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About us
Careers and study
As a world-leading vision research institute, CERA is an inspiring place to work, study and develop professionally. Learn about the career and study opportunities available with us.
Opportunities at CERA
The Centre for Eye Research Australia has a diverse, multidisciplinary team focused on conducting translational research that makes a real difference for patients.
Our research program spans a unique mix of fundamental and translational approaches. Our close proximity to patients and our clinical trials experience, gives us a strong ability to take our research from bench-to-bedside.
Our team includes clinician-scientists with backgrounds in ophthalmology, optometry and orthoptics, basic researchers with expertise in areas such as stem cell differentiation, mitochondrial biology and genetics, clinical trial coordinators, corneal transplant coordinators and research assistants.
Our scientists are backed up by a professional research support team which includes IT, HR, finance, research and business development, legal and commercialisation, data management, philanthropy and fundraising and communications.
Major areas of research include:
- Developing gene therapies to treat inherited retinal diseases and glaucoma
- Cellular reprogramming to reprogram retinal cells into photoreceptors and potentially restore vision
- Developing a tissue-engineered corneal epithelium
- Screening to detect the early signs of diabetic retinopathy using a novel artificial intelligence tool
- Conducting an extensive program of research into age-related macular degeneration including studies to predict who is most at risk of progressing to late stage AMD and research to understand the highest risk forms of the disease.
- Developing a simple eye test to detect the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
The Centre for Eye Research Australia has a diverse, multidisciplinary team focused on conducting translational research that makes a real difference for patients.
Our research program spans a unique mix of fundamental and translational approaches. Our close proximity to patients and our clinical trials experience, gives us a strong ability to take our research from bench-to-bedside.
Our team includes clinician-scientists with backgrounds in ophthalmology, optometry and orthoptics, basic researchers with expertise in areas such as stem cell differentiation, mitochondrial biology and genetics, clinical trial coordinators, corneal transplant coordinators and research assistants.
Our scientists are backed up by a professional research support team which includes IT, HR, finance, research and business development, legal and commercialisation, data management, philanthropy and fundraising and communications.
Major areas of research include:
- Developing gene therapies to treat inherited retinal diseases and glaucoma
- Cellular reprogramming to reprogram retinal cells into photoreceptors and potentially restore vision
- Developing a tissue-engineered corneal epithelium
- Screening to detect the early signs of diabetic retinopathy using a novel artificial intelligence tool
- Conducting an extensive program of research into age-related macular degeneration including studies to predict who is most at risk of progressing to late stage AMD and research to understand the highest risk forms of the disease.
- Developing a simple eye test to detect the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
Work at CERA
Career opportunities
Learn more about working at CERA and search for current opportunities.
Career opportunities
Learn more about working at CERA and search for current opportunities.
Study at CERA
CERA contributes to developing the next generation of researchers through supervising students in Masters, Doctorate of PhD programs at the University of Melbourne.
Study opportunities
Find out about studying at CERA and view current opportunities for students.
RB McComas Research Scholarship in Ophthalmology
Applications are open to Australian students undertaking postgraduate study under the direction of the Ringland Anderson Professor of Ophthalmology. Successful students will be awarded support of up to $36,000.
CERA contributes to developing the next generation of researchers through supervising students in Masters, Doctorate of PhD programs at the University of Melbourne.
Study opportunities
Find out about studying at CERA and view current opportunities for students.
RB McComas Research Scholarship in Ophthalmology
Applications are open to Australian students undertaking postgraduate study under the direction of the Ringland Anderson Professor of Ophthalmology. Successful students will be awarded support of up to $36,000.