Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist - Ophthalmology AI Research

The University of California San Diego, Department of Ophthalmology (https://oph.ucsd.edu/), is committed to academic excellence within its faculty, staff, and student body seeks to recruit project scientist(s) wishing to join an established team of vision scientists using artificial intelligence to detect ophthalmologic diseases and interested in pursuing grant funding. The position provides opportunities to use extensive databases of clinical and demographic data and retinal imaging for artificial intelligence applications in ophthalmology.

The selected candidates will be responsible for performing studies and will provide onsite teaching and mentoring of students and staff. In addition, the selected candidates will draft manuscripts, prepare presentations, present at conferences and participate in grant writing.

Appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist level will be based on the candidate's background and experience.

A link to the full description of the Project Scientist series is provided for your review: http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/PPM/docs/230-311.html

Department: https://oph.ucsd.edu/

Candidates must have a PhD or MD/PhD in Ophthalmology or other health-related fields.

Candidates with experience using artificial intelligence in ophthalmic research related to Glaucoma detection, Progression, Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography, Fundus and Retinal OCT, are preferred.

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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