<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">A postdoctoral research position is available
in Dr. Vera-Diaz's Optics and Vision Science Lab </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">(</span><a href="https://www.neco.edu/research/faculty/diaz/lab" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">https://www.neco.edu/research/faculty/diaz/lab</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">) at the
New England College of Optometry (NECO) to address the </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">significant question of
what signals trigger myopia development in children.
In our lab we investigate optical, retinal and visual processing
structures, functions and complexities of the human visual system. Knowledge of
the mechanism(s) for myopia development will be critical for the design of
effective myopia prevention and control treatments. </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The project is part of
a collaborative research effort of experts in clinical optometry, neuroscience,
vision science and electrophysiology. We use a variety of research methodologies,
including psychophysics, peripheral aberrometry, gaze-contingent eye-tracking, biometry,
electrophysiology and computational analyses. </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">As a post-doctoral
fellow, you will join an interdisciplinary team led by Dr. Vera-Diaz. You will help
the team design the experimental protocols and will be expected to take the lead
in developing and performing optical and vision science experiments, collect
and analyze data in a collaborative environment and help disseminate the
results.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">You should hold a PhD in a
relevant field (e.g., Optics, Vision Science, Psychology, Neuroscience,
Computer Science, Optometry). Strong quantitative skills and Matlab programming
ability are required. Optical modelling skills (e.g., Zemax, ImagineOptix) and
R programming skills are preferred but not required. </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">NECO is an independent institution renowned as
a leading myopia research and clinical center. NECO is located in Boston, a vibrant
and academic city, and just steps from MIT, Harvard University and Northeastern
University among others. Its location allows for unique collaborative research
opportunities.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">For further
information and informal enquiries, please contact Fuensanta Vera-Diaz at </span><a href="mailto:vera_diazf@neco.edu" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">vera_diazf@neco.edu</span></a><span class="gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:blue;text-decoration-line:underline"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;text-decoration-line:none">. </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">To apply submit a statement of research
interests, your CV and names and contact information of three references to </span><a href="mailto:hurierj@neco.edu" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">hurierj@neco.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

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5 years. <i>NECO offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.</i></span><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> NECO is
committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information,
disability, age, or veteran status.</span></i></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Fuensanta A. Vera-Diaz, OD, PhD</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Associate Professor of Optometry</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>

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