[visionlist] Tenure-track Faculty Position in Vision Sciences at the Universi ty of Houston

[Frishman, Laura]

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Vision Sciences
       University of Houston
      College of Optometry

The University of Houston seeks an outstanding vision scientist to join the
faculty in the Department of Vision Sciences in its College of Optometry
(http://www.opt.uh.edu/ <http://www.opt.uh.edu/> ).  A tenure-track position
is open for a promising assistant, an associate or full professor with
expertise in cell biology or neurobiology of the retina, anterior segment or
central visual pathways. Experience using mammalian animal models is
desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct a nationally
recognized, independent, externally funded research program in vision
science that utilizes the existing modern bio-imaging facilities in the
college which include confocal and transmission electron microscopes, and
would have the expertise to advance and further develop their use. The
candidate would be prepared to lecture and run advanced seminars on topics
in his/her area of expertise in the graduate program and to teach
anatomy/histology in the college's optometry curriculum. 

The successful applicant will join a diverse group of vision researchers
studying normal and abnormal visual processes, diseases and disorders of the
eye and visual pathways and the development of treatments to prevent loss of
vision using a variety of approaches ranging from molecular and cellular, to
behavioral and optical. The research program is supported by a P30 core
grant from the National Eye Institute (NEI), and T32 and T35 training grants
from the NEI support research training for profession and graduate students.


Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D., or equivalent degree, postdoctoral
experience, and a record of high productivity at their current rank. Salary
and rank will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and
experience and the startup package will be competitive. To apply, please
send a Curriculum Vitae, a two page description of your research experience,
current interests and projects and long-term goals, representative reprints
and the names and contact information for three references to:

Earl L. Smith III, O.D., Ph.D.  
Dean
University of Houston
College of Optometry
505 J. Davis Armistead Building
Houston, Texas 77204-2020
713-743-1899   esmith at uh.edu <mailto:esmith at uh.edu> .

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.
For fullest consideration by the committee, applications should be received
by Nov. 1, 2006.

The University of Houston is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.


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