Improving the genetic prediction of myopia

About the Project

This project will develop an improved genetic test for identifying children at-risk of developing myopia and high myopia. The studentship is funded by the College of Optometrists. It consists of university tuition fees at the home student rate, as well as a stipend to cover living expenses of £18,622 p.a (subject to satisfactory annual progress).

Eligibility: Candidates must be a GOC-registered optometrist and be a UK member of the College of Optometrists at the start of the research project and remain in membership for the duration of the scholarship. Applicants must have obtained a First Class or Upper Second Class degree.

Applicants should apply to the Doctor of Philosophy in Vision Sciences with a start date of 1st Sept 2023

In the research proposal section of your application, please specify the project title and supervisors of this project and copy the project description in the text box provided. Please also include:

  • an up-to-date CV
  • a personal statement
  • details of two referees

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email – cover/motivation letter where (globalvacancies.org) you saw this job posting.

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