Application Window Open date: October 6, 2025
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Tuesday, Apr 6, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position descriptionRetina Clinician-Scientist
The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Retina Clinician-Scientist to fill a full-time faculty position who will be appointed at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor Level.
In addition to research, the candidate will provide retina clinical services at one or more of our multiple Bay Area clinical sites, and participate in medical student, resident, and fellow education.
Requirements:
The successful candidate is required to develop or advance an internationally recognized, independent and extramurally funded research program in the basic, translational, or clinical sciences relevant to vitreoretinal disease. Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent degree and have a CA medical license or be eligible for full, unrestricted licensure, and have completed fellowship training in medical or surgical retina. Applicant must have all requirements met by time of hire. Applicant's materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission. Demonstrated teaching competency as well as demonstrated success in clinical, translational, or laboratory research are essential. We encourage applications from junior clinician-scientists who are eager to pursue mentored research training supported by an NEI
K12 ( https://ophthalmology.ucsf.edu/k12-program/ ), K08 or K23 Award, or a VA Career Development Award ( https://www.research.va.gov/funding/cdp.cfm ).
Please apply online with a Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Statement of Research, Statement of Teaching, and the contact information of three references at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05829 .
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-october-2025-scales/t5-summary.pdf . The minimum base salary range for this position is$140,600 - $369,000. The total negotiated salary for this position will include another component at the time of hire. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan ( https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf ) which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
Application RequirementsDocument requirements - Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Research
- Statement of Teaching
Reference requirements- 3 required (contact information only)
Job location San Francisco, CA
