Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Visual Neuroscience

About The Job

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota Medical School is seeking candidates for a tenure-track (Assistant Professor) or tenured (Associate or Full Professor) faculty appointment in visual neuroscience. The new faculty will integrate with the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences (OVNS), a leader in both clinical care and basic vision research. Ideal candidates will build collaborations between clinical and translational faculty in OVNS with researchers in the Department of Neuroscience. Candidates with MD/PhDs and clinical programs are especially encouraged to apply. Applications are also invited from PhDs or non-practicing MDs who have a commitment to building collaborations across clinical and basic research.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a PhD and/or MD degree and must be a US citizen or be able to secure permanent resident status.
• Candidates with non-traditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay And Benefits

Pay Range: $110,000 - $165,000 ; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Applications must be received by November 1, 2025 for full consideration. Applicants should include a curriculum vitae and a brief statement of their research interests (3 pages maximum).

In addition, candidates should include a Departmental Integration Statement, detailing their vision for building and strengthening collaborations between basic neuroscientists and practicing clinicians across Neuroscience and OVNS. This statement should also detail the candidate's past and planned contributions to building strong and representative communities within their field, as well as describing their perspectives on mentorship. (2 page maximum).

Candidates with a clinical practice should also include a 1 page statement describing their clinical training and expertise. Materials To Include In Application
Cover letter
CV
1-3 page research statement
Departmental Integration statement (2 page max)
Statement detailing clinical practice (clinical candidates only) (1 page)
Name and contact information for at least three references

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