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--></style></head><body bgcolor=white lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Postdoctoral Fellowship in Amblyopia and Binocular Vision</span></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Abnormal binocular visual development is a key element in childhood amblyopia and strabismus. A postdoctoral position is available in the Pediatric Vision Laboratory at the Retina Foundation of the Southwest, mentored by Eileen E Birch, PhD. The postdoctoral fellow will work on NIH-funded clinical trials that aim to develop new treatments for amblyopia and binocular visual deficits, evaluate prototype devices designed to improve early and accurate identification of these conditions, and conduct research on the effects of these conditions on children’s visuomotor and visuocognitive abilities and self-perception. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The Retina Foundation of the Southwest, located in Dallas, Texas, is a nonprofit eye research institute dedicated to preventing vision loss and restoring sight through innovative research and treatment. For 35 years the Retina Foundation has focused on developing treatments for age-related macular degeneration, pediatric eye disorders, and inherited eye diseases. Each of the five research laboratories is directed by a scientist who also has an adjunct faculty appointment in the Ophthalmology Department at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The Retina Foundation of the Southwest has numerous opportunities for collaborative interactions. <a href="http://www.retinafoundation.org/">www.retinafoundation.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The approaches we use in our research in the Pediatric Vision Laboratory include psychophysics, ocular biometry, eye-tracking, photorefraction, and standardized tests of reading speed, motor skills, and self-perception for children age 0 to 17 years, Applicants should have a background in visual development, psychophysics, eye-tracking, and/or neuroscience. The fellowship is funded for 3 years, with a minimum commitment of 2 years and a start date in 2018.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Interested applicants should send a CV and a cover letter, including a statement of research interests and why this fellowship will be a good fit for you, to <a href="mailto:ebirch@rfsw.org">ebirch@rfsw.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Eileen E. Birch, PhD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Director, Crystal Charity Ball Pediatric Vision Laboratory, Retina Foundation of the Southwest<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Adjunct Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Mailing address:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Retina Foundation of the Southwest<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>9600 North Central Expressway Suite 200<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Dallas, TX 75231<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Telephone: (214) 363-3911<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Fax: (214) 363-4538<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Email: <a href="mailto:ebirch@retinafoundation.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>ebirch@retinafoundation.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"MS Mincho",serif'>
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