Ophthalmologist/Optometrist - Research Fellowship/Post-Doctoral Associate in Research

Classification Title:

POST DOC ASSOC

Job Description:

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville is seeking an ophthalmologist/optometrist Post-Doctoral Associate in research with interest in retina subspecialty. Preference will be given to candidates who have skills in clinical science research with experience in manuscript preparation. Responsibilities will include helping to design and coordinate research studies, coordinating clinical trials and clinical studies within the department, analyzing, publishing and presenting the results.

This position will be for a minimum of two years. The University of Florida will support J 1 Research Visa.

Jacksonville, Florida, USA is located on the East coast of USA in the north-east part of Florida and boasts of warm weather throughout the year. The Department of Ophthalmology at University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville has a fully staffed ophthalmology department with residency and clinical medical retina fellowship programs. Clinical research is one of our priorities and we are currently participating in several national trials in the area of retina, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and inherited retinal diseases (gene therapy trials).

More information about the department can be obtained here: https://ophthalmology.med.jax.ufl.edu/welcome/

Expected Salary:

$58,656.00 plus PDA benefits

Minimum Requirements:

Ophthalmologist MD/DO or Optometrist (OD) with interest in retina subspecialty

Preferred Qualifications:Experience in clinical trials preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The Department of Ophthalmology will start reviewing applications as soon as an applicant pool is identified. Please provide letter of intent, CV and provide the contact information of two references.

Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment Required:YES