[visionlist] Postdoctoral Research Fellow position at University College London (UCL), UK

[Tony Redmond]

University College London (UCL) Institute of Ophthalmology, UK, seeks a full-time Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to work on a collaborative project in visual psychophysics as part of a programme of translational psychophysics research, funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) Biomedical Catalyst: Developmental Pathway Funding Scheme (DPFS).



The successful candidate will join the REVAMP study team, undertaking computer simulations of participant responses in psychophysical tests, evaluate experimental data with various psychophysical stimuli, and evaluate and develop precise and efficient thresholding algorithms to present these stimuli. They will take the lead in analysis of psychophysical and imaging data. The programme of research is part of a longstanding multi-disciplinary collaboration between researchers at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, Cardiff University, Ulster University, and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. The candidate will be employed at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and work closely with researchers from each of the collaborating institutions. Further details, including the job description and essential/desirable criteria are available here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=1975&jobTitle=Research%20Fellow%20in%20Visual%20Psychophysics%20



The deadline for applications is 27th November 2022. Interviews will take place in early December 2022.



This post is full-time (5 days per week), fixed-term, starting on the 1st March 2023.



Informal enquiries are encouraged; please direct them to Prof. David (Ted) Garway-Heath (d.garwayheath at nhs.net<mailto:d.garwayheath at nhs.net>), Dr Tony Redmond (RedmondT1 at cardiff.ac.uk<mailto:RedmondT1 at cardiff.ac.uk>), or Dr Padraig Mulholland (padraig.mulholland1 at nhs.net<mailto:padraig.mulholland1 at nhs.net>).



The research environment
The UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioo/) is part of the Faculty of Brain Sciences. It conducts cutting-edge research, attracting principal investigators, post-doctoral fellows and MD/PhD students of the highest international calibre to a stimulating research environment. The Institute is committed to a multi-disciplinary research portfolio that furthers an understanding of the eye and visual system linked with clinical investigations targeted to specific problems in the prevention and treatment of eye disease. The combination of the Institute's research with the expertise and resources of Moorfields Eye Hospital, which has the largest ophthalmic patient population in the Western World, facilitates advances at the forefront of vision research and provides an unparalleled setting for research, education and training in ophthalmology. The partnership represents the largest co-located site for eye research, education and care in the world. The Institute was graded #1 place in the world to study ophthalmology (CWUR 2017 world rankings).

In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), UCL came 2nd in the UK for research power by a measure of average research score multiplied by staff numbers submitted. For this, 93 per cent of its research was graded 4* 'world leading' and 3* 'internationally excellent'.
Through its research, many minds at UCL work together to improve lives and communities and create real world impact. Find out more about the top 100 stories of disruptive discoveries from UCL on the 'Made at UCL' webpage: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/made-at-ucl



Investigators on the funded research include: Prof. David (Ted) Garway-Heath (UCL), Dr Tony Redmond (Cardiff University, PI), Dr Padraig Mulholland (Ulster University / Moorfields Eye Hospital), Prof. Roger Anderson (Ulster University / Moorfields Eye Hospital), Prof James Morgan (Cardiff University, as well as a Project Manager and two other post-doctoral researchers in post at Cardiff University and Ulster University





How to apply

Applications can be made via this link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=1975&jobTitle=Research%20Fellow%20in%20Visual%20Psychophysics%20

Please include a CV, list of publications, and personal statement outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the essential and any of the desirable criteria.

Informal enquiries are encouraged; please direct them to Prof. David (Ted) Garway-Heath (d.garwayheath at nhs.net<mailto:d.garwayheath at nhs.net>), Dr Tony Redmond (RedmondT1 at cardiff.ac.uk<mailto:RedmondT1 at cardiff.ac.uk>), or Dr Padraig Mulholland (padraig.mulholland1 at nhs.net<mailto:padraig.mulholland1 at nhs.net>).



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Dr Tony Redmond
Dr Tony Redmond
BSc PhD MCOptom FHEA
BSc PhD MCOptom FHEA
Reader
Darllenydd
School of Optometry and Vision Sciences
Yr Ysgol Optometreg a Gwyddorau'r Golwg
Cardiff University
Prifysgol Caerdydd
Maindy Road
Heol Maindy
Cardiff, CF24 4HQ
Caerdydd, CF24 4HQ
UK
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Tel: + 44 (0) 29 2087 0564
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Email: RedmondT1 at cardiff.ac.uk<mailto:RedmondT1 at cardiff.ac.uk>
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Web: Cardiff University Webpage<http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/38235-redmond-tony>

Twitter: @tony_redmond<https://twitter.com/tony_redmond>



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