Assistant, Associate, or Project Scientist - Ophthalmology AI Research

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 set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step  the following table for the salary scale for this position: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..pdf

Application Window

• Open date:
  January 12, 2026
• Review date:
  Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
• Final date:
  Tuesday, Jan 12, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

The University of California San Diego, Department of Ophthalmology, 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: .html

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.

Document Requirements

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

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: /JPF
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Help contact: ckishabad.edu

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.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

Job location:

San Diego, CA