UCL Institute of Ophthalmology

Our new centre for eye care, research, and education will be kept warm and cool using a ground source heat pump and an attenuation tank will help manage excess surface water from heavy rainfall. Find out more in this short video from the site. We plan to reach the highest level, the tenth floor, by the end of this year. https://lnkd.in/dJ3GYwxh

📢 ICTER is recruiting for a key senior management position. We are looking for a visionary Scientific Director (Professor or Professor Emeritus) to play a crucial role in our cutting-edge eye research centre. If you have experience in managing RDI organizations, and a strong background in vision research, we would like to hear from you. With a proven track record in international collaborative ocular research and knowledge of EU research funding considered an asset, this is an exciting opportunity to advance a top-level scientific leadership career at ICTER. 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙄𝘾𝙏𝙀𝙍? ➢ ICTER is a research, development and innovation centre within the Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences based in Warsaw, Poland 🇵🇱, EU 🇪🇺, advancing cutting-edge vision Hi-Tech and research, to support the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, enabling faster implementation of new therapies. ➢ We have a strong focus on translating science into real-world medical advancements. ➢ We offer a collaborative and internationally connected research environment, with access to cutting-edge technologies, state-of-the-art labs, and a strong network of global partners. ➢ Be part of a visionary team shaping the future of eye health and making a real difference in patients’ lives worldwide. ➢ ICTER is the 2024 winner of the Teaming for Excellence / WIDERA grant within Horizon Europe, and the International Research Agenda IRAP FENG grant by the FNP Foundation for Polish Science. ➢ From 2025, ICTER will be transformed into a Centre of Excellence for research in ophthalmology, established based on the expertise of leading universities and ophthalmic teaching hospitals from the UK 🇬🇧 (UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London) and France 🇫🇷 (Institut de la Vision, University of Sorbonne). 🔗 Full details and responsibilities: https://lnkd.in/dq_ZiWZn. 📧 Submit your application by October 31, 2024 by sending a cover letter, two page biography, two references, and publication record to icter-chair@ichf.edu.pl and icter_jobs@ichf.edu.pl. #ICTER_PL #IPC_PAS #IChF #CareerOpportunity #HiringNow #VisionResearch #EyeResearch #LeadershipPosition #ScientificDirector Polish Academy of Sciences Polish Science Contact Agency "PolSCA" of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Brussels

📢 ICTER is hiring. We are currently looking for a Director of Education and Translation to play a key role in integrating cutting-edge vision research with educational initiatives, while driving the translation of scientific discoveries into real-world solutions. This position is crucial for fostering collaboration between researchers, educators, and industry partners, ensuring a lasting impact on the future of eye research, healthcare advancements, and broader societal benefits. A high level of English proficiency is required, and knowledge of Polish is an advantage but not essential. Core responsibilities: 🔹 Supervising the translation platform implementation 🔹 Monitoring educational programs for scientists and doctors 🔹 Supporting young scientists through mentoring and skill development 🔹 Overseeing training courses and conferences 🔹 Collaborating with external partners (educational institutions, industry, hospitals, government, NGOs) 🔹 Promoting interdisciplinary projects 🔹 Supporting innovative teaching methods and new technology training 🔹 Overseeing science dissemination 🔎 Check out the requirements and more information: https://lnkd.in/dyJhYPZY. ⏰ Application deadline: October 31, 2024. ICTER is a research, development and innovation centre (RDI) within the Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, advancing cutting-edge vision Hi-Tech and research, to support the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, enabling faster implementation of new therapies. We have a strong focus on translating science into real-world medical advancements. #ICTER_PL #ICTERians #IPC_PAS #IChF #SeniorRole #LeadershipPosition #HiringNow #EducationDirector #TranslationDirector #EyeResearch #Vision #Ophthalmology #OcularTherapies #HighMedTech #RDI #HE FNP Foundation for Polish Science Polish Academy of Sciences

We currently have an open position for a Finance and Research Manager, available to internal UCL candidates on a secondment basis. This post offers an exciting opportunity for someone to play a key role in the financial and research management of our highly successful and dynamic institute. Closing date to apply: 3 November 2024. https://lnkd.in/d6KU4KP2

There is just over one week remaining to submit applications for the Associate Professor position at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. If you have substantial leadership experience in teaching and research, make sure to apply by 23 October. https://lnkd.in/d4tsm75Q

Are you an early career researcher wishing to be sponsored for external fellowships to establish an independent research group via a tenure-track like process? If so we'd love to hear from you. Our last selection round for 2024 closes on 31 Oct. All info: https://lnkd.in/e3RhTSDb #visionresearch #Ophthalmology #visionscience #ScienceFellowship

We are on the look-out for a leading researcher to join us as an Associate Professor. If you have substantial leadership experience in teaching and research, apply by 23 October. https://lnkd.in/d4tsm75Q #AcademicJobs

The theme for the final day of this year's #NationalEyeHealthWeek is: 'Live well to see well'. On this topic, Professor Anthony Khawaja shares a few tips on the impact of diet on #eyehealth. #VisionMatters

This #NationalEyeHealthWeek, Jiahe Wang, a second year student in the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology's Orthoptics MSc programme, contributed to the theme of #colourvision by sharing a few words on how this visual function impacts our daily life. #EyeWeek #VisionMatters

We asked UCL Institute of Ophthalmology's Senior Research Fellow Dr Michael Crossland about the value of keeping kids' and teens’ eyes healthy. #NationalEyeHealthWeek #eyehealth #VisionMatters