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<b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Two tenure-track positions in Vision Science at the College of Optometry, University of Houston</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dear Vision Science community,</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The University of Houston (UH) seeks outstanding biomedical research scientists to join other vision scientists on the faculty in the Department of Vision Sciences in its College of Optometry (<a href="http://www.opt.uh.edu/"><span style="color:blue">http://www.opt.uh.edu/</span></a>). <u>Two</u> tenure-track
positions are open for a promising assistant, associate or full professor. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct a nationally recognized, independent, externally funded research program in vision science or relevant applied biomedical sciences.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The position descriptions are as follows:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1)</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">All areas in basic and translational vision science will be considered. The ideal
candidate for this position would be a basic or clinician scientist with expertise in investigations of disease models to study the pathophysiological mechanisms of disease, and in employing modern pharmacologic, physiologic, genetic, imaging or regenerative
approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of major diseases and disorders affecting human vision (e.g. glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetes, myopia, strabismus, amblyopia). For additional details and to apply, please use the following link
for this position. <span style="color:#1F497D"><br>
</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://uhs.taleo.net/careersection/ex2_uhf/jobdetail.ftl?job=FAC001189&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#954F72">https://uhs.taleo.net/careersection/ex2_uhf/jobdetail.ftl?job=FAC001189&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2)</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">All areas in basic and translational vision science will be considered.
The ideal candidate for this position would carry out behavioral, physiological, and/or imaging studies in any aspect of vision from sensation to action in humans or nonhuman primate models. Candidates whose expertise include topics related to monocular or
binocular spatial and temporal vision; neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, pharmacology as related to vision science are especially encouraged to apply.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> For additional details and to apply, please use the following
link for this position.<br>
<u><span style="color:#954F72"><a href="https://uhs.taleo.net/careersection/ex2_uhf/jobdetail.ftl?job=FAC001170&tz=GMT-05:00&tzname=America/Chicago"><span style="color:blue">https://uhs.taleo.net/careersection/ex2_uhf/jobdetail.ftl?job=FAC001170&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago</span></a></span></u></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The applicant would teach aspects of vision science that complement their research area, in our College's optometry curriculum and graduate program in physiological optics and vision science. The successful applicant
will join a diverse group of vision scientists studying normal and abnormal visual processes in humans and in animal models, using a variety of approaches ranging from molecular and cellular, to behavioral, neurophysiological and optical. The research program
is supported by a P30 core grant from the National Eye Institute (NEI), T35 training grant from the NEI support research training for professional students, support for graduate students and excellent state-of-the-art rodent and non-human primate research
facilities. Existing biomedical research strengths within the College, University and the neighboring Texas Medical Center provide a unique environment for collaboration. A diverse patient base provides opportunities for patient-based or translational investigations.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Salary and rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience, and the startup package will be competitive. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position
is filled. For fullest consideration by the committee, applications should be received by Dec 1, 2019. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please contact, Dr. Vallabh Das, Dept. Chair of Vision Sciences at </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="mailto:vdas@Central.UH.EDU"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">vdas@Central.UH.EDU</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> or Dr.
Wendy Harrison, Search Committee Chair at </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="mailto:wwharris@Central.UH.EDU"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">wwharris@Central.UH.EDU</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">,
should you have any follow-up questions.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. The University of Houston is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities
are encouraged to apply. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Vallabh Das<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">Vallabh Das, PhD</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">Chair, Department of Vision Sciences, </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">College of Optometry, <span style="color:#FF2600">University of Houston</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">4901 Calhoun Rd, Houston TX 77204</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">Ph: 713-743-3292; Fax: 713-743-2053</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:Vdas@central.uh.edu"><span style="color:purple">vdas@central.uh.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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