Responsibilities

The Mayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology is actively seeking candidates for a faculty position in mechanistic and translational ophthalmology research, including but not limited to: gene therapy, stem cells/organoids, inflammation, or neuroprotection. We offer a highly competitive compensation package with sustained intramural funding, competitive start-up funding, dedicated laboratory facilities, capital equipment funding, technical and computational resources, and exceptional benefits. 

Applicants should demonstrate a strong track record of peer-reviewed publications and the ability to conduct cutting edge research. Candidates should be at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level and hold R01 or equivalent funding. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ongoing commitment to education, and mentorship within our collaborative and inclusive department culture. Faculty enjoy internal collaborations and joint appointments with many clinical departments and centers, including Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics, Center for Individualized Medicine, Research Department of Artificial Intelligence and Informatics, Robert and Arlene Kogod Center of Aging, and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center

About the Department of Ophthalmology

The Department of Ophthalmology includes scientists, clinician-scientists, and clinicians, all of whom are dedicated to finding better options for people with vision impairments. Translational and clinical research occurs in all subspecialties with focus areas including retina, glaucoma, cornea, oncology, neuro-ophthalmology, and pediatrics. In addition, the Department of Ophthalmology has a robust clinical trials program including all phases of novel therapy development.

Clinical faculty in our department include physician-leaders in all sub-specialties at the national and international levels. There is a very strong culture of collaboration between clinicians and scientists in the Department of Ophthalmology, with numerous productive research teams composed of physicians and scientists. Our research is focused on the needs of the patient, with the goal of translating knowledge into novel therapies to preserve and restore vision. 

About Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. With a 73,000-person workforce, Mayo Clinic cares for more than 1.3 million people each year with serious or complex illnesses from all 50 U.S. states and 130 countries. Mayo Clinic is the largest not-for-profit, multidisciplinary academic medical center in the world with over 4,000 physicians and scientists in an integrated multi-campus system spanning the globe. 

The unified mission at Mayo Clinic is to provide the best patient care, backed by our expertise and supported by innovation in education, research and practice, to bring hope and healing in times of need. We embrace collegial relationships among campuses (Arizona, Florida and Minnesota) allowing for best practices and innovation to help solve the most serious complex medical challenges-one patient at a time.  

Research at Mayo Clinic 

We support a vibrant and diverse research enterprise, with programs in basic, translational, clinical, population, and data sciences. In 2022, the institution received over $679 million in extramural research awards, supplemented with over $421 million of institutional support. Laboratories and shared resource facilities are state-of-the-art, including those for microscopy and imaging, cell and molecular biology, animal models, production of iPS cells and clinical grade MSCs, biomedical engineering and mathematics, materials testing, a Medical Genomics Facility, a Mouse Modeling Facility, Molecular and Microscopic Core Facilities, and unique Human Disease Tissue Banks. Mayo Clinic supports innovation and has a wealth of resources available – including an integrated health record and collaboration with top specialists.

As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in a highly competitive compensation package with substantial long-term institutional and departmental support for salary, personnel, equipment, and travel as well as a competitive startup package all designed to ensure immediate and continued success. Additional benefits for faculty at Mayo Clinic include intramural funding opportunities for research and innovation. We provide an outstanding, comprehensive benefits package that includes plenty of options for medical, dental and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; travel allowance; generous time away; and more! We are proud to be among the few U.S. companies to provide a pension benefit at no cost to employees plus you can add the Mayo 403(b) plan which features an employer match.

Beyond the research capabilities, we have resources for commercialization. Mayo Clinic Ventures is our in-house, mission-driven, global leader in research and technology commercialization, known for its rigorous approach to bringing inventions to market. Mayo Clinic Ventures develop, manage, protect and license technology that saves lives and advances patient care.

Qualifications

Candidates are required to have a PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline, with a track record of success in extramural funding, publications, and collaborations with clinicians. Ideal candidates would be those with expertise applicable to multiple sub-specialty and disease areas. Preferred candidates will have innovative ideas that synergize with current strengths in the department and desire to translate their work to the clinic. Applications from emerging investigators are welcome, as are applications from more established investigators and consideration will be given to candidates at the Assistant, Associate and Full Professor level. 

Applications should include a cover letter, CV with bibliography, names and contact information of four references, and statements of your research interests and contributions to equity, inclusion & diversity. 

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams.  Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Benefits Eligible

No

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

International Assignment

No

Recruiter

Natalie Brewster