[vslist] Research Studentship at City University, London, UK

[Luis Diaz-Santana]

Research Studentship. City University, London, UK

Applications are invited for a research studentship within the Clinical and=
 Physiological Optics Group, in the Applied Vision Research Centre, at City=
 University, London, UK.

This grant is part of a project for investigating retinal scattering. It=
 will use diverse novel techniques such as Adaptive Optics and mathematical=
 modelling to explore the interaction of light and retinal tissue. At the=
 end of the project a robust model of retinal scattering is expected to have=
 been developed. The main goal of developing such a model is to assist in=
 the early diagnostic of retinal conditions such as macular degeneration or=
 glaucoma. =20

The AVRC provides a focus for the development of multidisciplinary research=
 projects with emphasis on both pure and applied aspects of vision research.=
 The Centre is part of the Institute of Health Sciences, which brings=
 together a number of strong research groups and provides an excellent base=
 for vision related interdisciplinary research studies.  Research areas=
 cover topics concerned with fundamental visual processes, ophthalmic and=
 physiological optics, vision care and clinical practice, visual=
 neuroscience and the development of specialised instrumentation for=
 non-invasive objective responses with emphasis on clinical applications.

The Clinical and Physiological optics group encompasses a vast number of=
 research interests. Ranging from understanding the function of the retinal=
 pigment epithelium to neo-natal screening of ocular deficiencies. The=
 optics of the eye, development of new non-invasive diagnostic tools based=
 on analysis of scattered light, and the effects of scattered light and=
 aberrations on visual performance are topics of great interest. Research=
 staff interest encompasses a number of topics concerned with:

=A7	The modelling of the optical properties of the human retina and the=
 development of new non-invasive diagnostic tools for screening retinal=
 pathologies.
=A7	The development of instrumentation for the measurement of scattered=
 light and aberrations in the eye in relation to ageing and corneal=
 refractive surgery
=A7	The function of retinal pigment epithelium in retinitis Pigmentosa
=A7	The development of sensitive visual psychophysical techniques for=
 studying diseases of the retina and the optic nerve
=A7	The development of apparatus and software for the recording of ERG and=
 pupil responses to isolated single receptor modulation
=A7	The effects on the cornea of soft contact lens dehydration=20
=A7	The development of apparatus and software for neo-natal screening of=
 ocular deficiencies

This position is open to a keen graduate with a good background in a=
 scientific or engineering discipline and good programming skills. Interest=
 or experience in retinal imaging, adaptive optics and / or the measurement=
 of scattered light in the eye would be a distinct advantage. For informal=
 enquiries please contact

Dr. Luis Diaz-Santana
luisd@city.ac.uk
http://www.city.ac.uk/optometry/Luis/myresearch/

To apply for this position, send a copy of your CV with a covering letter=
 (preferably by email) to:
(Please indicate that you are applying for the PhD studentship in the=
 Clinical and Physiological Optics Group)

Miss E Caine
Research Administrator
Applied Vision Research Centre,
Northampton Square,
London EC1V 0HB
Tel.	+44 (0)20 74778623
Fax	+44 (0)20 74778355
e.caine@city.ac.uk


For further information on the AVRC activities, please visit our website at =
http://www.city.ac.uk/avrc/