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Faculty Position in Vision Research at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Rank

UC San Francisco  ·  San Francisco, CA
Associate ProfessorTenure-TrackVision Research

Position summary

Application Window Open date: November 7, 2025 Most recent review date: Tuesday, Jun 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Friday, May 7, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered

if the position has not yet been filled. Position description Faculty Position in Vision Research at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Rank Position: The Department of Ophthalmology is engaged in a multi-year program to expand its research faculty. We are initiating a search for research faculty at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank. The candidate will be expected to develop a substantial research

program and engage in medical student, resident and fellow education, and participate in campus graduate programs. Candidates from any field are welcome to apply to study basic and translational aspects of the visual system. We especially encourage applications from mid and senior level applicants studying stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, genome engineering, neurobiology, genetics, cell and molecular

biology, and artificial intelligence. Environment: The position offers an opportunity to join the thriving community of basic and translational researchers in the Bay Area. UCSF has a longstanding reputation for excellence in research and is the leading recipient of NIH funds among public universities and second overall. The scientific environment is enriched by cutting edge initiatives including the Chan Zuckerberg

Biohub, and Innovative Genomics Institute. Requirements: PhD, or MD, or MD/PhD degree (or equivalent degree), at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience, and evidence of high quality independent research. Please submit your CV, cover letter, statement of research, statement of teaching, and contact information of 3 references to https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05855. Address cover letters to Aparna Lakkaraju, PhD,

Search Committee Chair. For positions that are 51% effort or more: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-october-2025-scales/t5-summary.pdf. The minimum base salary range for this position is $121,900 - $319,800. The total negotiated salary for this position will include

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