The Retina Foundation of the Southwest invites applications for a full-time Medical Retina Clinician-Scientist with a specific interest in clinical trials and translational research in age-related macular degeneration and inherited retinal disorders.
The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative academic research environment focused on the development and evaluation of novel approaches to the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of retinal disease. Candidates with expertise or emerging interest in age-related macular degeneration, inherited retinal degenerations, retinal imaging, visual function testing, biomarkers, clinical trial endpoints, natural history studies, and therapeutic development are especially encouraged to apply.
The position offers the opportunity to participate in and help lead clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, natural history protocols, and translational research programs in medical retina. The successful applicant will work closely with clinical investigators, vision scientists, imaging specialists, electrophysiology experts, genetic counselors, study coordinators, and collaborators from academic, foundation, and industry-sponsored research programs.
Responsibilities will include participation in clinical research activities, development of independent or collaborative research initiatives, enrollment and evaluation of patients in clinical studies, preparation of manuscripts and grant applications, presentation of research findings at national and international meetings, and contribution to the continued growth of the Retina Foundation’s clinical trials and retinal disease research programs.
Applicants must have an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree and have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency and fellowship training in medical retina, vitreoretinal disease, inherited retinal disease, or a closely related retinal subspecialty. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in ophthalmology and eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas. Prior experience in clinical trials, retinal imaging, inherited retinal disease, age-related macular degeneration, or translational clinical research is preferred but not required.
The Retina Foundation of the Southwest is an independent nonprofit vision research institute in Dallas, Texas, with a longstanding commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of retinal disease. The Foundation provides a distinctive environment for clinician-scientists seeking to develop a career in retinal clinical research, with access to advanced retinal imaging, visual function testing, inherited retinal disease programs, clinical trial infrastructure, and a large referral base of patients with medical retinal disease.
Academic title, responsibilities, and compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of clinical and research interests, and the names of three references to:
Cindy Baillie
Business Operations Manager
Retina Foundation of the Southwest
cbaillie@retinafoundation.org
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
The Retina Foundation of the Southwest is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
