[visionlist] Research Position in Optics and Optometry, Minho University

[Sérgio Nascimento]

Job opening in characterization of ocular structures

Job/Fellowship Reference: Research position C2007-UMINHO-CF-07

Main research field: Physics 

Sub research field: Optics and Optometry 

Candidates holding a PhD and specialized in one of the following techniques
applied to the characterization of tissues and ocular structures: confocal
microscopy, Scheimpflug photography, optical coherence tomography, laser
scanning, multi or hyper-spectral imaging, magnetic resonance imaging,
transversal thermal imaging, aberrometry and retinal high resolution imaging
with adaptive optics, are invited to apply for a 5-year research position at
the Centre of Physics of the University of Minho (CFUM), starting in the
Fall of 2007. 
CFUM (http://www.fisica.uminho.pt) is one of the largest Portuguese research
centres in physics where both fundamental and applied research is fulfilled
in several areas. The scientific activity of the candidate will be
transversal to the existing projects in the area of Optics and Vision
Sciences. These projects comprise, among others, the characterization of the
retina, and corneal structures, cornea-lens interaction and the shape of
ocular globe. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to develop
collaborations with other research centres in the University of Minho and
with the Instituto Biomédico de Investigação da Luz e da Imagem (IBILI), the
reference Portuguese institution in ophthalmic research, which will
complement with the medical component. He is also expected to develop
collaborations with reference international centres in the area of Vision
Sciences. 

The candidate should have relevant experience and track record of
publications in ISI journals, ability to work in multidisciplinary groups,
to be able to attract research funding, to interact with companies and to
supervise Master and PhD studies. Knowledge of the optics and basic
physiology of the eye and of the visual system are required for active
participation in projects in the area of biomedical optics and vision
sciences. In case that none of the candidates with research experience in
one or several of the above areas has a research record compatible with such
requirements, the successful candidate may be chosen among those with
experience in related scientific areas.

Interested candidates are invited to send a curriculum vitae including a
detailed publication list, a description of previous research work, a
statement of research interests and the way the candidate’s capabilities can
contribute to the above mentioned research areas as well as letters of
recommendation. Applicants must have at least 3 years experience after the
PhD completion. These documents should be sent by mail to the following
address:
Centro de Física
Universidade do Minho
Campus de Gualtar
Braga 4710-057
PORTUGAL
Please indicate on your submission “Research position C2007-UMINHO-CF-07”.
Additional information can be obtained via e-mail
centrodefisica at fisica.uminho.pt. In case of problems with normal mail, this
e-mail address can also be used for application submission.
Application deadline: 30 August, 2007.




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