Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Ophthalmology

strength in real-world data and artificial intelligence (AI), new approach methods, and chronic disease prevention, with a focus on eye diseases and the cellular and molecular biology of vision. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an energetic, independent, and well-funded research program, and contribute to the educational, service, and/or clinical missions of the medical school. The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute ( https://medicine.iu.edu/ophthalmology ), home to 40 full-time faculty, offers a highly collaborative and expanding research environment with state-of-the-art laboratory spaces, animal facilities, clinics, and faculty offices. Our faculty research focuses on major areas of vision science, including glaucoma, photoreceptor biology and retinal degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular and inflammatory diseases, optic neuropathy, and stem cell research. Our research group integrates molecular and cellular approaches, animal models, advanced ocular imaging, and stem cell models. The Department of Ophthalmology receives support from an unrestricted grant from Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) and a T35 training grant for short-term research projects. Our faculty work alongside a vibrant research community across IUSM with complementary expertise in neuroscience, stem cell biology, traumatic brain injury, diabetic and metabolic diseases, medical genomics, bioinformatics, and AI. IUSM's resources in advanced imaging, electrophysiology, behavioral phenotyping, microscopy, flow cytometry, biomarker and spatial molecular profiling, genomics, and neurochemistry provide exceptional opportunities for new faculty to build interdisciplinary programs. Faculty in the Department of Ophthalmology are active members of the Indiana University Interdisciplinary Biomedical and Biological Sciences (IBMG) graduate umbrella program, mentoring and training PhD students in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment. Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the nation's largest concentrations of health sciences companies. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life - the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues, and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city and surrounding suburbs enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport that has been named "Best Airport in North America" by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in Indy: https://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/relocation IU School of Medicine is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter summarizing their relevant qualifications, research plan, a copy of their curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Basic Qualifications Qualified candidates will hold a Ph. D., M.D., or M.D./Ph. D., faculty rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Department Contact for Questions Inquiries about the position may be sent to Dr. John Lind, Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, jlind@iu.edu Posting Number IUSM-02526-2026