Research Study Background

Astigmatism is a very common refractive error worldwide. The constant optical blur produced by the differential ocular powers along principal astigmatic meridians could only be corrected by ophthalmic aids or refractive surgery. However, the conventional way of prescribing astigmatic correction relies only on the refraction measured along the primary visual axis and ignores peripheral optics. This project aims to develop innovative optical device to identify the best-match ophthalmic optics products in the market that guarantee the best central and peripheral optics for astigmats.

Required Skills And Job Duty

Project title: Advanced Optometric Assessment Technology – Post-stroke Assessment and Rehabilitation

Post-stroke rehabilitation of perceptual vision changes requires validated tools. The aim of this project is to utilise a battery of vision tests that have already been developed by the project team in older participants who have experienced a stroke and a group of non-stroke comparison older participants. We aim to develop a large normative dataset, assess test-retest repeatability, and longitudinal test stability, and examine the association between test results and real-world outcomes including quality of life, number of falls and vision-related activities, in participants both with and without vision related problems.

Qualification

Applicants for the Postdoctoral Fellow posts should have a doctoral degree or an equivalent qualification in Vision Science, Psychology, Neuroscience, Optometry, Ophthalmology, Applied Physics, Optics, Chemical Technology, Health Technology, Bioinformatics, Rehabilitation or other related disciplines.

Applicants for the Research Associate posts should have a master’s degree or an equivalent qualification in one of the said disciplines.

Applicants for the Research Assistant posts should have an honours degree or an equivalent qualification in one of the said disciplines.

The appointees shall be working in Hong Kong. Overseas graduate is welcome to apply, the qualification awarding institution should be the top 100 institutions for STEM-related subjects in QS/Shanghai Jiao Tong Uni/Times Higher Education world university rankings. (details here)

Enquiry

Applicants may contact Prof. Henry Chan ([via CTgoodjobs Apply Now]) of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University or Dr Tammy Labreche ([via CTgoodjobs Apply Now]) of the University of Waterloo for enquiry.

Remuneration

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Applicants are invited to send the application form (download here), CV and expected salary to the email [via CTgoodjobs Apply Now].

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