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Vision Science Faculty Position in Ophthalmology and Eye Disease Research University of California, Los Angeles in United States
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Immunology
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Jul 2, 2026
Country
United States
University
University of California, Los Angeles

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UCLA and the Doheny Eye Institute are recruiting an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in vision science / ophthalmology for a research program focused on immunology, regenerative medicine, gene editing, or advanced imaging.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative community of vision scientists and clinician-investigators working on basic and translational research related to age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, and glaucoma. Current research themes include stem cell biology, mechanobiology, electrophysiology, immunology, and AI-driven imaging.
Applicants should hold a PhD and/or MD (or equivalent), have publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, and have presented at national or international conferences. Early-career candidates for Assistant Professor should show potential to build an independent, federally funded research program. Associate and Full Professor candidates should have a strong record of scholarship, service, and federal grant funding.
The position offers a competitive start-up package, excellent laboratory space, access to core facilities, and salary support under the UC health sciences compensation plan. The appointment is based at the Doheny Eye Institute in Pasadena, California, within the UCLA Department of Ophthalmology at the David Geffen School of Medicine.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until filled. For full consideration, apply by 2026-05-16; final deadline is 2026-07-02. Submit the required cover letter, CV, research plan, teaching philosophy, EDI statement, and reference authorization form through the UCLA Academic RECRUIT portal.
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Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
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