Job ID: EB-1546345798
Job Title: Retina Physician Scientist
Location: Worcester, MA
Physician Scientist in Ophthalmology – Retina Specialty
Join a Macular Degeneration Center of Excellence
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences | UMass Chan Medical School
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Health — the clinical partner of the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School and the largest health care system in central Massachusetts — is actively seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Ophthalmologist with Retina Sub-Specialty Fellowship training and experience in clinical research. The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is growing its services and research in a community of one million people in central Massachusetts. This position provides an opportunity to develop a research career in the field of medical or surgical retina and to have a percentage of time dedicated to clinical practice. Join a vibrant growing academic program based in our Eye Center with a new residency program. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with training and experience.
Join our esteemed team led by Dr. Johanna M. Seddon and be at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries as a full-time member of the Seddon Lab.
We offer a collaborative, innovative, and dynamic environment where your skills and passion for ophthalmology will thrive. Our work has a direct impact on advancing treatments and improving patients’ lives. If you’re driven to make a difference in the world of medical or surgical retina research, we invite you to join our team and be part of transformative advancements in eye care.
Unique features of the position:
- A majority of time dedicated to clinical research during the first 3 years, with potential for up to 50% clinical component thereafter.
- Opportunity to collaborate and conduct retina research in fields of epidemiology, risk factors, genetics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, and ocular imaging.
- Can leverage large databases including case series, longitudinal data, multi-modal images, public databases, and on-site biorepositories.
- Will direct research projects, write manuscripts, present at scientific meetings, and may participate in clinical trials.
- Opportunity for career advancement.
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative research environment, which embraces LEAN process improvement principles.
- Access cutting-edge technology and resources for your innovative research at the Seddon Lab, a Macular Degeneration Center of Excellence.
- UMass Chan recognized as Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work, named to Forbes’ list of Best Employers in Massachusetts, and routinely named a Best Medical Grad School for Primary Care & Research by U.S. News & World Report.
UMass Chan is a world-class research institution, consistently producing noteworthy advances in clinical and basic research. Rankings by the National Institutes of Health Blue Ridge place our school 2nd in New England and 8th among all public medical schools in the U.S.
Our research programs are central to the Massachusetts Life Sciences Initiative. UMass Chan Medical School is one of five campuses in the UMASS system and there are extensive inter-campus collaborations with the Amherst, Dartmouth, Lowell, and Boston campuses.
Community Highlights:
UMass Chan is located in the heart of New England, in Worcester, MA. New England’s second-largest city is an affordable place to live on the East Coast: Worcester, MA, is just 45 miles from Boston, Providence, and Cape Cod with a short ride to the scenic Berkshire and Wachusett Mountains. Worcester is rich in history and cultural diversity and provides a myriad of social, cultural, and recreational amenities. In addition to the reliable public transportation, diverse culture, nightlife, acclaimed restaurants, excellent public schools, and entertainment, the average housing price in Worcester is lower than the Massachusetts average. This vibrant city has nine colleges and universities, including UMass Chan Medical School, which overlooks the panoramic views of Lake Quinsigamond. Worcester contributes to the rise of booming technology, research, manufacturing, and healthcare industries in New England and is the home to an outstanding arts and cultural scene.
Application Instructions:
Applicants are asked to apply online via the “Apply Now” button below. Direct all expressions of interest, including a CV, to: ericd@kbic.com and/or academicmedicine@kbic.com
Contact Information:
Eric Dickerson
Managing Director & Sr. Practice Leader
Kaye/Bassman International Corp – Academic Medicine Practice
Phone: (972) 265-5245 – Direct
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
UMass Memorial Health is committed to enhancing health and science education, ensuring community health, building a diverse workforce, and enriching lives through extensive community outreach. Accordingly, we seek qualified candidates who can contribute to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion through service, mentorship, teaching, and scholarship. UMass is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
