Crabb Lab – City St George’s, University of London
Doctoral Student
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Doctoral Student
PhD Studentship: Digital Eye Health, VR & Tablet-Based Vision Testing
Crabb Lab, Department of Optometry and Visual Sciences City, St George’s, University of London In collaboration with Irida Health
⚠️ Note: This is an early-stage PhD opportunity with room for the student to co-shape project direction alongside the Crabb Lab and Irida Health team.
About the Project
The Crabb Lab at City, St George’s, University of London, partnered with Irida Health, is offering a fully funded PhD studentship to revolutionise the detection and monitoring of visual impairment and blindness.
This project will:
- Develop, refine, and validate tablet-based visual function tests and virtual reality (VR) technologies
- Enhance early detection of eye diseases (glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular disease)
- Expand access to eye care by testing tools in real-world and underserved communities
- Bridge experimental vision science, digital health innovation, and public engagement
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PhD Aims
- Validate and optimise tablet-based testing tools
- Develop and refine VR-based approaches for functional vision assessment
- Compare digital tools against established clinical standards
- Conduct community-based data collection
- Support the translation of research tools into scalable health technologies
- Contribute to publications, presentations, and knowledge exchange with clinical and industry partners
Training & Lab Environment
Joining the internationally recognised Craig Lab, the student will collaborate with:
- Clinicians and data scientists
- Specialises in visual field testing, glaucoma, and digital ophthalmic technologies
Key training opportunities include:
- Experimental design in vision science
- Digital health technology evaluation
- Statistical modelling of visual function data
- Community-based research methods
- Industry collaboration and translational research
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Who We Are Looking For
We seek a technically strong candidate who is sharply motivated by the mission to reduce preventable blindness. The ideal person will:
✔ Embrace moving beyond the lab to engage with:
- Communities
- Clinicians
- Industry partners
✔ Demonstrate:
- Curiosity
- Adaptability
- A willingness to iterate, improve, and co-design real-world tools
This is an opportunity for someone who wants their PhD to have direct translational impact.
📝 Note: Recruitment is in its early stages—get in touch to explore fit before applying.
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