Human Neuroscience and Visual Cognition Lab
Department of Psychology
Wright State University
A post-doc position is now available at the newly established Human
Neuroscience and Visual Cognition Lab at the Department of Psychology,
Wright State University. The lab is headed by Dr. Assaf Harel and
investigates high-level vision and its neural substrates. We are
particularly interested in how visual recognition occurs in real-world
settings and adopt a neuroergonomic approach to study the applied
aspects of high-level vision. For this purpose, we employ a diversity of
cognitive neuroscience methods, including fMRI, EEG, psychophysics, and
eye tracking. Research topics include, but are not limited to the
following areas: visual expertise, object and scene recognition,
categorization and perceptual learning.
The position is fully funded for two years. The successful candidate
will hold a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology,
Neurobiology, Computer Science, or any other related discipline by the
start date of the position. Strong background and familiarity with fMRI
or EEG research is required. Experience in computer programming,
especially with Matlab is highly encouraged and will be considered a
strong advantage.
Applicants should send their CV, a short statement of their research
interests and contact information for two references to Dr. Assaf Harel
at: assaf.harel(a)wright.edu <mailto:assaf.harel@wright.edu>.
The Department of Psychology is housed in the College of Science and
Mathematics, offers a Ph.D. in Human Factors and Industrial/
Organizational Psychology, and has 3 undergraduate concentration areas:
(1) Cognition and Perception, (2) Industrial/ Organizational, and (3)
Behavioral Neuroscience. Wright State University was recently ranked
among the Best in the Midwest universities by The Princeton Review,
listed among 260 Best National Universities in the annual Americas
Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News and World Report, and ranked fourth
nationally among universities with limited numbers of doctoral programs
in the Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index. Wright State University is
an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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