Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant to Professor Gary Rubin, head of the Vision Assessment research group, and Dr. Tessa Dekker, head of Child Vision Lab based at the Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London. The post-holder will assist these lively multidisciplinary groups with clinically important research on visual development, visual impairment, and its rehabilitation.
The position is available for 3 years, on a full-time basis. Desired start-date is as soon as possible. See www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AYK276/research-assistant/ for more details and to apply. Closing date is 19th of April.
Task Description: The successful candidate will support visual neuroscience experiments with children, infants, and adults with healthy vision and eye disease. Next to conducting standardised vision tests (visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, reading speed) and routine interviews they will assist with a range of custom-made experiments involving computer tasks, eye tracking, retinal imaging (OCT), neuroimaging (fMRI/EEG), and VR. They will be involved with all aspects of research, including participant recruitment, task development, data-collection, and analysis. They will help maintain the lab webpages, participant database, and report research findings at meetings, conferences, and via newsletters.
Key Requirements: Essential: Applicants should have a BSc degree in science, excellent written and verbal communication skills, be proficient in using computer software for handling data (e.g. Microsoft Excel), and have a keen interest in developing their computer-, software-, programming skills further. Desired: Experience with relevant research techniques (vision tests/eye-tracking/MRI/EEG/VR), programming software (Matlab, Python), working with infants, children, or patients, or working in scientific-, or ophthalmological settings would be advantageous. However, full training will be provided, so candidates lacking direct experience, but possessing necessary background skills, technical aptitude, and a willingness to learn, are encouraged to apply. This post is an excellent starting point for a person wishing to develop a career in academia, but will also provide an attractive skill-set for a job in industry.
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