Description

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is inviting applications for a new position in the rank of ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (SCHOLARLY TRACK) within the Lions Vision Research and Rehabilitation Center (LVRRC), the low vision division within the Wilmer Eye Institute.

The successful candidate should demonstrate strong commitment and track record of translational work bringing new and validated diagnostic tools, treatment procedures, and assistive technologies to patients with visual impairment. LVRRC houses clinical and research branches that work closely in clinical care and research innovation. The candidate is expected to work with researchers and clinicians across ophthalmic subspecialities. Academic rank and salary will be based on prior funding and academic track record.

The LVRRC is a small and highly dynamic and multidisciplinary group with a 30+ year history in low vision research and clinical excellence. The Wilmer Eye Institute and the JHU School of Medicine provide a highly supportive and collaborative research environment, with a strong emphasis on strengthening the breadth of its faculty through equitable opportunities regardless of background and identity.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Candidates with Ph.D. degrees in fields relevant to vision science or a related discipline
Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and abilities to work with interdisciplinary teams

Desired Qualifications.

Strong analytical and coding skills and experience in modeling, functional assessment, patient reported outcomes, and statistical analysis
Success with grant applications
Past experience leading a research team
Mentoring experience