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<b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Tenure-track positions in Vision Science at the College of Optometry, University of Houston</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dear Vision Science community,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">After a pause last year due to the pandemic, we are resuming hiring once again! These job ads are the same as those we posted last year and candidates who applied last year do not need to apply again
as their applications are ported over. New candidates are invited to apply for these positions as there are multiple openings within each position.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;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 (</span><a href="http://www.opt.uh.edu/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">http://www.opt.uh.edu/</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">). 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><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The position descriptions are as follows:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1)</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt"> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;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, artificial intelligence/machine
learning 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><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/uhs.taleo.net/careersection/ex2_uhf/jobdetail.ftl?job=FAC001189&tz=GMT-05*3A00&tzname=America*2FChicago__;JSU!!LkSTlj0I!WQwXk_bjhUM4TrWAmdwZYWun9tsYDtrhY0-fVBhqNqYbON4scLDDK1ub32fio6s$"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#954F72">https://uhs.taleo.net/careersection/ex2_uhf/jobdetail.ftl?job=FAC001189&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2)</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt"> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">All areas in basic and translational vision science will be considered.
The ideal candidate for this position would carry out behavioral, physiological, and/or imaging studies in any aspect of vision from sensation to action in humans or nonhuman primate models. Candidates whose expertise include topics related to monocular or
binocular spatial and temporal vision; neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, pharmacology as related to vision science are especially encouraged to apply.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> For additional details and to apply, please
use the following link for this position.<br>
</span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/uhs.taleo.net/careersection/ex2_uhf/jobdetail.ftl?job=FAC001170&tz=GMT-05:00&tzname=America*Chicago__;Lw!!LkSTlj0I!WQwXk_bjhUM4TrWAmdwZYWun9tsYDtrhY0-fVBhqNqYbON4scLDDK1ubB1vkk6Y$"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">https://uhs.taleo.net/careersection/ex2_uhf/jobdetail.ftl?job=FAC001170&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <span style="background:white">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><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;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 November 1, 2020. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please contact, Dr. Vallabh Das, Dept. Chair of Vision Sciences at </span><a href="mailto:vdas@Central.UH.EDU"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">vdas@Central.UH.EDU</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> or Dr.
Wendy Harrison, Search Committee Chair at </span><a href="mailto:wwharris@Central.UH.EDU"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">wwharris@Central.UH.EDU</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">, should
you have any follow-up questions.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;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><o:p></o:p></p>
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Vallabh Das, PhD<br>
Benedict-Pitts Professor<br>
Chair, Department of Vision Sciences, College of Optometry <br>
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President-Elect, Faculty Senate<br>
University of Houston<br>
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4901 Calhoun Rd, Houston TX 77204<br>
Ph: 713-743-3292; Fax: 713-743-2053<br>
<a href="mailto:vdas@central.uh.edu">vdas@central.uh.edu</a><br>
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