Professor (Tenure Track)-Department of Ophthalmology
About This Role
Professor (Tenure Track)-Department of Ophthalmology
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Sep 08, 2026
Deadline: Sep 08, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
The Department of Ophthalmology at the Perelman School of Medicine
at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a full-time
Professor position in the Tenure Track. This position is intended
for individuals with a strong commitment to independent research,
with a particular focus on the mechanisms of ocular surface
homeostasis and chronic inflammatory disease. Applicants must have
an M.D and/or Ph.D or equivalent degree.
Position Overview
The successful candidate will have developed an innovative,
NIH-funded research program on mechanisms of dry eye including
inflammation. They will have both wet lab and clinical components
to their research.
Teaching responsibilities may include Mentor trainees, including
fellows and graduate students.
Research or scholarship responsibilities may include:
• Establish and sustain an…
This is a summary. The complete job description, requirements, and benefits are on the employer's application page.
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