Applications are invited for a three year Postgraduate studentship, supported by the College of Health and Life Sciences, to be undertaken within the Optometry and Vision Sciences Research Group at Aston University. The successful applicant will join an established experimental group working on retinal vascular function and nutritional deficiencies in chronic eye diseases. The studentship is offered in collaboration with Aprofol AG (Ltd.), Switzerland.
The position is available to start in October 2021.
Background to the Project
Patients with chronic eye diseases suffer from a generalised micronutrients deficiency. Many studies have looked at the importance of vitamin supplementations in these patients. Nevertheless, so far there is no research looking at the combined effect of such supplementation on the patients ocular and systemic health. By using our unique experience and research set-up, the aims of the proposed research are: 1) to prospectively determine the effect of a special combination of vitamins and L-Methylfolate Calcium on disease progression in patients with chronic eye diseases; 2) to determine the effect of the above supplementation on each patient’ risk for cardiovascular disease, and; 3) to provide data for evidence-based individual-tailored health-improving interventions.
The student will benefit from working with a highly successful inter-disciplinary and international team. They will gain knowledge and expertise in various ocular imaging methods as well as in highly specialised laboratory blood assessments. In addition, they will also have the opportunity of using modern data-processing techniques and get exposed to the modern principles of personalized medicine. All this experience will contribute towards creating a translational scientist with high and desirable scientific potential.
Person Specification
The successful applicant should have been awarded, or expect to achieve, a Masters degree in a relevant subject with a 60% or higher weighted average, and/or a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution) in medicine, optometry, biomedical sciences, pharmacy or other related areas. Essential skill requirements include experience of working with patients in a hospital or health practice environment and good communication skills.
Details of our full entry requirements can be found here.
Contact information
For formal enquiries about this project contact Dr Doina Gherghel by email at [Email Address Removed].
Submitting an application
If you require further information about the application process please contact the Postgraduate Admissions team at [Email Address Removed]
As part of the application, you will need to supply:
· A copy of your current CV
· Copies of your academic qualifications for your Bachelor degree, and Masters degree (if studied); this should include both certificates and transcripts, and must be translated in to English.
· A research proposal statement*
· Two academic references
· Proof of your English Language proficiency
Details of how to submit your application, and the necessary supporting documents can be found here. Please select “Research Health Sciences (including Psychology, Ophthalmic, Pharmacy Research areas) (Full time Oct 2021)” from the application from options.
*The application must be accompanied by a “research proposal” statement. An original proposal is not required as the initial scope of the project has been defined, candidates should take this opportunity to detail how their knowledge and experience will benefit the project and should also be accompanied by a brief review of relevant research literature.
Please include the supervisor name, project title and project reference in your Personal Statement.
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