| Location | Houston, TX |
Post Doctoral Fellow - Biomechanics and Myopia
Department: Clinical Sciences Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education
Description:
Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.
Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to work at the intersection of biomechanics and myopia research. Candidates with experience in biomechanics, image analysis, and/or clinical research will be competitive. The applicant should have a strong publication record, and the ability to work in a team, meet deadlines and think independently. Communication skills and fluent spoken and written English are key. This position will be advised by Prof. Diane Sayah from the University of Houston College of Optometry.
MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.
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