CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UMMSOM) is experiencing a period of expansion and is seeking exceptional candidates to join the faculty.

This is a full-time Research Assistant Professor position in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Advance the research and educational missions of the Miller School of Medicine by enhancing the Institute's activities dedicated to ophthalmic research.

• Provide leadership for research collaboration focused on AI Research.

• Collaborate with various Departments across the University to foster interdisciplinary research and leverage resources and expertise

• Contribute to the excellence of MSOM's clinical partner, UHealth, with cutting edge clinical translational research that will improve patient care and expand health services.

• Contribute to the curriculum for medical students and other graduate programs

• Successfully recruit, mentor and retain faculty, researchers, and students to work in the field of ophthalmology.

• Create a sustainable environment through research funding and philanthropy for the continued growth and success of the Department of Ophthalmology.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Certification and Licensing:

• The candidate must be board certified/eligible and must have a license to practice medicine in the state of Florida (Florida Medical License or University Medical Certificate)