[vslist] post-doctoral research position

[Katrina Schmid]

Dear vision list subscribers,
We have just advertised for a post-doc to help with electrophysiology 
projects in myopia. If you know anyone who may be interested we would 
appreciate you forwarding this email to them. The position is also open to 
overseas applicants, it is for 1 year but could be extended up to a total 
of 4 years.
Many thanks
Katrina

Research Fellow (Lee Foundation Fellow in Myopia Research)
Centre for Health Research
Fixed-term full-time appointment for one year
Reference Number: 23141
A Research Fellow is required by the Centre for Health Research to work 
within a program of research, focused on understanding why myopia develops 
with an emphasis on the role of vision and retinal processing. The 
successful candidate will work with researchers toward the goal of 
developing prevention strategies.
Closes: 14 April 2003
Salary: $53 298 to $63 298 pa

Benefits available at QUT include 9% employer superannuation contributions, 
a generous study assistance scheme, salary packaging, relocation assistance 
(if applicable), extensive development and training programs and access to 
a range of state-of-the-art facilities.

The Project
This is a 4 year project funded by the Lee Foundation of Singapore. The 
position is located within the Centre for Health Research, Faculty of 
Health. Appointment will be on an annual contract basis. Subject to annual 
renewal of funding, the contract is renewable for up to four years in total.
Primary aim: The aim of the project is to develop a better understanding of 
the causes of myopia with an emphasis on optical and retinal factors and 
based on this knowledge, methods for controlling myopia progression will be 
studied.
Secondary aim: The project will also aim to disseminate information about 
myopia prevention strategies to clinicians and scientists.

For more information see
http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/recruitselect/jobs/23141.jsp






Dr Katrina L Schmid, PhD
Senior Lecturer
Centre for Eye Research
School of Optometry
Queensland University of Technology
Victoria Park Rd, Kelvin Grove
Brisbane Australia 4059
CRICOS No 00213J


Ph:   +61 7 3864 5700
Fax:  +61 7 3864 5665
Email: k.schmid@qut.edu.au
Website: http://www.hlth.qut.edu.au/opt/