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Postdoctoral Position in Myopia Research
Children's Vision Laboratory, New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA
A postdoctoral position in Jane Gwiazda's laboratory is currently available. The research program is focused on visual development in children, especially the development of myopia. Current projects involve measurements of accommodation, vergence, refractive error, and optical aberrations in children. A pilot study on genetics of myopia is also underway. The laboratory is part of the Myopia Research Center at the New England College of Optometry.
Preference will be given to applicants with prior research experience in visual development and/or mechanisms of myopia. Experience in psychophysical testing of children would be helpful. The position is available for one year, with the possibility of extension. Salary and benefits are competitive.
Inquiries by e-mail or telephone are welcome. To apply, please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and phone numbers of three references to:
Jane Gwiazda
Children's Vision Laboratory
New England College of Optometry
424 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: (617) 236-6234
FAX: (617) 369-0188
Email: gwiazdaj@ne-optometry.edu