Pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and medical device clinical trials for myopia, glaucoma and cognition

The project will involve delivery of clinical trials exploring the efficacy, safety and mechanisms of action of contact lenses and low dose atropine for myopia control. The primary role will involve supporting the delivery of all aspects of our suite of clinical trials. The successful candidate will also be supported to seek and secure funding for follow on stages of our myopia work including future phases of the clinical trials and/or to secure funding for additional research priorities in line with their expertise and interests. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their academic skills through a detailed postdoctoral training and mentoring programme, including opportunities for PhD student supervision, data analysis and scientific writing in a lead and co-author role. Additional training will be provided in Good Clinical Practice and Good Clinical Practice In Medical Device research, ethics committee and regulatory body submissions.

The successful candidate will have exciting opportunities to work closely with both academic and industry partners to solve real world problems with innovative technology solutions. The individual appointed will be assigned to projects undertaken by the centre but will have the opportunity to drive their own research and career ambitions and will have the opportunity to develop their academic and industrial engagement skills through a detailed postdoctoral training and mentoring programme.

The key attraction to this post will be the opportunity for self-directed professional development which will prepare the individual appointed for academic, industry or entrepreneurial career advancement as prioritised by the individual.

A customised personal development plan will be developed to suit the successful candidates priorities. The opportunities will include general academic skills such as pedagogical practice, PhD supervision, scientific writing and communication skills, entrepreneurship, intellectual property management and career planning. Additional training will be made available including:
• Developing and Consolidating Your Research Career
• Funding Your Research
• Managing a Research Team
• Research Collaboration
• Communicating Your Research

In addition, where appropriate, participation on relevant Level 8, 9 and Level 10 modules that are delivered by the TU Dublin School of Physics, Clinical and Optometric Sciences can be facilitated.

The role will be based in Irelands largest university, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin). TU Dublin is Ireland’s first Technological University - an exciting new milestone in Irish Higher Education. With campuses in Dublin City, Tallaght and Blanchardstown, it spans the largest population centres of Ireland’s capital city. TU Dublin is an inclusive and adaptable organisation, creating educational opportunities for students at all stages of their lives.
Academic excellence in science, the arts, business, engineering and technology converge in TU Dublin to create the leaders of tomorrow. Our 28,500 students learn in a practice-based environment informed by the latest research and enabled by technological advances, with pathways to graduation from Apprenticeship to PhD.
Our thriving research community is engaged in applying innovation and technology to solve the world’s most pressing challenges, collaborating with our national and international academic partners and our many networks in industry and civic society.
Student requirements for this project
This scholarship is open to applicants who meet the essential requirements listed below and who have already completed the full requirements for a PhD or will complete fully before April 1, 2020 and will graduate fully in 2020.

Essential
Degree in Optometry, Orthoptics, Medicine or related ophthalmic/healthcare discipline.
PhD in the area of visual development, vision science, ocular disease, myopia control

Desirable
Experience in publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals that highlight findings from previous research.
Previous experience in coding, evaluating and interpreting study data required.

Experienced in ocular examination techniques

To make an application please complete the application available at the website below.