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The International Center for Translational Eye Research (ICTER) is a multi-investigator center for eye research as related to imaging and biochemical techniques to support advances in understanding the etiology and treatment and human blinding diseases. Further information on the research priorities and current expertise of our Center can be found at http://www.icter.pl.

ICTER is looking for candidates with a Master degree experienced in physics, optics and photonics, optometry, and biomedical engineering data analysis. Candidates should be interested in translational research and the development of new therapies to cure blindness or other diseases. The PhD scholar will have a direct impact on lab development and its success in publishing in high impact factor journals. The person will be also responsible for performing dynamic research to create a competitive research group. The position will be assigned to Optical Imaging Group led by Prof. Maciej Wojtkowski, focused on developing new imaging techniques aiming at achieving speckle-less imaging based on full-field swept-source optical coherence tomography, for diagnosis, screening and monitoring of blinding eye diseases.

1. Development of measurement procedures for two-photon vision investigation
2. Advancement of two-photon vision laboratory system
3. Performing measurements with human subjects
4. Statistical analysis of data
5. Writing publications and reports
6. Active participation in conferences

1. Full-time employment contract
2. Opportunity to work in an innovative scientific environment
3. International cooperation with experienced researchers
4. Competitive salary
5. Access to well-staffed core facilities

1. MSc diploma in physics, photonics, engineering, optometry or similar field at the moment of starting work within the Project
2. A commitment to become a doctoral student within 6 months of starting work
3. Knowledge on the structure and function of the human eye
4. Experience in ophthalmic examination and laboratory measurements with humans
5. Experience in experimental work in the field of optics and psychophysics
6. Excellent communication and organizational skills
7. Analytical and critical problem-solving skills mindset
8. Proficiency in English, both spoken and written

• competences of the candidate with respect to specific tasks in a research project
• previous educational/scientific achievements of the candidate
• awards and distinctions of the candidate