Instructor of Ophthalmology, NIH K12 Vision Scientist Program Inherited Retinal Degeneration at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Instructor of Ophthalmology, NIH K12 Vision Scientist Program Inherited Retinal Degeneration






Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Mar 15, 2023

Deadline: Mar 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time



The Department of Ophthalmology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Instructor position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). US Citizens or Permanent Residents with a research or clinical doctoral degree are eligible to apply. Applicants must be eligible for an unrestricted Pennsylvania license to practice medicine.


Responsibilities may include patient care, seeing research patients, or doing bench research.


The successful applicant will have an opportunity to focus on translational clinical research and clinical exposure to the diagnosis and management of genetic eye diseases at the Retinal Degeneration Centers of the Scheie Eye Institute and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.


This position is supported by a K12 grant from the NIH/NEI. The candidate will be assessed by the K12 Program of the Department of Ophthalmology of the University of Pennsylvania. The recipient will receive salary and benefits at the Instructor level. Senior residents, subspecialty fellows, and practicing ophthalmologists interested in developing a career in academic medicine encouraged to apply.


We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.




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The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

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