Stirling University
University Research Fellowship in Vision
The Centre for Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience, in
conjunction with the Department of Psychology is able to appoint
a suitably qualified post-doctoral research fellow with interests
in psychophysical and computational vision.
The post will be hosted in the Centre for Computational and Cognitive
Neuroscience, which has well-equipped laboratories for psychophysical
and computational research. Our main computer system is a network
of high performance X-Windows HP workstations, which are used for
computational research. In addition we have many Macs, PCs etc that
are used for psychophysics. Further details, including brief
descriptions of current research and facilities can be found on WWW:
The University of Stirling is placed on the edge of the Highlands
of Scotland close to wilderness areas with excellent opportunities for
hill-walking, climbing, skiing, whisky tasting, canoeing and other
healthy pursuits (not necessarily in that order). The campus is set
in beatiful grounds, complete with a castle, lochs and steep hillsides.
The view from the windows of our Centre are amongst the most
spectacular from a University Department anywhere.
The appointment is offered for up to 3 years and will be on the
standard Research Salary Scale 1A (UKL14317 to UKL21519 per annum).
The post is available from any time after 1st September 1995.
The appointee will be expected to show a considerable degree of
independence in research, and is expected to have a record of published
research already. Funds are available for equipment and for
conference travel. The appointee will be encouraged to seek further
funding.
Applications or enquiries should be directed to:
Professor Roger Watt
Department of Psychology
University of Stirling
Stirling FK9 4LA
Scotland
email: r.j.watt@stirling.ac.uk
Phone: +44 1786 467640
Fax: +44 1786 467641
Applications should include a CV, the names and addresses of two
people who may be contacted for references, and a short research
plan. Applicants should state their nationality (this is required for work permit
purposes) and also whether any member(s) of their immediate family are
employed by the University (giving the name, relationship and position).
The University of Stirling is an equal opportunities employer.
The University operates a code of practice to restrict smoking.
The deadline for submission is 30th June 1995.