CVNet - postdoc; psychophysics & modeling; York Univ

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    From: James Elder <jelder@yorku.ca>
    To: hchan@kirkham.ewind.com
    Subject: Postdoctoral and Research Programmer Positions

    POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN VISUAL PSYCHOPHYSICS/COMPUTATIONAL MODELING
    YORK UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR VISION RESEARCH
    TORONTO, CANADA

    The York University Centre for Vision Research is seeking a postdoctoral
    fellow to participate in an interdisciplinary programme of research in
    the psychophysical study and computational modeling of human vision.
    The candidate should have a background in visual psychophysics and/or
    computational modeling of human vision, and strong programming skills.

    Areas of interest for the laboratory include:

    Object detection and localization in 2D and 3D
    Perceptual organization
    Perception of shadows
    Shape from texture
    Visual attention and eye movements
    Applications to telepresence and virtual reality

    The salary for this position is competitive and the starting date is
    flexible. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
    International applications are encouraged.

    The York Centre for Vision Research is an interdisciplinary centre
    spanning the laboratories of 19 faculty members in the Departments of
    Psychology, Computer Science, Biology and Philosophy. Members pursue
    fundamental and applied research in visual, vestibular and auditory
    perception, eye-movements, computer vision, virtual reality and
    robotics. The Centre is very well equipped with advanced graphics
    engines, eye- and head-tracking devices, stereo projection systems and
    head-mounted displays.

    More information about the Laboratory is available at:
    http://epiphany.hpl.crestech.ca
    More information about the Centre is available at
    http://www.yorku.ca/dept/psych/yorkvis/

    Applicants should send their c.v. and the names of 3 referees to:

    James Elder
    Department of Psychology
    York University
    4700 Keele Street
    North York, ON
    M3J 1P3

    Fax: (416) 736-5814

    email: jelder@yorku.ca
    www: http://www.yorku.ca/faculty/academic/jelder/

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    RESEARCH PROGRAMMER
    YORK UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR VISION RESEARCH
    TORONTO, CANADA

    The York University Centre for Vision Research is seeking a talented
    programmer to participate in an interdisciplinary programme of research
    in human vision, computer vision and virtual reality. The position
    involves a balance between systems administration (25% of time) and
    research programming (75% of time). The candidate should have strong
    programming experience in c, c++ and/or java. Experience programming in
    Matlab, X Windows and/or Open GL an asset. A Bachelor’s degree in a
    relevant discipline is required; a Master’s degree would be
    advantageous.

    The salary for this position is competitive and the starting date is
    flexible. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
    In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement
    is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

    The York Centre for Vision Research is an interdisciplinary centre
    spanning the laboratories of 19 faculty members in the Departments of
    Psychology, Computer Science, Biology and Philosophy. Members pursue
    fundamental and applied research in visual, vestibular and auditory
    perception, eye-movements, computer vision, virtual reality and
    robotics. The Centre is very well equipped with advanced graphics
    engines, eye- and head-tracking devices, stereo projection systems and
    head-mounted displays.

    More information about the Laboratory is available at:
    http://epiphany.hpl.crestech.ca
    More information about the centre is available at
    http://www.yorku.ca/dept/psych/yorkvis/

    Applicants should send their c.v. and the names of 3 referees to:

    James Elder
    Department of Psychology
    York University
    4700 Keele Street
    North York, ON
    M3J 1P3

    Fax: (416) 736-5814

    email: jelder@yorku.ca
    www: http://www.yorku.ca/faculty/academic/jelder/

    --
    James H. Elder
    Assistant Professor
    Department of Psychology
    York University
    4700 Keele Street
    North York, Ontario
    Canada M3J 1P3
    

    tel: (416) 736-5115 ext. 66475 fax: (416) 736-5814

    email: jelder@yorku.ca www.yorku.ca/faculty/academic/jelder/



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