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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span lang="EN-US">Postdoctoral Fellowship and Research Assistant positions in vision science/rehabilitation in CEVR, Hong Kong<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We are seeking applicants for a <b>postdoctoral fellow</b> and a
<b>research assistant</b> position at the </span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Centre for Eye and Vision Research Limited (CEVR), Hong Kong. CEVR
</span></strong><span style="color:black">is a research collaboration between The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the University of Waterloo (UW) in Canada.
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<p class="Default" style="line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">These positions are available under the supervision of Drs. Tammy Labreche and Susan Leat. The project involves the study
of p</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">ost-stroke perceptual vision changes. We aim to assess the prevalence, natural history and associations of post-stroke perceptual changes and their relationship to
real-world outcomes such as quality of life, falls, and vision-related activities. Ultimately, we wish to address and assess rehabilitative strategies for post-stroke survivors and expand the study to other causes of acquired brain injury and aging in general.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The <b>post-doctoral</b> <b>Fellowship</b> requires a PhD in vision science/rehabilitation/optometry or related field. Those with a background in kinesiology or psychology are also invited to apply. As well as the relevant
academic background, the ideal candidate would have experience and passion working with older adults, and people with visual impairments and/or other impacts of acquired brain injury.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Applicants for the <b>Research Assistant</b> post should have a Master’s degree or an honours degree with research/relevant work experience, or an equivalent qualification in one of the above disciplines.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Both the PDF and RA positions are full-time, 1-year positions with the possibility of renewal for another year based on satisfactory performance.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis and should include a CV and letter of interest to be directly sent to Dr. Tammy Labreche (<a href="mailto:Tammy.labreche@uwaterloo.ca">Tammy.labreche@uwaterloo.ca</a>
). Further information about either position can also be requested from Dr. Labreche.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"High Tower Text",serif;color:#000099;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Susan J. Leat, PhD, FCOptom, FAAO</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family:"High Tower Text",serif;color:#000099;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"High Tower Text",serif;color:#000099;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Professor Emerita<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"High Tower Text",serif;color:#000099;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">School of Optometry and Vision Science<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"High Tower Text",serif;color:#000099;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">University of Waterloo,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"High Tower Text",serif;color:#000099;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">200, University Ave. West,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"High Tower Text",serif;color:#000099;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"High Tower Text",serif;color:#000099;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Phone 01-519-888-4567 ext 32040<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"High Tower Text",serif;color:#000099;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Fax 01-519-725-0784<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"High Tower Text",serif;color:#000099;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Adjunct Professor, Hong Kong Polytechnic University<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"High Tower Text",serif;color:#000099;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Adjunct Scientist, Lawson Health Research Institute<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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