[visionlist] A 4-year PhD SCHOLARSHIP - VISUAL SCIENCE - Kongsberg, Norway

Fri Jan 4 18:26:40 GMT 2013

DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY AND VISUAL SCIENCE
BUSKERUD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE IN KONGSBERG, NORWAY

A 4-year PhD SCHOLARSHIP - VISUAL SCIENCE (Reference: 12/1745)
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Starting date: September 1, 2013
Application deadline: March 24, 2013

Full details can be found here:
http://hibu.easycruit.com/vacancy/891851/39563?iso=gb

The Department of Optometry and Visual Science at Buskerud University College in Kongsberg, Norway has a vacancy for a 4-year PhD research fellowship within the Colour Vision and Retinal Imaging Lab (cvri.hibu.no) with Professor Rigmor Baraas. Buskerud University College has newly established a National Centre for Vision Health Research and the PhD candidate will be associated with the Centre.

The department is seeking a candidate with a master degree in optometry or neuroscience and strong background in vision science for research on one of the following projects:

(1) Examine the association between myopia and color vision, especially the importance of the different types of cones on the retina, the prevailing daylight and its relation to ocular axial length. This knowledge will improve our understanding of the prevalence of myopia in Norway as well as the relationship between genetics and environmental factors in myopia.
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(2) Examine the relationship between photoreceptor mosaic and parafoveal visual function, particularly the relationship between rods and cones and its correlation with senescent changes on parafoveal sensitivity to detail and motion. This knowledge will give us a better understanding of the significance of changes in the photoreceptor mosaic with aging and its impact on vision.

The successful applicant will be expected to work and collect data with the Kongsberg adaptive optics ophthalmoscope and OCT for retinal imaging as well as commercial and custom-made software for visual psychophysics. Experience with retinal imaging and/or psychophysics is therefore an advantage, but not required.

The applicant should possess strong computing capabilities and communication skills in English.

Norwegian PhD-rules require a Master degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of studies and an average grade of A or B within a scale of A-E for passing grades (A best). Candidates from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar document, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree: http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-policy/ds_en.htm Foreign applicants must document a TOEFL total score of 80 or higher. The goal of the announced position is to obtain a PhD degree within the 4-year period.

The position is placed in salary code 1017/1378, which currently corresponds to a yearly gross income of NOK 403 300/416 600 (pay scale level 48/50). >From this 2 % will be deducted for mandatory membership in the National Pension Fund. (More info about NPF here: www.spk.no)

Submissions: The following documents must be submitted as part of the application (PDF format):
• An application letter, including personal suitability and motivation for the position
• Certified copies of certificates and diplomas must be enclosed.
• Certified copy of passport.
• Curriculum vitae (with full information about education, grades, former positions, pedagogical, research and administrative experience, and list of publications and conference presentations).
• Draft PhD proposal and 4 year progress plan (max 5 pages) demonstrating how the PhD will be executed and fit within the framework of the position.
• Names and contact information (address, email, phone) of three references.
• Copies of Master’s dissertation.
• Any relevant scientific work; Joint works will be taken into account. In cases where it is difficult to determine the applicant’s contribution, a short note of explanation should be supplied.

BUC uses electronic application processing.
http://hibu.easycruit.com/vacancy/891851/39563?iso=gb
Applicants must register their application online.
Click on the following link to apply for the position:
https://hibu.easycruit.com/vacancy/application/75820403067659eda61b636bab49aad1/891851/39563?iso=gb

The full application (on CD or memory stick – 3 ex in PDF format), including all the above supporting documents, should be sent by registered mail to: Buskerud University College, PO Box 235, 3603 Kongsberg, Norway - referencing the electronic application: 12/1745.

Applicants are encouraged to contact Professor Rigmor C. Baraas, email: rigmor.baraas at hibu.no<mailto:rigmor.baraas at hibu.no> for more information.

The closing date for application is 24th of March  2012.

Buskerud University College has three campuses in Drammen, Hønefoss and Kongsberg. Kongsberg campus has about 1000 students and 90 faculty members, and consists of three departments, Department of Technology, Department of Optometry and Visual Sciences and Department of Business Administration and Political Science. Faculty members, researchers and graduate students have diverse international backgrounds. For more information about Buskerud University College please see: http://www.hibu.no/english/ .

Buskerud University College through the Department of Optometry & Visual Science is the only academic institution that provides undergraduate and postgraduate training in optometry and visual science in Norway. The research activity in the department is mainly focused in three areas: ophthalmic biomedicine, clinical optometry & visual ergonomics, and visual perception, color vision & optics. The Colour Vision and Retinal Imaging Lab provide a young and dynamic research environment. The laboratory is funded primarily by national grants and holds excellent collaborative programs with top international laboratories

Best wishes,
Rigmor

Rigmor C Baraas, PhD
Professor
Director of Postgraduate Studies in Optometry and Visual Science
Head of Colour Vision and Retinal Imaging Research Group

web: cvri.hibu.no
email: rigmor.baraas at hibu.no<mailto:rigmor.baraas at hibu.no>
phone: +47 32 86 97 87

Buskerud University College
Faculty of Health Sciences
Department of Optometry and Visual Science
Frogsvei 41
3611 Kongsberg
www.hibu.no/AFOS

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