Times_New_RomanPost-Doc in Human Visual Navigation Virtual Environment Navigation Lab (VENLab) Brown University Providence, Rhode Island, USA A post-doctoral position in human visual navigation is available in the Dept. of Cognitive & Linguistic Sciences at Brown University. The project investigates how spatial knowledge about a new environment is learned and used for active navigation in humans and robots. Research is based in the Virtual Environment Navigation Lab (VENLab), a unique 40 x 40 ft virtual reality lab that incorporates an Intersense sonic/inertial tracker, Kaiser head-mounted display, and SGI graphics, allowing complete manipulation of the visual environment. Training will be provided in visual perception, spatial cognition, and interactive research using VR techniques. Duties and qualifications include: Symbol… Times_New_RomanCoordinating experiments on human visual navigation, path integration, spatial learning, and landmark recognition. Graduate training in human experimental research is essential. Symbol… Times_New_RomanManaging the VENLab facility, including SGI system management and equipment troubleshooting. Technical ability is important. Symbol… Times_New_RomanGraphics programming. Experience with Unix/Irix, C++, Open GL, and World ToolKit is desirable. The position is available immediately (pending administrative approval) and funding is guaranteed at least through Sept, 2001. The project is under the direction of Drs. William Warren, Michael Tarr, and Leslie Kaelbling, funded by a Learning and Intelligent Systems grant from the National Science Foundation. More information can be found at Times0000,0000,00FFwww.cog.brown.edu/~duchon/venlab/Times_New_Roman, and specific inquiries can be directed to Times0000,0000,00FFBill_Warren@brown.eduTimes_New_Roman. Interested applicants should send a CV, statement of research interests, representative publications, and 3 letters of recommendation to Navigation Committee, Dept. of Cognitive & Linguistic Sciences, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, USA, as soon as possible. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis beginning May 15. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.