Job Posting Position Title: Clinician-Vision Scientist/Assistant Professor in NIH (K12) Training Program
Location:
Roski Eye Institute
Department of Ophthalmology
Keck School of Medicine
University of Southern California
1450 San Pablo Street #4400
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Position Summary: USC’s Roski Eye Institute, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, seeks two ophthalmologists (clinician-vision scientists) who will be appointed as Assistant Professor while in three year National Eye Institute funded K12 training program.
Position Description:
The University of Southern California's Roski Eye K12 Clinician-Vision Scientist Training Program is an NEI-funded training program within the Department of Ophthalmology at the Keck School of Medicine. The program prepares emerging clinician-scientists for independent careers in vision research through mentored research, individualized training, and career development. Scholars are appointed for three years and receive training in clinical or laboratory-based research, responsible conduct of research, and research rigor and reproducibility, along with immersive research experiences under the guidance of Program Faculty (Preceptors).
The program focuses on five thematic research areas: Imaging; Bioengineering and Nanotechnology; Regenerative Medicine; Inflammation; and Neurodegeneration.
The program is currently accepting applications for two open Scholar positions who will be appointed as Assistant Professors in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, with a starting base salary up to $275,000.
During the three-year appointment, Scholars will receive 75% FTE protected time for research and career development, with the remaining 25% FTE devoted to clinical and administrative responsibilities. Scholars will also receive $105,000 per year in research support funding to support their research, training, and progression toward independent careers as clinician-scientists.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must:
1. Have completed, or expect to complete before enrollment, an accredited U.S. ophthalmology residency program.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (Green Card holder).
3. Have no more than three years of prior support through an NIH K-series Career Development Award. Applicants with more than three years of prior K-series support are not eligible.
How to Apply
For more information about program leadership, training and application instruction, please visit the Roski K12 Website at https://keck.usc.edu/ophthalmology/research/usc-roski-eye-k12/.
Submit the application materials to https://redcap.link/USC_Roski_K12_Application by December 1, 2026.
Important Dates
- Application Due Date: December 1, 2026
- Interview Notification Date: January 8, 2027
- Earliest Potential Start Date: March 1, 2027
Please contact Jeanne Dzekov McKean, K12 Administrator, at dzekov@med.usc.edu with questions or for information.
