Lions Low Vision Research Postdoctoral Position at the Johns Hopkins University

Requisition #: A-161033-11

Status: Full Time

Type: Fellowship

School: School of Medicine

Department/Program: Department of Ophthalmology

Salary: $62,132 - $74,088

Location City: Baltimore

Location State: MD

Location Zip Code: 21287

Closing Date: Open until filled

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/161033

General Description

A NIH-funded postdoctoral position is open in the Lab of Dr. Yingzi Xiong at the Lions Vision Research and Rehabilitation Center, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore Maryland, USA. The position is available immediately.

Selected candidate will participate in research combining vision psychophysics and computer vision to develop computational models for assessing the visual accessibility of objects and environmental features for individuals with vision impairment.

 The Lions Vision Research and Rehabilitation Center houses clinical and research branches that work closely in clinical care and research innovation. This position offers a unique opportunity for researchers interested in translational work related to vision science and vision impairment, and to work with clinicians and patients .

The position is renewed annually for up to four years with the possibility to extend

Qualifications

• Candidates with Ph.D. degrees in fields relevant to vision science are encouraged to apply.
• Ideal candidates should be well-trained in vision psychophysical studies, experimental design, human behavior data collection, and statistics. 
• Scientific writing skills are essential.
• Experience with computer vision is not required but desirable.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following documents through Interfolio: 1) a cover letter with their research experience and interests, 2) CV, 3) copies of scientific writing samples; and 4) contact information for three referees.

 Applications will be reviewed and considered until the position is filled. 

 Useful links:

Lab Website: https://xyzsensorylab.com/

Low Vision Division Website: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/services/low-vision/research

Information for Postdoc: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/som/offices/pda/policies

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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