Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Salary:
• Assistant Professor: $110,000–$130,000
• Associate Professor: $135,000–$155,000
• Full Professor: $160,000–$180,000
Posted: December 1, 2025
Category: Medical Research

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is recruiting a vision scientist at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. Research areas of interest include neuroimmunology, epidemiology, AI, macular degeneration, and ocular regenerative medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a productive research portfolio aligned with departmental scientific foci.

• Establish and maintain competitive extramural funding.

• Collaborate across teams and contribute to multidisciplinary clinical and translational efforts.

• Participate in major grant applications and team-science initiatives.

• Mentor trainees, junior faculty, and research personnel.

Work Location

Onsite in Aurora, Colorado at the Sue Anschutz Rodgers Eye Center, a large, state-of-the-art ophthalmology facility.

Why Join Us

• Leading national center for ophthalmic research, clinical innovation, and education.

• Strong institutional resources and internationally recognized faculty.

• Extensive benefits: medical/dental/vision options, disability & life insurance, retirement plan with 10% employer contribution, generous vacation/sick leave, 10 holidays, tuition benefits, ECO Pass, and more.

Qualifications

Assistant Professor

• PhD and/or MD

• Independent research program competitive for extramural funding

• Preferred: Evidence of prior funding

Associate Professor

• PhD and/or MD

• Secured extramural funding (NIH R/U grants)

• Preferred: National recognition, active funded program

Professor

• PhD and/or MD

• Repeated extramural funding success

• National reputation and well-developed research program

• Preferred: Thought leader in the field

Skills: Strong communication, research expertise, mentoring and teaching ability.

How to Apply

Submit:

• Letter of interest

• CV/Resume

• 2–3 page research statement

• 3–5 references (contact information only)

Apply online at www.cu.edu/cu-careers
Contact: Ashley Woodhouse – ashley.woodhouse@cuanschutz.edu

Best consideration date: January 15, 2026
Applications reviewed until position is filled.

Additional Information

• Background check required.

• Vaccination policies may apply depending on unit.

• CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.