Interferometric Imaging in the Human Eye with Adaptive Optics
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Visual Optics
Group at Indiana University. The position will center on the design and
construction of a novel retina camera that employs the principles of
low-coherence interferometry (e.g. coherence microscopy, optical coherence
tomography) and adaptive optics. The unprecedented resolution of this
camera will permit the noninvasive observation of single cells in the
living human eye. This has exciting applications for studying the human
retina, improving vision beyond normal limits, and for diagnosing and
monitoring retinal pathologies. A review of this research field can be
found in the cover article of the January 2000 issue of Physics Today.
Qualifications for this position include a Ph.D. and a strong experimental
background in optics, with expertise preferably in low-coherence
interferometry and/or adaptive optics. The ability to work well with
others is essential. Highly desirable experience includes extensive
hands-on optical system design and construction; digital image processing
(in IDL, Matlab, C); and proficiency in Fourier optics and aberration
theory. Knowledge of visual optics is not required, though beneficial.
This project is supported by the Center for Adaptive Optics, a Science and
Technology Center funded by the National Science Foundation. The Center
consists of a consortium of astronomers, engineers and vision scientists
whose aim is to develop cutting-edge methodologies that employ adaptive
optics for both astronomy and vision applications. You will have the
opportunity to collaborate with Center members in developing these
technologies (http://www.ucolick.org/~cfao).
A major thrust of the Visual Optics Group at Indiana University is to
create advanced optical instrumentation for eye research. The Group is
part of the university's graduate program in vision science and provides a
rich scientific environment with significant collaboration between experts
in optics and vision science.
Indiana University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until
the position is filled. Applicants should send a CV, a summary of research
interests, and the names of three references.
Donald T. Miller
School of Optometry
800 East Atwater Ave
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405
email: dtmiller@indiana.edu
tel: 812-855-7613
fax: 812-855-7045
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Donald T. Miller
Graduate Program in Vision Science
School of Optometry
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405
Tel: 812-855-7613
Fax: 812-855-7045
Email: dtmiller@indiana.edu
Web: http://www.opt.indiana.edu/dtmiller/dt_miller.html
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