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> Department of Ophthalmology University of Manchester
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> Research studentship for PhD
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> Applications are invited for a research studentship in the Department
> of Ophthalmology. The three-year post is supported by the
> International Glaucoma Association and involves the collection and
> analysis of visual field data from a population of patients with
> glaucoma.
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> The post is suitable for applicants wishing to research into the
> scientific foundations of ocular disease with an objective of
> improving both the detection and management of sight threatening
> conditions.
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> The Department of Ophthalmology, housed in the Manchester
> Royal Eye Hospital, is actively involved in a large number of
> research projects including: functional damage associated with
> ocular disease; ocular pathology; genetics and microbiology. The
> Department contibutes to the clinical services of the Manchester Royal
> Eye Hospital which is the second largest specialist teaching hospital
> in the United Kingdom and serves a catchment population of over 1
> million. The Hospital is adjacent to the University campus.
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> PhD students in Ophthalmology will, in addition to their research
> topic, be required to undertake a graduate training course. This
> course has a variety of aims including: the introduction of students
> to the range of facilities available in Manchester; continued exposure
> to recent advances and the provision of a focus for social
> interaction.
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> The successful applicant will be expected to hold a good UK degree in
> either ophthalmology, optometry, psychology or biological sciences.
> Knowledge of the visual system and PC based data manipulation is
> advantageous as is an ability to handle patients.
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> For further information please contact Dr David Henson 0161 276 5507,
> or E-Mail David.Henson@man.ac.uk.
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David Henson
Department of Ophthalmology
University of Manchester
Royal Eye Hospital
Oxford Road
Manchester M13 9WH
tel 0161 276 5507 or 0161 276 5620
fax 0161 273 6354