[vslist] Postdoctoral Position in Pediatric Vision Lab

[Carol Westall]

Postdoctoral Position in Visual Neuroscience

HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN AND UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO.
Brain & Behaviour/Research Institute and Department of Ophthalmology,
Toronto, Canada

A postdoctoral position in Visual Neuroscience is available immediately 
within the Hospital for Sick Children Vision Research Group, under the 
directorship of Dr. Carol Westall. The group comprises of a vision 
scientist, 4 graduate students and one post doctoral fellow.

Description of the Position:
The successful applicant will investigate visual and retinal functions 
using clinical electrophysiological (electroretinogram, multifocal 
electroretinogram and visual evoked potentials) techniques. The projects in 
which she/he will be involved will include a multidisciplinary team of 
scientists and physicians at the Hospital for Sick Children and University 
of Toronto. Projects investigating evidence of ocular toxicity in children 
and adults will be a priority.  Visual and retinal function will be 
investigated in subjects with exposure to environmental insult or 
prescribed drugs, which cause visual toxicity such as vigabatrin (used for 
seizure control), chemotherapy or antimalarials.  Visual function will be 
assessed using visual evoked potentials (sweep VEP) to study contrast 
sensitivity and visual acuity and pattern onset VEPs (equiluminant colour) 
to assess L-M and S- colour mechanisms in the human visual system. Retinal 
function will be investigated with electroretinography (single flash and 
multifocal).

For further information on research in the Westall lab please visit: 
www.sickkids.ca/research/profiles/westall.asp  or email carol at sickkids.ca

Qualifications:
The applicant should have a strong background in clinical visual 
electrophysiological recording, vision science and/or toxicology. A Ph.D. 
in an area related to visual science or M.D. with post-doctoral experience 
in toxicology and ophthalmology is required. The applicant should have 
excellent quantitative and analytical skills. The ability to communicate 
clearly in English in both written and verbal form is essential. Previous 
pediatric experience is an asset. Applications from self-directed, 
energetic and motivated scientists are welcome.

Salary:
Commensurate with the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR).

Please email CV and names of 3 referees to:
Erin O'Hare
The Hospital for Sick Children
555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
M5G1X8
Fax (416) 813-5671
E-mail:  hr.recruiter at sickkids.ca

Must Quote File Number BB0110-EO

Please include the names and contact information of three references with 
your cover letter and resume.  We thank you in advance for your 
interest.  Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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