[visionlist] Two Postdoctoral Research Scientist Positions at University of Houston College of Optometry

[Yoon, Geunyoung]

The Advanced Physiological Optics Laboratory (PI: Geunyoung Yoon) at the University of Houston College of Optometry is seeking to recruit TWO, highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral research scientists to join our multidisciplinary and interactive research team. Both positions are immediately available and require excellent experimental skills, especially in human-based studies. The laboratory has broad research topics in physiological optics and vision science. The overarching research objective is to enhance our understanding of optical and neural mechanisms underlying scientific and clinical problems related to the eye and vision by conducting human-based translational research. Successful candidates will be responsible for planning and conducting innovative research and contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge.
Position 1: Interaction between ocular optics and human vision
The effect of optical blur on neural processing of visual information has remained largely unexplored. The objective of this project is to investigate the underlying mechanisms of how habitual ocular optics affect monocular and binocular visual functions and plasticity. This project involves human subjects with normal and pathologic corneal conditions and cataract/presbyopia.
Position 2: Optical and neural contribution to myopia development and control
Myopia is one of the foremost causes of visual impairment worldwide and a serious global health concern. The long-term goals of the project are (1) to understand the influence of optical and neural anisotropy in the peripheral visual system, longitudinal chromatic aberration and accommodation on myopia development and progression, and (2) to develop an intervention that may delay or ultimately prevent the onset of myopia.
Both research projects use state-of-the-art technologies including ocular wavefont sensors, wavefront-guided vision correction methods, binocular adaptive optics visual simulator, in-vivo anterior/posterior segment imaging modalities, and novel visual psychophysics paradigms. Applicants must have a PhD degree in Optics, Vision Science, or a related field. The job title can range from Postdoctoral Fellow to non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor, depending on their qualifications.
To apply, please email your CV and a letter detailing your research experience and interests to <gyoon2 at uh.edu>.

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