A Graduate Teaching Assistant (including PhD scholarship) opportunity at Anglia Ruskin University Department of Vision and Hearing Sciences: Peripheral refraction and myopia.

Myopia prevalence is increasing dramatically throughout the world. Peripheral refractive error has been shown to be linked to myopia development. The mechanism by which peripheral refraction leads to myopia development, however, still remains unclear. This project will endeavour to study peripheral vision in myopes and assess various mechanisms that could contribute to myopia development.

Excellent research underpins the teaching at our Department of Vision and Hearing Sciences. This commitment to research has been rewarded with an excellent performance in the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). As part of our strategy to build on this strong research profile, we are offering an opportunity for a 3 year funded Graduate Teaching Assistantship, which includes a PhD studentship.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to gain a PhD in an area of considerable theoretical and clinical interest, and also to gain teaching experience to support an academic career.

The level of the award is £15,000 per year (partly funded by the Vision and Eye Research Unit and partly by the Department of Vision and Hearing Sciences) tuition fees are also included. The post involves teaching (up to 6 hours per week) and registration for a three year PhD studentship. Support and training for teaching will be supplied.

We are looking for applicants who are General Optical Council registered, with a good first degree in Optometry (at least 2:1), a willingness to teach undergraduates, and an interest in research. The ability to sign would be advantageous but not essential.

For further information please contact Dr Peter Allen on peter.allen@anglia.ac.uk.

Notes

To apply please follow the regular research degree application process, as shown on our website: http://www.anglia.ac.uk/ruskin/en/home/research/prospective_students/initial.html However, since the topic area for this GTA is already specified as above, when completing the application form downloaded from our website it will not be necessary for you to include a detailed research proposal as requested on the form. Simply include the code OPT01.

You should also include a full CV and a statement (maximum of 1 side of A4) demonstrating the ways in which your previous qualifications, training and experience make you a good candidate for this Graduate Teaching Assistantship.

Deadline for applications: 14.1.09

Expected start date: Feb/March 2010