[visionlist] FW: Faculty position at the University of Houston

[Frishman, Laura]

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Basic Sciences 

University of Houston 

College of Optometry 

 

The University of Houston seeks an outstanding vision scientist to join
the faculty

in the Department of Basic Sciences in its College of Optometry
(http://www.opt.uh.edu/) .

A tenure-track position is open for a promising assistant, associate or
full

professor with expertise in noninvasive evaluation of visual processing
using psychophysics, 

modeling or other approaches.  A research program that includes
clinically based translational

components is encouraged.  The successful candidate will be expected to
conduct a nationally

recognized, independent, externally funded research program in vision
science.  Teaching 

vision science in the College's optometry curriculum and conducting
advanced seminars on 

topics in his/her area of expertise in the graduate program are also
expected. The successful 

applicant will join a diverse group of vision researchers studying
normal and abnormal visual 

processes, 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 

professional and graduate students.  Existing biomedical research
strengths within the 

College, University and the neighboring Texas Medical Center provide a
unique environment 

for collaboration.  A diverse patient base provides opportunities or
patient based or translational

investigations. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D., or equivalent
degree, postdoctoral 

experience and a record of high productivity at their current rank.  An
OD or equivalent

clinical training would be viewed favorably.  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
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, TX 77204-2020

713-743-1899

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
September 15, 2008. 

 

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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