Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professor at Doheny Eye Institute
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $112,500 – $225,000 per year.

The Doheny Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine invite applications from outstanding vision scientists for an Assistant or Associate Professor position, with salary and rank commensurate with credentials and experience. Applicants must have a research focus on retinal function or disease that incorporates advanced techniques (such as, but not limited to, stem cell biology, gene therapy, systems biology, bioengineering) in their research program.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary community of vision scientists and clinicians whose work incorporates basic and translational approaches to understanding and treating retinal disorders.  Research of current faculty incorporates multiple techniques (imaging, regenerative medicine, mechanobiology, electrophysiology, and immunology) to study age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, and uveitis.

Requirements for the position include a PhD and/or MD degree, or equivalent, publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, and presentations at national or international conferences. Early career investigators applying for the Assistant Professor position should demonstrate the potential for establishing an independent, federally funded research program. Candidates applying for the Associate Professor position are expected to have a proven track record of scholarship, service, and federal grant funding. The successful candidate will maintain a nationally recognized basic and/or translational research program in retinal pathophysiology, provide service to the Institute, Department, and University, and mentor trainees in vision science. Further, candidates should demonstrate commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts, and we welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, and/or community service has prepared them to contribute to these areas.

A competitive start-up package, excellent laboratory space and core facilities will be provided at the Doheny Eye Institute in Pasadena. Applications will be reviewed beginning June 1, 2024. This position will remain open until filled.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter summarizing qualifications, full curriculum vitae, a detailed research plan (not exceeding 4 pages) outlining current research and future directions, teaching philosophy, as well as a statement on past, present and future contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion  to:

To Apply: Please complete submit required documentation at the following website: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09141

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Salary Range: $20.00 – $21.54/hour; Full-time Monday – Friday (Remote)

Position Summary: Serves as Ocular Disease Evaluator (ODE) on assigned DIRC projects. Evaluates digital ophthalmic images on a computer screen and identifies/characterizes ophthalmic features and pathologies in support of medical research activities.  Completes DIRC’s Evaluator Training program.

Principal duties:

• May perform junior or senior evaluator assessment in any Disease Section for which junior or senior evaluator certification has been attained.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of standard grading protocols, and is highly familiar with study-specific grading protocols for assigned studies
• Maintains up to date knowledge of current grading protocols, and best grading practices as defined by the ODE Manager and Principal Investigator (PI) or Medical Director.
• Understands DIRC proprietary grading software programs and successfully operates them in the conduct of grading activities.  
• Checks workload daily and prioritizes cases according to the DIRC Standard Operating Procedures.
• Completes cases in a timely manner to ensure turnaround times are met.
• Adheres to the DIRC SOP in the process of grading, routing of cases, and adjudication.
• Generates reproducible grading answers as measured by the DIRC QA re-grading process.
• Notifies ODE Manager, Project Manager, and PI of any grading protocol deviations.  Immediately reports all potential Significant Medical Findings (SMFs) to the ODE Manager and PI. 
• Reviews grading materials prepared by the Project Manager/Study Coordinator and returns materials for resolution as needed.
• Adheres to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) documentation procedures in the recording of study data.  Exhibits a low (<2%) error rate in transcription and all manner of data recording.
• Contributes to the improvement of grading software programs by suggesting changes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned by the ODE Manager.  May include both project support tasks and general operations support. 

Qualifications:

• High School or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of progressively responsible work experience, preferably in a research or medical setting.
• Interest in medical research is a must.
• Knowledge of clinical trials helpful, such as completion of a Clinical Research Associate training course or relevant work experience.
• Interest or experience in photography or the visual arts is a plus.

To Apply: Please complete the Employment Application and submit to
Opened as of: April 22, 2024

Salary Range: $21.54 – $23.08/hour; Full-time Monday – Friday (Remote)

Position Summary: Serves as Ocular Disease Evaluator (ODE) on assigned DIRC projects. Evaluates digital ophthalmic images on a computer screen and identifies/characterizes ophthalmic features and pathologies in support of medical research activities. Contributes to quality improvement efforts by substantially assisting with revisions to grading and imaging protocols as assigned. Trains and mentors ODEs. 

Principal duties:

• May perform junior or senior evaluator assessment in any Disease Section for which junior or senior evaluator certification has been attained.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of standard grading protocols, and is highly familiar with study-specific grading protocols for assigned studies.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of current grading protocols, and best grading practices as defined by the ODE Manager and Principal Investigator (PI) or Medical Director.
• Understands DIRC proprietary grading software programs and successfully operates them in the conduct of grading activities.  
• Checks workload daily and prioritizes cases according to the DIRC Standard Operating Procedures.
• Completes cases in a timely manner to ensure turnaround times are met.
• Adheres to the DIRC SOP in the process of grading, routing of cases, and adjudication.
• Generates reproducible grading answers as measured by the DIRC QA re-grading process.
• Notifies ODE Manager, Project Manager, and PI of any grading protocol deviations.  Immediately reports all potential Significant Medical Findings (SMFs) to the ODE Manager and PI. 
• Reviews grading materials prepared by the Project Manager/Study Coordinator and returns materials for resolution as needed.
• Adheres to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) documentation procedures in the recording of study data.  Exhibits a low (<2%) error rate in transcription and all manner of data recording.
• Contributes to the improvement of grading software programs by suggesting changes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Provides support in the development of study-specific grading protocols, and in collaboration with the Medical Director, PI, and/or ODE Manager, substantially assists in the revision / updating of standard DIRC grading protocols. 
• Develops new evaluator training programs and upgrades/enhances existing programs in collaboration with the Medical Director, PI, and/or ODE Manager.  Understands and adheres to the evaluator training program structure (e.g., Program Elements).
• Train and mentors new ODEs as assigned by the ODE Manager. Reports all staffing issues to the ODE Manager. 
• Other duties as assigned by the ODE Manager.  May include both project support tasks and general operations support. 

Qualifications:

• High School or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Attainment of DIRC Senior ODE status in at least one DIRC Disease Section (implies a high level of competence in image grading in one or more diseases/image types, as judged by the DIRC Medical Director).
• Satisfactory knowledge of the clinical trials process, such as completion of a Clinical Research Associate training course or relevant work experience (serving as a junior ODE in the DIRC satisfies this requirement).
• Strong knowledge of DIRC SOPs relevant to the grading process.

To Apply: Please complete the Employment Application and submit to
Opened as of: April 22, 2024

Position: Housekeeping Aide

Salary Range: $16.93 – $19.93/hour; Full-time Monday – Friday

Position Summary: Provide housekeeping services to Doheny Eye Institute.

Principal duties:

• Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned to ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.
• Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, etc.
• Clean and sanitize restroom fixtures, hardware, partitions, floors, etc.
• Clean windows/mirrors in the restrooms and entrance/exit ways.
• Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, and buffing as scheduled.
• Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, etc.
• Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators.
• Care for and clean the grounds as scheduled.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacles.
• Assure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times and end of the work day.
• Relieve, assist, or fill in temporarily on other jobs as assigned by the supervisor.
• Set up tables, chairs, and meeting rooms as directed.
• Assure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
• Report any damage or unsafe conditions to facility property as directed.
• Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding map/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
• Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.
• Performs special projects or other related work as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School or GED required.
• Six months of experience preferred.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.
• Be able to Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule cleaning activities.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc.

To Apply: Please complete the Employment Application and submit to