DESCRIPTION:
The Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology at UC San Diego (https://apptrkr.com/1845990) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Department, Shiley Eye Institute, and UCSD Vision Research are expanding. The Department is recruiting a clinician scientist in biomedical informatics and/or artificial intelligence.

The successful candidate will meet and consult with other scientists and researchers to analyze data sets utilizing computational tools.

Candidates must have an MD, PhD or MD/PhD. Candidates with an MD must be board eligible or board certified and must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Candidates must have the experience in creation of data algorithms and specialized computer software skills to identify and classify components of a biological system, such as DNA and protein sequences.

Candidates with experience in creating mathematical models, develop dynamic simulations, and perform pattern analyses of biological systems in the Ophthalmology field are preferred. Candidates with outstanding productivity in research and clinical care are preferred.

The appropriate series and appointment will be at the Associate or Full Professor Rank based on candidate's experience and qualifications. Series will include Ladder Rank, In-Residence with secured extramural funding, Clinical X, HS Clinical and Adjunct.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:

Ladder Rank Professor – see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-220.pdf
In-Residence Professor – see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-270.pdf
Clinical X Professor – see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-275.pdf
HS Clinical Professor – see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-278.pdf
Adjunct Professor – see: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-280.pdf

COMPENSATION:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on the University of California pay scales. Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.

HOW TO APPLY:
Assistant Professor:
Applications must be submitted through the University of California San Diego's Academic Personnel RECRUIT system at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF02442.

Associate or Full Professor:
Applications must be submitted through the University of California San Diego's Academic Personnel RECRUIT system at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF02443.

The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC San Diego requires all candidates for academic appointments with tenure or security of employment to complete, sign, and upload the Institutional Reference Check release form entitled "Authorization to Release Form" into RECRUIT as part of their application.

POLICY:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.