Post date: Oct 21, 2010 9:1:7 AM
PhD Scholarship: Computational modeling relating ocular imaging to visual performance.
School of Computer Science & Software Engineering
Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences
The University of Melbourne
PhD Project: The project will explore how anatomical information can be used to inform the testing of visual function (in particular, the visual field). The student will work within a multidisciplinary team from both the School of Computer Science & Software Engineering and the Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences, and will collaborate with leading national and international partners. The project involves collaboration with a leading international ophthalmic imaging company through an Australian Research Council Linkage Project.
The Person: The candidate will be selected based on academic merit and research potential and/or experience. The candidate must hold or expect to hold a Bachelors degree with Honours Class 1 or Class 2A, or a Masters Degree in a suitable area: computer science, mathematics, vision science.
Remuneration: The stipend is funded by an Australian Postgraduate Industry Award as part of ARC Linkage Project
LP100100250 at a rate of $26,000 per annum (tax free) for three years.
Contact: Further information regarding the project can be obtained by contacting A/Prof Andrew Turpin: aturpin@unimelb.edu.au or Dr Allison McKendrick: allisonm@unimelb.edu.au
Applications: Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae outlining your interest and suitability for this position to:
A/Prof Andrew Turpin
School of Computer Science & Software Engineering
The University of Melbourne
Parkville 3010
Email: aturpin@unimelb.edu.au
Applications Close: 5 November 2010