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University of Houston
4800 Calhoun Road
Houston, TX 77004
Phone: 713-743-2255
OPTOMETRY
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Optometry - Basic Sciences - Tenure Track
The University of Houston seeks an outstanding vision scientist to join the faculty in the Department of Basic Sciences in its College of Optometry (http://www.opt.uh.edu/).
A tenure-track position is open for a promising assistant, associate or full professor with expertise in noninvasive evaluation of visual processing using psychophysics, modeling or other approaches. A research program that includes clinically based translational components is encouraged. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct a nationally recognized, independent, externally funded research program in vision science. Teaching vision science in the College's optometry curriculum and conducting advanced seminars on topics in his/her area of expertise in the graduate program are also expected.
The successful applicant will join a diverse group of vision researchers studying normal and abnormal visual processes, using a variety of approaches ranging from molecular and cellular, to behavioral and optical. The research program is supported by a P30 core grant from the National Eye Institute (NEI), and T32 and T35 training grants from the NEI support research training for professional and graduate students. 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 or patient based or translational investigations.
Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D., or equivalent degree, postdoctoral experience and a record of high productivity at their current rank. An OD or equivalent clinical training would be viewed favorably.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, and experience and the startup package will be competitive.
To apply, please send a Curriculum Vitae, a two-page description of research experience, current interests and projects and long-term goals, representative reprints and the names and contact information for three references to:
Earl L. Smith III, O.D., Ph.D.
Dean
University of Houston
College of Optometry
505 J. Davis Armistead Building
Houston, Texas 77204-2020713-743-1899
esmith@uh.eduReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration by the committee, applications should be received by July 1, 2008.
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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The University of Houston
4800 Calhoun Rd.
Houston, Texas 77004
(713) 743-2255