomplished Scientists or Physician-Scientists for a full-time tenured/tenure-track position to enhance vision science and related diseases research.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or M.D./D.O. combined with a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences or a related field, with interests in genome editing approaches for understanding the visual system and addressing genetic eye diseases.

Applicants in genetic engineering, including genome editing and genetic vision diseases, are considered. Experience in ocular genetics, biochemistry, biophysics, bioengineering, high-throughput assays, CRISPR-based screening, ophthalmology, or pharmacology is advantageous.

The successful candidate will establish an extramurally funded independent research program. The appointment is at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, with salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $90,700 to $238,300 annually.

This position includes membership in the UCI Academic Senate and the Center for Translational Vision Research, leveraging resources from UCI Health and various institutes.

To apply, visit https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09763. For inquiries, contact Dr. Krzysztof Palczewski at kpalczew@uci.edu.

Basic qualifications: Ph.D., or M.D. or D.O. combined with a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences or related field.

Application requirements include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, and teaching statement.