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Job Profile Name: Research Assistant Professor

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Job Family Group: Faculty

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Job Family: Faculty

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Created/Revision Date: 2/3/2023

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CORE JOB SUMMARY                                                                                                                                                                                                   

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UMMSOM) is experiencing a period of expansion and is seeking exceptional candidates to join the faculty.  

This is a full-time Research Assistant Professor position in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                     

• Advance the research and educational missions of the Miller School of Medicine by enhancing the Institute’s activities dedicated to ophthalmic research.
• Provide leadership for research collaboration focused on AI Research.
• Collaborate with various Departments across the University to foster interdisciplinary research and leverage resources and expertise
• Contribute to the excellence of MSOM’s clinical partner, UHealth, with cutting edge clinical translational research that will improve patient care and expand health services.
• Contribute to the curriculum for medical students and other graduate programs
• Successfully recruit, mentor and retain faculty, researchers, and students to work in the field of ophthalmology.
• Create a sustainable environment through research funding and philanthropy for the continued growth and success of the Department of Ophthalmology.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                    

Education:

Certification and Licensing:

• The candidate must be board certified/eligible and must have a license to practice medicine in the state of Florida (Florida Medical License or University Medical Certificate)

Experience:

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Department Specific Functions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

The following sections capture the physical demands and working environment that are required for this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Environmental Dimension

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Conditions of extreme heat or extreme cold

Wet/Humid conditions

Fumes/Dust/Dirt/Smoke

Confined areas

High places

Equipment in motion

High noise levels

Environmental hazards

Exposure to TB

Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens

Exposure to Radiant Energy

Outdoor/Exposed areas

Equipment Used

Equipment Used

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Vehicle Type

Operate vehicles (Select Vehicle)

Use hand tools

Use power tools

Physical Requirements

Physical Dimension

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Weight

Sitting

Standing

Walking

Stooping/Climbing

Carrying

Kneeling

Crouching

Bending

Crawling

Reaching

Handling

Sensory Requirements

Sensory Dimension

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Vision Type

Vision

Depth Perception

Color Vision

Peripheral

Concentration

Use of keyboard or touchscreen

Talking

Feeling

Smelling

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this job classification. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. This a job profile description and not all duties may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department.

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