Open Rank Regular Faculty: Assistant – Full Professor

About the role

The Department of Physiology and Biophysics and the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine are seeking a vision scientist to fill an open-rank, tenure-eligible faculty position.

Responsibilities

• Lead a productive research group, secure external funding, and publish their work.
• Teach courses in the graduate and/or medical schools.
• Participate in service to the department and University.

Requirements

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree in Neuroscience, Vision Science, Physiology/Biophysics, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of post-doctoral research experience.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed academic publications.
• Well-developed plan for independent research and funding.

Qualifications

• Assistant Professor: Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree in Neuroscience, Vision Science, Physiology/Biophysics, or a closely related field. Three years of post-doctoral research experience. A strong record of peer-reviewed academic publications. A well-developed plan for independent research and funding.
• Associate Professor: Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree in Neuroscience, Vision Science, Physiology/Biophysics, or a closely related field. Five years as an Assistant Professor or equivalent research scientist rank. A strong record of peer-reviewed academic publications. A well-developed plan for continued independent research and funding.
• Professor: Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree in Neuroscience, Vision Science, Physiology/Biophysics, or a closely related field. Five years at an Associate Professor or equivalent research scientist rank. A strong record of peer-reviewed academic publications. A well-developed plan for continued independent research and funding.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of advanced principles relevant to their specialty in biomedical research.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and apply quantitative analytical approaches.
• Ability to investigate the properties of statistical methodology through simulation or other means.
• Ability to develop new methodologies and disseminate these innovations through publication and/or presentations.
• Good organizational skills across individual projects, managing own workload.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude and the ability to work with other biomedical investigators and colleagues across the department, school, and university.
• Ability to contribute to the growth and development of the Department.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Multiple plan options.
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision.
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay.
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time).
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours).
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual).
• Holiday Days: 11/year.
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses.
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service.

Pay

• Starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:
  • Assistant Professor: $110,000-$150,000.
  • Associate Professor: $135,000-$170,000.
  • Full Professor: $160,000-$200,000.

Schedule

Full-time.

Posting Date

Aug 27, 2026

Unposting Date

Ongoing