Ophthalmic Research Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position overview
Position title: Project Scientist
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $74,100 - $107,700. The posted UC academic salary scales ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html ) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t37-b.pdf
Application Window
Open date: January 12, 2026
Most recent review date: Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Tuesday, Jan 12, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The University of California San Diego, Department of Ophthalmology ( https://oph.ucsd.edu/ ), is committed to academic excellence within its faculty, staff, and student body seeks to recruit project scientist(s) wishing to join an established team of vision scientists using artificial intelligence to detect ophthalmologic diseases and interested in pursuing grant funding. The position provides opportunities to use extensive databases of clinical and demographic data and retinal imaging for artificial intelligence applications in ophthalmology.
The selected candidates will be responsible for performing studies and will provide onsite teaching and mentoring of students and staff. In addition, the selected candidates will draft manuscripts, prepare presentations, present at conferences and participate in grant writing.
Appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist level will be based on the candidate's background and experience.
A link to the full description of the Project Scientist series is provided for your review: http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/PPM/docs/230-311.html
Department: https://oph.ucsd.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have a PhD or MD/PhD in Ophthalmology or other health-related fields.
Preferred qualifications
Candidates with experience using artificial intelligence in ophthalmic research related to Glaucoma detection, Progression, Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography, Fundus and Retinal OCT, are preferred.
Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04415
Help contact: ckishaba@health.ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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Job location
San Diego, CA