Assistant Professor/Ophthalmology Artificial Intelligence Researcher

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The Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is recruiting research faculty at the level of Assistant Professor with a focus on computer vision, deep learning and applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in ophthalmology. The strongest candidates will be those with a demonstrated record of scholarly activity and extramural research funding or potential for extramural funding.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D., O.D., M.D., or equivalent degree. Postdoctoral and/or fellowship training is strongly encouraged. The selected candidate will engage in emerging AI development, mentor Ph.D. and M.S. students and postdoctoral trainees, and support collaboration within the Department and across the University campus. It is expected that this candidate will secure external research funding and develop a translational research departmental initiative encompassing data informatics and artificial intelligence in the field of ophthalmology and the visual sciences.

The Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center seeks to improve eye care in Nebraska through premier educational programs, innovative research, high quality patient care and outreach to underserved populations. Our collaborative team of renowned researchers participate in this mission by excelling in numerous areas including infectious disease and immunology, cancer biology, aging and degenerative disease, visual neuroscience, clinical research, and novel technology development. Interested candidates are encouraged to learn more about the Eye Institute and research in the Department on our website: https://www.unmc.edu/eye/research/index.html

The University of Nebraska Medical Center is located in bustling midtown Omaha, Nebraska and is the campus home of the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, College of Allied Health Professions, College of Nursing, College of Public Health, College of Pharmacy, and College of Dentistry. Along with our clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine, our mission is to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

Review of candidates is ongoing and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applications are being accepted at:
https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/89361
Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Ph.D., O.D., M.D. or equivalent

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