[vslist] Faculty position - University of Houston

[Frishman, Laura]

Tenure-track Basic Sciences Faculty Position
University of Houston
College of Optometry

Applications are being accepted for a tenured or tenure-track position from
an outstanding vision scientist who investigates the optics of the eye or
who uses modern optical techniques to investigate the eye, vision, and/or
eye disease.  The candidate would join the Basic Sciences Department of the
College of Optometry which is internationally recognized for its research
and clinical programs (see http://www.opt.uh.edu/  for details).  The
successful applicant will bring expertise that complements the vision
researchers presently in the College and University whose program is
supported by a P30 core grant, and T32 and T35 training grants from the
National Eye Institute.

Candidates should have a PhD, OD/PhD, or MD/PhD (or equivalent training),
postdoctoral experience is desirable, and a strong commitment to excellence
in research and teaching.  The successful applicant will be expected to
develop and maintain an innovative, independent research program that
attracts extramural funding, to participate in training professional
students in optometry and graduate students in physiological optics and
vision sciences.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications. To
apply, please send a Curriculum Vita, names and contact information for
three-to-five references, a one to two page statement of research
experience, interests and objectives and a brief description of teaching
experience to: 

Earl L. Smith III, O.D., Ph.D.
Dean
University of Houston
College of Optometry
505 J. Davis Armistead Building
Houston, Texas 77204-2020
713-743-1899   esmith@uh.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.

The University of Houston is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.