Post Doctoral Fellow - (STA012110)
Organization
: H0114 Community Optometry

Description

The University of Houston College of Optometry has an opening for one full-time postdoctoral research fellow in The Sayah Vision Lab. The position is available for one year with possible extension to a second year. This position is grant funded and contingent upon continued funding.

We are seeking a highly motivated clinician/scientist for an interdisciplinary research position. The successful candidate will make contributions to a funded project aimed at elucidating the role of scleral biomechanics in myopia and glaucoma. The project is expected to be translational, with the potential to improve patient care.

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

• Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
• May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
• May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

EEO/AA

Qualifications

Qualifications include a PhD degree, or equivalent, in a relevant scientific discipline. Candidates with clinical training and experience in clinical research, biostatistics, optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging, image analysis, and/or Matlab will be competitive. Additionally, experience working with school-aged children is highly valuable. The applicant should have a strong publication record, and the ability to work in a team, meet deadlines and think independently. Communication skills and fluent spoken and written English are key.

Salary: 3,223.00 - 4,834.00
Required Attachments by Candidate: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Employee Status
: Regular/Benefits
Job Posting
: Mar 30, 2023, 6:10:11 PM