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Professor (Tenure Track)-Department of Ophthalmology

Position Number: 9810112
Location: Philadelphia, United States
Position Type: Medicine - Medical Researcher

Professor (Tenure Track)-Department of Ophthalmology

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Sep 08, 2026
Deadline: Sep 08, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Ophthalmology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a full-time Professor position in the Tenure Track. This position is intended for individuals with a strong commitment to independent research, with a particular focus on the mechanisms of ocular surface homeostasis and chronic inflammatory disease. Applicants must have an M.D and/or Ph.D or equivalent degree.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will have developed an innovative, NIH-funded research program on mechanisms of dry eye including inflammation. They will have both wet lab and clinical components to their research.

Teaching responsibilities may include Mentor trainees, including fellows and graduate students.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include:

* Establish and sustain an independent, high-impact research program in ophthalmology.
* Secure extramural funding from federal agencies (e.g., NIH), foundations, and industry.
* Collaborate with dry eye researchers in the Department and inflammation researchers at the University
* Publish findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.
* Mentor trainees, including fellows and graduate students.

Research Environment

The Department of Ophthalmology provides a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, with access to rich clinical data resources and collaborative eye research laboratories. The successful candidate will have opportunities to engage with leading programs in translational science and training of early career scientists.

Faculty Track

This is a tenure track position with a primary emphasis on research. Teaching responsibilities are limited, and no clinical duties are required.

Qualifications

Application Instructions
* Curriculum vitae
* Cover letter describing research interests and career goals
* Statement of research accomplishments and future plans
* Names of three references

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/192388

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.