Margaret Ogilvie's Professor of Ophthalmology

The University of Oxford is one of the leading centres internationally for research in Visual Science. Since 2008, the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology has been fully integrated as a constituent Division of the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN), providing unparalleled opportunities for research and collaboration within a large, multidisciplinary Department that builds on a long history of research in neurology, brain imaging, eye disorders, and anaesthetics in Oxford. NDCN scientists have made major contributions to our understanding of how the brain works and to the development of life changing treatments, including gene therapy for inherited eye disorders.

The Margaret Ogilvie Professor of Ophthalmology will provide academic leadership as Head of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology and will further develop, expand, and diversify Oxford’s portfolio of internationally competitive research in Ophthalmology/Visual Science. The Chair will develop and lead their own programme of high-quality research, underpinned by significant external research funding. Given the Department’s existing strengths in Retinal Dystrophies, candidates with research interests and expertise in non-retinal fields – including Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ocular Oncology, Glaucoma, Inflammatory Eye Disease, and others – are strongly encouraged. They will also be expected to undertake clinical duties (where relevant), and to engage in strengthening research links between the NHS and the University, fostering the best basic and clinical translational research. As a member of NDCN’s senior leadership team, the appointee will contribute to the broader leadership of the Department and the delivery of its research mission. As a Fellow of Linacre College, they will contribute to the leadership of the College as a member of its Governing Body.

You should demonstrate an outstanding track record of research achievement in Ophthalmic/Visual Science and have a clear vision for the future of the discipline. You will also possess strong leadership and communication skills to foster an environment and research culture in which others can build careers and flourish, together with proven success supervising others at post-graduate level. You will have the credibility and connections to build national and international collaborative networks.

This post is available as a clinical academic position. If appointed you must be medically qualified with the appropriate Fellowship of Royal College of Ophthalmology or equivalent, with CSST or equivalent, and will be an active clinician at NHS consultant/honorary consultant level. The Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Linacre College embrace diversity and inclusion in their recruitment campaigns, and would welcome applications from candidates currently underrepresented in senior roles in the University, particularly women, candidates of colour and disabled candidates.

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