Professor (Tenure Track)-Department of Ophthalmology

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Sep 08, 2026

Deadline: Sep 08, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Position Overview: The successful candidate will have developed an innovative, NIH-funded research program on mechanisms of dry eye includinginflammation. They will have both wet lab and clinical componentsto their research. Teaching responsibilities may include Mentor trainees, includingfellows and graduate students. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include: Establish and sustain an independent, high-impact researchprogram in ophthalmology. Secure extramural funding from federal agencies (e.g., NIH), foundations, and industry. Collaborate with dry eye researchers in the Department andinflammation researchers at the University Publish findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals andpresent at national and international conferences. Mentor trainees, including fellows and graduate students. Research Environment The Department of Ophthalmology provides a highly collaborative andinterdisciplinary environment, with access to rich clinical dataresources and collaborative eye research laboratories. Thesuccessful candidate will have opportunities to engage with leadingprograms in translational science and training of early careerscientists. Faculty Track This is a tenure track position with a primary emphasis onresearch. Teaching responsibilities are limited, and no clinicalduties are required.

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