University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Retinal Angiogenesis Faculty Position

The Departments of Ophthalmology and Pharmacology at UT Southwestern Medical Center are expanding the research focus to the field of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). The Departments are seeking an NIH-funded individual with a track record of publications in angiogenesis research and an established interest in retinal vascular research. Candidates must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent and will be expected to maintain extra-mural funding that will be supplemented by a significant endowment in support of AMD research. Ability and willingness to collaborate with other faculty members currently working on the immunopathology of AMD, ocular tumors and corneal transplantation is essential. A joint appointment in Ophthalmology and Pharmacology is expected. This is a tenure-track appointment, and it can be at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, depending on the applicant's credentials.

Interested individuals should send curriculum vitae and a cover letter via mail or e-mail to: Dr. Jerry Y. Niederkorn, Department of Ophthalmology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390-9057 or jerry.niederkorn@utsouthwestern.edu.