RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR

Please send cover letter and curriculum vitae to the Department Faculty Affairs Office, at sfee@umich.edu

Michigan Medicine's Kellogg Eye Center is dedicated to improving lives around the world by enhancing vision. Located in culturally rich southeastern Michigan, the department has over 100 clinical and research faculty members and more than 500 employees in 10 different locations surrounding beautiful Ann Arbor locations. The department is deliberate in fostering a culture centered around the guiding principles of teamwork, caring, integrity, inclusivity, and innovation.

The University of Michigan School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, seeks outstanding candidates for a research investigator position. Successful candidates are expected to have already established an independent research program in Visual Sciences with evidence of sustained funding. Applicants focused on all areas of vision research.

The position is for the research track and is full-time. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and academic credentials. The University of Michigan Medical School provides an outstanding academic environment for all areas of biomedical sciences and has for many years been a leading center for research in ophthalmology and visual sciences. The University is located in beautiful Ann Arbor, MI, with a vibrant and diverse community. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer.

• This position required PhD or MD/PhD, 3 to 5 years postdoctoral experience. 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

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The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.