Eurolens Research provides research and consultancy services to the global contact lens industry and we are currently recruiting for a Research Optometrist to work on our ongoing programme of clinical studies, to cover a member of staff who is taking parental leave.
You should be a UK registered optometrist with experience in contact lens fitting and aftercare. Experience of complex contact lens fitting is not required. The main duties are to undertake eye examinations and a range of contact lens-related assessments including lens fitting and on going clinical care of study participants. You should have excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills. Experience of statistical analysis, image analysis and/or conference presentations would be an advantage but are not essential.
Full details about the role are available in the job description.
Given the diverse nature of the projects performed by the research group, some flexibility in working hours will be required.
The University actively fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity and seeks to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.
What you will get in return:
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr Carole Maldonado-Codina
Email: carole.m-codina@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
