The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine, https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/ophthalmology/,  is seeking a nontenure-track Research Assistant Professor to help build and sustain an existing research program in corneal sciences, with special emphasis on basic molecular mechanisms underlying corneal diseases and/or translational approaches to mitigate corneal blindness.
The appointment will be in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, at the rank of Research Assistant Professor. The successful applicant will help to expand a rigorous research program and participate in departmental activities, potentially including graduate and medical student teaching.
UNM is committed to building a healthy, well-educated, economically vigorous New Mexico. The Health Sciences Center and School of Medicine have new leadership, and the entire institution is well poised for the future.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials

New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment for good reason.  Albuquerque is a culturally rich and naturally beautiful city, with good weather year-round, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. The Sandia Mountain wilderness is 20 minutes from UNM. There is a lively arts scene, and we are close to the galleries of Santa Fe and Madrid, NM. There are two national laboratories nearby: Sandia and Los Alamos.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent
• Postdoctoral experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability of contribute to an independent research program, with potential for developing and submitting for NIH or equivalent funding in the future, as evidenced by research background, high quality publications, and research plan

• Likelihood for fruitful collaborations with other investigators in the UNM School of Medicine

• Potential for research interactions with department members

• Evidence for quality in teaching and instruction

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, and prior experience working with broadly diverse communities

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach electronic copies of a current CV and a letter of interest to the application.  For more information please contact James Chodosh, MD MPH, Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology at jchodosh@salud.unm.edu

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.