[visionlist] Research Fellow Brisbane Australia

[Leo Carney]

RESEARCH FELLOW POSITION

QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, FACULTY OF HEALTH
AND INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION

Applications are invited for the post of Research Fellow to work within a program of research focused on investigating issues relevant to the development of myopia in children and adolescents, including research in the areas of refractive errors, ocular growth mechanisms, visual optics, corrective techniques or retinal imagery.

The Research Fellow position is located within the Vision Domain of QUT's Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI). The Research Fellow will work with Institute researchers with the aim of contributing to the understanding of myopia in children and adolescents. The aim of the research is to develop a better understanding of the causes of refractive error development in children and adolescents, the consequences of that development, and its correction.

Candidates must have completed a PhD in a relevant discipline, and should possess a strong analytical background, experience and success in the management and conduct of major research projects in vision related areas, demonstrated experience in preparing and writing peer-reviewed research publications and reports, high level of interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

The successful candidate will work with Institute researchers with the aim of contributing to the understanding of myopia in children and adolescents. Projects and team leaders in the Institute's current program in this area include:

 *   Optical and biometric characteristics of emmetropic and myopic eyes (Professor David Atchison)
 *   The interaction of visual optics and eye growth (Professor Michael Collins)
 *   Confocal microscopic examination of the cornea in refractive surgery (Professor Nathan Efron)
 *   Retinal control of eye growth (Associate Professor Katrina Schmid)
 *   Retinal mechanisms controlling visual function in myopia (Dr Andrew Zele)

Appointment is renewable for up to three years in total. Starting salary will be in the range of $65 815 to $78 163 (AUD) per annum

Closing date for this Research Fellow position is Friday, 14 December 2007

Information on vision research at the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation can be seen at www.ihbi.qut.edu.au/research/visionimprov.jsp<http://www.ihbi.qut.edu.au/research/visionimprov.jsp>

For informal inquiries, please send an email to Prof Leo Carney l.carney at qut.edu.au<mailto:l.carney at qut.edu.au>

Applicants are encouraged to address the selection criteria and include a copy of academic qualifications and experience plus the names and contact details of three professional referees. Applicants should include a CV and indicate up to three of their best publications. Applicants should attach the application cover sheet <http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/recruitment/forapplicant/applyingatqut/csheet.jsp> to their application.

For further details and information on how to submit an application, please refer to the university's website at http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/recruitment/

QUT is an equal opportunity employer and employer of choice for women.

 Applications can be submitted via ONE of the methods shown below:

E-mail: jobapplications at qut.edu.au<mailto:jobapplications at qut.edu.au>
Post: The Associate Director, HR Client Services, QUT, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA 4001
Fax:  + 61 7 3138 4188
In Person: Level 2, 126 Margaret Street, Brisbane


Leo G Carney
Professor and Head of School
School of Optometry
QUT
Victoria Park Road
Kelvin Grove  Qld  4059
Australia

Telephone: +61 7 3138 5738
Facsimile:  +61 7 3138 5665
Website:    www.hlth.qut.edu.au/opt/
<http://www.hlth.qut.edu.au/opt/>CRICOS No. 00213J

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