From announcements at journalofvision.org Tue Jan 4 04:06:40 2005 From: announcements at journalofvision.org (Journal of Vision) Date: Tue Jan 4 04:09:24 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Journal of Vision: Special Issue: Finding Visual Features Message-ID: <10dd801c4f212$caf69fb0$020100c0@journalofvision.org> Journal of Vision ? Call for Papers ? Special Issue Finding visual features: Using stochastic stimuli to discover internal representations In recent years psychophysicists have developed techniques for correlating noisy stimuli with behavioral decisions ('classification images') while neuroscientists have developed related techniques for correlating noisy stimuli with neural responses ('reverse correlation'), both in an effort to infer the internal features that mediate perception. At the same time, cognitive scientists have been testing mathematical models of how observers make categorical decisions about noisy stimuli. And in parallel, computer scientists, mathematicians, and statisticians have been developing efficient algorithms and optimal methods for classifying noisy targets into categories defined by humans, and for identifying the stimulus properties that evoke neural responses. In December, 2004, a Neural Information Processing Society (NIPS) workshop brought together researchers from these fields to share and discuss these diverse approaches to solving their common problem of feature induction. This special issue of the Journal of Vision is designed to allow full expression of these ideas, and to encourage additional work in this area. We invite articles on the general theme of induction of internal features from noisy response data. We emphasize that contributors are not restricted to participants at the NIPS 2004 workshop. We encourage submission of original research, reviews, and theoretical commentaries. Appropriate topics include, but are not limited to: * Higher-order and non-linear classification image techniques * Neural reverse correlation techniques to extract higher-order kernels * Computational algorithms to infer features from noisy classification data * Methods for using fine-grained behavioral measures (e.g., confidence ratings, reaction times) to improve feature inference Guest Editors: Jason M. Gold Indiana University, Bloomington jgold@indiana.edu Richard Shiffrin Indiana University, Bloomington shiffrin@indiana.edu James Elder York University, Toronto jelder@yorku.ca Jack Gallant University of California, Berkeley gallant@socrates.berkeley.edu Deadline for submission: June 1, 2005 Target publication date: October 1, 2005 Journal of Vision is an open-access online journal that encourages the use of images, color, movies, hyperlinks, demonstrations, original datasets, and other digital enhancements. To submit a paper to this special issue please follow the Instructions for Authors at http://journalofvision.org/info/instructions.pdf. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050104/4b4318cc/attachment.html From varadharajaneso at rediffmail.com Thu Jan 6 07:27:12 2005 From: varadharajaneso at rediffmail.com (L. Srinivasa Varadharajan) Date: Thu Jan 6 13:17:14 2005 Subject: [visionlist] ESO International Vision Science and Optometry Conference (EIVOC) 2005 Message-ID: <20050106072712.23540.qmail@webmail17.rediffmail.com> This is a preliminary announcement about an upcoming ESO International Vision Science and Optometry Conference (EIVOC) 2005 to be held in Chennai, India during August 13 ? 15, 2005. The conference will cover a wide variety of topics such as myopia, aberrations, contact lens, binocular vision, low vision, ocular/retinal physiology, ocular diseases and tele-optometry. The list of invited speakers includes: 1. Jay M Enoch 2. Vasudevan Lakshminarayanan (Vengu) 3. Laura Frishman 4. Larry Thibos 5. Susana Chung 6. Christine Dickinson 7. Daniel O?Leary 8. Shahina Pardhan 9. Kenneth Ciuffreda 10. Suresh Vishwanathan 11. Chris Hudson* 12. Padmaja Sankaridurg* 13. Sajeesh Kumar* Abstracts are invited from interested researchers, practicing optometrists and students. The deadline for submission of abstract is April 15, 2005. Further details will be provided in a separate email to this email list. Please mark your calendar and send your abstracts to eivoc_2005@rediffmail.com. * - Confirmation awaiting. ___________________________________ Dr. L. Srinivasa Varadharajan, Ph.D Lecturer Cum Research Scholar Elite School of Optometry Sankara Nethralaya 8, G. S. T. Road, St. Thomas Mount Chennai - 600 016 Ph: 91-44-2232 1835 91-44-2234 4474 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050106/d85c35c8/attachment.html From kennalex at uic.edu Thu Jan 6 21:20:29 2005 From: kennalex at uic.edu (Ken Alexander) Date: Thu Jan 6 22:11:53 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc at Univ Illinois at Chicago Message-ID: <6.1.0.6.2.20050106151925.01d0dc60@mailserv.uic.edu> POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN NONINVASIVE ASSESSMENT OF RETINAL DEGENERATIONS The Laboratory of Clinical Psychophysics and Electrophysiology in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is seeking applications for an NEI-funded postdoctoral fellowship to study the pathophysiology of retinal degenerations such as retinitis pigmentosa, using a variety of psychophysical and electrophysiological techniques. Information about the research program is available at: http://www.uic.edu/com/eye/Research/Scientists/Alexander.shtm. The position will be available June 1, 2005. Experience in patient testing and computer programming are an asset. Please send a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and names of 3 references to kennalex@uic.edu, or mail to: Dr. Kenneth R. Alexander Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences University of Illinois at Chicago 1855 W. Taylor Street Chicago, IL 60612 The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. From Mark.Mccourt at ndsu.edu Sun Jan 9 17:19:32 2005 From: Mark.Mccourt at ndsu.edu (Mark McCourt) Date: Sun Jan 9 19:03:46 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoctoral positions at NDSU Center for Visual Neuroscience Message-ID: <033701c4f66f$65947f50$67428186@visionscience> POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS AT NDSU CENTER FOR VISUAL NEUROSCIENCE The North Dakota State University Center for Visual Neuroscience announces the availability of two postdoctoral research fellowships in visual/cognitive neuroscience. We seek to recruit individuals whose research interests overlap and/or complement those of our core faculty (see http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/psychology/ for faculty profiles). Scholars with interests in visual attention (including social cues), scene perception, object perception and recognition, or cognitive aging, or who possess expertise in electrophysiological approaches to these topics, are especially encouraged to apply. Salary is based on NIH Kirschstein-NRSA stipend levels, and the Center for Visual Neuroscience can offer postdoctoral fellows an annual research and travel allowance. Initial appointment is for two years with renewal contingent on performance and availability of funds. Qualifications. The minimum qualifications for the position are: completed Ph.D.; strong potential for high-quality research in visual and/or cognitive neuroscience using human subjects; technical competence in the design and execution of computer-based research; effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; and ability to interact effectively with colleagues and students. In making appointments we will weigh qualifications as follows (in decreasing order of importance): strong potential for high-quality research using human subjects in the topic areas of visual/cognitive neuroscience; technical competence in the design and execution of computer-based research; effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; and ability to interact effectively with colleagues and students. To apply, send a cover letter describing research interests and accomplishments, a curriculum vita, copies of representative publications and other supporting materials, and letters of reference from three individuals familiar with your career. This search will be conducted in compliance with North Dakota's open-records law. Submit all materials to Mark McCourt, Ph.D., Chair, Center for Visual Neuroscience Postdoctoral Search Committee, Department of Psychology, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105-5075. Informal inquiries are encouraged and should be directed to mark.mccourt@ndsu.edu (701) 231-8625. Screening of applications will commence April 1, 2005, and will continue until the positions are filled. Date of appointment is negotiable. NDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. THE CENTER FOR VISUAL NEUROSCIENCE The newly established NDSU Center for Visual Neuroscience is funded by a 5-year $8.9M Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence grant from the NIH/NCRR and will consist of 10 core research faculty members, as well as numerous additional scientific and technical staff. Housed in over 2100 sq ft. of remodeled space, the Center's core facilities will include two 168-channel high-density EEG systems for electrical brain mapping studies as well as state-of-the-art driving simulator, immersive virtual reality, and PC-based psychophysical laboratories with advanced eye-tracking capability. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mark E. McCourt, Ph.D. Director, Center for Visual Neuroscience Professor, Department of Psychology North Dakota State University Fargo, ND 58105-5075 http://www.psych.ndsu.nodak.edu/mccourt/ Vox: 701-231-8625 Fax: 701-231-8426 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050109/8bfc4707/attachment.html From kurtzhao at yeah.net Mon Jan 10 18:11:15 2005 From: kurtzhao at yeah.net (kurt) Date: Mon Jan 10 02:16:04 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Seeking postdoc position Message-ID: <200501100211.j0A2BWEK091328@visionscience.com> Hi, I am currently a PhD student in 3D medical image analysis at School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and I am seeking a postdoctoral research position (from April 2005) to work on innovative research in the area of medical image analysis. My current research interest includes 3D statistical shape model, 3D deformable model based segmentation and registration, atlas construction, etc. My PhD project is about 3D statistical shape model based segmentation of 3D volumetric human brain MR images and 3D model building. The project is implemented using C++, Visualization Toolkit, Insight Toolkit and VXL. Also, I have strong credentials in software design and implementation. I have two years? industrial and two plus years? academic experience in software development. All of the experience is following Object Oriented methodology using both C and C++. I would like to join an international group or a research center. For further information please feel free to contact me to: kurtzhao2u at yahoo dot com. Furthermore, you may wish to have a look at http://www.ntu.edu.sg/home5/pg02481736/ to see my web page. Thanks for your time. Cordially, Kurt ZheEn Zhao From B.T.Barrett at Bradford.ac.uk Mon Jan 10 11:31:59 2005 From: B.T.Barrett at Bradford.ac.uk (B.T.Barrett@Bradford.ac.uk) Date: Mon Jan 10 15:51:13 2005 Subject: [visionlist] University of Bradford, Research Fellowships Message-ID: University of Bradford, UK School Of Life Sciences Department Of Optometry 3 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS REF: ROP2304 19,460 to 29,128 UK pounds per annum Fixed term contracts of approximately 30 months duration This represents an exciting opportunity for promising researchers to join a vibrant vision science research community. You will be expected to contribute to the Department's overall goal of becoming an international centre for vision science research. You will be an enthusiastic participant in research, have obtained a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline and have a growing record of publication in peer-reviewed academic journals. You will contribute to all aspects of research activity within the Department; execute a coherent programme of research, co-supervise research students and develop new funding proposals. For more information please see: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/personnel/jobvacancies/external/research.htm Informal enquiries about these posts are welcome, and should be addressed to Professor David Elliott, Head of Optometry (01274 235224, d.elliott1@bradford.ac.uk) or Dr Brendan Barrett, Director of Research (01274 235589, b.t.barrett@bradford.ac.uk). Closing date: 31 January 2005 -- Dr. Brendan T. Barrett Dept. of Optometry University of Bradford Richmond Road Bradford, BD7 1DP United Kingdom -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050110/c8894967/attachment.html From preeti at ski.org Tue Jan 11 16:23:14 2005 From: preeti at ski.org (Preeti Verghese) Date: Tue Jan 11 18:39:45 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Scientist Position at The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute Message-ID: <41E3FD72.3060209@ski.org> The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute (SKERI) intends to appoint one or more Scientists in the area of Human Vision. Candidates working in any area of Human Vision that complements existing programs of research in visual processing, eye movements, visual development and brain-imaging are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of research excellence and are expected to lead their own externally funded research program. Instructions for submitting applications are available at www.ski.org/opening. Review of applications will begin on March 31, 2005. From plainis at med.uoc.gr Wed Jan 12 10:11:45 2005 From: plainis at med.uoc.gr (Sotiris Plainis) Date: Wed Jan 12 14:59:58 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Position at University of Crete Message-ID: One position for a period between 1 to 3 years is available for a pre-doctoral or a post-doctoral optometrist in VEIC, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece. Interested candidates will have to be European citizens (or have resided in an EU Member State for at least 5 years), aged 35 or less. The content of their work will involve clinical examinations in a refractive surgery clinic and research in the context of the SHARP EYE, a Community Research Training Network (more information about the Network at: http://www.sharpeye.org). The Vardinoyiannion Eye Institute of Crete (VEIC) consists of about twenty Faculty/postdocs/graduate-students working on new techniques for refractive surgery (epi-LASIK) and imaging the retina of the living human eye, clinical applications for ocular clinical conditions which cause visual loss (eg visual electrodiagnostics, retinal imaging), improvements in visual function beyond conventional limits (adaptive optics), psychophysical investigations, and studies on eye movememnts (Eyelink II) and fundamental optical properties of the eye and biological tissue. Interested candidates should send CVs to Sotiris Plainis (plainis@med.uoc.gr) or Harilaos Ginis (ginis@med.uoc.gr). Salary is according to RTN rates. The appointment can begin as early as February 2005. -- Sotiris Plainis, PhD Vision Scientist Vardinoyiannion Eye Institute of Crete (VEIC) Department of Ophthalmology School of Medicine University of Crete PO Box 2208 Voutes, Heraklion, TK 71003 Crete, Greece tel:0030-2810394807, fax: 0030-2810394653 From smart at neuralcorrelate.com Thu Jan 13 18:56:43 2005 From: smart at neuralcorrelate.com (Susana Martinez-Conde) Date: Thu Jan 13 18:58:17 2005 Subject: [visionlist] BEST ILLUSION OF THE YEAR CONTEST--SECOND CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! Message-ID: <200501131857.j0DIv4Kg029554@visionscience.com> ***SECOND CALL FOR BEST ILLUSION OF THE YEAR CONTEST*** ****ECVP2005 MEETING REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION WILL OPEN LATER THIS MONTH**** Check http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com for details! The European Conference of Visual Perception is happy to announce the First Best Illusion of the Year Award!!! ILLUSION SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN!! ECVP 2005, to be held in A Coru?a, Spain, in August 22nd - 26th, 2005 will host the world?s first Best Illusion of the Year Award!! Contestants are invited to submit a novel illusion (unpublished, or published no earlier than 2004) in standard image or movie formats. An international panel of impartial judges (experts from the visual science community, TBA) will rate the submissions and narrow them to the top ten. Then, at ECVP in A Coru?a, the top ten illusionists will present their contributions and the attendees of the event (that means you!) will vote to pick the TOP THREE WINNERS! First, Second, and Third prize winners will each receive a specially designed trophy from the Science Museums of A Coru?a (Museos Cient?ficos Coru?eses), and their winning illusions will be made part of the museum?s exhibition! Submissions can be made to Dr. Susana Martinez-Conde (Executive Chair of ECVP 2005) via email (smart@neuralcorrelate.com) starting immediately and until March 1, 2005. Illusion submissions should come with a (no more than) one-page description of the illusion and its theoretical underpinnings (if known). Illusions will be rated according to: ? Significance to our understanding of the visual system ? Simplicity of the description ? Sheer beauty ? Counterintuitive quality ? Spectacularity Submit your ideas now and take home this prestigious award! More information about ECVP 2005 as well as hotel reservations for the meeting can be made NOW through the website: http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com If you or your organization would like to sponsor this event, or any other aspect of ECVP2005, please contact Dr. Susana Martinez-Conde (smart@neuralcorrelate.com). On behalf of ECVP2005's Executive Committee: Susana Martinez-Conde (Chair), Luis Martinez, Steve Macknik, Jose-Manuel Alonso, Peter Tse ------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience Barrow Neurological Institute 350 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484 Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172 Email: smart@neuralcorrelate.com http://neuralcorrelate.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050113/25ac4809/attachment.html From coughlan at ski.org Thu Jan 13 19:54:04 2005 From: coughlan at ski.org (James Coughlan) Date: Thu Jan 13 20:07:35 2005 Subject: [visionlist] New workshop: Computer Vision Applications for the Visually Impaired Message-ID: <41E6D1DC.5010308@ski.org> A new one-day workshop, Computer Vision Applications for the Visually Impaired (CVACVI), will be held June 20, 2005. It will be part of CVPR 2005, in San Diego, CA. (CVPR is an IEEE-sponsored conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition.) This workshop aims to bring together computer vision researchers and experts in rehabilitation and assistive technology for the visually impaired. Three invited keynote talks given by VI experts will provide an overview of assistive technology for persons with disabilities, concentrating on the needs of the VI community. Attendance by VI experts outside the computer vision community is encouraged. By addressing the context in which assistive technology is used and designed, the workshop seeks to help researchers identify fruitful areas of overlap between the most pressing needs of the VI population and the capabilities of computer vision technology. A general discussion session at the end of the workshop will facilitate the exchange of ideas between computer vision researchers and VI experts. Information on paper submission and workshop organizers follows below. For more details please go to the CVACVI web site: URL: http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/~manduchi/CVAVI/ PAPER SUBMISSION: Paper submissions are solicited on the application of computer vision to such topics as travel (orientation and mobility), information access (e.g. reading signs, documents and printed graphical information), and user interfaces. IMPORTANT DATES: Paper submission deadline: Monday, March 7, 2005 Notification of acceptance: Monday, April 11, 2005 From marc.ernst at tuebingen.mpg.de Thu Jan 13 22:14:29 2005 From: marc.ernst at tuebingen.mpg.de (Marc Ernst) Date: Thu Jan 13 22:19:48 2005 Subject: [visionlist] PostDoc / PhD position Multimodal Perception and Action at MPI Tuebingen Message-ID: <7E74F5B8-65B0-11D9-9468-000A959FF5B2@tuebingen.mpg.de> The Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Department of Cognitive and Computational Psychophysics (Prof. Heinrich H. B?lthoff), T?bingen Germany has a research position available for a PostDoc / PhD student investigating multimodal perception and action. The position, which will start in April 2005, is part of the European Project CyberWalk, in which four renowned European Universities in the areas of Experimental Psychology, Computer Sciences, and Engineering collaborate to develop an omni-directional treadmill to allow unconstrained walking in virtual environments. Under the supervision of Dr. Marc Ernst and Prof. Heinrich B?lthoff, the scientific part of our institute in this project is to form a better understanding of the multimodal aspects of perception while interacting with the environment. The project will explore the interplay between perception and action in humans using a variety of psychophysical and neuropsychological techniques. For this we have available high-fidelity virtual environments and a sensorimotor lab with several force feedback devices and tracking systems. Expertise in any of the above techniques and some programming skills is an advantage but not required. The successful candidates should have a background in Psychology, Computer Sciences, Physics, Biology, or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates that have conducted psychophysical work. The successful candidates will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary group of scientists performing cutting-edge research on human multimodal perception, computer vision, and human-computer interaction. Further information about the research environment can be found at the website of the institute (www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de). Informal inquiries can be sent to Dr. Marc Ernst (marc.ernst@tuebingen.mpg.de). The Ph.D. position is available for 3 years and the post-doc position for 2 years (extensions possible). The salary depends on the qualifications with a maximum salary based on BAT IIa/2 for a Ph.D. student (appr. 20.000 ? per year; after tax appr. 13.000 ? per year) and BAT IIa for the post-doc fellow (appr. 45.000 ? per year; after tax appr. 27.800 ? per year) according to the German Public Service regulations. Handicapped applicants with equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Candidates should send letter, curriculum vita, reprints, and names of three referees to (electronic submission preferred): Dr. Marc Ernst Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics Cognitive and Computational Psychophysics Department Spemannstr. 38 72076 Tuebingen / Germany Email: marc.ernst@tuebingen.mpg.de ----------------------------------------------- Marc O. Ernst, Ph.D. MPI for Biological Cybernetics Spemannstr. 38 P.O. Box 21 69 72012 T?bingen, Germany Tel: ++49-+7071-601 644 Fax: ++49-+7071-601 616 email: marc.ernst@tuebingen.mpg.de http://www.kyb.mpg.de/~marc -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 3137 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050113/ada361b6/attachment.bin From ladan at psych.ucla.edu Mon Jan 17 06:14:13 2005 From: ladan at psych.ucla.edu (Ladan Shams) Date: Mon Jan 17 15:09:59 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc position in multisensory perception at UCLA+Caltech Message-ID: <20050117061413.7EE6BE36C5@marzipan.psych.ucla.edu> Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to study issues in multisensory perception. The research involves psychophysics methodology possibly combined with fMRI and/or statistical modeling. The projects will aim to unravel the interactions between visual, auditory, and tactile perceptual processes at various levels of inquiry ranging from phenomenology, to underlying brain mechanisms, to the governing computational principles. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. Some experience in Psychophysics is required, and any experience in fMRI or modeling will be a strong advantage. Expertise in Matlab and/or C in a Mac or UNIX environment is highly desirable. The research will be performed primarily in the laboratory of Ladan Shams at UCLA (http://vmpl.psych.ucla.edu), and partly in the laboratory of Shinsuke Shimojo at Caltech (http://neuro.caltech.edu). Thus, the successful candidate will be affiliated with both UCLA and Caltech. The initial appointment will be for one and a half years. The starting date is ASAP. Please send inquiries or CVs plus the names of 3 references to: Ladan Shams (ladan@psych.ucla.edu) University of California and California Institute of Technology are Equal Opportunity Employers. -------------------------------------------------------- Ladan Shams, Ph.D. Assistant Professor UCLA Department of Psychology 7545B Franz Hall Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563 URL: http://vmpl.psych.ucla.edu From Bruetting at fgan.de Tue Jan 18 06:02:52 2005 From: Bruetting at fgan.de (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Br=FCtting=2C_Mark?=) Date: Tue Jan 18 16:42:55 2005 Subject: [visionlist] maximum torsional eye-movement Message-ID: Dear list-members, I am searching for information/ articles concerning torsional eye-movement, in particular: 1. Are there significant differences in the individual maximum torsional eye-movement induced either by head shaking (leaning head to left/ right), whole body movement (roll) and optical stimulation ? 2. What role play proprioceptors in the neck when comparing torsional eye-movement induced by head movement only and whole body movement (e.g. roll in a flight simulator) ? Thanks a lot for your hints, links and help, Mark -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050118/e8d0f687/attachment.html From m_a_khoshlessan at yahoo.com Tue Jan 18 15:37:00 2005 From: m_a_khoshlessan at yahoo.com (Mohammad Amin Khoshlessan) Date: Tue Jan 18 16:43:31 2005 Subject: [visionlist] An announcement Message-ID: <20050118153701.7901.qmail@web50310.mail.yahoo.com> Dear colleages, Please forward the announcement for the following event: Workshop on Cognitive Science and Neurophilosophy 3- 7 May,2005 13- 17 Ordibehesht ,1384 The Center for International Research and Collaboration (ISMO) is organizing the Workshop on Philosophy and Cognitive Science at Iranian Institute of Philosophy, Tehran, Iran. The Workshop aims to introduce the latest research techniques in cognitive science, and also to introduce philosophical issues giving way to modern cognitive science, to Iranian researchers and researchers from developing world. The Workshop also tries to establish an atmosphere for dialog among students and scholars of cognitive science with different research styles, and philosophers along with students of humanities. The Director of the Workshop is Dr. Shapour Etemad from Iranian Institute of Philosophy. Main Topics: · General history and philosophy of cognitive science · Language, communication and cognition · Vision: From early visual processing to the NCC (Neural Correlates Consciousness) SponsersMain SpeakersParticipationApplication FormVenuePractical Information Program Organized by: Center for International Research and Collaboration (ISMO), Iran. Sponsors: Iranian Institute of Philosophy (IRIP). National Research Institute for Policy Science (NRISP). International Contributors Include: D. Andler, Ecole Normale Superieure, France. A. Chaudhuri, McGill University, Canada. R. Farivar, McGill University, Canada. A. A. Ghazanfar. Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Germany. C. G. Gross, Princeton University, USA. Participation: The workshop is open to young research workers from all countries. One of the main purposes of the college is to help research workers from developing countries; however, scientists from developed countries are also strongly encouraged to attend. Participants should preferably have completed several years of study and research after a first degree. As the colleges will be conducted in English, participants should have an adequate working knowledge of the language. Applications from graduate students about to finish their Ph.D., fresh post-docs, and young active faculty members are encouraged. Registration fee for Iranians participants of the workshop is 100.000 Rials which includes lunch. The registration fee of non Iranian participants would be US$ 300 and it covers full board and lodging for 5 nights. Payment towards registration fee should be made after receiving the letter of acceptance. Travel expenses of participants are borne by their home institutions. However, limited funds are available for some participants from developing countries, who will be selected by the organizers. Such financial support is available only to those who attend the entire activity and is paid to the participants upon their arrivals to Tehran. As scarcity of funds allows travel to be granted only in a few exceptional cases, every effort should be made by candidates to secure support for their fares (or at least half-fare) from their home country. The student participants must have at least one letter of recommendation from their university professor sent through fax or mail (post) right after sending their application. Those wishing to participate should complete and return the Application Form together with the Visa Form. Participants interested in presenting posters are expected to send a copy of the abstracts by 20 March, 2005. Deadline for receiving non Iranian requests: 15 February, 2005. Deadline for receiving Iranian requests: 12 March, 2005 (22 Esfand, 1383). Venue: Iranian Institute of Philosophy, Tehran, Iran. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050118/10baccee/attachment.html From vdm at biocib.cib.na.cnr.it Tue Jan 18 12:17:29 2005 From: vdm at biocib.cib.na.cnr.it (Dr Vito Di Maio) Date: Tue Jan 18 16:43:56 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Remind of BV&AI2005: Second Announcement and Call for Paper Message-ID: <200501181317.29699.vdm@biocib.cib.na.cnr.it> This email is just to remind you that March 15th is the deadline for full paper submission to BV&AI 2005 (International Symposium on Brain, Vision and Artificial Intelligence). BV&AI 2005 will take place in Palazzo Serra di Cassano, Naples (Italy), October 19-21, 2005. The submission is open to receive papers, please see the instructions for authors at: http://biocib.cib.na.cnr.it/BVAI2005/submission.html More information about BV&AI 2005 at: http://biocib.cib.na.cnr.it/BVAI2005/ More details can be seen on the following Best regards and happy new year. Vito Di Maio, Massimo De Gregorio BV&AI 2005 General Co-Chair(s?) ANNOUNCEMENT and CALL FOR PAPERS BV&AI 2005 1st International Symposium on "BRAIN, VISION and ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE" (BV&AI 2005) Naples-Italy, October 19-21, 2005 BV&AI 2005 is organised by the research group Neural, Visual and Cognitive Models of Natural and Artificial Systems of the Institute of Cybernetics "E. Caianiello" of the Italian National Research Council, and will be held in Naples, Italy, 19-21 October 2005. The scientific program will include, besides six invited talks, contributed papers that will be presented in plenary oral or poster sessions. Original and unpublished papers on BV&AI 2005 main research areas and related topics are welcome. Main research areas are: Brain Basics, Natural Vision, Artificial Vision, and Artificial Intelligence. Visit the WWW BV&AI 2005 Page http://bvai.cib.na.cnr.it/BVAI2005 for more details and updated information. Invited Speakers: Igor Aleksander (UK) Dana Ballard (USA) Gy?rgy Buzs?ki (USA) Cristiano Castelfranchi (Italy) Peter Erdi (USA) Nikos Logothetis (Germany) Important Dates: Paper Submission: 15 March 2005 Acceptance Notification: 30 May 2005 Camera-ready Papers: 30 June 2005 BV&AI 2005 Proceedings, including all accepted contributions, will be published by Springer-Verlag in the series Lecture Notes in Computer Science. In addition, two special issues of international journals are planned, which will include extended versions of selected BV&AI 2005 papers. Email Contact: contact@bvai.cib.na.cnr.it Add a bookmark to: http://bvai.cib.na.cnr.it/BVAI2005 -- Dr Vito Di Maio Istituto di Cibernetica "E. Caianiello" del CNR Via Campi Flegrei 34 80078 Pozzuoli (NA), Italy Tel +39 081 8675142 Fax +39 081 8042519 e-mail: vdm@biocib.cib.na.cnr.it V.Dimaio@cib.na.cnr.it web: http://www-biocib.cib.na.cnr.it/DiMaio/dimaio.html From jh81 at st-andrews.ac.uk Wed Jan 19 10:05:20 2005 From: jh81 at st-andrews.ac.uk (Julie Harris) Date: Wed Jan 19 15:38:01 2005 Subject: [visionlist] PhD studentships: St. Andrews Message-ID: PhD studentships in the School of Psychology, University of St. Andrews The School of Psychology at the University of St. Andrews is seeking applications for PhD studentships, to start in Autumn 2005. We support students to conduct research in all of the School's main areas of research including Perception & Performance, Cognition, Evolutionary & Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology and Behavioural & Cognitive Neuroscience. Expertise in the Perception & Performance group includes the cognition and perception of facial attributes (David Perrett), event related potentials to study information processing (Ines Jentzsch), computation modelling of neural systems (Peter Foldiak) and basic visual perception, in particular of spatial layout and depth (Paul Hibbard, Julie Harris). Contact individual supervisors for specific project details: http://psy.st-andrews.ac.uk/people/lecturers.shtml The School of Psychology has achieved the highest possible research rating (RAE 5*) over many years. We have a thriving postgraduate research community of around 30 students, supported by Research Council and University block grants. For more details see: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/psychology/research/index.shtml St. Andrews is the oldest University in Scotland (founded in 1413), closely integrated within the town, and picturesquely located on the east coast of Fife. Edinburgh is only 1 hour away, and Scotland's dramatic mountain scenery can also be quickly accessed. More details of our postgraduate programme (including how to apply) can be found at the following website: http://psy.st-andrews.ac.uk/vacancies/phd.shtml Or contact: Louise Sneddon, School of Psychology, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Fife KY16 9JU, Scotland. Tel: 01334 462157 Email: ls41@st-andrews.ac.uk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050119/101b63a8/attachment.html From eckstein at psych.ucsb.edu Wed Jan 19 16:44:31 2005 From: eckstein at psych.ucsb.edu (miguel eckstein) Date: Wed Jan 19 17:06:39 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Senior Faculty Position Cog Neuro/Director Brain Imaging Center UC Santa Barbara Message-ID: <200501191644.j0JGiXS3002968@condor.psych.ucsb.edu> Faculty Position Department of Psychology University of California, Santa Barbara SENIOR SEARCH, DIRECTOR, UCSB BRAIN IMAGING CENTER The Department of Psychology at the University of California Santa Barbara, invites applications for a senior Cognitive Neuroscientist (Associate or Full Professor) and Director of the UCSB Brain Imaging Center to begin on or after July 1, 2005. The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. Preference will be given to applicants whose research builds on strengths of the department's existing faculty (see http://www.psych.ucsb.edu). The Director of the new UCSB Brain Imaging Center will manage overall operations of this research-dedicated facility that focuses on fMRI. The center is allocated approximately 3000 assignable square feet in the basement of the new addition to the Psychology Building. Ph.D. in Psychology or related field and a strong record of funded research is required at time of appointment. Please send a vita, statement of teaching and research interests, representative publications, and names of 3 references to: Chair, Cognitive Neuroscience Search Committee Department of Psychology University of California Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9660 Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2005 and will continue until filled The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. For more information about the university of California Santa Barbara see: http://www.ucsb.edu Miguel P. Eckstein Associate Professor Department of Psychology University of California, Santa Barbara eckstein@psych.ucsb.edu http://www.psych.ucsb.edu/~eckstein/lab/vp.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050119/b36bc3a3/attachment.html From Mark.Mccourt at ndsu.edu Wed Jan 19 16:16:04 2005 From: Mark.Mccourt at ndsu.edu (Mark McCourt) Date: Wed Jan 19 17:06:55 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Ph.D. Program in Visual and Cognitive Neuroscience Message-ID: <052301c4fe42$2fdc9b60$67428186@visionscience> The Department of Psychology and the Center for Visual Neuroscience at North Dakota State University invite applications for admission to our doctoral training program in Vision and Cognition. Our program is designed to produce graduates with strong research skills. Research training is mentorship based, and is offered within a highly collegial and collaborative environment. Students admitted to the program will receive research and/or teaching assistantships up to $18,000 per year, with tuition and fee waivers and conference travel support. The newly established NDSU Center for Visual Neuroscience, which is funded by a 5-year $8.9 million Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence grant from the NIH/NCRR, consists of 9 core research faculty members as well as scientific and technical support staff. The Center's facilities will soon include two 168-channel high-density EEG systems and a state-of-the-art driving simulator. An immersive virtual reality laboratory as well as PC-based laboratories with advanced eye-tracking capability are currently available. These facilities allow investigation of topics ranging from low-level vision to high-level attentional and cognitive processes. For more information, please email any of the faculty members listed below or visit our website at http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/psychology. Apply online at http://www.ndsu.edu/gradschool/apply/index.shtml. CURRENT FACULTY in the Visual and Cognitive Neuroscience Program: BARBARA BLAKESLEE (barbara.blakeslee@ndsu.edu ) vision, brightness perception, modeling MARK BRADY (mark.brady@ndsu.edu ) vision, object recognition, modeling CHRIS KELLAND FRIESEN (chris.friesen@ndsu.edu ) visual attention, processing of social and directional cues, cognitive neuroscience ROBERT GORDON (robert.d.gordon@ndsu.edu ) visual attention, object and scene perception, cognitive neuroscience LINDA LANGLEY (linda.langley@ndsu.edu ) cognitive aging, visual attention, cognitive neuroscience MARK MCCOURT (mark.mccourt@ndsu.edu ) visual perception, spatial attention, multisensory integration MARK NAWROT (mark.nawrot@ndsu.edu ) vision, depth and motion perception, eye movements Two additional faculty members with expertise in high-density EEG methods and visual/cognitive neuroscience are currently being recruited. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050119/27aba054/attachment-0001.html From FreemanT at cardiff.ac.uk Fri Jan 21 09:31:13 2005 From: FreemanT at cardiff.ac.uk (Tom Freeman) Date: Fri Jan 21 15:26:26 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Cardiff University, Post-doc Message-ID: <5.2.0.9.1.20050121092946.02ac8c50@pobox.cf.ac.uk> A post-doctoral research position is now available in the area of visual perception at Cardiff University, working with Simon Rushton and Tom Freeman. Research will focus on vision in the active observer, ranging from the study of eye movements and motion perception through to interceptive action. You should have a PhD (or be near completion) in a relevant subject. The position is tenable for 1 year in the first instance. Salary is ?19460 - ?29128 per annum depending on age and experience. Closing date for applications is 4th February. Informal enquiries can be made to Tom Freeman (freemant@cardiff.ac.uk). Further information can be found at: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/schoolsanddivisions/divisions/humrs/jobs/academicresearchsenior/ref0044.html The principal investigators within the perception group at Cardiff are: John Culling (audiory localisation / segmentation) Tom Freeman (motion perception / eye, head movements) Alex Holcombe (visual cognition / temporal integration) Michael Lewis (face perception) Simon Rushton (locomotion / interceptive action) Robert Snowden (motion perception / spatial vision / attention) The group has excellent research facilities contained within new, purpose-built labs equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The group has links to the wider vision community within Cardiff University (including research in Optometry, Biomedical Sciences and Computer Science) and is geographically close to other concentrations of vision researchers in the UK e.g. Bristol, Bangor. Further information about the group's ctivities can be found at: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych/public/groups/perception.html. The School of Psychology is one of the largest and most successful in the UK (http://www.cf.ac.uk/psych/). It was recently awarded a 5* (maximum) rating in the UK research assessment exercise. It is soon to open its own brain-imaging centre (http://www.cf.ac.uk/psych/cubric/), enhancing the international-leading research in behavioural neuroscience, cognitive ergonomics, forensic, social and developmental psychology. From lbaitch at amvtlaser.com Mon Jan 24 03:56:04 2005 From: lbaitch at amvtlaser.com (Dr. Larry Baitch) Date: Mon Jan 24 15:40:24 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Neuroscientific VENUS Message-ID: <000a01c501c8$a203eb60$0800a8c0@LBTOSHIBAM35> Dear Colleagues: I am bringing my NeuroScientific VENUS electrophysiology/psychophysics system out of retirement. It's remarkable- the 386 computer and the VENUS central unit still function perfectly. However, I cannot remember all of its ins and outs. In that the company is long out of business, does anyone have a dusty old manual that I could borrow and copy? Thanks, Larry Baitch, OD, PhD, FAAO President & Director of Clinical and Technical Services American Medical Vision Technologies, LLC Mobile: (734) 347-8949 Office: (734) 213-6006 Fax: (734) 213-6011 Email: lbaitch@amvtlaser.com ****************************************** PRIVACY/CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE REGARDING PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION This email (and accompanying documents) contains protected health information that is privileged, confidential and/or otherwise exempt from and protected from disclosure under applicable laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The information contained in this email (and any accompanying documents) is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the intended recipient. From Rose.Allett at tandf.co.uk Mon Jan 24 10:15:24 2005 From: Rose.Allett at tandf.co.uk (Allett, Rose ) Date: Mon Jan 24 15:41:03 2005 Subject: [visionlist] VisionScience new posting: Visual Cognition Journal Message-ID: Good morning, Please see the message below! ******************************************************************* Visual Cognition Under New Editorship! ******************************************************************* Editor Elect John M. Henderson (Michigan State University, USA), and his Associate Editors David E. Irwin (University of Illinois, USA) and Philippe G. Schyns (University of Glasgow, UK), invite submissions to Visual Cognition. ******************************************************************* New Aims and Scope ******************************************************************* Visual Cognition publishes new empirical research that increases theoretical understanding of human visual cognition. Studies may be concerned with any aspect of visual cognition such as perceptual organization; object, face, and scene recognition; visual attention and search; short-term and long-term visual memory; visual word recognition and reading; eye movement control and active vision; dynamic vision; and visual imagery. The typical study will use behavioral methods, but papers reporting studies of alternative populations or based on methods such as neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI, ERP, MEG) or modeling (computational or mathematical) that bear on visual cognition are also published. Articles take two forms. Full Articles typically involve multiple experiments and a relatively in-depth discussion of the theoretical implications of the work. There are no length restrictions though authors should strive for brevity. Brief Articles report new and unexpected empirical findings of broad interest and will be favored for novelty of approach or method. 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Although this message and any attachments are believed to be free of viruses, no responsibility is accepted by T&F Informa for any loss or damage arising in any way from receipt or use thereof. Messages to and from the company are monitored for operational reasons and in accordance with lawful business practices. If you have received this message in error, please notify us by return and delete the message and any attachments. Further enquiries/returns can be sent to postmaster@tfinforma.com From schoppik at phy.ucsf.edu Mon Jan 24 19:05:00 2005 From: schoppik at phy.ucsf.edu (David Schoppik) Date: Mon Jan 24 19:28:42 2005 Subject: [visionlist] HP 1321B Operating/Service manual Message-ID: Hi all, Any chance that someone has the operating/service manual for an HP1321B X-Y display sitting on a shelf in their lab somewhere? We'd love to borrow & photocopy it. Heck, while I'm asking, does anyone have a spare HP1321B X-Y display? Thanks kindly, David Schoppik Lisberger Lab, UCSF From zacher at cvr.yorku.ca Tue Jan 25 01:09:17 2005 From: zacher at cvr.yorku.ca (Jim Zacher) Date: Tue Jan 25 02:20:14 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Centre for Vision Research 2005 Summer Conference - Computational Vision in Neural and Machine Systems Message-ID: <41F59C3D.4000900@cvr.yorku.ca> Greetings, The Centre for Vision Research (CVR) would like to announce the upcoming summer conference titled, "Computational Vision in Neural and Machine Systems" scheduled for June 15 - 18, 2005 at York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The conference themes and speakers are: Dynamical Systems in Vision * Bill Geisler (University of Texas at Austin) * Norma Graham (Columbia University) * Ed Connor (Johns Hopkins University) * Terry Sejnowski (University of California at San Diego) Computational Models of Eye/Head Movement Systems * Daniel Wolpert (University College London) * Larry Snyder (Washington University) * Doug Crawford (York University) * Reza Shadmehr (Johns Hopkins University) Natural Image Statistics and Applications * Jack Gallant (University of California Berkeley) * Dan Kersten (University of Minnesota) * Jitendra Malik (University of California at Berkeley) * David Field (Cornell University) * Shimon Ullman (Weizmann Institute of Science) Motion Analysis in Computer Vision I * Marc Pollefeys (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) * Patrick Bouthemy (IRISA / INRIA Rennes) * Peter Burt (Sarnoff Corp.) * Kostas Daniilidis (University of Pennsylvania) Motion Analysis in Computer Vision II * Allan Jepson (University of Toronto) * Amnon Shashua (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) * Jim Little (University of British Columbia) Computational Stereo Vision * Carlo Tomasi (Duke University) * Jane Mulligan (University of Colorado) * Rick Wildes (York University) * Larry Matthies (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) * Shmuel Peleg (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) Attention in Computational Vision Systems * Christof Koch (California Institute of Technology) * James Clark (McGill University) * Preeti Verghese (Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute) * Michael Mozer (University of Colorado) Please refer to www.cvr2005.ca for more information. I apologize in advance for any cross-postings. Thanks, Jim -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jim Zacher Research Associate - Systems Administrator Centre for Vision Research - CVR 4700 Keele Street, Room 0014 CSE Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3 Telephone (416) 736-2100 Ext. 33177 FAX: (416) 736-5857 Email zacher@cvr.yorku.ca Pager: (416) 381-9884 Website http://www.hpl.cvr.yorku.ca/jz.html "If something seems worthwhile but impossible, do it anyway! Because it is only the impossible that is worthwhile." Jim Floyd - AVRO Engineer ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From g.r.barnes at manchester.ac.uk Tue Jan 25 13:33:38 2005 From: g.r.barnes at manchester.ac.uk (Graham Barnes) Date: Tue Jan 25 15:27:02 2005 Subject: [visionlist] 2 Lectureships in Optometry/Vision Science. Message-ID: <000001c502e2$7a288ef0$6f7e5882@universivdfl0b> Please could you display the following advertisement on visionlist. Many thanks, Graham Barnes Prof. Graham Barnes Faculty of Life Sciences University of Manchester Tel: 44 (0)161 306 3839/5761(Lab). Fax: 44 (0)161 306 3887 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES 2 LECTURESHIPS IN OPTOMETRY/VISUAL SCIENCE (Ref: LS/003/05) Following the creation of the new University of Manchester, applications are invited for two Lecturer positions within the Faculty of Life Sciences, which incorporates Optometry and Neuroscience. In accordance with the objectives of the new University of Manchester, we seek a person with an established research background in any aspect of optometry or visual science. Ample opportunities and strong established links exist within the newly created University for both clinical and basic research. As well as maintaining an energetic research programme, the successful applicant will be expected to contribute fully to clinical optometric teaching. Applicants should be registered (or qualified for registration) as an optometrist with the General Optical Council. Optometry and Neuroscience received a 5* rating in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise, and, as an accredited training institution for optometrists, there is a continuing commitment to high quality clinical education.Both posts are available immediately. Commencing salary will be circa ?35,000 per annum. There is the opportunity for a suitably qualified candidate to be appointed at Senior Lecturer level. For an informal discussion please contact Professor Graham Barnes on +44 161 306 3839. e-mail: g.r.barnes@manchester.ac.uk Application forms and further particulars are available at http://www.man.ac.uk/news/vacancies or from the Directorate of Human Resources, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL. Tel: ++44 (0) 161 275 2028; fax: ++44 (0) 161 275 2471; minicom (for the hearing impaired): ++44 (0) 161 275 7889; email: personnel@man.ac.uk Quote ref LS/003/05. Closing date 16 February 2005. The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050125/a2cbea7b/attachment.html From holcombea at cardiff.ac.uk Tue Jan 25 19:07:58 2005 From: holcombea at cardiff.ac.uk (Alex Holcombe) Date: Tue Jan 25 19:27:11 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Cardiff University faculty positions at all levels Message-ID: <6CD22136-6F04-11D9-AEA7-000A95D04C12@cardiff.ac.uk> The Cardiff University School of Psychology (http://www.cf.ac.uk/psych/) has just announced faculty positions at all levels: Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Reader, and Professor (Chair). The advertisements and application materials for the Chair positions are at: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/schoolsanddivisions/divisions/humrs/jobs/ academicresearchsenior/ref0036.html and for the remaining positions at: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/schoolsanddivisions/divisions/humrs/jobs/ academicresearchsenior/ref0035.html The research area for the positions is open, and the closing date for applications is 18 March. However, if you are an interested perception researcher, please contact one of us in the perception group soon (http://www.cf.ac.uk/psych/public/groups/perception.html) The School of Psychology is one of the largest and most successful in the UK (http://www.cf.ac.uk/psych/). The size of the School, together with its ample resources, means that teaching and administrative duties are not heavy. In the last UK research assessment exercise, the School was awarded a 5* rating- the maximum possible. An ?11M (US$20.5 million) brain imaging centre is expected to open in about a year (http://www.cf.ac.uk/psych/cubric/), further enhancing our world-class research in perception, behavioural neuroscience, cognition, human-computer interaction, forensic, social and developmental psychology. The principal perception investigators in the psychology department are: John Culling (auditory localisation / segmentation) Tom Freeman (motion perception / eye, head movements) Alex Holcombe (visual cognition / temporal integration) Michael Lewis (face perception) Simon Rushton (locomotion / interceptive action) Robert Snowden (motion perception / spatial vision / attention) The group has excellent research facilities contained within new, purpose-built labs equipped with state of the art technology. The group has links to the wider vision community within Cardiff University (including research in Optometry, Biomedical Sciences and Computer Science) and is geographically close to other concentrations of vision researchers in the UK. From shan at pku.edu.cn Wed Jan 26 16:59:02 2005 From: shan at pku.edu.cn (Shihui Han) Date: Wed Jan 26 00:57:14 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Peking University, Professor Message-ID: <41F7CC55.BE5D737@pku.edu.cn> Peking University Department of Psychology invites applications for positions at Associate Professor or Full Professor level beginning Fall 2005. We seek cognitive neuroscientists or psychologists who have strong research background in neuroimaging, single unit recording of awake monkeys, or any other fields of psychology. Applicants should have a Ph D and the ability to teach undergraduate graduate courses in physiology or psychology. Once accepted, qualified applicants will be provided with enough space and start-up funding (between 0.5 and 2 million Chinese yuan) to set up their own labs.The Department of Psychology at Peking University (http://psy.pku.edu.cn/index.php) is a research-oriented department with 31 full time faculty, 200 undergraduate majors, and 200 graduate students. Peking University is one of the best universities in China located in Beijing. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, current vitae, recent papers, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled. Send applications to: Shihui Han Prof. Ph.D. Professor of Psychology and Chair Department of Psychology Peking University 5 Yiheyuan Road Beijing 100871 People??s Republic of China Phone: (86)10-6275-9138 Fax: (86)10-6276-1081 Email: shan@pku.edu.cn From james.nolan at envisionus.com Wed Jan 26 14:19:59 2005 From: james.nolan at envisionus.com (James Nolan) Date: Wed Jan 26 15:37:11 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Low Vision OD Position Message-ID: <68685D769A13064CAD06949B548585B701E67EAC@envmail.envisionus.com> Join the Leaders in Vision Rehabilitation! Envision, a private, non-profit company dedicated to providing choices and resources in employment, vision rehabilitation, and public education for people who are blind or low vision, is looking for an eager Optometrist with an interest in low vision to join our team. Position is salaried with excellent health and retirement benefits! Make a Difference: By joining the Envision team, you will help make a difference in the lives of people who need vision rehabilitation. You will have the advantage of working with Dr. Bruce Kater who has over 20 years of optometric experience focusing on pediatrics and vision rehabilitation as well as a team of ACRVEP certified vision rehabilitation professionals. The team includes a PhD of Vision Sciences, Occupational Therapist, Certified Low Vision Therapist, Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist and Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist. Through the use of the Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope Microperimetry we have the ability to educate the patients about their functional vision and define their individual ability through vision rehabilitation. Since 1931, Envision has been helping people who are blind or low vision obtain employment, vision rehabilitation and independence. Envision has the region's most comprehensive vision rehabilitation team and leads the way with innovative low vision clinical services, services for older adults, adaptive aids and vision replacement services. Check out more information on employment at http://www.envisionus.com or http://www.envisionus.com/employment.asp Wichita, Kansas, Envision corporate headquarters: Located in the largest city of Kansas, Wichita is considered the economic hub of the region. The world has felt the impact of Wichita's homegrown products, including aircraft, camping products and even pizzas. But perhaps Wichita's greatest asset is its people. Friendly people, open and generous with a commitment to hard work and conventional values, will make your career move the right choice. Recently named in the Top 100 Places to Live, by Relocate-America.com, Wichita is home to more than 350,000 residents who make up a vibrant community with an active arts scene and diverse cultural and culinary experiences. For more information, or to send a resume please contact: Dr. Bruce Kater, Medical Director Envision Rehabilitation Center 2301 S. Water Wichita, KS 67213 Tel.316.682.4646 Fax.316.266.4116 Email bruce.kater@envisionus.com www.envisionus.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050126/5978a87b/attachment.html From wmusrey at ucdavis.edu Thu Jan 27 19:50:04 2005 From: wmusrey at ucdavis.edu (Martin Usrey) Date: Thu Jan 27 20:00:22 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Summer Vision Course at CSHL Message-ID: <6.1.0.6.2.20050127114931.0319a968@purple.ucdavis.edu> Summer Vision Course at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory "STRUCTURE, FUNCTION & DEVELOPMENT OF THE VISUAL SYSTEM" JUNE 16 - JUNE 29, 2005 This lecture/discussion course will explore the functional organization and development of the visual system as revealed by the use of a variety of anatomical, physiological and behavioral methods. It is designed for graduate students and more advanced researchers who wish to gain a basic understanding of the biological basis for vision and to share in the excitement of the latest developments in this field. Topics will include: phototransduction and neural processing in the retina; thalamocortical organization and function; functional architecture of striate cortex; cellular basis of cortical receptive field properties; the anatomy, physiology and perceptual significance of parallel pathways; functional parcellation of extrastriate cortex; linking perception and action; the role of patterned neuronal activity in the development of central visual pathways; and molecular mechanisms of development and plasticity in the visual system. Lecturers include: J Neitz, P Sterling, D Dacey, EJ Chichilnisky, SM Sherman, M Usrey, D Fitzpatrick, T Bonhoeffer, J Hirsch, M Carandini, J Maunsell, J Reynolds, T Movshon, M Shadlen, D Angelaki, K. Britten, L Stone, K Gegenfurtner, L Snyder, R Krauzlis, B. Chapman, T Hensch, M Feller, B Guido, and M Bear Course Directors: Marty Usrey, University of California, Davis, CA Barbara Chapman, University of California, Davis, CA Application Deadline March 15, 2005 For more information: http://meetings.cshl.edu/courses/c-sfvs05.shtml From s.schultz at imperial.ac.uk Fri Jan 28 14:27:18 2005 From: s.schultz at imperial.ac.uk (Simon Schultz) Date: Fri Jan 28 15:48:59 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Faculty position at Imperial College London Message-ID: <3864d84bbee0c53f159343d7e4cf795d@imperial.ac.uk> Lectureship Department of Bioengineering Imperial College London Salary: ?35,001 to ?39,094 per annum. We seek to appoint a new academic staff member in our expanding department. The Department of Bioengineering, a part of the Faculty of Engineering, applies Engineering and Physical Science to a wide range of problems in Medicine and Biology. It has a long and prestigious history and was awarded a 5* rating in the 2001 Research Assessment exercise. For further information on the diverse research the department is currently engaged in visit our website at www.bg.imperial.ac.uk . You must be able to demonstrate a strong record in innovative research. You will either be involved in work in areas that complement our current research activities or will be involved in developing novel activities. The department views Bioengineering as an essentially interdisciplinary venture and there are ample opportunities for collaboration with other groups and faculties within Imperial College. An excellent candidate may be eligible for a RCUK fellowship. Information about the RCUK fellowship scheme can be found on: http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/acfellow/ Application forms and further information are available via the links below: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/employment/academic/jobdescriptions/ 1402lecbioeng.htm http://www.imperial.ac.uk/employment/academicform.htm All applications should include a college application form, and attach a full Curriculum Vitae, including a full list of publications and teaching experience as well as a description of your research, including future plans (1,000 words maximum). Please provide the names and addresses of 3 referees and return your applications to Ms. Marilyn Evans, Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London. London SW7 2AZ Email: marilyn.evans@imperial.ac.uk Fax: +44 (0) 20 7584 6897 Closing date: 14 February 2005 Valuing diversity and committed to equality of opportunity From nmcbrien at mail.optometry.unimelb.edu.au Sat Jan 29 00:05:25 2005 From: nmcbrien at mail.optometry.unimelb.edu.au (Neville McBrien) Date: Sat Jan 29 00:10:28 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Senior Tutor/Lecturer, Optometry & Vision Sciences, University of Melbourne Message-ID: <1042357811nmcbrien@mail.optometry.unimelb.edu.au> Senior Tutor/Lecturer Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Australia The Position: The Senior Tutor is responsible for the teaching duties of the Bachelor of Optometry, Bachelor of Science (Vision Science) and additional postgraduate courses. Your tasks will include lecturing, practical classes, preparation of high quality learning materials for students and participation in marking student assessments. You will be required to coordinate practical based undergraduate teaching subjects and contribute to the delivery of taught postgraduate courses in several of the following areas: clinical ocular techniques, ocular disease, clinical teaching, ocular anatomy, physiological optics. You may also participate in additional student activities such as Welcome Day and the University Open Day. Holding a clinical qualification in Optometry, you will have experience teaching Optometry and vision sciences. Your excellent communication skills coupled with your ability to stimulate interest in students are also crucial to the role. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician with an interest in teaching or an optometrist who has recently completed a higher degree. The Benefits: Salary: $48,820 - $56,558 plus employer superannuation contributions of 17 percent. Employment Type: This is a full-time fixed-term position available for one year (a fractional appointment of no less than 80% may also be considered). Contact: A position description can be downloaded from the University website for positions vacant at http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/pds/Y0011147.pdf Further information can be obtained from Professor Neville McBrien, Head of Department, Tel: +61 3 8344 7001 or email: n.mcbrien@optometry.unimelb.edu.au Applications To: Vice-Principal (Human Resources), The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010; or email hr-applications@unimelb.edu.au or fax +61 3 8344 6080 by 14 February 2005. Applicants must address the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae by the closing date. Please quote the position number Y0011147 and include the names, phone, facsimile numbers and email addresses of three referees in your application. The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Neville A. McBrien Professor and Head of Department Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences The University of Melbourne Cnr. Keppel & Cardigan Streets Carlton, Victoria, 3053 Australia Ph: +61 3 8344 7001 Fax: + 61 3 9349 7474 Email: n.mcbrien@optometry.unimelb.edu.au From rudolf.groner at psy.unibe.ch Mon Jan 31 11:53:31 2005 From: rudolf.groner at psy.unibe.ch (rudolf.groner@psy.unibe.ch) Date: Mon Jan 31 15:05:03 2005 Subject: [visionlist] 13th European Conference on Eye Movements: 2nd Announcement and Call for Papers Message-ID: <5.0.1.4.1.20050131125057.0285b620@ubecx.unibe.ch> Skipped content of type multipart/related-------------- next part -------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rudolf Groner, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, University of Bern, CH-3000 Bern 9, Switzerland mailto:rudolf.groner@psy.unibe.ch Phones: secretary: +41 31 631 4042, office direct: +41 31 631 4046 Fax : +41 31 631 3606 Internet: http://visor.unibe.ch/ http://www.vislab.ch/ _______________________________________________________________________ From smart at neuralcorrelate.com Tue Feb 1 02:56:43 2005 From: smart at neuralcorrelate.com (Susana Martinez-Conde) Date: Tue Feb 1 03:40:12 2005 Subject: [visionlist] ECVP2005 Registration and Abstract Submission now OPEN!! Message-ID: <200502010257.j112v3x6046723@visionscience.com> *****REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FOR ECVP2005 ARE NOW OPEN!!!***** The 28th European Conference on Visual Perception (ECVP2005) is now open for business! Please go to http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com to sign up! The conference will take place in A Coru?a, Spain, on the scenic Atlantic coast, August 22-26th, 2005. Don't miss our amazing array of confirmed invited speakers. The Perception Lecture (the keynote speech) will be delivered by Prof David Hubel, Nobel Laureate for his contributions to vision science! An outstanding set of Special Events and surprises are also in store. The meeting will feature: *** A Pre-Meeting Symposium on Art and The Visual System, to be delivered by some of the world's most renowned scientists in the field! *** The world's 1st Annual "Best Visual Illusion of the Year" Contest! *** A Gala Banquet featuring the very best in Galician food, wine, music, and dancing! *** Amazing tourist attractions make this a conference not to be missed, including: **The Tower of Hercules: the oldest lighthouse in the world, built by the Romans and still running today! **An excursion to nearby Santiago de Compostela led by an art historian! **An exclusive art exhibit of "Images From Science"! **Free tickets to all of the local science museums including: *The main interactive science museum (called the "Best museum in the world" by Umberto Eco). *The unique aquarium, which is open to the sea. *The DOMUS, a one-of-a-kind anthropological museum showcasing humans in all their glory. Most importantly, ECVP2005 will feature the very best vision research in the world. Once registration has been confirmed, you are invited to submit an abstract of your research for presentation at the meeting, in either poster or oral format. There will be hundreds of open presentations at the meeting from every facet of vision research. Abstract submissions are open until March 31st, 2005, and they will be reviewed by a dedicated and unbiased group of leaders in their fields. Hope to see you there! On behalf of ECVP2005's Executive Committee, Susana Martinez-Conde ------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Executive Chair, European Conference on Visual Perception 2005 http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience Barrow Neurological Institute 350 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484 Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172 Email: smart@neuralcorrelate.com http://neuralcorrelate.com From bluezulu at dial.pipex.com Wed Feb 2 12:45:49 2005 From: bluezulu at dial.pipex.com (Karen Purvis) Date: Wed Feb 2 14:53:07 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Neuroimaging the Retina: Call for posters and oral program Message-ID: <01fa01c50925$2417b2e0$0100a8c0@pythagoras> Ninth Annual Vision Research Conference NEUROIMAGING THE RETINA April 29-30, 2005 * Fort Lauderdale, Florida -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FINAL REMINDER - CALL FOR POSTERS Abstract submission deadline: February 4, 2005 ORAL PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN For full details and to submit an abstract visit: www.visionresearch-conference.elsevier.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Organized by Vision Research / Elsevier and co-sponsored by ARVO, this two-day conference immediately prior to the 2005 Annual Meeting of ARVO will provide delegates with a comprehensive look at advances in technological developments in neuroimaging and applications for the retina. Session topics and invited speakers are as follows: ADAPTIVE OPTICS IMAGING OF THE LIVING HUMAN EYE >> David Williams, University of Rochester, USA (chair) >> Joe Carroll, University of Rochester, USA >> Austin Roorda, University of California, Berkeley, USA >> Wolfgang Drexler, University of Vienna, Austria TWO-PHOTON AND ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPY, AND CRYO-EM TOMOGRAPHY FOR THE STUDY OF THE EYE >> Kris Palczewski, University of Washington, USA (chair) >> Ted Wensel, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA >> Stephan Nickell, Max Planck Institute Biochemie, Muenchen, Germany >> Don Fox, University of Houston, USA >> Andreas Engel, Biozentrum Basel, Switzerland IMAGING NEURONAL COMMUNICATION IN THE RETINA >> Marla Feller, University of California, San Diego, USA >> William Eldred, Boston University, USA >> Richard Kramer, University of California, Berkeley, USA >> Robert Marc, University of Utah, USA (chair) ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY AND IMAGING OF CELLS IN THE EYE >> Rachel Wong, Washington University, St. Louis, USA >> David Zenisek, Yale University, USA >> Brian Link, Medical College of Wisconsin, USA >> Russ Van Gelder, Washington University, St Louis, USA (chair) ADVANCES IN THE MICROSCOPY OF HUMAN RETINA >> Christine Curcio, University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA (chair) >> Gerard Lutty, Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, USA >> Steve Burns, Schepens Eye Institute, Boston, USA NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR NEUROIMAGING IN CLINICAL OPHTHALMOLOGY >> Eberhart Zrenner, University of Tuebingen, Germany (chair) >> Mathias Seeliger, University of Tuebingen, Germany >> Carmen Puliafito, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, USA >> Artur Cideciyan, University of Pennsylvania, USA >> Fred Fitzke, University of London, UK IMAGING OF TRANSPORT AND MOVEMENT IN PHOTORECEPTORS AND RETINA >> Joe Besharse, Medical College of Wisconsin, USA (chair) >> Orson Moritz, University of British Columbia, Canada >> Peter Calvert, University of Pennsylvania, USA >> David S. Williams, University of California, San Diego, USA Call for Posters Abstracts for poster presentations at the conference are invited. Please submit abstracts online at http://www.visionresearch-conference.elsevier.com by February 4, 2005. ********************************************************************************************************* The Ninth Annual Vision Research Conference is sponsored and hosted by Elsevier / Vision Research (http://www.elsevier.com). The meeting is co-sponsored by ARVO (http://www.arvo.org). For further details visit: http://www.visionresearch-conference.elsevier.com or contact vr-conference@elsevier.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Birmingham, UK) - An Introduction to Cognitive Modeling and Cognitive Architectures - Gary Cottrell (UCSD, USA) - Modeling Face and Visual Object Processing with Neural Nets - Rob Goldstone (Indiana University, USA) - Complex Adaptive System Analyses of Individual and Group Behavior - Salvatore Rizzello (Univ. Torino, Italy) - Introduction to Cognitive Economics - Daniel Houser (George Mason Univ., USA) - Experimental Economics - Massimo Egidi (University of Trento, Italy) - Biases in Organizational Decision Making - Bernard Walliser (CNRS, France) - Reinforcement Learning in Game Theory For more information on the Summer School look at: http://www.nbu.bg/cogs/events/ss2005.html During this period the INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COGNITIVE ECONOMICS will take place (August 5-8) and the summer school participants will have the chance to attend some of the sessions without additional expenses. For more information on the conference please visit http://www.nbu.bg/cogs/events/cogecon2005.html Organized by the New Bulgarian University Sponsored by the European Commission, 5th Framework Program Endorsed by the Cognitive Science Society Central and East European Center for Cognitive Science New Bulgarian University 21 Montevideo Blvd., room 401, Sofia 1618 phone: (+3592) 811-0401 fax: (+3592)811-0421 e-mail: school@cogs.nbu.bg, cogeco@cogs.nbu.bg From john at eyelab.psy.msu.edu Wed Feb 2 15:42:02 2005 From: john at eyelab.psy.msu.edu (John M. Henderson) Date: Wed Feb 2 15:58:19 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Post-Doctoral Research Associate Positions Message-ID: <6.1.1.1.0.20050202104153.0f04a918@eyelab.msu.edu> Post-Doctoral Research Associate Positions Psycholinguistics and Visual Cognition Lab Michigan State University One or more post-doctoral research associate positions are available in the Psycholinguistics and Visual Cognition Lab at Michigan State University (http://eyelab.msu.edu/) to work in visual cognition, psycholinguistics, eye movements in reading, or the integration of vision and language. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled. Start date is flexible. Applicants must have completed the doctoral degree prior to taking a position. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Positions are one-year term renewable for up to 2 years. Michigan State University has a vibrant cognitive science community supported by an IGERT training grant from the National Science Foundation. Interested applicants should send a CV, statement of research interests, representative publications, and the names of three referees to john_at_cogsci.msu.edu (replace _at_ with @). Though electronic submission is preferred, paper applications can be mailed to Post-Doc Search, Cognitive Science Program, Psychology Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1116, USA. Women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Michigan State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. From d.atchison at qut.edu.au Wed Feb 2 21:23:38 2005 From: d.atchison at qut.edu.au (David Atchison) Date: Wed Feb 2 22:20:00 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Senior Research Assistant at QUT, Brisbane, Australia Message-ID: <5.1.1.5.2.20050203072210.012be4f8@pop.qut.edu.au> Senior Research Assistant, Centre for Health Research, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia Fixed-term full-time appointment for one year Reference Number: 25057 Closes: 14 February 2005 Salary: $47 342 to $51 260 pa (Australian). Benefits available at QUT include 9% employer superannuation contributions, a generous study assistance scheme, salary packaging, relocation assistance (if applicable), extensive development and training programs and access to a range of state-of-the-art facilities. The appointee in the Centre for Health Research, School of Optometry (Kelvin Grove campus)will work on an ARC funded project investigating optically imposed limitations on visual performance and the effects of reducing these limitations on visual performance. The appointee is required to have a PhD in Physics or Engineering. Main duties are: Design and build optical systems to measure optical defects of the eye and visual performance, including the development of adaptive optics systems; Design, develop and manage the collection, collation and storage of experimental data under the direction of the research supervisor. Recruit and screen subjects for experiments. Essential selection criteria include Completion of a PhD in Physics or Engineering; Experience in the field of optics and imaging analysis; Demonstrated written communication skills; Demonstrated high level organisational skills and the ability to work independently; Proficiency in computer programming combined with demonstrated experience in the use of computer and statistical software. 6. Sound knowledge of the principles of workplace health and safety, with a demonstrated ability to incorporate these principles in day-to-day tasks. Before submitting an application, applicants should refer to all additional information listed at qut.com (see Jobs at QUT) regarding conditions of employment, applying for positions and information about the University. For further clarification about this position, after reading the selection criteria and duty statement, contact David Atchison at d.atchison@qut.edu.au. 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Burton Memorial Lecture will be given by Professor Michael Land University of Sussex entitled "The relations between eye movements and actions" We welcome Abstract submissions (250 words, ECVP format) on any topic of vision science, but especially welcome submissions in the area of Active Vision. Submissions may be for oral presentations, posters, or demonstrations. Cost of registration is as follows: AVA members 25 pounds Student members 10 pounds Non-members 35 pounds Student non-members 20 pounds Special offer, membership (usually 25 pounds for life) plus registration Non-students 45 pounds Students 30 pounds Registration is on http://www.dmu.ac.uk/ava/ava2005.html Registration incudes attendance, conference pack, lunch, tea/coffee, and wine reception. The meeting incoporates the Annual General Meeting of the AVA. Travel information is on http://www.bris.ac.uk/university/maps/ Note wide availability of cheap flights to Bristol, especially on Easyjet, see http://www.easyjet.com/en/book/index.asp which make this meeting accessible from many non-UK destinations, as well as offering a fatster alternative to train travel from northern Britain. Nearby hotel accommodation is avialable on http://www.cliftonhotels.com/chg.html with a discount for web booking. Enquiries and Abstract submission to Tom Troscianko on tom.troscianko@bris.ac.uk From wolfe at search.bwh.harvard.edu Thu Feb 3 19:13:27 2005 From: wolfe at search.bwh.harvard.edu (Jeremy Wolfe) Date: Thu Feb 3 19:54:09 2005 Subject: [visionlist] RESEARCH TECHNICIAN JOB IN CAMBRIDGE, MA Message-ID: PLEASE POST THIS WHERE SENIORS WILL SEE IT FULL-TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE in VISION/COGNITIVE SCIENCE LOCATION: CAMBRIDGE, MA START DATE: Summer '05 This position is in a lab that conducts psychophysical/behavioral research primarily in the area of visual attention. How do you find what you are looking for in a world full of things you are not looking for? How does a radiologist find a tumor in an x-ray? How does a baggage screener find a bomb? What is vision like without attention? How is attention deployed? How do you attend to an object if it moves around? What if it disappears? Healthy young adults are the experimental observers for most experiments. The position involves all stages of the research process from planning experiments to helping to write up results for publication, but the main focus is data collection and analysis. RAs usually attend and present at one scientific meeting each year. This position requires a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. A major in Psychology or related field would be plus, but is not necessary. Some research experience would also be useful. The lab is primarily Macintosh based. A candidate should have some computer experience and should be willing to learn how to use our statistics, graphics, and word processing packages. Programming experience is not necessary, but familiarity with MatLab would be a plus. A candidate must be able to work independently and should be able to interact with subjects in a tactful and pleasant manner. This is an excellent position for a new college graduate who wants to spend two or more years in a research setting before going on to graduate or medical school. NOTE: A two year commitment is required. The position is not appropriate for those with advanced degrees. Visa and funding issues make it extremely difficult to hire non-US residents. If interested, please contact Jeremy M Wolfe - wolfe@search.bwh.harvard.edu and/or Todd Horowitz - toddh@search.bwh.harvard.edu Visual Attention Lab Brigham & Women's Hospital 64 Sidney St., Cambridge, MA 02139 Visit our website: http://search.bwh.harvard.edu/ -- Jeremy M Wolfe Professor of Ophthalmology Harvard Medical School Mailing Address: Visual Attention Lab Brigham & Women's Hospital 64 Sidney St. Suite. 170 Cambridge, MA 02139-4170 Phone: 617-768-8818 Fax: 617-768-8816 Best email: wolfe@search.bwh.harvard.edu URL: search.bwh.harvard.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050203/5ebbee1d/attachment.html From k.j.linnell at gold.ac.uk Fri Feb 4 10:50:06 2005 From: k.j.linnell at gold.ac.uk (Karina J Linnell) Date: Fri Feb 4 15:53:59 2005 Subject: [visionlist] PhD positions in vision/attention at Goldsmiths London Message-ID: <1049968.1107514206@ps351.gold.ac.uk> ************************************************************** PhD studentships in the Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths College, University of London ************************************************************** The Department of Psychology at Goldsmiths College, University of London is seeking to recruit highly qualified PhD applicants with backgrounds in Psychology, Biology, Neuroscience, Computing Science, Physics, or Engineering, to start in Autumn 2005 (closing date 4th March 2005). Expertise in the Cognition, Brain and Behaviour group includes perception in infancy and early childhood (Andrew Bremner), individual variability in cognitive performance (David Bunce), visuo-spatial neglect (Gianna Cocchini), perceptual categorisation and colour perception (Jules Davidoff), attention (Jan de Fockert), perception, attention and visuomotor behaviour (Karina Linnell), implicit memory (Alan Richardson-Klavehn), and face processing (Tim Valentine). A sample of possible projects with individual supervisors can be viewed towards the bottom of Clicking on the staff names listed against each project, will enable you to find out more about the research interests of potential supervisors. Goldsmiths College is a thriving research institution, that puts considerable emphasis on cross-disciplinary work. It has just opened a new Centre in Cognition, Computation, and Creativity, which is home to Psychology's purpose-built ERP and biopsychology labs. In addition, our behavioural labs are excellently equipped for psychophysical and visuo-motor work. Our postgraduate training programme in Research Methods in Psychology is recognised by the ESRC (the Research Council most active in funding Psychology research), and we have a thriving postgraduate research community of around 45 students, supported by a quota of ESRC (Research Council) studentships and College bursaries. More details of our postgraduate programme, including how to apply, can be found at or by contacting Jenny Nansera, Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths College, University of London, London SE14 6NW, UK. Tel: +0044 207 919 7193 Email: j.nansera@gold.ac.uk *********************************************************** Karina J Linnell, PhD Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths' College University of London, London SE14 6NW, UK E-mail: K.J.Linnell@Gold.ac.uk Tel: +0044 (0)20 7717 2906 *********************************************************** From martha.bickford at louisville.edu Fri Feb 4 21:18:53 2005 From: martha.bickford at louisville.edu (Martha E Bickford) Date: Fri Feb 4 21:28:41 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Tenure track position at the University of Louisville Message-ID: The Department of Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology is seeking applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of either assistant or associate professor. Applicants with exceptional credentials will also be considered at the rank of professor. The successful candidate would have a Ph.D. or M.D. degree, an outstanding publication record, and a NIH-funded research program which is focused in the neurosciences. Current strengths in the Department include sensory systems, molecular and developmental neurobiology, and neural plasticity. There are excellent opportunities for collaboration. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the medical and graduate teaching missions of the department. Review of applications will begin immediately. Information about the Department can be found at http://www.louisville.edu/medschool/anatomy. Please send curriculum vitae, statement of research interests/plans and three letters of reference to Nigel Cooper, Ph.D., Chair, ASNB Faculty Search Committee, Department of Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology, University of Louisville School Medicine, health Sciences Center, Louisville, KY 40292 The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University of Louisville encourages women and minorities to apply. From michael.herzog at epfl.ch Mon Feb 7 15:59:44 2005 From: michael.herzog at epfl.ch (Michael Herzog) Date: Mon Feb 7 16:01:03 2005 Subject: [visionlist] XY-displays Message-ID: <42079070.9070008@epfl.ch> Dear colleagues We are looking for XY-displays (e.g. Tektronix 608) with a fast phosphor (e.g. P15). We are willing to pay a reasonable price. All the best, Michael From itti at pollux.usc.edu Mon Feb 7 18:59:22 2005 From: itti at pollux.usc.edu (Laurent Itti) Date: Mon Feb 7 19:23:31 2005 Subject: [visionlist] 2nd CFP * IEEE CVPR-WAPCV 2005 * Intl Workshop on Attention and Performance in Computational Vision Message-ID: --------------------------------------------------- Second announcement and call for papers IEEE CVPR-WAPCV 2005 3rd International Workshop on ATTENTION AND PERFORMANCE IN COMPUTATIONAL VISION http://dib.joanneum.at/wapcv2005 June 25, 2005 San Diego, CA, U.S.A. ---------------------------------------------------- WAPCV 2005 is held in conjunction with CVPR 2005 supported by EU-IST Cognitive Systems DATES FULL PAPER SUBMISSION: February 25, 2005 Notification of acceptance: March 25, 2005 Final paper submission: April 20, 2005 Workshop day: June 25, 2005 NEWS Invited Talk : Christof Koch Paper submission : Open ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Laurent Itti, University of Southern California, USA Lucas Paletta, Joanneum Research, Austria John K. Tsotsos, York University, Canada Erich Rome, Fraunhofer AIS, Germany Glyn W. Humphreys, University of Birmingham, UK SCOPE Recently, key advances in our psychological, physiological and computational understanding of the primate visual attention system have fostered innovative computational architectures for visual scene understanding. Especially in emerging technological domains that include video surveillance, miniaturised mobile sensors, and ambient intelligence systems, attentive processing has proven an efficient strategy for the real-time analysis of enormous amounts of data. Attentive processing allows natural and artificial systems to cope with information overload, by focusing higher-level analysis resources onto a rapidly and coarsely identified subset of sensory inputs that are most relevant. Attentional selection is intimately dependent upon being able to use knowledge about where, when and towards what resources should be directed, orchestrating the synergy between perception, cognition, and action towards achieving behavioral goals. This workshop will provide an interdisciplinary forum to present and communicate methodologies and concepts from computer vision, cognitive psychology, robotics, autonomous systems and neuroscience with respect to theory and applications of visual attention. We expect investigations to focus on computational models and other artificial embodiments of attention, to outline relevant objectives for performance comparison, to document and to investigate promising application domains, and to discuss the new work in relation to other aspects of cognitive vision. Contributions wich include an experimental component, for example testing with human or animal subjects, are encouraged - however, advancing computational understanding of visual attention, for machine or human perception, should be the central theme of successful submissions. TOPICS OF INTEREST include but are not limited to the following: Computational architectures of attention Attention and control of vision processes Attention in object recognition and detection Attention and cognitive vision Learning for attention Information selection and fusion Engineering of vision based behaviour Perceptual organization Biologically motivated visual attention Applications: Video analysis and surveillance Robotic systems Mobile computing Industrial inspection Remote sensing PROGRAM COMMITTEE Hilary Buxton, Univ. Bristol, UK James J. Clark, McGill Univ., Canada Gustavo Deco, Univ. Pompeu Fabra, Spain Bruce A. Draper, Colorado State Univ., USA Jan-O. Eklundh, KTH, Sweden Bob Fisher, Univ. Edinburgh, UK Horst-M. Gross, Ilmenau Technical Univ. Fred Hamker, Univ. Muenster, Germany Mary M. Hayhoe, Univ. Rochester, USA Christof Koch, CalTech, USA Eileen Kowler, Rutgers Univ., USA Michael Lindenbaum, Technion, Israel Baerbel Mertsching, Univ. Paderborn, Germany Aude Oliva, MIT, USA Ronald A. Rensink, Univ. British Columbia, Canada Hezy Yeshurun, Tel-Aviv Univ., Israel PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS WAPCV 2003 Graz, Austria - http://dib.joanneum.at/wapcv2003 WAPCV 2004 Prague, Czech Republic - http://dib.joanneum.at/wapcv2004 AUTHOR GUIDELINES Electronic paper submission is open now! Dual submission policy: Papers will be considered for review that have also been submitted to the main CVPR conference. Double submission must be indicated by authors, and the workshop organizer must be given a copy of the CVPR reviews. The format of the final paper is IEEE two-column, and we will perform double-blind reviews. Detailed instructions about the preparation of the paper are available on the homepage. Contributions to WAPCV 2005 are expected to count not more than 8 pages in IEEE two-column (letter) format. POSTER SESSION We consider the organization of a poster session to inform about all related ongoing activities in this field (in case we receive a reasonable number of high quality contributions). PROCEEDINGS Accepted contributions will be provided as hand-outs and published on IEEE DVD, and will be distributed at the workshop site. LINKS * CVPR 2005 Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition http://www.cs.duke.edu/cvpr2005/ * 'Neurobiology of Attention' Editors: Laurent Itti, John Tsotsos, Geraint Rees http://ilab.usc.edu/publications/doc/NeurobiologyOfAttention/ * WAPCV 2004 revised selected papers in Springer-Verlag Editors: Lucas Paletta, John Tsotsos, Erich Rome, Glyn Humphreys http://www.springeronline.com/sgw/cda/frontpage/0,11855,4-149-22-39273571-0,00.html * Itti Lab, Univ. of Southern California, USA http://ilab.usc.edu/ * EU-IST Cognitive Systems http://www.cordis.lu/ist/directorate_e/cognition/index.htm CONTACT Lucas Paletta JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH Institute of Digital Image Processing Wastiangasse 6, A-8010 Graz, Austria Phone : +43 (316) 876-1769 / Fax: +43 (316) 876-91769 lucas.paletta@joanneum.at / http://dib.joanneum.ac.at/cape ----------------------------------------------------- please apologize if you receive more than one e-mail! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Laurent Itti - University of Southern California - Computer Science Dept. Hedco Neuroscience Bldg HNB30A, 3641 Watt Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089-2520 itti@pollux.usc.edu - Tel/Fax: +1(213)740-3527/5687 - http://iLab.usc.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------- From heinrich.buelthoff at tuebingen.mpg.de Tue Feb 8 09:07:31 2005 From: heinrich.buelthoff at tuebingen.mpg.de (Heinrich H. Buelthoff) Date: Tue Feb 8 16:08:28 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Call for Papers: APGV 05 - Second Symposium on Applied Perception in Graphics and Visualization (Satellite of ECVP) Message-ID: <93E32F15BF591B4FA99E3542F2572AE47059C9@w2kserv.ad.kyb.local> Second Symposium on Applied Perception in Graphics and Visualization A Satellite Meeting of the European Conference on Visual Perception (ECVP) Sponsored by ACM SIGGRAPH A Coruna, Spain 26-28 August 2005 http://cs.gettysburg.edu/apgv05/ CALL FOR PAPERS Research in computer graphics and visualization has great potential to benefit from, and contribute to, research in perception. This symposium continues a successful meeting held in 2004. It seeks to provide a forum for the wider exchange of ideas and information between members of the graphics and visualization communities who are using insights from visual/auditory/haptic perception to advance the design and guide the evaluation of methods for more effective visual/auditory/haptic representation, and members of the vision sciences community who are using computer graphics to facilitate the investigation of fundamental processes of perception. To facilitate this interaction, and to make the meeting more accessible to participants from outside the USA, the meeting is being held this year as a Satellite Meeting of the European Conference on Visual Perception. ECVP is being held at the same site immediately prior to this meeting. For details of ECVP, see http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/ Submissions are invited in the broad range of areas at the intersection of computer graphics, visualization and perception. Specific examples include, but are not limited to: applications of insights from perception to the development of algorithms for more efficient/effective/realistic modeling, rendering and/or animation; applications of perception in the design and evaluation of methods for more effective representation and communication of data; the study of perception and perceptual issues in virtual environments; Submissions are particularly welcome in all areas of basic perception research that have applications in computer graphics and visualization; Proceedings, which will include the poster abstracts, will be published by ACM SIGGRAPH. Best papers from the symposium will be invited to be extended for a special issue of the ACM Transactions on Applied Perception. http://www.acm.org/tap/ Submission deadlines: 15 April 2005 full papers (up to 8 pages) short papers (up to 4 pages 27 May 2005 posters (up to 1 page abstract) Conference Chairs: Heinrich B?lthoff, Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics Tom Troscianko, University of Bristol Program Chairs: Jan Koenderink, Helmholtz Institute, Utrecht University Jitendra Malik, University of California, Berkeley From shahriar at eng.miami.edu Wed Feb 9 16:11:20 2005 From: shahriar at eng.miami.edu (Shahriar Negahdaripour) Date: Wed Feb 9 18:23:29 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Univ. of Miami (Ph.D./Post-Doc positions) Message-ID: The Underwater Vision and Imaging Lab at the ECE Department of the University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL) has positions immediately available at the Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral level for research projects, involving application of 3-D reconstruction, motion vision and multiple view geometry for forward-scan sonar video processing. Candidates are sought with strong interest and background on these and other low-level vision problems, including feature detection, tracking and matching, image registration and mosaicing. Knowledge of sonar imaging, though not critical, is highly desirable. Contact and inquiry: Prof. Shahriar Negahdaripour (shahriar@miami.edu) From announcements at journalofvision.org Thu Feb 10 04:33:06 2005 From: announcements at journalofvision.org (Journal of Vision) Date: Thu Feb 10 04:37:18 2005 Subject: [visionlist] New Issue: Journal of Vision, Volume 5, Issue 1 Message-ID: <1ab1901c50f29$9e0fd280$020100c0@journalofvision.org> Journal of Vision Volume 5, Number 1, Pages 1-92 doi:10.1167/5.1 http://www.journalofvision.org/5/1/ ISSN 1534-7362 Articles Inhibition of saccade and vergence eye movements in 3D space Olivier A. Coubard Zo? Kapoula http://journalofvision.org/5/1/1/ Luminance-color correlation is not used to estimate the color of the illumination Jeroen J. M. Granzier Eli Brenner Frans W. Cornelissen Jeroen B. J. Smeets http://journalofvision.org/5/1/2/ Economy of scale: A motion sensor with variable speed tuning John A. Perrone http://journalofvision.org/5/1/3/ Suppression of monocular visual direction under fused binocular stimulation: Evoked potential measurements Anthony M. Norcia Suzanne P. McKee Yoram Bonneh Mark W. Pettet http://journalofvision.org/5/1/4/ Spatial profiles of local and nonlocal effects upon contrast detection/discrimination from classification images Steven S. Shimozaki Miguel P. Eckstein Craig K. Abbey http://journalofvision.org/5/1/5/ Are faces processed like words? A diagnostic test for recognition by parts Marialuisa Martelli Najib J. Majaj Denis G. Pelli http://journalofvision.org/5/1/6/ Stereo-slant adaptation is high level and does not involve disparity coding Ellen M. Berends Baoxia Liu Clifton M. Schor http://journalofvision.org/5/1/7/ Setting up the target template in visual search Timothy J. Vickery Li-Wei King Yuhong Jiang http://journalofvision.org/5/1/8/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050210/ff3be0c3/attachment.html From c.ludwig at bristol.ac.uk Thu Feb 10 11:46:47 2005 From: c.ludwig at bristol.ac.uk (Casimir) Date: Thu Feb 10 15:06:43 2005 Subject: [visionlist] CRT touch monitor Message-ID: Hello, Can anyone recommend a CRT touch screen that is suitable for putting up reasonably sophisticated stimuli? Thanks, Casimir ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ Casimir Ludwig Department of Experimental Psychology - University of Bristol 8 Woodland Road, Bristol, BS8 1TN, UK Tel. +44 (0)117 33 x17251 Fax. +44 (0)117 928 8588 http://eis.bris.ac.uk/~pscjhl From Patrick.Wilken at Nat.Uni-Magdeburg.DE Thu Feb 10 11:05:09 2005 From: Patrick.Wilken at Nat.Uni-Magdeburg.DE (Patrick Wilken) Date: Thu Feb 10 15:08:54 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Call for Papers/Posters: 9th annual meeting of the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness Message-ID: --------------------------------------- CALL FOR PAPER & POSTER PROPOSALS ASSOCIATION FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF CONSCIOUSNESS 9TH ANNUAL MEETING California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California June 24 - June 27, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The ninth annual meeting of the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness will be held from June 24th to June 27th, 2005, at the California Institute of Technology. Caltech is a small and focussed research university, with 29 Nobel laureates among its faculty and alumni, located in Pasadena, California. About twenty minutes from downtown Los Angeles, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena's popular shops and restaurants blend comfortably with tree-lined streets, distinctive neighborhoods, historic buildings and a vibrant cultural scene. Immediatley prior to the ASSC9 meeting the McDonnell project in "Philosophy and the Neurosciences" will hold a separate workshop and meeting entitled "Neurophilosophy: The State of the Art", for more details see . For the latest details about the ASSC9 meeting, check the conference website: . Confirmed plenary speakers include: Patrick Cavanagh, Harvard University Jean-Pierre Changeux, Insitut Pasteur Derek Denton, University of Melbourne Steven Laureys, University of Liege John Searle, University of California, Berkeley Giulio Tononi, University of Wisconsin-Madison In addition to keynote talks a number of symposia are planned: PHILOSOPHY, PSYCHOPHYSICS AND NEUROSCIENCE OF SPACE AND TIME Ben Libet, University of California, Davis Concetta Morrone, Universite Vita-Salute S Raffaele, Milan Romi Nijhawan, University of Sussex VISUAL AFTEREFFECTS AND THE NEURAL CORRELATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS Randolph Blake, Vanderbilt University Geoffrey Boynton, Salk Institute David Leopold, National Institute of Mental Health Shin Shimojo, California Institite of Technology HYPNOSIS AND THE DIVISION OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND COGNITIVE CONTROL Graham Jamieson, University of New England, Armidale, Australia Richard Brown, University of Manchester Zoltan Dienes, University of Sussex 2004 TOM SLICK RESEARCH AWARD IN CONSCIOUSNESS Fred Gage, Salk Institute Susan Greenfield, Oxford University Allan Hobson, Harvard Medical School Christof Koch, California Institute of Technology This is the FIRST call for paper and poster proposals. ASSC9 is intended to promote interdisciplinary dialogue in the scientific study of consciousness, as in previous years a significant portion of the program will be set aside for concurrent sessions of submitted talks and poster sessions. ASSC9 will provide an excellent opportunity for the presentation of new empirical findings or novel theoretical perspectives in an atmosphere that will promote discussion and debate. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- CALL FOR PAPER AND POSTER SUBMISSIONS SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 1, 2005 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Speakers in concurrent sessions are invited to talk on any topic relevant to the scientific study of consciousness. Submissions that include anthropological, evolutionary, physiological, psychological, philosophical, or computational perspectives are all welcome. Submissions for both posters and talks will be accepted (please specify preference). Any person may present only one submission, but may be co-author on more than one. Oral presentations will be limited to 20 minutes, to be followed by a ten-minute discussion period. Submit by emailing your abstract and supplementary information as a PDF file to: assc9@klab.caltech.edu Please include with your submission the following information: 1. Title. 2. Name, affiliation, and ASSC membership status of each co-author, with presenting co-author designated. 3. An abstract of up to 400 words. 4. Complete contact information for the author with whom the scientific program committee will interact with about the submission: name, institutional affiliation, postal address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers. 5. An indication of whether the proposal is submitted as an oral or poster presentation, and an indication of willingness to present in the alternative format if your first preference cannot be accommodated. If you have any difficulties in submitting your proposal, or any other questions regarding the meeting, please contact . ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- REGISTRATION & CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- As in previous years, discounted registration will be available to ASSC members, who will also enjoy a range of book discounts and other member benefits. The registration discount will be greater than the cost of membership, so prospective members are encouraged to join ASSC now! To find out more about the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness, and to apply for membership, please consult our website at: . ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- ASSC9 Scientific Program Committee: Ralph Adolphs, Timothy Bayne, Christof Koch (Chair), David Leopold, Geraint Rees, Shinsuke Shimojo, Petra Stoerig & Patrick Wilken. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- From neg8+ at pitt.edu Thu Feb 10 16:57:27 2005 From: neg8+ at pitt.edu (Neeraj Gandhi) Date: Thu Feb 10 17:55:27 2005 Subject: [visionlist] future meeting Message-ID: <00fb01c50f91$99cf9580$20469380@acct.upmchs.net> I would like to add an announcement for a future meeting on the VisionScience website. The info on the meeting is stated below. Many thanks. Sincerely, Raj Gandhi ---------------------------- We invite you to attend the first Oculomotor System Biology meeting as part of the Gordon Research Conferences (www.grc.org). The meeting will be held June 26 - July 1, 2005 at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. After more than 35 years of behavioral and single unit studies in awake, behaving animals, the oculomotor system is arguably the best understood of the skeletomotor control systems. Traditionally, scientists have investigated the five oculomotor subsystems in isolation. Only recently has there been a push to pursue system-wide integration. Moreover, the field has begun to utilize imaging techniques, non-primate models (mouse, zebrafish), and molecular genetics approaches to generate a truly multidisciplinary view of the oculomotor system in health and disease. This conference is designed to bring together scientists and physicians in this mature field to take a fresh look at how the diverse components of the oculomotor system interact and to stimulate increased interdisciplinary research. Podium and Poster Presentations We are pleased to announce keynote presentations by Drs. David Sparks and John Maunsell. We invite you to visit http://www.grc.org/programs/2005/oculo.htm for a list of sessions and speakers. In addition, there will be multiple poster presentation sessions at the conference, and some of poster abstract submissions will be selected by the organizers for oral presentation. We hope that both faculty and junior associates will take advantage of this informal, interactive environment to present their work. Meeting Location & Registration The all-inclusive fee for room, meals (including the traditional Gordon lobster dinner the last evening) and registration for this Gordon Conference is $700. Gordon conferences are designed to provide extensive opportunities for interaction. Participants at the conference will stay in the dormitories and have meals at Bates College. Bates is within an hour drive of Portland (ME) International Airport (40 miles) and just over 2 hours from Boston. Additional information on travel, housing and facilities at Bates College is available at: http://www.grc.uri.edu/sites/me/bc/bc.htm. Registration for this meeting must be completed through the Gordon Research Conference website (http://www.grc.uri.edu/attend.htm). The meeting will be capped at 130 registrants to preserve the interactive nature of Gordon Conferences. Organizers John Porter, Larry Mays, Raj Gandhi and Jenni Groh Contact Raj Gandhi (neg8@pitt.edu; 412-647-3076) From croyden at mathcs.holycross.edu Thu Feb 10 18:22:00 2005 From: croyden at mathcs.holycross.edu (Constance Royden) Date: Thu Feb 10 18:26:25 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Conference on the Culture and Science of Vision Message-ID: Call for Papers: Sight Lines: An American Studies Conference on the Culture and Science of Vision New England American Studies Association, Annual Conference September 23-24, 2005 American Antiquarian Society and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts Speakers include: Margaret S. Livingstone, Professor of Neurobiology, Harvard Medical School. Author of Vision and Art: The Biology of Seeing (NY: Harry N. Abrams, 2002). Alan Wallach, Ralph H. Wark Professor of Art and Art History and Professor of American Studies, The College of William and Mary. Author of Exhibiting Contradiction: Essays on the Art Museum in the United States (Massachusetts, 1998). This conference brings together new work in history, cultural studies, art and film studies, literary studies, and the growing field of science studies on the pivotal issue of vision. Our goal is to gain a fuller picture of vision from start to finish*from the biology and neurobiology of how we see, to the cultural factors that frame what we see, and, finally, to the art, maps, and constructs that result from those views. As an American Studies conference, we are also interested in views of America, and the fashioning of an American national and global view. What role does vision play in organizing American culture along lines of race and class? How does a cultural, philosophical, and technical understanding of sight help us to understand representations of the seen and unseen in American history and culture? Proposals are welcome for both panels and individual papers. Proposals that draw upon the collections of the American Antiquarian Society will be of particular interest. The program committee also seeks proposals for one hour ?keyword sessions,? in which 5 panelists speak for 3-5 minutes on one or a group of words pertinent to issues of vision. Possible topics include: ART the Grand Tour peep shows Optical illusions and allusions windows, architecture cameras, camera obscura vistas and views photography, film the collector?s eye the shopper?s eye Museums Perspective Ekphrasis SCIENCE The science of the visual field History of the science of vision Blindness The mechanics and theories of vision Seeing Color; Color Blindness Optical illusions Invisibility, the Missed and Unseen TECHNOLOGY Maps Lenses Telescopes, telephotos Surveying Optics Geography POLITICS Seeing Race; Race Blindness The Queer Eye The imperial look The view of the other Speculation The ethics of vision Discovery Invisibility, the Missed, and Unseen The cultural parameters of vision The vision thing Surveillance Being and Seeing Send c.v. and 1- to 2-page abstracts for all talks and presentations (plus a 1-page rationale for panels) to Sarah Luria, English Department, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA 01610 or email: sluria@holycross.edu. Submissions should be postmarked by March 15, 2005. Sponsored by the Worcester Polytechnic Institute American Antiquarian Society From Craig.Stockdale at nottingham.ac.uk Fri Feb 11 13:25:21 2005 From: Craig.Stockdale at nottingham.ac.uk (Craig Aaen Stockdale) Date: Fri Feb 11 15:56:43 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Midlands Vision Group - 13th April Message-ID: Midlands Vision Group Meeting 13th April 2005 University of Nottingham, UK The Midlands Vision Group (MVG) consists of scientists working in the area of human vision, in its different aspects. The MVG is not based in any single institution but its members are from various Universities in the Midlands. MVG meetings are occasional, informal gatherings which have proved to be friendly, constructive forums for debate and discussion. New ideas and works-in-progress are most welcome. The next MVG meeting will be held on April 13th 2005 at the University of Nottingham. We are looking for approximately 8 oral presentations, of about 15 mins plus 5-10 mins of discussion time. A more interactive workshop/tutorial session may be held if there is sufficient demand. If people would like this to happen, please email us suggesting a topic on which you would like to give a brief talk or lead a discussion. OHP and computer projection will be available. Video if requested. There will also be some space for poster presentations. For information or to subscribe to the email list go to http://www.mvg.bham.ac.uk To register or to submit titles/abstracts email crs@psychology.nottingham.ac.uk Yours, Craig Aaen Stockdale, Claire Hutchinson and Tim Ledgeway -- This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses, which could damage your computer system: you are advised to perform your own checks. 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The topics of interest include - but are not restricted to - the following * Active and real-time vision * PDEs in vision * Color, illumination and texture * Vision-based graphics * Early vision and image representation * Image databases, indexing and retrieval * Learning in vision * Model acquisition and validation * Depth recovery and analysis * Object, event and scene recognition * Segmentation and grouping * Restoration and super-resolution * Applications Details regarding the conference are: Full papers due July 15, 2005 Acceptance Notification October 25, 2005 Camera ready papers due November 10, 2005 Conference Starts January 22, 2006 Tutorials January 22, 2006 Main Session January 23-25, 2006 Conference Ends January 25, 2006 website http://www.iiit.net/ACCV2006 location Hyderabad, India. mail accv2006@iiit.net thank you. yours sincerely, Organizing Committee of ACCV2006 From P.Thompson at psych.york.ac.uk Tue Feb 15 12:01:40 2005 From: P.Thompson at psych.york.ac.uk (Peter Thompson) Date: Fri Feb 18 17:56:47 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Viperlib launches Viper2go Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.0.20050215115938.02bc1d08@pop.psych.york.ac.uk> Viperlib ( www.viperlib.com ) - the visual perception library of 2000 images for teachers and researchers in visual perception - has proved a huge success thanks to the generous donation of images by the vision community. Viperlib is now launching Viper2go, a venture to provide complete tutorials on topics of interest to vision scientists. If you have a tutorial you could share or if you (or your grad student) might write one for us or indeed if you're in any way curious, please visit: http://viperlib.york.ac.uk/Viper2go.asp P.S. We shall be at VSS again this year with a new T-shirt and more beer for all our contributors. Dr Peter Thompson, Executive Editor, Perception Department of Psychology, University of York, YO10 5DD, UK P.Thompson@psych.york.ac.uk tel: +44 1904 433150 fax +44 1904 433181 Try www.viperlib.com your one-stop visual perception image site Creator of the solar system: www.solar.york.ac.uk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The research record of the School has been one of remarkable growth and achievement over the past dozen years or so. In the most recent RAE, the School was awarded the highest possible grade of 5*A (where A indicates that the work of more than 95% of staff has been reviewed). Further details of the School and the research interests of members of staff can be found at: www.psychology.bangor.ac.uk The deadline for applications is the 18th of March 2005. You can obtain an application form from our Postgraduate Admissions Secretary (k.chitty@bangor.ac.uk). Alternatively, you can download an application form from the University website: www.bangor.ac.uk _____________________________________________ Simon Watt PhD Lecturer School of Psychology University of Wales, Bangor Gwynedd LL57 2AS United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1248 38 8252 Fax: +44 (0) 1248 38 2599 Email: s.watt@bangor.ac.uk -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Contestants are invited to submit a novel illusion (unpublished, or published no earlier than 2004) in standard image, movie or html formats. An international panel of impartial judges will rate the submissions and narrow them to the top ten. Then, at ECVP in A Coru?a, the top ten illusionists will present their contributions and the attendees of the event (that means you!) will vote to pick the TOP THREE WINNERS! First, Second, and Third prize winners will each receive a specially designed ?trophy from the Science Museums of A Coru?a (Museos Cientificos Coru?eses), and their winning illusions will be made part of the museum?s exhibition! Submissions will be held in strict confidence by the panel of judges and the authors/creators will retain copyright. By submitting an entry authors/creators are committing to allow the Science Museums of A Coru?a to display the illusion to the public in exhibition format and to describe it as an exhibit in museum pamphlets and handouts. The museum staff will ask authors/creators for permission in the event that they wish to publish submitted illusions in books or other formats. Submissions can be made to Dr. Susana Martinez-Conde (Executive Chair of ECVP 2005) via email (smart@neuralcorrelate.com) until March 1, 2005. Illusion submissions should come with a (no more than) one-page description of the illusion and its theoretical underpinnings (if known). Illusions will be rated according to: ? Significance to our understanding of the visual system ? Simplicity of the description ? Sheer beauty ? Counterintuitive quality ? Spectacularity Submit your ideas now and take home this prestigious award! ****ECVP2005 EARLY REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION ARE OPEN UNTIL MARCH 31st, 2005**** More information about ECVP 2005 as well as hotel reservations for the meeting can be made NOW through the website: http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com If you or your organization would like to sponsor this event, or any other aspect of ECVP2005, please contact Dr. Susana Martinez-Conde (smart@neuralcorrelate.com). On behalf of ECVP2005's Executive Committee: Susana Martinez-Conde (Chair), Luis Martinez, Steve Macknik, Jose-Manuel Alonso, Peter Tse ------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Executive Chair, European Conference on visual Perception 2005 http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience Barrow Neurological Institute 350 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484 Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172 Email: smart@neuralcorrelate.com http://neuralcorrelate.com ? From ladan at psych.ucla.edu Sat Feb 19 03:43:28 2005 From: ladan at psych.ucla.edu (Ladan Shams) Date: Sat Feb 19 17:26:11 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Need advice on eye-tracking systems Message-ID: <20050219034328.E3BC11279CD@marzipan.psych.ucla.edu> I would be grateful for any advice on the eye-tracking systems in the market. Input about both which systems are inadequate and should be avoided, and which are good will be highly appreciated. I will post a summary of the comments/suggestions next week. We will be using the system primarily for monitoring fixation. Ideally, we want the system to: - be compatible with macintosh - have an interface with matlab - be easy to use - be reliable even with subjects wearing glasses and contact lenses - not cost more than $40,000 Please let me know if you recommend against or in favor of any system which falls in this price category. Thanks very much, Ladan Shams -------------------------------- Ladan Shams, Ph.D. Assistant Professor UCLA Psychology Department 7445B Franz Hall Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563 Email: ladan@psych.ucla.edu URL: http://shamslab.psych.ucla.edu Phone: 310-206-3630 Fax: 310-267-2141 From brainard at psych.upenn.edu Sat Feb 19 19:02:52 2005 From: brainard at psych.upenn.edu (David Brainard) Date: Sat Feb 19 19:04:31 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Penn Undergraduate Summer Workshop in Cognitive Science Message-ID: 7th Annual Penn Undergraduate Summer Workshop in Cognitive Science and Cognitive Neuroscience Application Deadline March 15th, 2005. Please visit http://www.ircs.upenn.edu/summer2005/ for details. Each year, the cognitive science community at the University of Pennsylvania brings together undergraduate students from around the world to learn about the growing fields of cognitive science and cognitive neuroscience. As a participant, you can: Hear lectures from distinguished researchers in the fields of cognitive science and cognitive neuroscience Participate in labs and lab tours involving some of the latest technologies and research methods Present your own work through our Student Poster Session (optional) Participate in panel discussions on the future of cognitive science and cognitive neuroscience Examples of Labs and Tours: Cognitive Neurology Stroke Lab Event-Related Potential (ERP) Lab Free-Head Eye Tracking Lab in Language Processing Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) Lab Language Development Lab Each of the two weeks of the workshop will be centered around a specific theme. This year the weeks will have the following topics: WEEK 1 DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS: ONTOGENY TO PHYLOGENY How did human language evolve? How and why did human communication change from a simple signaling system to the complex system we see today? How are languages created and learned, and how do languages change from generation to generation? These are some of the core questions that drive communication research at Penn, which spans the fields of anthropology, biology, computer science, neuroscience, linguistics, psychology and philosophy. In Week 1, we will sample these various approaches to these questions. And in doing so, we hope to highlight the fact that these questions share an unexpected common thread; they all involve understanding how complex systems change from state to state over time, be it months, years, centuries or even millennia. Modeling these dynamics mathematically has become an interest in all of these domains. We will ask whether a set of computational tools might be developed to form the basis of a common 'language' among communication researchers generally, facilitating the exchange of ideas across the sub-disciplines of cognitive science. WEEK 2 CONSTRAINING COGNITION: ECOLOGICALLY ADAPTIVE SOLUTIONS IN PERCEPTION, MEMORY, AND LANGUAGE Perceptual and cognitive systems are constantly faced with highly ambiguous information, and yet reliably manage to interpret and act on this information correctly. Is this possible because our perceptual and cognitive systems are tuned to the specific world that we evolved and developed in? In week 2, lectures and labs will focus on the statistical properties of the world, how these can in principle be exploited by information processing systems, and whether and how our brains exploit them. Specific topics are likely to include ambiguity resolution and cue combination in vision, extraction of features from environmental signals, how cognitive control mechanisms allow us to adapt flexibly to changing properties of the environment, and the neural basis of biological information processing. From ress at brown.edu Mon Feb 21 01:31:38 2005 From: ress at brown.edu (David Ress) Date: Mon Feb 21 01:37:03 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Research faculty position Message-ID: <6.0.3.0.2.20050220203109.0217a0d8@email.brown.edu> Research faculty position Brown University High-Resolution fMRI Investigator-level research faculty position is immediately available at Brown University. Applicants should be interested in techniques to push spatial resolution limits in fMRI, making use of both spiral and EPI acquisitions, and developing techniques for outer-volume suppression, parallel imaging, selective excitation, and physiological noise suppression. The new methods will be tested and utilized in experiments that investigate specific questions in vision science, so a strong interest in visual neuroscience is a plus. This is an opportunity to join a major new Neuroimaging Research Center at Brown University. The Center will feature a whole-body 3T scanner housed in the new Life Sciences building, now under construction and scheduled to open April 2006. Position requires: a Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Physics, or equivalent field; MRI pulse-programming experience; and experience with fMRI pulse-sequence programming and analysis methods. Send CV, statement of research interests, and contact information for three references to: David Ress, Brown University, Department of Neuroscience, Box 1953, Providence, RI 02912. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but those applying before 3/15/05 will be given priority. Email: ress@brown.edu. Brown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. David Ress, Ph.D. Associate Professor Brown University, Department of Neuroscience 190 Thayer Avenue, Box 1953 Providence, RI 02912 ress@brown.edu (W) 401-863-9638 (M) 650-450-0455 http://neuroscience.brown.edu/ress.html From alexander.sokolov at medizin.uni-ulm.de Mon Feb 21 12:58:33 2005 From: alexander.sokolov at medizin.uni-ulm.de (Alexander 'Sasha' Sokolov) Date: Mon Feb 21 15:56:56 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Univ. of Ulm, Germany; PhD/Research Assistant Position Message-ID: <1108990713.4219daf953014@imap.uni-ulm.de> A Researcher/Doctoral Student Position Available A research/doctoral student position in human perception, learning, memory, and decision making is available in a project investigating human cognition and performance in variable experience-induced contexts that is funded by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG; recipient: Alexander Sokolov, PhD). The experimental research will be carried out in the Department of Psychiatry and the Center for Neuroscience and Learning (Head: Prof. Manfred Spitzer, MD, PhD) at the University Hospital Ulm, Germany (German-language URL http://www.uni-ulm.de/klinik/psychiatrie3/). The project aims at uncovering fundamental factors and mechanisms that mediate changes in human judgment and behavior by combining psychophysical and brain imaging methods. The Department of Psychiatry has a 3T head scanner and the EEG, TMS, and neuropsychological laboratories available for conducting research. The Department collaborates with the Departments of Neurology, Radiology, and Neural Information Processing. The Center for Neuroscience and Learning is an innovative basic and applied research institution that brings together an interdisciplinary community of neuroscientists, clinicians, and educational practitioners to foster understanding the brain mechanisms and improve learning strategies in natural settings throughout the life span. Ulm is situated on the Danube River and enjoys an advantageous location halfway between Munich and Tuebingen, the world-renowned centers for Neuroscience in the Southern Germany. Austria, Italy, and Switzerland with the Alp mountains are within a couple of hours from the town. Requirements. Candidates are invited with either a master's or equivalent degree (e.g., Diploma) in Psychology/Behavioral or Cognitive Science, Biology, or Computer Science who want to actively engage in experimental research in human learning, perception, and cognition. The appointee will preferably have experience in the design, analyses, and interpretation of psychophysical and neuroimaging (EEG/MEG/fMRI) experiments using computer-based methods and connectionist modeling. Experience with programming either in MATLAB or C and good English-language skills are highly desirable. Conditions of Employment. The position is available from April 15th, 2005 or soon thereafter for one year with a possible extension. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary according to the German civil service pay scale (BAT IIa/2). The University Hospital Ulm is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged. Formal applications including a brief statement of research interests, copies of academic achievements, CV, as well as the name and address of two reference persons can be sent until March 15, 2005 to the address below. For more information and informal enquiries please contact Dr. Alexander Sokolov (alexander.sokolov@medizin.uni-ulm.de). Dr. Alexander Sokolov Department of Psychiatry and Transfer Center for Neuroscience and Learning University of Ulm Medical School Leimgrubenweg 12-14, D 89075 Ulm, Germany German-language URL http://www.uni-ulm.de/klinik/psychiatrie3/ From P.Sowden at surrey.ac.uk Tue Feb 22 16:30:23 2005 From: P.Sowden at surrey.ac.uk (P.Sowden) Date: Tue Feb 22 17:04:56 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Research assistant vacancy Message-ID: <432376368864A9469BCEBED35BBCF1D42726A7@EVS-EC1-NODE2.surrey.ac.uk> University of Surrey School of Human Sciences - Department of Psychology Research Officer - Effects of learning on human colour vision (Ref: 4802) Salary: up to ?19,040 per annum Applications are invited for a Research Officer to work on an ESRC project from 15th April 2005 to 14th April 2006 under the supervision of Dr Paul Sowden and Prof Ian Davies. The research will explore the effects of learning on human colour perception and the extent to which language can influence learning. The postholder will be responsible for setting-up laboratory experiments to measure colour vision, recruiting and testing participants, analysing data and writing-up results. There may also be an opportunity to take part in field work in Namibia. Applicants are invited from candidates with (or about to have) first or higher degrees in subjects related to aspects of cognitive neuroscience including psychology, computing, biological sciences, linguistics and engineering. Applicants should have knowledge and skills in at least one of the following areas: computer programming; visual psychophysics; experimental psychology. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an interest in human visual perception. For an informal discussion of the post contact Paul Sowden (room 15AD02, tel: 01483 686878, e-mail: p.sowden@surrey.ac.uk) or Ian Davies (room 37AD02, tel 01483 689432, e-mail: i.davies@surrey.ac.uk). For an application pack and details of how to apply, please download application documents from www.surrey.ac.uk <> under 'Employment Opportunities'. Alternatively please contact Stephanie Lesanne, either via email on s.lesanne@surrey.ac.uk <> or by telephone on 01483 682605 quoting reference number 4802. To send an application, please post to Stephanie Lesanne, HR Assistant, School of Human Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH. The closing date for applications is 18th March 2005 The University is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This symposium, which will take place immediately preceding the main ECVP2005 conference in A Coru?a, Spain (http:ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com), will bring together an unprecedented array of vision research focused on the perception of art. And what makes this symposium so very special is that the speakers have agreed to deliver their talks at a level suitable for interested non-scientists! The symposium will take place over two days, on August 20-21, 2005. The first day, which will be delivered in the Spanish language (with simultaneous translation to English), will start off with several lectures on basic visual function for those attendees who wish to learn more about the inner working of the visual system. The day will finish with a few lectures on the relationship between Art and The Visual System. The second day, which will be delivered in the English language (with simultaneous translation to Spanish) will feature a full day of lectures on Art and The Visual System from the very scientists who discovered their relationship. The two days will abound in free periods in which the public can mingle with speakers and ask the questions they've always wanted to ask about art and visual perception. Several book signings will also be featured so that attendees may take home personalized writing from the scientists who made the insights! For those of you not familiar with the city of A Coruna and the Northwest region of Spain (Galicia), check out the Oscar-nominated movie "The Sea Inside" (Mar Adentro)! The movie features many of the wonderful landscapes and beaches of A Coruna and Galicia! *************************************************************** ********** First day (August 20) confirmed speakers *********** *************************************************************** Luis Martinez (Universidade de A Coru?a, Spain) TBA Jose-Manuel Alonso (State University of New York, USA) TBA Susana Martinez-Conde (Barrow Neurological Institute, USA) "Contribuciones del Op-Art a las ciencias de la vision: nuevas ilusiones con esquinas y el arte de Victor Vasarely" [Op-art contributions to vision science: new illusions with corners and the art of Victor Vasarely] Camilo Jose Cela?Conde (Universitat de les Illes Balears, Spain) "Tras los correlatos neurales de la percepci?n est?tica" [Seeking the neural correlates of aesthetic perception] *************************************************************** ********** Second day (August 21) confirmed speakers ********** *************************************************************** Margaret Livingstone (Harvard Medical School, USA) "Vision and Art" Patrick Cavanagh (Harvard University, USA) "The Artist as Neuroscientist" Nicholas Wade (University of Dundee, UK) "The Visual Art of Visual Science" Semir Zeki (University College London, UK) "Evolution and Dissolution of Form" Baingio Pinna (Universit? di Sassari, Italy) "The Watercolour Illusion and the Italian Renaissance Chiaroscuro: a Link between Vision Science and Art" Dennis Pelli (New York University, USA) TBA Register now in the Special Events section of the registration form for ECVP2005 (you do not need to register for the main meeting): http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com In addition to this spectacular event, you are also invited to join the delegates of ECVP2005 as a "Standard", "Student", or "Guest" registrant of the main conference. As such, you will be welcome to join us for the various special events of the main meeting, such as: *** The world's 1st Annual "Best Visual Illusion of the Year" Contest! *** An exclusive art exhibit of "Images From Science"! *** Free tickets to all of the local science museums including: ** The main interactive science museum (called the "Best museum in the world" by Umberto Eco). ** The unique aquarium, which is open to the sea. ** The DOMUS, a one-of-a-kind anthropological museum showcasing humans in all their glory. If you do not wish to register for ECVP2005, you are nevertheless welcome to join us for several other special events such as: *** A Gala Banquet featuring the very best in Galician food, wine, music, and dancing! *** An excursion to nearby Santiago de Compostela led by an art historian! Register for all of this and more in the Registration Section of http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com! On behalf of ECVP2005's Executive Committee: Susana Martinez-Conde (Chair), Luis Martinez, Steve Macknik, Jose-Manuel Alonso, Peter Tse ------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience Barrow Neurological Institute 350 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484 Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172 Email: smart@neuralcorrelate.com http://neuralcorrelate.com From Peter.DeGraef at psy.kuleuven.ac.be Thu Feb 24 09:55:13 2005 From: Peter.DeGraef at psy.kuleuven.ac.be (Peter De Graef) Date: Thu Feb 24 14:57:17 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Integrating the DPI eye-tracker with Visage Message-ID: <421DA481.2010107@psy.kuleuven.ac.be> We are currently considering to integrate our Dual-Purkinje eye tracker with the CRS Visage stimulus generator. Has anybody out there in the vision science community made any attempts to do this already? If not, would anyone be interested in using this kind of setup should we succeed to put it together? Best regards, Peter De Graef -- -------------------------------------------------------- Peter De Graef University of Leuven Laboratory of Experimental Psychology Tiensestraat 102 B-3000 Leuven Belgium Tel: +32-16-32.59.65/67 Fax: +32-16-32.60.99 E-mail: Peter.DeGraef@psy.kuleuven.ac.be http://www.psy.kuleuven.ac.be/labexppsy/top/peterweb/index.htm -------------------------------------------------------- From announcements at journalofvision.org Sun Feb 27 04:27:31 2005 From: announcements at journalofvision.org (Journal of Vision) Date: Sun Feb 27 04:26:57 2005 Subject: [visionlist] New Issue: Journal of Vision, Volume 5, Issue 2 Message-ID: <2051501c51c84$a75a4920$020100c0@journalofvision.org> Journal of Vision Volume 5, Number 2, Pages 93-149 doi:10.1167/5.2 http://journalofvision.org/5/2/ ISSN 1534-7362 Articles Independent anatomical and functional measures of the V1/V2 boundary in human visual cortex Holly Bridge Stuart Clare Mark Jenkinson Peter Jezzard Andrew J. Parker Paul M. Matthews http://journalofvision.org/5/2/1/ Reaching for visual cues to depth: The brain combines depth cues differently for motor control and perception David C. Knill http://journalofvision.org/5/2/2/ Experience-expectant development of contour integration mechanisms in human visual cortex Anthony M. Norcia Vanitha Sampath Chuan Hou Mark W. Pettet http://journalofvision.org/5/2/3/ Reference frames in early motion detection Camille Morvan Mark Wexler http://journalofvision.org/5/2/4/ Classification images predict absolute efficiency Richard F. Murray Patrick J. Bennett Allison B. Sekuler http://journalofvision.org/5/2/5/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050227/357e2668/attachment.html From smart at neuralcorrelate.com Tue Mar 1 02:54:21 2005 From: smart at neuralcorrelate.com (Susana Martinez-Conde) Date: Tue Mar 1 03:16:12 2005 Subject: [visionlist] ECVP2005 BEST ILLUSION OF THE YEAR CONTEST--DEADLINE EXTENSION Message-ID: <200503010254.j212sd6K066921@visionscience.com> Due to popular demand: *** THE DEADLINE FOR ECVP2005's BEST ILLUSION OF THE YEAR CONTEST HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 15!*** ***ALL ILLUSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 15, 2005*** No further extensions will be granted after March 15! ECVP (European Conference on Visual Perception), to be held in A Coruna, Spain, in August 22nd - 26th, 2005 will host the world?s first Best Visual Illusion of the Year Award!! For those of you not familiar with the city of A Coruna and the Northwest region of Spain (Galicia), check out the Oscar-winning movie "The Sea Inside" (Mar Adentro)! The movie features many of the wonderful landscapes and beaches of A Coruna and Galicia! ECVP early registration and abstract submission are open until March 31, 2005. Check http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com for more information! Visual Illusion Contestants are invited to submit a novel illusion (unpublished, or published no earlier than 2004) in standard image, movie or html formats. An international panel of impartial judges will rate the submissions and narrow them to the top ten. Then, at ECVP in A Coru?a, the top ten illusionists will present their contributions and the attendees of the event (that means you!) will vote to pick the TOP THREE WINNERS! First, Second, and Third prize winners will each receive a specially designed trophy from the Science Museums of A Coru?a (Museos Cientificos Coru?eses), and their winning illusions will be made part of the museum?s exhibition! Submissions will be held in strict confidence by the panel of judges and the authors/creators will retain copyright. By submitting an entry authors/creators are committing to allow the Science Museums of A Coru?a to display the illusion to the public in exhibition format and to describe it as an exhibit in museum pamphlets and handouts. The museum staff will ask authors/creators for permission in the event that they wish to publish submitted illusions in books or other formats. Submissions can be made to Dr. Susana Martinez-Conde (Executive Chair of ECVP 2005) via email (smart@neuralcorrelate.com) until March 15, 2005. Illusion submissions should come with a (no more than) one-page description of the illusion and its theoretical underpinnings (if known). Illusions will be rated according to: ? Significance to our understanding of the visual system ? Simplicity of the description ? Sheer beauty ? Counterintuitive quality ? Spectacularity Submit your ideas now and take home this prestigious award! On behalf of ECVP2005's Executive Committee: Susana Martinez-Conde (Chair), Luis Martinez, Steve Macknik, Jose-Manuel Alonso, Peter Tse ------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Executive Chair, European Conference on visual Perception 2005 http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience Barrow Neurological Institute 350 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484 Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172 Email: smart@neuralcorrelate.com http://neuralcorrelate.com ? From Paul.Mcgraw at nottingham.ac.uk Tue Mar 1 11:24:48 2005 From: Paul.Mcgraw at nottingham.ac.uk (Paul McGraw) Date: Tue Mar 1 15:07:27 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Post-Doc at University of Nottingham Message-ID: <0f727542bf2f718c8dbf7953326c9034@psychology.nottingham.ac.uk> School of Psychology BBSRC Funded Postdoctoral Research Fellow Perceptual Mechanisms Underlying the Analysis of Texture-defined Movement in Human Vision Applications are invited for the above BBSRC-funded post to work on a project investigating the basic visual processes that mediate our ability to perceive the movements of objects in the world, based on a range of visual cues including luminance (first-order motion) and texture (second-order motion). The project will principally involve psychophysical (behavioural) testing of visual performance and some computational modeling. The School of Psychology at the University of Nottingham has a thriving Visual Neuroscience group, with four faculty members, researchers and PhD students. The group has a diverse range of interests in human vision, is supported by excellent laboratory and research facilities, and is firmly committed to the development of young researchers. Candidates should hold, or be about to obtain, a PhD in a relevant field such as psychology, neuroscience, computer science or a related discipline. A highly motivated individual is required with experience in visual perception (preferably psychophysics) and good computing and technical skills (e.g. Macintosh programming, C, Matlab, OpenGL). Salary will be within the range ?19,460 - ?21,640 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of three years. The successful candidate will be expected to be in post by 1 August 2005 at the latest. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr T Ledgeway, Email: Timothy.Ledgeway@Nottingham.ac.uk. Further details about the School are available at: http://www.psychology.nottingham.ac.uk. Candidates should send, preferably by Email, a detailed CV, together with the names and addresses of three referees, to Dr T Ledgeway, School of Psychology, The University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD. Please quote ref. TL/01. Closing date: 15 April 2005. This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses, which could damage your computer system: you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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This project will involve a range of investigative techniques including visual and auditory psychophysical (behavioural) testing, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and some computational modeling. These experiments will be conducted in collaboration with the laboratory of Professor David Badcock (University of Western Australia). This post represents a unique training opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in sensory science. The School of Psychology at the University of Nottingham has a thriving Visual Neuroscience group, with four faculty members, researchers and PhD students. The group has a diverse range of interests in human vision, is supported by excellent laboratory and research facilities, and is firmly committed to the development of young researchers. Students should hold, or be about to obtain, a minimum of an Honours Degree (upper 2nd or 1st class) in a relevant field such as psychology, optometry, neuroscience, physiology, computer science or a related discipline. A highly motivated individual is required with an interest in visual and auditory perception and good computing and technical skills. Funding for this studentship will be offered for a standard period of three years, at a starting level of ?24,141 per annum (to include fees and maintenance). The successful student will be expected to start on 1 September 2005 at the latest. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr P McGraw, Email: pvm@psychology.nottingham.ac.uk. Further details about the School are available at: http://www.psychology.nottingham.ac.uk. Applications, preferably by Email, with a detailed CV and the names and addresses of three referees, should be sent to Dr P V McGraw, School of Psychology, The University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD. Please quote ref. PVM/01. Closing date: 15 April 2005. This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses, which could damage your computer system: you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 2984 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050301/15bb653a/attachment.bin From chawrysh at uvic.ca Tue Mar 1 18:38:17 2005 From: chawrysh at uvic.ca (Craig W. Hawryshyn) Date: Tue Mar 1 18:55:49 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoctoral position in retinal neurobiology Message-ID: <6.2.1.2.2.20050301103503.02b51a68@pop.uvic.ca> Postdoctoral Position- University of Victoria Retinal neurobiology My group has an opening for a postdoctoral position to investigate information processing in the outer plexiform layer of the retina. The focus of our research is to examine how retinal neurons process spectral and polarization input (in collaboration with Dr. Maarten Kamermans, Netherlands Ophthalmic Research Institute). My lab utilizes a broad range of techniques and facilities include: electrophysiology systems (extracellular, intracellular and whole cell patch clamp recording rigs), CCD-based microspectrophotometry system, molecular neuroscience lab, image analysis suite. We seek an individual with experience in intracellular and whole cell patch clamp electrophysiology of retinal neurons but general experience with these techniques will be considered. Applicants must have Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related area. The salary plus benefits package will be commensurate with experience. Please send applications via email and include: a cover letter outlining relevant experience, curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three referees: Prof. Craig W. Hawryshyn Department of Biology University of Victoria PO Box 3020 Station CSC Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3N5 CANADA Tel - (250) 721-7142 Fax - (250) 721-7120 email - chawrysh@uvic.ca Website URL - http://hawryshynlab.biol.uvic.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The successful candidate will participate in the research program "Neuro-biology of anxiety and affective disorders" which aims to explore the differences in brain functioning between psychiatric patients and healthy controls. The main focus of this project is twofold: <1> the (abnormal) interaction of brain functions in terms of anatomical (DTI), functional and effective connectivity as investigated by (functional) MRI and EEG, and <2> the molecular basis of psychiatric disorders investigated mainly by PET. Within this focus the candidate is strongly encouraged to develop and refine methodological and mathematical (connectivity) models in order to increase our understanding of normal and abnormal mental functioning. The position is available for 4 years (from November 2005) and must result in a dissertation. There is an evaluation after one year. Salary will be approximately 1370,- Euro a month net. Please send questions, letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae, description of research experience, and a statement of goals and interests before 24-04-2005, to: Simone Reinders (PhD), a.a.t.s.reinders@med.umcg.nl From kojo at hkkk.fi Thu Mar 3 10:17:03 2005 From: kojo at hkkk.fi (Ilpo Kojo) Date: Thu Mar 3 15:59:17 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Challenge: Relevance from eye movements Message-ID: INFERRING RELEVANCE FROM EYE MOVEMENTS CHALLENGE 2005 URL: http://www.cis.hut.fi/eyechallenge2005/ The Challenge is to predict from eye movement data whether a reader finds a text relevant. The scientific goals are: * To advance machine learning methodology * To find the best eye movement features * To learn of the psychology underlying eye movements in search tasks The results will be presented in a workshop. We will do our best to arrange it in connection with a major conference. Authors of the best presentations will be invited to extend their talks into articles in a special issue of a journal. The Challenge is at http://www.cis.hut.fi/eyechallenge2005/ Key dates: 1 March 2005 Challenge starts 1 and 15 September 2005 Competitions end 30 September 2005 Deadline for extended abstracts The Challenge is part of the EU Network of Excellence PASCAL Challenge Program. Participation is open to all. Please send your questions and feedback to . We are looking forward to an interesting competition! Jarkko Saloj?rvi, Kai Puolam?ki, Lauri Kovanen, Jaana Simola, Ilpo Kojo, Samuel Kaski Helsinki University of Technology, Laboratory of Computer and Information Science Helsinki School of Economics, Center for Knowledge and Innovations Research University of Helsinki, Department of Computer Science -- EYE-MOVEMENT mailing list (eye-movement@jiscmail.ac.uk) N.B. Replies are sent to the list, not the sender To unsubscribe, etc. see http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/files/eye-movement/introduction.html Other queries to list owner at eye-movement-request@jiscmail.ac.uk From j.raymond at bangor.ac.uk Thu Mar 3 09:05:02 2005 From: j.raymond at bangor.ac.uk (Jane Raymond) Date: Thu Mar 3 15:59:42 2005 Subject: [visionlist] University of Wales, Bangor. Post doc Message-ID: <02f3c22a2d7da79f1def6277c06fdca6@bangor.ac.uk> Post Doctoral Position in Visual Cognition: University of Wales, Bangor, Psychology. 15 months from 1 April 2005 until 30 July 2006. We are looking for someone with energy and know-how in visual cognition and computer programming. The successful applicant will work on an exciting project that will apply cutting-edge research on visual attention and perception to consumer behaviour, especially branding and advertising. The project will involve the creative use of cognitive psychology in basic and applied settings. Experience in techniques of experimental perception and cognitive psychology is required ? especially a solid working knowledge of experimental design, programming (e-prime or similar), and statistics. Programming skills (including web platforms) are a definite asset. Knowledge of marketing, advertising and branding would also be helpful but not necessary. Applicants must have a PhD in Psychology, or a related field. The work will be conducted with Jane Raymond and James Intriligator at the Centre for Experimental Consumer Psychology and within the Cognitive Research Group of Bangor?s School of Psychology (http://www.psychology.bangor.ac.uk/). The school has an outstanding record of success in both teaching and research. According to national assessments, we rank among the top five UK Psychology departments for research (i.e. rated 5A on a scale of 1-5*). The School provides an active environment for research, both basic and applied. Situated between the beautiful Snowdonia National Park and the Irish Sea, the city of Bangor offers an exhilarating environment for work and leisure. Office and labs are new and equipment is state-of the art. This post is available pending final budget approval. At this time please send an expression of interest and a CV to Prof. Jane Raymond. e-mail: j.raymond@bangor.ac.uk. Tel: +44 (0)1248 383787. A formal call for application will be made soon. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 2080 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050303/9026f193/attachment.bin From jobs at stereofocus.com Thu Mar 3 11:58:32 2005 From: jobs at stereofocus.com (jobs@stereofocus.com) Date: Thu Mar 3 16:00:01 2005 Subject: [visionlist] StereoFocus Technologies Ltd, Ireland; Vision Scientist. Message-ID: <33458.213.94.229.173.1109851112.squirrel@213.94.229.173> Job title: Vision Scientist. Company: StereoFocus Technologies Ltd. Location: Dublin, Ireland. Salary: Up to EUR 45,000 (USD 59,000). Closing date: March 31st 2005. A start-up company specialising in the design, implementation, and evaluation of stereoscopic 3-D displays seeks a Vision Scientist with an interest in stereopsis, spatial perception, accommodation, and convergence. Responsibilities include the performance of studies into the effects and after-effects on the human vision system of using stereoscopic 3-D displays in a variety of applications---including teleoperation, aircraft flight-decks, simulation, and video games. Certain problems with stereoscopic 3-D displays have been reported, e.g. visual discomfort leading to fatigue after reasonably short usage periods. The studies should lead to a better understanding of how the parameters of the display (e.g. optical distance, resolution, refresh rate, and field of view) relate to such problems. Of particular interest are the effects of accommodation-convergence conflict in the oculomotor system. Publication of results would be encouraged. The company comprises experienced academics and software, electronic, and optical design engineers. The successful candidate should have an interest in technology and an ability to work well within a team. Salary is dependent on qualifications, experience, and achievements to date. Appointment would be for up to 2 years initially, with the possibility of extension. Support for a work visa could be provided for those from outside the European Union or European Economic Area. For further details please contact: Jobs@StereoFocus.com From knoblauch at lyon.inserm.fr Thu Mar 3 07:22:21 2005 From: knoblauch at lyon.inserm.fr (Ken Knoblauch) Date: Thu Mar 3 16:00:26 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Awarding of the 2005 Verriest Medal Message-ID: <1109834541.4226bb2d26513@webmail.lyon.inserm.fr> Verriest medal - 2005 The International Colour Vision Society is pleased to announce that the Verriest Medal will be awarded at the biennial meeting in Lyon, France (July 8-12, 2005) to John D. Mollon, Professor of Visual Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge, UK. This award is bestowed by the Society to honor long-term contributions to the field of color vision. If the field of color vision was itself a rainbow, then Professor Mollon's contributions cover nearly its full spectrum, including the isolation and elucidation of basic chromatic coding mechanisms and the constraints that they impose on human (and more generally primate) visual performance, the genetic basis of spectral coding mechanisms, the ecological influences on and evolutionary orgins of chromatic discrimination. He has been instrumental in the design of several new color vision tests and has extensively exploited abnormal models, both congenital and acquired, to further our understanding of normal mechanisms. He is especially appreciated for his keen and profound sense of the history of science, in particular with respect to the field of color vision.? The selection committee members were: John L. Barbur, Steven Buck, Gabriele Jordan, Kenji Kitahara, Jay Neitz, Joel M. Pokorny and Andre Roth. ____________________ Ken Knoblauch, General Secretary, ICVS Inserm U371 Cerveau et Vision Bron, France From t.andrews at psych.york.ac.uk Fri Mar 4 10:28:10 2005 From: t.andrews at psych.york.ac.uk (Tim Andrews) Date: Fri Mar 4 17:19:51 2005 Subject: [visionlist] MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience Message-ID: <36103.129.234.4.1.1109932090.squirrel@129.234.4.1> Department of Psychology, University of York MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience 5 Studentships available This Masters programme is provided jointly by the Department of Psychology and the York NeuroImaging Centre (http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/) and has been developed to train students in innovative approaches to research on higher human brain functions. Modules are focussed on how cognitive neuroscience has contributed to scientific advances the areas of perception, emotion, memory, attention and language. The course will provide students with hands-on experience in state-of-the-art brain imaging and other non-invasive techniques and will offer the opportunity to undertake laboratory-based research in the facilities of the YNIC with its unique combination of 3T fMRI and MEG. Applicants should normally hold, or expect to hold, a BSc in Psychology, Computer Science, AI, Neuroscience, Engineering or a related numerate discipline. One University scholarship and four departmental scholarships are available on a competitive basis for Psychology Masters courses in the year 2005/06. For further information contact: t.andrews@psych.york.ac.uk http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/psych/www/gsp/cns/ -- Dr Tim Andrews Department of Psychology University of York York, YO10 5DD UK Tel: 44-1904-434356 mobile: 0789 0016702 Fax: 44-1904-433181 http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~ta505/ From A.I.Ruppertsberg at Bradford.ac.uk Tue Mar 8 16:18:57 2005 From: A.I.Ruppertsberg at Bradford.ac.uk (\"Alexa I. Ruppertsberg\") Date: Tue Mar 8 17:40:36 2005 Subject: [visionlist] digitial d prime table? Message-ID: <1110298737.422dd0714b2c0@webmail5.brad.ac.uk> Hello, I was wondering if anybody had a digitial version of Macmillan & Creelman's (Detection Theory: A User's guide) Table A5.4: Same-different, Differencing Model? Or alternatively, the function that computes this d' (note that this is not the independent model, z(H)-z(F) is not what they have done). I followed up the weblink in the book to DPRIME5.EXE, but I couldn't find how to specify that I wanted the differencing model. Kind regards, Alexa Ruppertsberg -- ------------------------------------------------------------ This mail sent through IMP: http://webmail.brad.ac.uk To report misuse from this email address forward the message and full headers to misuse@bradford.ac.uk ------------------------------------------------------------ From smart at neuralcorrelate.com Fri Mar 11 04:16:55 2005 From: smart at neuralcorrelate.com (Susana Martinez-Conde) Date: Fri Mar 11 15:00:54 2005 Subject: [visionlist] ECVP2005: SECOND CALL FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION AND EARLY REGISTRATION! Message-ID: <200503110417.j2B4H7YU093945@visionscience.com> ***** ECVP2005: SECOND CALL FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION AND EARLY REGISTRATION!!! ***** The 28th European Conference of Visual Perception (ECVP2005) will accept abstract submissions until March 31st. March 31st is also the deadline for discounted early registration fees!! Please go to http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com to register for the meeting and to submit your abstract! Abstracts will be published in the journal ***Perception*** (Pion, Ltd). The conference will take place in A Coru?a, Spain, on the scenic Atlantic coast, August 22-26th, 2005. For those of you not familiar with the city of A Coruna and the Northwest region of Spain (Galicia), check out the Oscar-winning movie "The Sea Inside" (Mar Adentro)! The movie features many of the wonderful landscapes and beaches of A Coruna and Galicia! Don't miss our amazing array of confirmed invited speakers. The Perception Lecture (the keynote speech) will be delivered by Prof David Hubel, Nobel Laureate for his contributions to vision science! An outstanding set of Special Events and surprises are also in store. The meeting will feature: *** A Pre-Meeting Symposium on Art and The Visual System, to be delivered by some of the world's most renowned scientists in the field! *** The world's 1st Annual "Best Visual Illusion of the Year" Contest! *** A Gala Banquet featuring the very best in Galician food, wine, music, and dancing! *** Amazing tourist attractions make this a conference not to be missed, including: **The Tower of Hercules: the oldest lighthouse in the world, built by the Romans and still running today! **An excursion to nearby Santiago de Compostela led by an art historian! **An exclusive art exhibit of "Images From Science"! **Free tickets to all of the local science museums including: *The main interactive science museum (called the "Best museum in the world" by Umberto Eco). *The unique aquarium, which is open to the sea. *The DOMUS, a one-of-a-kind anthropological museum showcasing humans in all their glory. Check out http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com for registration, abstract submission, hotel reservations and much more! Hope to see you in A Coruna! On behalf of ECVP2005's Executive Committee, Susana Martinez-Conde ------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Executive Chair, European Conference on Visual Perception 2005 http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience Barrow Neurological Institute 350 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484 Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172 Email: smart@neuralcorrelate.com http://neuralcorrelate.com From ehirshor at psych.upenn.edu Fri Mar 11 18:29:24 2005 From: ehirshor at psych.upenn.edu (Elizabeth Hirshorn) Date: Fri Mar 11 18:35:57 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Research Assistant Position Available at University of Pennsylvania Message-ID: FULL-TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT: A position as a Research Assistant is available at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience and Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. This is a great opportunity for a person interested in graduate school in psychology or neuroscience. Research in the lab focuses on executive functions, memory, language, vision, and investigations of the neural organization of the knowledge of objects. Experiments involve both behavioral and functional neuroimaging (fMRI). A background in psychology, cognitive science, or a related field is preferred. Familiarity with Macintosh computers, Microsoft Office, and some experience with statistics are desirable. Responsibilities include subject recruitment, designing and programming experiments, data analysis, some administrative work, and the mentoring of undergraduates in the lab. The position will begin in the summer of 2005. A commitment of two years is required. Interested parties should contact Dr. Sharon Thompson-Schill; sschill@psych.upenn.edu, http://www.psych.upenn.edu/~sschill. -- Elizabeth Hirshorn Research Specialist University of Pennsylvania Center for Cognitive Neuroscience Dr. Sharon Thompson-Schill's Lab 3810 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Office Phone: 215 573 3536 Fax: 215 898 1982 ehirshor@psych.upenn.edu From wmusrey at ucdavis.edu Fri Mar 11 21:12:26 2005 From: wmusrey at ucdavis.edu (Martin Usrey) Date: Fri Mar 11 22:06:45 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Summer Vision Course Message-ID: <6.1.0.6.2.20050311131204.027d1bb8@purple.ucdavis.edu> Summer Vision Course at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory "STRUCTURE, FUNCTION & DEVELOPMENT OF THE VISUAL SYSTEM" JUNE 16 - JUNE 29, 2005 This lecture/discussion course will explore the functional organization and development of the visual system as revealed by the use of a variety of anatomical, physiological and behavioral methods. It is designed for graduate students and more advanced researchers who wish to gain a basic understanding of the biological basis for vision and to share in the excitement of the latest developments in this field. Topics will include: phototransduction and neural processing in the retina; thalamocortical organization and function; functional architecture of striate cortex; cellular basis of cortical receptive field properties; the anatomy, physiology and perceptual significance of parallel pathways; functional parcellation of extrastriate cortex; linking perception and action; the role of patterned neuronal activity in the development of central visual pathways; and molecular mechanisms of development and plasticity in the visual system. Lecturers include: J Neitz, P Sterling, D Dacey, EJ Chichilnisky, SM Sherman, M Usrey, D Fitzpatrick, T Bonhoeffer, J Hirsch, M Carandini, J Maunsell, J Reynolds, T Movshon, M Shadlen, D Angelaki, K. Britten, L Stone, K Gegenfurtner, L Snyder, R Krauzlis, B. Chapman, T Hensch, M Feller, B Guido, and M Bear Course Directors: Marty Usrey, University of California, Davis, CA Barbara Chapman, University of California, Davis, CA Application Deadline March 15, 2005 For more information: http://meetings.cshl.edu/courses/c-sfvs05.shtml From l.najman at esiee.fr Sun Mar 13 17:37:16 2005 From: l.najman at esiee.fr (Laurent Najman) Date: Sun Mar 13 23:20:30 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Conference annoucement Message-ID: <20050313173716.E26F636591B@mail.esiee.fr> CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: ISMM'2005 INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON MATHEMATICAL MORPHOLOGY: 40 YEARS ON Monday 18th to Wednesday 20th April 2005, Paris, France This 7th ISMM will be held in the prestigious historical buildings of the Paris School of Mines. Its venue will follow that of DGCI in Poitiers (from Wednesday the 13th to Friday the 15th April 2005). It will consist of oral presentations of 41 contributed papers, and 3 invited talks by Jean-Marc Chassery, Olivier Faugeras and Jean Serra. For more details, see the conference web site: http://ismm05.esiee.fr/ Program: http://ismm05.esiee.fr/program.htm Invited speakers: http://ismm05.esiee.fr/invited_speakers.htm Venue and hotel information: http://ismm05.esiee.fr/confvenue.htm Registration: http://ismm05.esiee.fr/registration.htm Conference registration includes conference sessions, one copy of the conference proceedings, welcome cocktail (Monday evening), coffee and biscuits at breaks, and lunch/buffet for the three days. Please note that the regitration fee (125 Euros for a student, 225 Euros otherwise) is increased by 50 Euros in case of payment after March the 15th. The cost of the banquet (Tuesday evening) is 50 Euros. See you soon in Paris. Christian Ronse, Laurent Najman and Etienne Decenci?re From smart at neuralcorrelate.com Tue Mar 15 02:13:55 2005 From: smart at neuralcorrelate.com (Susana Martinez-Conde) Date: Tue Mar 15 02:14:36 2005 Subject: [visionlist] ECVP2005 BEST ILLUSION OF THE YEAR CONTEST--FINAL DEADLINE TOMORROW!! Message-ID: <200503150214.j2F2E71l021501@visionscience.com> *** THE FINAL DEADLINE FOR ECVP2005's BEST ILLUSION OF THE YEAR CONTEST IS TOMORROW!*** ***No further extensions will be granted!*** ECVP (European Conference on Visual Perception), to be held in A Coruna, Spain, in August 22nd - 26th, 2005 will host the world?s first Best Visual Illusion of the Year Award!! For those of you not familiar with the city of A Coruna and the Northwest region of Spain (Galicia), check out the Oscar-winning movie "The Sea Inside" (Mar Adentro)! The movie features many of the wonderful landscapes and beaches of A Coruna and Galicia! ECVP early registration and abstract submission are open until March 31, 2005. Check http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com for more information! Visual Illusion Contestants are invited to submit a novel illusion (unpublished, or published no earlier than 2004) in standard image, movie or html formats. An international panel of impartial judges will rate the submissions and narrow them to the top ten. Then, at ECVP in A Coru?a, the top ten illusionists will present their contributions and the attendees of the event (that means you!) will vote to pick the TOP THREE WINNERS! First, Second, and Third prize winners will each receive a specially designed trophy from the Science Museums of A Coru?a (Museos Cientificos Coru?eses), and their winning illusions will be made part of the museum?s exhibition! Submissions will be held in strict confidence by the panel of judges and the authors/creators will retain copyright. By submitting an entry authors/creators are committing to allow the Science Museums of A Coru?a to display the illusion to the public in exhibition format and to describe it as an exhibit in museum pamphlets and handouts. The museum staff will ask authors/creators for permission in the event that they wish to publish submitted illusions in books or other formats. Submissions can be made to Dr. Susana Martinez-Conde (Executive Chair of ECVP 2005) via email (smart@neuralcorrelate.com) until March 15, 2005. Illusion submissions should come with a (no more than) one-page description of the illusion and its theoretical underpinnings (if known). Illusions will be rated according to: ? Significance to our understanding of the visual system ? Simplicity of the description ? Sheer beauty ? Counterintuitive quality ? Spectacularity Submit your ideas now and take home this prestigious award! On behalf of ECVP2005's Executive Committee: Susana Martinez-Conde (Chair), Luis Martinez, Steve Macknik, Jose-Manuel Alonso, Peter Tse ------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Executive Chair, European Conference on visual Perception 2005 http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience Barrow Neurological Institute 350 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484 Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172 Email: smart@neuralcorrelate.com http://neuralcorrelate.com From odomj at rcbhsc.wvu.edu Tue Mar 15 18:36:24 2005 From: odomj at rcbhsc.wvu.edu (Odom, J) Date: Tue Mar 15 18:38:43 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Developments in Vision Enhancement Technology and Their Evaluatio n Message-ID: Developments in Vision Enhancement Technology and Their Evaluation Topical Meeting: Friday June 3 - Saturday June 4, 2005 The interface between assistive technology, civilian technology and military technology represents a fruitful area for technology research, development and transfer. Numerous devices are being introduced or planned to assist those who are visually impaired or blind. These devices range from optical devices to silicon retinas to genetic modification. Those who are normally sighted face challenges in situations, which limit the usefulness of vision. Situational impairments are especially dangerous in driving and occupational environments. Suggested improvements range from auditory warning signals to geographical information systems to new strategies for refraction. Lastly, in combat situations there are numerous demands to enhance the sensory capabilities of military personnel. Head mounted displays and night vision goggles represent two widely used military innovations. The evaluation of vision enhancement technology is crucial to its implementation. New devices may not improve function. Federal regulations require evaluation of new technology to guarantee equal access for those with disabilities and to monitor claims for new devices to aid patients. The meeting will comprise two full days, Friday June 3, 2005 and Saturday June 5, 2005 It will consist of Invited Presentations, Free Presentations, Posters (depending on the number of submissions), Panel Discussions and exhibits. All presentations at the meeting are eligible for inclusion in a special issue of Modern Optics under the editorship of Vasudeyan Lakshminarayanan. By attending this meeting, you will be able to participate (by presentation and/or discussion) in a small, in-depth, topical meeting that will permit the interaction of federal and private agencies, industry and academic researchers. The invited speakers are listed below: Invited Speakers Eli Peli Schepens Eye Institute; Boston, MA Robert Massof Wilmer Eye Institute; Baltimore, MD Vasudevan Lakshminarayanan University of Missouri; St. Louis, MO Joe Dvorak Motorola Corporation; Ft. Lauderdale, FL Gislin Dagnelie Wilmer Eye Institute; Baltimore, MD Eberhart Zrenner University of T?bingen: T?bingen, Germany Darren Burton American Foundation for the Blind Technology and Employment Center; Huntington, WV Bruce Drum Federal and Drug Administration; Washington, DC Jack Wood Georgia Institute of Technology: Atlanta, GA Paul Mogan National Aeronautical and Space Administration: Kennedy Space Center, FL The meeting topic reflects plans to create a multi-university National Science Foundation Industry / University Cooperative Research Center, the Vision Enhancement Technology Center (VETC) with West Virginia University as the lead institution and Georgia Institute of Technology as a partner. The meeting is supported in part by assistance from the US Army, the National Science Foundation, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and WVU Eye Institute. Topics: Three broad topics will be discussed. These are: 1. Vision Enhancement Technology in military, civilian, medical, and low vision applications. 2. Transfer of technology from one realm to the other 3. Regulatory requirements for and strategies to evaluate vision enhancement technology. Conference Dates: Friday, June 3, 2005 - Saturday, June 4, 2005 Conference Location: West Virginia University Eye Institute Stadium Drive Morgantown, WV 26506-9193 Presentation Submission Deadline: May 1, 2003 submitted electronically via e-mail or media Abstract Format: Microsoft Word for Windows or Rich Text Formats Registration: Before May 1: $150 for the full conference, including dinner Friday night and breaks and lunches Friday and Saturday. After May 1: $200 for the full conference, including dinner Friday night and breaks and lunches Friday and Saturday. Hotels: The two closest hotels to the conference site are: Hampton Inn: $66.00-$95.00 and Euro-Suites: $79.00-$130.00 The Radisson: ($65.00 - $300.00) has shuttle service available to the WVU Eye Institute. Travel by air: Flights to Morgantown are available from Pittsburgh, PA on US Airways. Travel by car: Morgantown is conveniently located at the intersection of Interstate 68 and 79. Driving directions are available upon request. To submit an abstract or paper e-mail the abstract or mail media to: J. Vernon Odom, Ph.D., Professor of Ophthalmology West Virginia University Eye Institute Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center of West Virginia University 1 Stadium Drive P.O. Box 9193 Morgantown, WV 26506-9193 Work Telephone: +1 304 598 6959 FAX: +1 304 598 6928 Electronic-Mail: jodom@wvu.edu or odomj@rcbhsc.wvu.edu For Exhibition or Sponsorship Information Contact: Cindy Williams West Virginia University Eye Institute Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center of West Virginia University 1 Stadium Drive P.O. Box 9193 Morgantown, WV 26506-9193 Work Telephone: +1 304 598 6967 FAX: +1 304 598 6928 Electronic-Mail: williamsc@rcbhsc.wvu.edu Registration Forms: contact Dr. Odom, Ms. Williams, or download at www.vetc.org Supported by the US Army, NSF and WVU Eye Institute. Speaker support by NASA Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. From iolson at psych.upenn.edu Tue Mar 15 19:00:05 2005 From: iolson at psych.upenn.edu (Ingrid Olson) Date: Tue Mar 15 19:03:14 2005 Subject: [visionlist] RESEARCH ASSISTANT OPENING Message-ID: RESEARCH ASSISTANT OPENING Laboratory of Dr. Ingrid Olson, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Pennsylvania Applications are invited for a 2-year Research Assistantship at the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Cognitive Neuroscience. Our center is a lively place to work with many other investigators and a collaborative spirit. Salary range is $25,000+ and benefits include health and dental. Our lab uses behavioral, patient, fMRI, and TMS techniques to study visual cognition. More information about our research can be found at http://ccn.upenn.edu/~iolson/. The RA will be in charge of trouble-shooting any computer-related problems. S/he is also expected to write experiments in Eprime, Matlab, or C++ and analyze fMRI data using either SPM or Voxbo. Other responsibilities will include: recruiting, scheduling, and testing subjects, statistical analysis and figure design using Photoshop and Illustrator. Hours need to be flexible because some testing of subjects may take place after 5 p.m. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in any subject, people skills, organizational skills, and enough technical confidence to learn how to collect TMS and fMRI data. This position will start this summer (2005). Please send your resume/CV that includes a detailed description of computer, technical, and statistical skills, and the names of 3 references to iolson@psych.upenn.edu. The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ingrid R. Olson, Ph.D. Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Department of Psychology University of Pennsylvania 3815 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6196 iolson@psych.upenn.edu office: (215) 746-0196 fax: (215) 898-1982 http://wernicke.ccn.upenn.edu/~iolson/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050315/5abf0342/attachment.html From knill at cvs.rochester.edu Tue Mar 15 20:27:09 2005 From: knill at cvs.rochester.edu (David Knill) Date: Tue Mar 15 20:35:47 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoctoral opening Message-ID: Post-doctoral Position in Perception and Action, Center for Visual Sciences, University of Rochester A post-doctoral position is available immediately in an NIh-sponsored study of visual control of action. The project focuses broadly on the problem of how the brain uses visual information to control goal-directed hand movements (pointing, grasping, etc.). We use psychophysics and computational modeling to address problems of how different visual cues are integrated to control movements, how visual and proprioceptive feedback are used to guide hand movements and how sensory uncertainty combines with task constraints to determine visuomotor performanc. The lab uses a variety of VR display technologies, including 3D visual displays and force-feedback devices as well as a number of real-time tracking technologies (eye movements, head movements and hand movements) to conduct experiments in naturalistic settings. Applicants from any of a number of fields including psychology, computer science and neuroscience are invited to apply. Applicants should be comfortable programming and, while specific skills using the equipment in the lab are not required, should be comfortable with using state-of-the-art technical tools. Interested applicants can visit our website at www.cvs.rochester.edu/knill_lab/index.htm. The successful candidate will join one of the world's leading vision science communities at the Center for Visual Science. It is a lively and active environment with particular strengths in perception and action and in the combination of computational, psychophysical and neuroscientific approaches to vision. More information about the center can be found at www.cvs.rochester.edu. Please send a CV, reprints and a brief statement of research interests and names of two references to David Knill at knill@cvs.rochester.edu. -- David C. Knill, Ph.D. Dept. of Brain and Cognitive Science and Center for Visual Science University of Rochester 274 Meliora Hall Rochester, NY 14627 (716) 275-4597 http://www.cvs.rochester.edu/people/d_knill/home_page.html From pamela.forness at imaging.org Wed Mar 16 19:29:25 2005 From: pamela.forness at imaging.org (Pam Forness) Date: Wed Mar 16 19:55:45 2005 Subject: [visionlist] CIC 13 Call for Papers Deadline is April 1st Message-ID: <05E03A4B66FF614C951397D683A80E2224D7B3@ntsistpdc.imaging.org> March 15, 2005 Attn: VisionList From: Pamela Forness, IS&T Program Manager RE: April 1st is the Deadline for Submitting papers to CIC13 The Call for Papers has been issued for the IS&T/SID 13th Color Imaging Conference: Color Science and Engineering: Systems, Technologies, Applications to be held November 7 to 11, 2005 at the SunBurst Hotel, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. Technical papers (oral or interactive) are invited covering, but not limited to, the following topical areas: * Scientific Disciplines: color appearance, color vision, computer vision, psychophysics, color constancy, color difference, uniform color space, chromatic adaptation, measurement * Engineering Disciplines: output device, input device, color management, color standard, novel imaging product, halftoning, characterization, calibration, gamut mapping, color transformation, standard color spaces, illumination * Color Image Synthesis/Analysis: computer graphics, color rendering, image processing, image understanding, image recognition, color in machine vision, mathematical analysis, image quality assessment, multi-spectral imaging, image compression, high dynamic range imaging, 3-D object, color in culture, preferred color * Applications: color design, architecture, textiles, painting, graphic arts, color printing, Internet, motion pictures, television, multimedia, digital photography, visualization, virtual reality, communications, image retrieval, digital motion pictures, archiving, projector, camera, scanner, display, printer, database applications, medicial imaging. Paper proposals should be submitted according to the process described at: http://www.imaging.org/conferences/cic13/authors.cfm DEADLINE: April 1, 2005 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact IS&T, info@imaging.org. MARK YOUR CALENDAR - The 13th Color Imaging Conference will take place November 7- 11, 2005, at The SunBurst Resort Hotel, Scottsdale, Arizona. For program updates, papers abstracts, tutorial descriptions, registration and hotel information, visit, the Society for Imaging Science & Technology at www.imaging.org. Pamela Forness IS&T Program Manager Society for Imaging Science and Technology 7003 Kilworth Lane Springfield, Virginia 22151 USA Voice: 703-642-9090 extension 106 Fax: 703-642-9094 Email: pamela.forness@imaging.org WEB: http://www.imaging.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050316/725cd26e/attachment.html From melissa.slavin at gmail.com Wed Mar 16 23:24:01 2005 From: melissa.slavin at gmail.com (Melissa Slavin) Date: Thu Mar 17 00:18:58 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Post-doctoral position at Duke Message-ID: <864ab5060503161524ab80c5@mail.gmail.com> POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING OF MEMORY IN OLDER ADULTS WITH MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Dept of Radiology and Brain Imaging and Analysis Center, Duke University Medical Center A postdoctoral position is available in the Dept of Radiology and the Duke-UNC Brain Imaging and Analysis Center (BIAC). The postdoctoral fellow will collaborate on a NIH-funded research project that investigates the neural substrates of memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. The project is ongoing, with a longitudinal aspect. The BIAC has state-of-the-art experimental facilities that include 1.5T and 4T research-dedicated MRI scanners, an ERP laboratory, a behavioral testing room with a mock scanner and eye tracker, and substantial computational infrastructure. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a neuroscience related field. Candidates with research experience in higher cognition, neurodegenerative conditions, and/or functional MRI would be highly regarded. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Candidates should send a CV, a statement of research skills and interests, and a list of 3 references to: Dr. Jeffrey Petrella, Dept of Radiology, Box 3808, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, 27710. Duke University is an equal opportunity employer. Contact Information: Jeffrey Petrella, MD Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology Box 3808 Duke University Medical Center Durham, NC 27710 jeffrey.petrella@duke.edu From knoblauch at lyon.inserm.fr Thu Mar 17 08:05:22 2005 From: knoblauch at lyon.inserm.fr (Ken Knoblauch) Date: Thu Mar 17 16:05:08 2005 Subject: [visionlist] ICVS 'O5 deadline for abstract submission Message-ID: <1111046722.42393a42439ea@webmail.lyon.inserm.fr> The 18th Congress of the International Colour Vision Society will take place from July 8-12 at the Palais des Congres in Lyon, France. The deadline for abstract submission and early registration, April 1, is approaching. Information on registration and abstract submission for oral or poster presentation can be found at the website, http://icvs05.free.fr/index1.htm This year we will be offering a limited number of travel fellowships aimed at encouraging the participation of student members and colleagues in need. Further information can be found on the web site. The Verriest Medal is being awarded this year to Professor John D. Mollon, University of Cambridge, UK Abstracts are welcome on all themes related to color vision but we would like to encourage, as well, submissions related to the special topics of the invited speakers indicated below: Cortical Color Computations in Object Perception Professor Laurence T Maloney, New York University, USA Surface color perception with spatially non-uniform illumination Professor Qasim Zaidi, SUNY College of Optometry, USA Cortical computations involving color, orientation, and 3-D shape Non-classical spectral coding mechanisms Dr. Howard Cooper, Inserm U371, France Spectral coding mechanisms in circadian rhythmes Natural and artificial color vision Professor Jeanny Herault, University Joseph Fourier, France Irregular sampling and photoreceptor non-linearity can "make sense" for color perception. ____________________ Ken Knoblauch Inserm U371, Cerveau et Vision Department of Cognitive Neurosciences 18 avenue du Doyen Lepine 69675 Bron cedex France tel: +33 (0)4 72 91 34 77 fax: +33 (0)4 72 91 34 61 portable: 06 84 10 64 10 http://www.lyon.inserm.fr/371/ From tim.andrews at durham.ac.uk Fri Mar 18 13:55:19 2005 From: tim.andrews at durham.ac.uk (Tim Andrews) Date: Fri Mar 18 15:48:50 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Faculty postions in Cognitive Neuroscience Message-ID: <423ADDC7.5010402@durham.ac.uk> ******************************************************************* DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF YORK Two Positions at Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Reader or Professorial Level The Department of Psychology has been placed in the highest category in each of the research assessment exercises to date (currently receiving 6* funding) and achieved the highest possible score (24/24) for teaching quality in a QAA Subject Review. You should have a strong record of published work that can enhance current research in psychology, applied psychology, neuroscience and neuroimaging. A willingness to teach research methods (including basic statistical techniques) and/or cognitive neuroscience (including neuroimaging) will be an advantage. Salary in the range ?24,820 to ?42,573 per annum. Current Professorial minimum ?43,513 per annum. These posts are available from 1st October 2005, or earlier by arrangement. Informal enquiries can be made to the Head of Department, Professor Andy Young (Tel: 01904 434370, email: awy1@york.ac.uk). General information about the Department is available at http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/psych/ For further particulars and details of how to apply, please see our website: http://www.york.ac.uk/admin/persnl/jobs/ or write to the Personnel & Staff Development Office, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, quoting appropriate reference number: Lecturer (Ref: DA0590), Senior Lecturer (Ref: DA05116), Reader (Ref: DA05117) or Professor (Ref: DA05118). Closing date: Friday 22 April 2005. The University of York is committed to diversity and has policies and developmental programmes in place to promote equality of opportunity. It particularly welcomes applications from ethnic minority candidates. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050318/ee0a2a0f/attachment.html From penghanchuan at yahoo.com Sun Mar 20 00:51:37 2005 From: penghanchuan at yahoo.com (Hanchuan Peng) Date: Sun Mar 20 01:19:45 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Call for Papers and Participation: Int. Workshop on "BioImage Data Mining and Informatics", Stanford, CA, Aug 12, 2005. in conjuction with IEEE CSB 2005 Message-ID: <20050320005137.88287.qmail@web41503.mail.yahoo.com> International Workshop on "BioImage Data Mining and Informatics" Call for Papers and Participation Stanford, CA, August 12, 2005 Sponsored by IEEE Technical Committee on Bioinformatics Papers are solicited for a workshop on bioimage data mining and image analysis to solve bioinformatics and biomedicine problems. This workshop is in conjunction with CSB2005, the IEEE Computational Systems Bioinformatics conference, Stanford, CA, Aug. 8-12, 2005. With the development of advanced imaging techniques, the number of biological images (e.g. cellular and molecular images, as well as medical images) acquired in digital forms is growing rapidly. Large-scale bioimage databases are becoming available. Analyzing these images sheds new light for biologists to seek answers to many biological problems. For example, analysis of the spatial distribution of proteins in molecular images can differentiate cancer cell phenotypes. Comparison of in situ gene expression pattern images during embryogenesis helps to delineate the underlying gene networks. Image analysis related techniques (e.g. wavelet) have also been found useful in bioinformatics problems such as sequence analysis. The potential of mining the information in bioimages to answer biological questions is enormous and it cries for advanced techniques of bioimage data mining and informatics. As a prompt response to this call, the goal of this workshop is to bring together interdisciplinary researchers to identify problems and present answers to bioimage data mining and informatics using cutting edge image data analysis, computer vision, data mining, machine learning, and informatics methods. Papers addressing issues of data mining and informatics, related to bioimages, are welcome. Appropriate topics include but are not limited to: * Acquisition of cellular, molecular and other bioimages; novel bioimaging techniques; novel bioimage data * Bioimage feature measurement, description, extraction, and selection * Bioimage registration and comparison * Object segmentation and tracking in bioimages * Clustering/classification of bioimages or patterns derived from bioimages * Object/pattern recognition and understanding in bioimages * Bioimage ontology and related data mining * Bioimage data visualization * Other bioimaging related techniques, including transmission, compression, storage, database, etc. * Tools/software for bioimage data processing and data mining * Bioimage related biology, bioinformatics, and biomedicine applications, e.g. 3D protein structure reconstruction, protein structure analysis and prediction, gene regulatory network/pathway modeling, etc. * Microarray image analysis and data mining * Joint analysis using both bioimages and other data (e.g. sequences, microarray, protein interaction, etc.) * Other bioinformatics problems where image pattern analysis, signal processing, and computer vision methods can be applied. Extended abstracts of 4 to 6 pages in length, or full papers, should be emailed to Dr. Fuhui Long (flong@lbl.gov) and Dr. Hanchuan Peng (hpeng@lbl.gov) at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley, no later than April 17, 2005. The abstracts and papers will be peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be included in the conference Proceedings of the IEEE CSB 2005 published by IEEE Computer Society Press. The final versions of accepted papers are limited to 10 pages in IEEE conference format (will be emailed to the respective authors). Talk proposals with a short abstract, but without full papers, are also welcome. These abstracts will be included in the workshop program as well. Important dates for paper submissions: * April 17, 2005 - extended abstract due * April 30, 2005 - notification of acceptance/rejection * May 22, 2005 - final paper/abstract due Questions should be sent to the workshop organizers at flong@lbl.gov and hpeng@lbl.gov. Show your support for an IEEE Life Sciences Society. Sign up now: http://lifesciencessociety.org/proposal_support.php From mm at 2-sight.com Mon Mar 21 20:51:46 2005 From: mm at 2-sight.com (Matt McMahon) Date: Mon Mar 21 21:09:14 2005 Subject: [visionlist] job posting Message-ID: <423F33E2.5030000@2-sight.com> Image Processing Engineer for Implantable Vision System The successful candidate will develop image processing algorithms for use with an implanted retinal prosthesis. The device is implanted in patients who have become blind due to retinal disease and degeneration. The prosthesis consists of electrodes placed on the ganglion cell layer of the retina, an electronic pulse generator, a camera and a belt worn image processing device. The candidate should be familiar with image enhancement and methods. Work will be done in collaboration with groups breaking new ground studying the effects of electrical stimulation on the retina in vitro, as well as groups studying the perception of electrical stimulation in human patients in a clinical setting. The ideal candidate has a strong academic or industrial background in signal processing. Hands-on experience with DSP hardware and software systems is desirable. This is an unique opportunity to carry out cutting edge research in a medical device company with significant academic collaboration and provides an excellent path for persons with image processing expertise to work on the most advanced implantable medical device that exist today. Send resume and references to: Matt McMahon Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. 12744 San Fernando Road, Bldg. #3 Sylmar, CA 91342 mm@2-sight.com From a.seiffert at vanderbilt.edu Tue Mar 22 03:46:35 2005 From: a.seiffert at vanderbilt.edu (Adriane Seiffert) Date: Tue Mar 22 04:49:28 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Research Asst Position at Vanderbilt University Message-ID: Please post FULL TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT NEEDED: Applications are invited for a full-time Research Analyst position available at the Vanderbilt University Psychology Department.?Research in the lab aims to understand how visual attention interacts with motion perception and visuo-motor systems to track the motion of target objects.?We test healthy young adults following objects amidst distraction, similar to common activities such as driving through a busy intersection or watching a complex play in a basketball game. The methods include human psychophysics, cognitive experiments, and human neuroimaging (fMRI). Training on any or all of these techniques will be offered. ? Responsibilities include helping to design experiments, screening and scheduling participants, collecting data, preparing, analyzing and archiving data, as well as writing research reports. The successful candidate should be able to work independently as well as function as a part of a multi-disciplined team. Organizational skills are important.?Candidates should have some computer experience and should be willing to learn how to use our display generation and data analysis programs.?The position requires a Bachelor?s degree.?A background in psychology, neuroscience or vision science is preferred.?? New college graduates who are looking to spend a year or more gaining valuable research experience before going on to graduate or medical school are especially encouraged to apply. Starting date for the position is summer 2005 (flexible).?A one-year commitment is required,subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees,with a possibility of reappointment for an additional year. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please send resume to Adriane Seiffert at: adriane_seiffert@yahoo.edu Or mail to: Adriane Seiffert Psychology Department Vanderbilt University 111 21st Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203 ****************** From Franck.Davoine at hds.utc.fr Tue Mar 22 10:30:56 2005 From: Franck.Davoine at hds.utc.fr (fdavoine) Date: Tue Mar 22 15:49:26 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc in Computer Vision and Machine Learning, France Message-ID: <423FF3E0.6050301@hds.utc.fr> One-year CNRS Funded POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW at: HEUDIASYC Mixed Research Unit, CNRS / Compiegne University of Technology, France. Project: Computer vision and machine learning for human behavior recognition; application to the interpretation and surveillance of facial behaviors. Key words: recognition of elementary facial behavioral items, model based computer vision, non-rigid 3D object tracking and classification, dynamical object reconstruction from video, statistical pattern recognition, machine learning and fusion. Information about research and requirements is available at http://www.hds.utc.fr/~fdavoine/postdoc2005/postdocCNRS2005.pdf Applications require a detailed CV and three selected papers. Please submit the application, preferably by email, to Franck(dot)Davoine(at)hds(dot)utc(dot)fr, before June 5, 2005. The post is available from September 1, 2005 and will last until end of August, 2006. http://www.hds.utc.fr http://www.utc.fr -- HEUDIASYC Lab. CNRS Compiegne University of Technology (UTC) BP 20529, 60205 Compiegne cedex, France Tel: +33 3 44 23 44 82, Fax: +33 3 44 23 44 77 From heinrich.buelthoff at tuebingen.mpg.de Wed Mar 23 11:52:47 2005 From: heinrich.buelthoff at tuebingen.mpg.de (Heinrich H. Buelthoff) Date: Wed Mar 23 16:08:20 2005 Subject: [visionlist] [CFP] APGV 05 - Second Symposium on Applied Perception in Graphics and Visualization (Satellite of ECVP) Message-ID: <93E32F15BF591B4FA99E3542F2572AE4705FE0@w2kserv.ad.kyb.local> Second Symposium on Applied Perception in Graphics and Visualization A Satellite Meeting of the European Conference on Visual Perception (ECVP) Sponsored by ACM SIGGRAPH A Coru-a, Spain 26-28 August 2005 http://cs.gettysburg.edu/apgv05/ CALL FOR PAPERS Research in computer graphics and visualization has great potential to benefit from, and contribute to, research in perception. This symposium continues a successful meeting held in 2004. It seeks to provide a forum for the wider exchange of ideas and information between members of the graphics and visualization communities who are using insights from visual/auditory/haptic perception to advance the design and guide the evaluation of methods for more effective visual/auditory/haptic representation, and members of the vision sciences community who are using computer graphics to facilitate the investigation of fundamental processes of perception. To facilitate this interaction, and to make the meeting more accessible to participants from outside the USA, the meeting is being held this year as a Satellite Meeting of the European Conference on Visual Perception. ECVP is being held at the same site immediately prior to this meeting. For details of ECVP, see http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/ Submissions are invited in the broad range of areas at the intersection of computer graphics, visualization and perception. Specific examples include, but are not limited to: - applications of insights from perception to the development of algorithms for more efficient/effective/realistic modeling, rendering and/or animation - applications of perception in the design and evaluation of methods Second Symposium on Applied Perception in Graphics and Visualization A Satellite Meeting of the European Conference on Visual Perception (ECVP) Sponsored by ACM SIGGRAPH A Coruna, Spain 26-28 August 2005 http://cs.gettysburg.edu/apgv05/ CALL FOR PAPERS Research in computer graphics and visualization has great potential to benefit from, and contribute to, research in perception. This symposium continues a successful meeting held in 2004. It seeks to provide a forum for the wider exchange of ideas and information between members of the graphics and visualization communities who are using insights from visual/auditory/haptic perception to advance the design and guide the evaluation of methods for more effective visual/auditory/haptic representation, and members of the vision sciences community who are using computer graphics to facilitate the investigation of fundamental processes of perception. To facilitate this interaction, and to make the meeting more accessible to participants from outside the USA, the meeting is being held this year as a Satellite Meeting of the European Conference on Visual Perception. ECVP is being held at the same site immediately prior to this meeting. For details of ECVP, see http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/ Submissions are invited in the broad range of areas at the intersection of computer graphics, visualization and perception. Specific examples include, but are not limited to: applications of insights from perception to the development of algorithms for more efficient/effective/realistic modeling, rendering and/or animation; applications of perception in the design and evaluation of methods for more effective representation and communication of data; the study of perception and perceptual issues in virtual environments; Submissions are particularly welcome in all areas of basic perception research that have applications in computer graphics and visualization; Proceedings, which will include the poster abstracts, will be published by ACM SIGGRAPH. Best papers from the symposium will be invited to be extended for a special issue of the ACM Transactions on Applied Perception. http://www.acm.org/tap/ Submission deadlines: 22 April 2005 full papers (up to 8 pages) short papers (up to 4 pages 13 June 2005 posters (up to 1 page abstract) Conference Chairs: Heinrich B?lthoff, Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics Tom Troscianko, University of Bristol Program Chairs: Jan Koenderink, Helmholtz Institute, Utrecht University Jitendra Malik, University of California, Berkeley From pcknox at liverpool.ac.uk Wed Mar 23 11:37:23 2005 From: pcknox at liverpool.ac.uk (Dr Paul C. Knox) Date: Wed Mar 23 16:08:43 2005 Subject: [visionlist] MPhil/PhD studentship.... Message-ID: <009d01c52f9c$ae9e22d0$030efd8a@UNIVERSIOGJ4ZW> Hi Please add the following to the list: We have a call out for applications for a studentship. Among the projects on offer are: . Functional Neuroanatomy of Oculomotor Initiation. Contact: Dr Paul Knox (Div. of Orthoptics) pcknox@liv.ac.uk Project Details: http://www.liv.ac.uk/~pcknox/pck/spog/projects/funoi.htm . Botulinum Toxin Therapy for Decompensating Intermittent Strabismus and Heterophoria: Predictors of Outcome. Contact: Dr Fiona Rowe (Div. of Orthoptics) rowef@liv.ac.uk Details of the applcation procedure are available from: http://uniwww.connect.org.uk/jobs/jb301720.html or from the contacts above. The closing date for applications is: 29th April, 2005 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Paul C. Knox pcknox@liv.ac.uk Division of Orthoptics www.liv.ac.uk/~pcknox University of Liverpool +44 (0) 151 794 5736 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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For those of you not familiar with the city of A Coruna and the Northwest region of Spain (Galicia), check out the Oscar-winning movie "The Sea Inside" (Mar Adentro)! The movie features many of the wonderful landscapes and beaches of A Coruna and Galicia! Don't miss our amazing array of confirmed invited speakers. The Perception Lecture (the keynote speech) will be delivered by Prof David Hubel, Nobel Laureate for his contributions to vision science! An outstanding set of Special Events and surprises are also in store. The meeting will feature: *** A Pre-Meeting Symposium on Art and The Visual System, to be delivered by some of the world's most renowned scientists in the field! *** The world's 1st Annual "Best Visual Illusion of the Year" Contest! *** A Gala Banquet featuring the very best in Galician food, wine, music, and dancing! *** Amazing tourist attractions make this a conference not to be missed, including: **The Tower of Hercules: the oldest lighthouse in the world, built by the Romans and still running today! **An excursion to nearby Santiago de Compostela led by an art historian! **An exclusive art exhibit of "Images From Science"! **Free tickets to all of the local science museums including: *The main interactive science museum (called the "Best museum in the world" by Umberto Eco). *The unique aquarium, which is open to the sea. *The DOMUS, a one-of-a-kind anthropological museum showcasing humans in all their glory. Check out http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com for registration, abstract submission, hotel reservations and much more! Hope to see you in A Coruna! On behalf of ECVP2005's Executive Committee, Susana Martinez-Conde ------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Executive Chair, European Conference on Visual Perception 2005 http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience Barrow Neurological Institute 350 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484 Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172 Email: smart@neuralcorrelate.com http://neuralcorrelate.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050328/f5755a51/attachment.html From axon at cortex.rutgers.edu Mon Mar 28 13:21:13 2005 From: axon at cortex.rutgers.edu (Ralph M. Siegel) Date: Mon Mar 28 23:51:22 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Post-doctoral trainee in visual structure from motion, Rutgers University Message-ID: <6574CC38978D184DA7B3A9CE83EA06F518EB5C@cortex.Siegellab.Rutgers.edu> Two positions: Analysis of visual structure-from-motion in primates. (1) Representation of optic flow, space and attention in the parietal lobes (7a and DP) is being examined in the behaving rhesus. These studies utilize the novel approach of chronic intrinsic optical recording. Single unit physiology skills crucial as well as familiarity with computational approaches. If you know behaving primate, excellent. (2) Two photon imaging in vivo. Same questions as above with a different technology. Experience with rodent electrical in vitro and/or intracellular approaches handy. Reasonable computation skills necessary. Superb experimental and computational facilities in a multi-disciplinary research center. NY-NJ Metro area. Contact: Ralph Siegel, Ph.D. Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience Rutgers, The State University 197 University Avenue Newark, NJ 07102 phone: 973-353-1080 x3261 axon@cortex.rutgers.edu Papers: http://visual.rutgers.edu/~axon/reprints Web page: http://cmbn.rutgers.edu/faculty/siegeldocs/rsiegel.html Term: Available immediately. Salary: NIH levels plus supplement. Please send statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and names of three references. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050328/70a83e27/attachment.html From coss.eps at ceu.es Tue Mar 29 14:22:45 2005 From: coss.eps at ceu.es (Carlos Oscar Sanchez Sorzano) Date: Tue Mar 29 23:10:10 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Open position in Madrid Message-ID: <424964B5.10200@ceu.es> Dear colleagues, please find attached an announcement for an open position in our University. Kind regards, Carlos Oscar -- ----------------------------------------------------------- Carlos ?scar S?nchez Sorzano coss.eps@ceu.es Escuela Polit?cnica Superior Tel:+34 91 372 4034 Univ. San Pablo - CEU Fax:+34 91 372 4049 Campus Urb. Montepr?ncipe s/n 28668 Boadilla del Monte - Madrid http://www.uspceu.com Spain ----------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- Postdoctoral Position: Signal / Image Processing Place: Univ. San Pablo CEU, Madrid, Spain Commencing date: To be arranged Job description: We are seeking a person who will develop a three-dimensional reconstruction algorithm using B-Splines as basis functions. This reconstruction algorithm will be used to reconstruct biological macromolecules imaged by an electron microscope. Qualifications and experience: Applicants should have a scientific background (Ph.D. before May 2004) in signal and image processing or related topics. Experience with processing of three dimensional data sets would be an advantage. Programming skills in C/C++ are mandatory. Contract: An initial contract of 1 year's duration will be offered to the successful candidate, with a possibility of extension. Further information: http://biocomp.cnb.uam.es To apply, please send a CV (including names and addresses of referees) and covering letter, by email, to coss@cnb.uam.es. Fax: +34913724049 From ahwang at ha.mc.ntu.edu.tw Wed Mar 30 02:59:51 2005 From: ahwang at ha.mc.ntu.edu.tw (Ai-Hou Wang) Date: Wed Mar 30 07:21:30 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Conjugated eye movement in sided-eyed Message-ID: <003d01c534d4$8b16b740$7f7f708c@ahwang> Dear groups, Just being curious. Do sided-eyed animals have conjugated horizontal eye movement? Do they have PPRF (parapontine reticular formation)? If they do as in front-eyed animals, including human beings, intended left gaze will drive their right eye forward and left eye backward!! Besides, any difference of VERTICAL eye movement between sided-eyed and front-eyed? Are there articles and/or books about this comparative anatomy/physiology? Thanks in advance. Ai-Hou ----------------------------------------------------- Ai-Hou Wang, M.D. Ph.D. Department of Ophthalmology National Taiwan University Hospital. 7, Chung-shan S. Rd., Taipei, Taiwan 100 Phone: +886-2-23123456 x5187 FAX: +886-2-23934420; +886-2-23412875 E-mail: ahwang@ha.mc.ntu.edu.tw Web: http://ahwang.idv.st -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050330/7ada0071/attachment.html From wade at ski.org Wed Mar 30 23:58:00 2005 From: wade at ski.org (Alex Wade) Date: Thu Mar 31 01:05:59 2005 Subject: [visionlist] OSA Vision Meeting 2005 Message-ID: <424B3D08.3000801@ski.org> CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT www.osavisionmeeting.org/2005/ The fifth annual OSA Vision Meeting (OSAVM) will be held at the Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park on October 21, 22, and 23, 2005. The meeting is sponsored by the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Arizona with cooperation from the Optical Society of America. The Optical Society of America Vision Meeting is a small, high-quality scientific meeting focused on all aspects of vision research. This year, our program includes sessions on the nature and evolution of cortical visual area, night vision, amblyopia and prosthetic visual devices to name but a few. The cost of the conference is kept low (student registration is only $40) and talks are organized so that there is plenty of time for discussion. Many of the talks are from invited speakers and we are also accepting submissions for other presentations from the vision science community. Young investigators may asked to be considered for the Young Investigator Award for the best talk or poster presentation. Tucson, in the heart of Optics Valley, is the home of the Optical Sciences Center and Kitt Peak National Observatory. With 314 days of sunshine a year, it offers an ideal environment for outdoor activities. The OSAVM will immediately follow the Annual Meeting of the Optical Society of America at which there will be at least one additional day of vision science (Thursday, October 20). This day will be free for OSA members who register for the OSA Vision Meeting by September 5. Conference details are available here: http://www.osavisionmeeting.org/2005/ and the flyer may be downloaded from http://www.osavisionmeeting.org/2005/images/flyer.pdf We are accepting open abstract submissions at http://www.osavisionmeeting.org/2005/submit.php The deadline for abstract submissions is July 1st. The current program is available at http://www.osavisionmeeting.org/2005/program.php Participants are encouraged to register in advance of the conference to take advantage of reduced registration fees. You may register for the conference here: http://www.osavisionmeeting.org/2005/registration.php Note that you must do two things to register: 1: Download an complete the PDF of the payment form, then FAX or mail it back to the organizers in Tucson. This is how you pay for the conference. 2: Fill out your details online and submit them. This is how you register for the conference. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ------------------ Boynton Lecture by Joel Pokorny and Vivianne Smith Workshop Topics & Invited Speakers Retinal Implants Ione Fine C Shelley Fried C Robert Marc C John Wyatt Myopia, Accommodation & Presbyopia Rowan Candy C Cliff Schor C Earl Smith III C David Troilo Connectivity & Function in the Short-Wavelength Cone Pathway Paul Martin C Stan Schein C Hannah Smithson C Andrew Stockman Night Vision John Barbur C Kent Higgins C Eli Peli C Corina Van de Pol Evolution of the Visual System Vivien Casagrande C Leah Krubitzer C Callum Ross C Jake Sivak Color in Natural Environments David Foster C J?rgen Golz C Daniel Osorio C Thomas Wachtler Amblyopia Erin Harvey C Dennis Levi C Suzanne McKee C Graham Quinn Visual Areas: Form and Function Marty Sereno C Roger Tootell C Leslie Ungerleider C Brian Wandell Supported in part by funds from Research to Prevent Blindness We look forward to seeing you in Tucson! The OSAVM Organizing Committee -- A.R. Wade Ph.D. Associate Scientist The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute 2318 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115 tel. 415 345 2083 fax. 309 416 6533 From smart at neuralcorrelate.com Thu Mar 31 03:40:41 2005 From: smart at neuralcorrelate.com (Susana Martinez-Conde) Date: Thu Mar 31 13:13:20 2005 Subject: [visionlist] ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENSION FOR ECVP2005!! Message-ID: <200503310340.j2V3ewVX027040@visionscience.com> ******** DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, THE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR ECVP 2005 HAS BEEN EXTENDED!!! **************** Due to the outstanding line-up of scientific presentations, and special events, this year's ECVP meeting (28th European Conference on Visual Perception, A Coruna, Spain, August 22-26, 2005) may break all previous records of attendance!! To accommodate the additional registrations, the deadline for early registration fees, financial aid applications, and abstract submission has been extended until ***April 12th, 2005***. Furthermore, anybody who registers for the meeting before (or on) April 12th can still submit an abstract, ***even if they receive their REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION CODE after April 12th***. Any registrants who receive their code after the April 12th deadline will have a grace period of two business days (from the date they receive their REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION CODE) to submit their abstract. But please do not unnecessarily further delay your abstract submission. We have a very large influx of registrants and abstracts this year and saving your submission for the last minute may unduly delay processing. For more information on registration, abstract submission, hotel accommodation, ECVP, and the city of A Coruna, visit http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com More exciting announcements will be coming soon on the Ten Finalists for the "Best Illusion of the Year Contest" at this year's meeting! Tickets still available (but running out!) for the "Art & The Visual System" Pre-meeting symposium, the art-historian guided Excursion to Santiago de Compostela, and the spectacular Gala Banquet with Galician food, wine, music, and dancing! Don't wait! Register for the meeting and arrange your hotel accommodations NOW!! See you in A Coruna!!! Susana Martinez-Conde, Executive Committee Chair Executive Committee members: Luis Martinez, Jose-Manuel Alonso, Stephen Macknik, Peter Tse ---------------------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience Division of Neurobiology Barrow Neurological Institute 350 W. Thomas Rd Phoenix AZ 85013, USA Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484 Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172 Email: smart@neuralcorrelate.com http://neuralcorrelate.com From sabes at phy.ucsf.edu Thu Mar 31 23:19:20 2005 From: sabes at phy.ucsf.edu (Philip N Sabes) Date: Thu Mar 31 23:44:11 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoctoral Position in Sensorimotor Control at UCSF Message-ID: <20050331231920.AE7BE1FA@phy.ucsf.edu> A postdoctoral position in psychophysical and computational motor control is available in Philip Sabes's research group in the Keck Center for Integrative Neurobiology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). The position is part of an NIH funded project investigating the mechanisms of sensorimotor adaptation of visually guided reaching. Applicants should have a PhD, as well as the technical and scientific skills needed to design, conduct, and analyze psychophysical studies of human movement. Researchers with a background in theory or computation (e.g. Theoretical/Computational Neuroscience, Engineering, Physics) are encouraged to apply. A competitive salary package will be offered depending on the qualifications of the candidate. The successful applicant will join a team investigating the neural and computational principles of sensorimotor learning and sensory integration in movement planning and control. The laboratory makes use of psychophyiscal, neurophysiological, and computational methods. As part of the Keck Center and the UCSF Neuroscience program, our lab also offers the opportunity to be part of a exceptionally vibrant scientific community. Further details of the laboratory's activities can be found at http://keck.ucsf.edu/~sabes. Please send a CV, a summary of research interests (1 page), relevant reprints, and two or three reference letters to: Ned Molyneaux UCSF Department of Physiology 513 Parnassus Ave, Room S-762 San Francisco, CA 94143-0444 Electronic applications can be sent to molyneau@phy.ucsf.edu. Informal inquiries can be sent to Dr. Philip Sabes, sabes@phy.ucsf.edu. From knoblauch at lyon.inserm.fr Fri Apr 1 11:31:28 2005 From: knoblauch at lyon.inserm.fr (Ken Knoblauch) Date: Fri Apr 1 15:30:10 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Deadline - extension: ICVS '05 Message-ID: <1112355088.424d311037350@webmail.lyon.inserm.fr> At the request of a reasonable number of individuals, we are extending the deadline for abstract submission and early meeting registration for the ICVS '05 meeting that will take place in Lyon, France July 8-12, 2005. The new deadline for early registration and abstracts will be April 7. The abstract submission site will remain open until that time. We hope that this will be helpful. ____________________ Ken Knoblauch Inserm U371, Cerveau et Vision Department of Cognitive Neurosciences 18 avenue du Doyen Lepine 69675 Bron cedex France tel: +33 (0)4 72 91 34 77 fax: +33 (0)4 72 91 34 61 portable: 06 84 10 64 10 http://www.lyon.inserm.fr/371/ From qz at sunyopt.edu Fri Apr 1 20:29:59 2005 From: qz at sunyopt.edu (Qasim Zaidi) Date: Sat Apr 2 01:02:02 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Post-doc in 3-D shape perception Message-ID: I am looking for a bright and energetic post-doc for a project on 3-D shape perception from combinations of monocular cues. The work will involve neural modeling, geometrical analysis, psychophysics using texture, motion, and shading, and haptic-feedback experiments. For an example of the general approach, see Li. & Zaidi, Three-dimensional shape from non-homogeneous textures: carved and stretched surfaces. Journal of Vision, 4(10), 860-878, 2004. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in a vision/perception related field, some mathematical maturity, ability to program vision experiments in a system like CRS-VSG, and familiarity with Matlab. SUNY Optometry is in the center of New York City, which is one of the most exciting places in the world for life in general and vision research in particular. The position will begin September 1, 2005 and salary will be based on an NRSA scale. Candidates should send, preferably by email, a CV, relevant reprints, a single page statement of research interests, and two reference letters. The Research Foundation of SUNY is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Qasim Zaidi Professor of Vision Sciences SUNY College of Optometry 33 West 42nd St New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-780-5142 Fax: 212-780-5137 Email: qz@sunyopt.edu http://www.sunyopt.edu/research/zaidi.shtml From dswift at umich.edu Mon Apr 4 14:31:02 2005 From: dswift at umich.edu (Dan Swift) Date: Mon Apr 4 14:59:41 2005 Subject: [visionlist] CRT Monitors Message-ID: <42514FA6.1060605@umich.edu> To the Vision Community: I am concerned about the possible demise of CRT monitors. I am a Vision Scientist and also have a small company. Among other things, we sell a very small number of customized monochrome monitors that have high refresh rates (up to 240 Hz at 800x600 pixel resolution) with customized fast phosphor tubes. I have not heard anything directly from our tube supplier about going out of business, but I am concerned. I have heard from our monitor manufacturer that they have a limited number of parts on hand for the monitors and may not order more, as the demand for CRT monitors is obviously waning. I am in the midst of making arrangement for about ten more monitors to be built over the next few months, but am concerned that these may be the last ones ever built. My purposes for writing this email are two-fold: 1. I need to hear from scientists as to whether there is a demand that would justify building more monitors (assuming it is possible even now) (djs@vrg.com). 2. I would like to start a discussion within the Vision Community about the general problem--not just for monochrome monitors but for color CRT monitors as well. I have no specific information on them, but do know that the number of new models appearing is dwindling dramatically while older models are being discontinued. Do other people have more specific information about CRT monitors? Does anyone know of viable alternatives to CRT monitors? -- Dan Swift, PhD Department of Behavioral Sciences, Univ. of Michigan Dearborn, MI 48128 From plainis at med.uoc.gr Mon Apr 4 11:25:10 2005 From: plainis at med.uoc.gr (Sotiris Plainis) Date: Mon Apr 4 15:00:10 2005 Subject: [visionlist] 4th Aegean Summer School in Visual Optics Message-ID: AEGEAN SUMMER SCHOOL IN VISUAL OPTICS The 4th Summer School in Visual Optics is organized by the University of Crete ? Institute of Vision and Optics (Vardinoyiannion Eye Institute - VEIC), in collaboration with the Research Training Network RTN (Sharp Eye). and it will take place at the University of Crete (Heraklion ? Greece). The first part, (June 20th - June 26th) refers mostly to subjects from the field of basic sciences that relate to vision and their application to vision sciences. Scientists from the field of physics, mathematics, statistics, optometry or optics interested to get an in-depth knowledge of how these disciplines relate and apply to ophthalmology would find this part of the course to be of special interest. The second part, (June 27th - July 1st) refers to topics in the field of applied visual optics, methods for imaging the human eye as well as recent research achievements in these fields. The program of the Summer School will be posted shortly. Organizing / Scientific Committee: Prof. Pablo Artal / Laboratorio de Optica, Universidad De Murcia Prof. N. Charman / Department of Optometry and Neuroscience, UMIST, GB Prof. C. Dainty / National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland Prof. C. Fotakis / University of Crete, Greece Prof. V. Molebny / Institute of Biomedical Engineering ? Kiev, Ukraine Prof. I. Pallikaris / University of Crete, Greece Prof. D. Williams / University of Rochester, USA Further information can be found at: http://www.aegeanretina.gr/summerschool/ CME credits will be granted. Hotel special rates for participants are available. From plainis at med.uoc.gr Mon Apr 4 11:27:24 2005 From: plainis at med.uoc.gr (Sotiris Plainis) Date: Mon Apr 4 15:00:27 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Aegean Retina IX Conference Message-ID: Aegean Retina IX Conference The Aegean Retina meetings have been established as highly prestigious ophthalmologic events worldwide. The ninth Aegean Retina Conference will take place on the Island of Crete from Friday 1st of July until Sunday 3th of July, 2005. Abstract submissions are invited in the topic areas of Advances in Vitreoretinal Diseases: Diagnostics, Pharmacotherapy, Surgical Instrumentation, and Basic Research. Abstracts submission will be on-line at www.AegeanRetina.gr Organizing Committee Professor Ioannis Pallikaris, University of Crete ? School of Medicine Professor D. J. D? Amico, Harvard University, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Miltiadis Tsilibaris, University of Crete ? School of Medicine Dr. Constantin Pournaras, Hopitaux Univeritaires de Geneve / Service d? Ophthalmologie Further information can be found at http://www.aegeanretina.gr/ ******************************************************** Contact us at: Aegean Summer Scholl University of Crete ? School of Medicine 71003 Heraklion ? Crete Greece Tel.: +30 2810 394654 Fax: +30 2810 394653 e-mail: Aegean@med.uoc.gr web: http://www.aegeanretina.gr/summerschool/ or http://www.EyeInstituteCrete.com From announcements at journalofvision.org Wed Apr 6 00:49:18 2005 From: announcements at journalofvision.org (Journal of Vision) Date: Wed Apr 6 00:46:33 2005 Subject: [visionlist] New Issue: Journal of Vision, Volume 5, Issue 3 Message-ID: Journal of Vision Volume 5, Number 3, Pages 150-286 doi:10.1167/5.3 http://journalofvision.org/5/3/ ISSN 1534-7362 Articles Manipulating saccadic decision-rate distributions in visual search Jaap A. Beintema Editha M. van Loon Albert V. van den Berg http://journalofvision.org/5/3/1/ Lenticular accommodation in relation to ametropia: The chick model Vivian Choh Jacob G. Sivak http://journalofvision.org/5/3/2/ Spatial memory and saccadic targeting in a natural task Mar?a Pilar Aivar Mary M. Hayhoe Christopher L. Chizk Ryan E. B. Mruczek http://journalofvision.org/5/3/3/ Local and global segmentation of rotating shapes viewed through multiple slits Stuart Anstis http://journalofvision.org/5/3/4/ The time course of the oblique effect in orientation judgments Nestor Matthews Alana Rojewski Jennifer Cox http://journalofvision.org/5/3/5/ Short-term memory for scenes with affective content Vera Maljkovic Paolo Martini http://journalofvision.org/5/3/6/ Detection of vernier and contrast-modulated stimuli with equal Fourier energy spectra by infants and adults Angela M. Brown Veena Adusumilli Delwin T. Lindsey http://journalofvision.org/5/3/7/ Relational information in visual short-term memory: The structural gist Juan R. Vidal H?l?ne L. Gauchou Catherine Tallon-Baudry J. Kevin O'Regan http://journalofvision.org/5/3/8/ Visual search for transparency and opacity: Attentional guidance by cue combination? Jeremy M. Wolfe Randall S. Birnkrant Melina A. Kunar Todd S. Horowitz http://journalofvision.org/5/3/9/ The dynamics of visual pattern masking in natural scene processing: A magnetoencephalography study Jochem W. Rieger Christoph Braun Heinrich H. B?lthoff Karl R. Gegenfurtner http://journalofvision.org/5/3/10/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050406/c825e052/attachment.html From plainis at med.uoc.gr Wed Apr 6 09:19:57 2005 From: plainis at med.uoc.gr (Sotiris Plainis) Date: Wed Apr 6 18:21:37 2005 Subject: [visionlist] 4th Aegean Summer School in Visual Optics In-Reply-To: Message-ID: The link for the summer school has changed to: http://www.ivo.gr/summerschool/ Sorry for any incovenience Sotiris > AEGEAN SUMMER SCHOOL IN VISUAL OPTICS > > > The 4th Summer School in Visual Optics is organized by the University of Crete > ? Institute of Vision and Optics (Vardinoyiannion Eye Institute - VEIC), in > collaboration with the Research Training Network RTN (Sharp Eye). and it will > take place at the University of Crete (Heraklion ? Greece). > > The first part, (June 20th - June 26th) refers mostly to subjects from the > field of basic sciences that relate to vision and their application to vision > sciences. Scientists from the field of physics, mathematics, statistics, > optometry or optics interested to get an in-depth knowledge of how these > disciplines relate and apply to ophthalmology would find this part of the > course to be of special interest. > > The second part, (June 27th - July 1st) refers to topics in the field of > applied visual optics, methods for imaging the human eye as well as recent > research achievements in these fields. > > The program of the Summer School will be posted shortly. > > > Organizing / Scientific Committee: > > Prof. Pablo Artal / Laboratorio de Optica, Universidad De Murcia > > Prof. N. Charman / Department of Optometry and Neuroscience, UMIST, GB > > Prof. C. Dainty / National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland > > Prof. C. Fotakis / University of Crete, Greece > > Prof. V. Molebny / Institute of Biomedical Engineering ? Kiev, Ukraine > > Prof. I. Pallikaris / University of Crete, Greece > > Prof. D. Williams / University of Rochester, USA > > > > CME credits will be granted. Hotel special rates for participants are > available. From smart at neuralcorrelate.com Thu Apr 7 03:02:13 2005 From: smart at neuralcorrelate.com (Susana Martinez-Conde) Date: Thu Apr 7 15:06:25 2005 Subject: [visionlist] AN ECVP2005 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Message-ID: <200504070302.j3732L5d049332@visionscience.com> ******************** AN ECVP2005 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!! ******************* It is my pleasure to announce that David Hubel will have a special signing of the new book, *Brain and Visual Perception*, by Hubel & Wiesel, hosted for the attendees of ECVP2005 (European Conference on Visual Perception, A Coruna, Spain, August 22-26, 2005). Oxford University Press will be present to supply you with your own copy of this amazing and personal discussion of the joint studies conducted by Hubel & Wiesel. No vision science library would be complete without this book! Don't miss out! Register now for ECVP2005 at http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com while early registration prices are still in effect! You only have until APRIL 12th to take advantage of this special pricing! Looking forward to seeing you in Spain! Susana Martinez-Conde, on behalf of the ECVP2005 Executive Committee (Luis Martinez, Stephen Macknik, Jose-Manual Alonso, and Peter Tse). *************************************************************************** Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience Division of Neurobiology Barrow Neurological Institute 350 W. Thomas Rd Phoenix AZ 85013, USA Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484 Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172 Email: smart@neuralcorrelate.com http://neuralcorrelate.com From allisonm at unimelb.edu.au Thu Apr 7 23:46:35 2005 From: allisonm at unimelb.edu.au (Allison Maree Mckendrick) Date: Fri Apr 8 00:16:11 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc - Melbourne, Australia Message-ID: <59777.128.250.81.54.1112917595.squirrel@webmail.unimelb.edu.au> Please post *********************************************** Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position in an Australian NHMRC funded study of visual processing in individuals with glaucoma, in the Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences, University of Melbourne. The project explores novel psychophysical methods for assessing glaucomatous vision loss. The ideal candidate might have a PhD in clinical visual psychophysics but candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds will be considered. Candidates with non-clinical backgrounds in perception are also encouraged to apply. Prior experience with software development for visual psychophysics would be helpful but not essential. A position description, details of the conditions of the appointment and application procedure, may be obtained from http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/jobs/ where the position is listed as Position No. Y0001513. Informal enquiries regarding the position or research with the lab should be directed to Allison McKendrick via email at allisonm@unimelb.edu.au Closing date for applications is 16th May 2005. -- Dr Allison McKendrick Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences University of Melbourne, Carlton, Vic 3053 AUSTRALIA allisonm@unimelb.edu.au From d.atchison at qut.edu.au Fri Apr 8 00:05:53 2005 From: d.atchison at qut.edu.au (David Atchison) Date: Fri Apr 8 00:16:35 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Senior research assistant position - QUT, Brisbane, Australia In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <5.1.1.5.2.20050408100433.011e6940@pop.qut.edu.au> Applications are invited for a Senior Research Assistant position at the School of Optometry, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. The successful candidate will work on an Australian Research Council funded project investigating optically imposed limitations on visual performance and the effects of reducing these limitations on visual performance. The appointee is required to have (or about to have) a PhD in Physics or Engineering. Main duties are: Design and build optical systems to measure optical defects of the eye and visual performance, including the development of adaptive optics systems; Design, develop and manage the collection, collation and storage of experimental data under the direction of the research supervisor. Recruit and screen subjects for experiments. Essential selection criteria include: Experience in the field of optics and imaging analysis; Demonstrated written communication skills; Proficiency in computer programming, including use of Matlab and/or C. Experience in conducting visual research is desirable. A position description, details of the conditions of the appointment and application procedure, may be obtained from http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/recruitselect/jobs/ where the position is listed as reference number 25154. Enquiries regarding the position can be directed to David Atchison by email at d.atchison@qut.edu.au Closing date for applications is 22 April 2005. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050408/74f2c865/attachment.html From smart at neuralcorrelate.com Sat Apr 9 02:14:16 2005 From: smart at neuralcorrelate.com (Susana Martinez-Conde) Date: Sat Apr 9 17:42:40 2005 Subject: [visionlist] APRIL 12TH IS tHE FINAL ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONDEADLINE FOR ECVP2005!! Message-ID: <200504090214.j392EO6K073727@visionscience.com> *** THE FINAL DEADLINE FOR ECVP2005's EARLY REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS TUESDAY, APRIL 12th!*** ***No further extensions will be granted!*** Due to the outstanding line-up of scientific presentations, and special events, this year's ECVP meeting (28th European Conference on Visual Perception, A Coruna, Spain, August 22-26, 2005) may break all previous records of attendance!! The ***final deadline*** for early registrations, abstract submissions and financial aid applications is ***Tuesday, April 12th, 2005***. You can register and submit your abstract at http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com! More exciting announcements will be coming soon, such as the Ten Finalists for the "Best Illusion of the Year Contest"! Out of ***76 NOVEL ILLUSIONS*** submitted, ONLY 10 FINALISTS will be selected for a plenary presentation at ECVP 2005 in Spain! The attendees of ECVP will have the final say, so ***YOU WILL CHOOSE*** the 3 FINAL WINNERS!!! Tickets still available (but running out!) for the "Art & The Visual System" Pre-meeting symposium, the art-historian guided Excursion to Santiago de Compostela, and the spectacular Gala Banquet with Galician food, wine, music, and dancing! Don't wait! Register for the meeting and arrange your hotel accommodations NOW!! Anybody who registers for the meeting before (or on) April 12th can still submit an abstract, ***even if they receive their REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION CODE after April 12th***. Any registrants who receive their code after the April 12th deadline will have a grace period of two business days (from the date they receive their REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION CODE) to submit their abstract. For more information on registration, abstract submission, hotel accommodation, ECVP, and the city of A Coruna, visit http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com See you in A Coruna!!! Susana Martinez-Conde, Executive Committee Chair Executive Committee members: Luis Martinez, Jose-Manuel Alonso, Stephen Macknik, Peter Tse ---------------------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience Division of Neurobiology Barrow Neurological Institute 350 W. Thomas Rd Phoenix AZ 85013, USA Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484 Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172 Email: smart@neuralcorrelate.com http://neuralcorrelate.com From zacher at cvr.yorku.ca Sat Apr 9 00:54:08 2005 From: zacher at cvr.yorku.ca (Jim Zacher) Date: Sat Apr 9 17:48:36 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Centre for Vision Research Summer 2005 Summer Conference Message-ID: <425727B0.8090008@cvr.yorku.ca> Computational Vision in Neural and Machine Systems June 15 - 18, 2005 York University Toronto, Ontario, Canada www.cvr2005.ca Conference Chairs: Richard Wildes and John Tsotsos Conference Secretary: Teresa Manini Confirmed Invitees and Sessions: Dynamical Systems in Vision organized by Hugh Wilson * Bill Geisler (University of Texas at Austin) * Norma Graham (Columbia University) * Ed Connor (Johns Hopkins University) * Terry Sejnowski (University of California at San Diego) * George Sperling (University of California Irvine) Computational Approaches to Vision Action organized by Doug Crawford * Daniel Wolpert (University College London) * Larry Snyder (Washington University) * Doug Crawford (York University) * Reza Shadmehr (Johns Hopkins University) Natural Image Statistics and Applications organized by James Elder * Jack Gallant (University of California Berkeley) * Dan Kersten (University of Minnesota) * Jitendra Malik (University of California at Berkeley) * David Field (Cornell University) * Shimon Ullman (Weizmann Institute of Science) Motion Analysis in Computer Vision I organized by Richard Wildes and Minas Spetsakis * Marc Pollefeys (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) * Patrick Bouthemy (IRISA / INRIA Rennes) * Peter Burt (Sarnoff Corp.) * Kostas Daniilidis (University of Pennsylvania) Motion Analysis in Computer Vision II organized by Richard Wildes and Minas Spetsakis * Allan Jepson (University of Toronto) * Amnon Shashua (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) * Jim Little (University of British Columbia) Computational Stereo Vision organized by Michael Jenkin * Carlo Tomasi (Duke University) * Jane Mulligan (University of Colorado) * Rick Wildes (York University) * Larry Matthies (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) * Shmuel Peleg (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) Attention in Computational Vision Systems organized by John Tsotsos * James Clark (McGill University) * Preeti Verghese (Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute) * Michael Mozer (University of Colorado) * Laurent Itti (University of Southern California) Poster Submission deadline is May 1, 2005 From frank.tong at vanderbilt.edu Sat Apr 9 20:14:19 2005 From: frank.tong at vanderbilt.edu (Frank Tong) Date: Sat Apr 9 22:24:01 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Research Assistant Position, Vanderbilt University, fMRI and Visual Perception Message-ID: <0b7a02c9688c7caa480e106fed82ecfa@vanderbilt.edu> Research Assistant Position: fMRI Studies of Visual Perception, Recognition, Attention and Awareness Tong Lab, Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University A full-time research assistant position is available in Frank Tong?s lab at Vanderbilt University to work on fMRI studies of visual perception, face and object recognition, visual attention and awareness. For more info about the lab, check out: http://www.psy.vanderbilt.edu/tonglab/ Responsibilities include assisting with fMRI, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), eye-tracking and behavioral experiments, analyzing data, and assisting in the organization and maintenance of the lab. fMRI data analyses include retinotopic mapping and cortical flattening, GLM analyses, and many other custom data analyses performed in Matlab. Strong computer skills are required; experience with Mac, PC and Unix is recommended. Experience with computer programming, statistics, and/or signal processing are highly desirable. General knowledge in the areas of visual perception, cognition, or neuroscience is recommended. BA/BS required. This position offers excellent training for students who wish to pursue a career in cognitive neuroscience or visual cognition. Start date is flexible. A two-year commitment is requested. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. To apply, please send a CV, names of three references, and a statement of interest by email to: Emma Ferneyhough, emma.ferneyhough@vanderbilt.edu, or by snail-mail to: Psychology Department, Tong Lab, Vanderbilt University, 301 Wilson Hall, 111 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37203. Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. From J.Smeets at ErasmusMC.nl Sun Apr 10 12:09:14 2005 From: J.Smeets at ErasmusMC.nl (Jeroen Smeets) Date: Sun Apr 10 19:29:04 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Three-Dimensional Sensory and Motor Space Conference Message-ID: ESF-EMBO Symposia on Three-Dimensional Sensory and Motor Space: Probabilistic Mechanisms of Learning and Development in Sensorimotor Systems Sant Feliu de Guixols (Costa Brava), Spain, 8-13 October 2005 Chair: Daniel Wolpert (University College London, UK) Vice-Chair: Jeroen Smeets (Erasmus MC, NL) Over recent years there have been tremendous advances in the fields of development and learning in sensorimotor systems. A key aim of the meeting will be to bring together scientists from diverse areas who do not normally meet, with the aim of providing a cohesive view of sensorimotor learning which can lead to a cross-fertilization of ideas. This meeting will cover neurophysiological, molecular, psychological, neuroimaging and computational approaches to sensorimotor development and learning. One emphasis of the meeting will be to explore an evolving idea in the field; that the statistics of both the motor and sensory apparatus as well as statistics of the outside world determine through probabilistic mechanisms the processes underlying development and learning Invited speakers will include: Sophie Deneve, Matthew Diamond, Marc Ernst, Randy Flanagan, Maarten Frens, Shigeru Kitazawa, David Knill, Peter Koenig, Konrdad K?erding, Pascal Mamassian, Stephen Scott, Reza Shadmehr, Julia Trommershauser, Tom Troscianko, Christoph Kayser, Kathy Cullen, Sergio Nascimento, Philip Sabes, Jeroen Smeets, Emo Todorov, Robert Van Beers & Daniel Wolpert Poster sessions are planned and time will be allotted to short oral contributions. A certain number of grants - covering the conference fee and possibly part of the travel expenses - will be available upon request Scientific programme and application form are accessible on-line through http://www.esf.org/conferences/lc05110 Deadline for applications (and for abstract submission) is the 17th of June 2005. For further information, please contact Mrs. Jackie McLelland at the ESF (jmclelland@esf.org). -- Jeroen B.J. Smeets, Afdeling Neurowetenschappen, Erasmus MC, room Ee 1285a regular mail: Postbus 1738, NL-3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands courier: Dr Molewaterplein 50, NL-3015 GE Rotterdam, The Netherlands mailto:J.Smeets@ErasmusMC.nl http://www2.eur.nl/fgg/neuro/people/Smeets tel: +31-10-4087565 fax: +31-10-4089459 From eyal at mail.cps.utexas.edu Mon Apr 11 14:01:21 2005 From: eyal at mail.cps.utexas.edu (Eyal Seidemann) Date: Mon Apr 11 15:36:36 2005 Subject: [visionlist] POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN VISUAL NEUROSCIENCE AT UT AUSTIN Message-ID: <000a01c53e9e$f3c7ce40$65cf5380@cps.psy.utexas.edu> POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN VISUAL NEUROSCIENCE The Center for Perceptual Systems, University of Texas at Austin The laboratory of Eyal Seidemann in the Center for Perceptual Systems at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking applications for an NIH-funded postdoctoral fellowship. Our laboratory uses optical imaging with voltage-sensitive dyes in conjunction with electrophysiology in alert, behaving primates, to study mechanisms of population coding in the cerebral cortex. Neurophysiological and psychophysical experiments in primates are combined with computational and modeling techniques. The successful applicant would have an opportunity to participate in several ongoing projects in the lab, including two collaborations with Dr. Wilson Geisler and with Drs. David Heeger and Randolph Blake. The Center for Perceptual Systems (www.cps.utexas.edu) offers excellent facilities, an outstanding interdisciplinary scientific environment and a very collegial atmosphere. Austin is an affordable city and is widely considered one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the US. Computational background, programming experience (C/C++/Matlab), and experience with neurophysiology and/or psychophysics are desirable. Please send CV, statement of research interests, and the names of three references to Eyal Seidemann, Campus mailcode A8000, Center for Perceptual Systems, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712. Electronic applications and informal inquiries can be sent to eyal@mail.cps.utexas.edu. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 4556 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050411/5a73fe08/winmail.bin From mklysinski at ets.org Mon Apr 11 15:02:38 2005 From: mklysinski at ets.org (Klysinski, Maja) Date: Mon Apr 11 15:37:02 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Educational Testing Service - Research Scientist Message-ID: <59D9DAFBB46CD51184170002A513650E13D91BBA@rosnt76.ets.org> With its headquarters in Princeton, NJ, Educational Testing Service (ETS) is the world's premier educational measurement institution and a leader in educational research. As an innovator in developing achievement and occupational tests for clients in business, education, and government, we are determined to advance educational excellence for the communities we serve. ETS has a Research Scientist opening in the Center for Assessment Design & Scoring, part of the Research & Development Division. The Center conducts research on the integration of psychometrics, cognitive science and technology with the goal of enhancing the scientific and educational value of assessments. The Scientist position involves applying scientific skills in designing and conducting research studies in the application of cognitive and psychometric sciences to the design and development of assessment theory and practice and in developing and contributing to the development of new products or services for education. We are looking for someone with a background in verbal or writing cognition and interests in individual differences. 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You can register and submit your abstract at http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com! More exciting announcements will be coming soon, such as the Ten Finalists for the "Best Illusion of the Year Contest"! Out of ***76 NOVEL ILLUSIONS*** submitted, ONLY 10 FINALISTS will be selected for a plenary presentation at ECVP 2005 in Spain! The attendees of ECVP will have the final say, so ***YOU WILL CHOOSE*** the 3 FINAL WINNERS!!! Tickets still available (but running out!) for the "Art & The Visual System" Pre-meeting symposium, the art-historian guided Excursion to Santiago de Compostela, and the spectacular Gala Banquet with Galician food, wine, music, and dancing! Don't wait! Register for the meeting and arrange your hotel accommodations NOW!! Anybody who registers for the meeting before (or on) April 12th can still submit an abstract, ***even if they receive their REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION CODE after April 12th***. 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Thomas Rd Phoenix AZ 85013, USA Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484 Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172 Email: smart@neuralcorrelate.com http://neuralcorrelate.com From nathan.moroney at hp.com Tue Apr 12 17:28:25 2005 From: nathan.moroney at hp.com (Nathan Moroney) Date: Tue Apr 12 18:27:39 2005 Subject: [visionlist] HP Labs Summer Intern Description Message-ID: <425C0539.6080707@hp.com> Hi all, Please forward this HP Labs intern description below as appropriate within your organizations and groups. This is currently for a summer intern at Hewlett-Packard Laboratories in Palo Alto, California and the timeline is rather short in that we hope to decide on an intern as soon as possible, so any interested candidates should contact Jeffrey DiCarlo this week. Thanks and regards, Nathan Moroney ---------- http://www.hpl.hp.com/personal/Nathan_Moroney ---------- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Color Imaging Intern - 878298 Job Description The Computational Color Reproduction Group at HP Labs in Palo Alto has an opening for a color imaging intern. The intern will be responsible for designing software and experiments to improve color consistency between capture and display devices. The intern will collaborate with the research scientists to test and demonstrate the technology. Qualifications Education The candidate must be pursuing a graduate degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related field. Skills 1) Understanding of color science 2) Experience calibrating capture and/or display devices 3) Strong programming skills in Matlab (C++ a plus) 4) Experience programming color and image processing algorithms Please send resumes to Jeffrey DiCarlo at jeffrey.dicarlo@hp.com From david.crabb at ntu.ac.uk Wed Apr 13 14:30:44 2005 From: david.crabb at ntu.ac.uk (Crabb, David) Date: Wed Apr 13 14:34:54 2005 Subject: [visionlist] PhD in Imaging: Nottingham and Moorfields London Message-ID: <958023F70A782142AFA14D3E82F794182153A0@cherry.ads.ntu.ac.uk> Dear All, I would be grateful if you could bring this to the attention to anyone who would like to do an exciting PhD project in imaging of retinal disease. David ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PhD Studentship for September 2005 Analysis of retinal images in eye disease School of Biomedical and Natural Sciences, Nottingham Trent University & Moorfields Eye Hospital, London Glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy are leading causes of blindness and visual impairment. Modern imaging technology actually 'photographs' minute structures within the living eye and these are used by clinicians to detect disease and manage patients. A serious problem faced by clinicians caring for these patients is the meaningful interpretation of the high dimensional data and complex images yielded by these sophisticated instruments. Computational, statistical and image processing solutions are required building on work already published by the supervisory team. In particular, the project will examine the use of techniques currently used to quantify changes in MRI images of the brain. The project is an exciting one and will have direct impact on the care of patients. Moorfields has an international reputation for clinical research and further collaborative work will involve the University of Toronto, Canada. Results will be presented at conferences in the US and Europe, and extensive travel funding for this is available. The student could work in Nottingham or London. A suitable candidate could have a good background in Visual Science, Image Processing, Computing, Statistics or Maths. Ophthalmic knowledge will not be required but extensive computer-programming skills (C, Java, Matlab) will be a key advantage. The 3-year studentship is open to UK and EU candidates and is worth around ?12K per annum (tax free), with all fees for PhD registration waived. Applications (CV, including 2 referees and a statement of interest) should be submitted (in writing or email) to the principle project supervisor: Dr. David Crabb, School of Biomedical and Natural Sciences, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, Nottingham, NG11 8NS. (david.crabb@ntu.ac.uk, Tel: 0115 848 3275). Informal enquires are encouraged. Deadline for applications: 31st May 2005 Further details can be found at www.science.ntu.ac.uk/msor/dpc This email is intended solely for the addressee. It may contain private and confidential information. If you are not the intended addressee, please take no action based on it nor show a copy to anyone. In this case, please reply to this email to highlight the error. Opinions and information in this email that do not relate to the official business of Nottingham Trent University shall be understood as neither given nor endorsed by the University. 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From mris.blanc-talon at tiscali.fr Wed Apr 13 19:30:06 2005 From: mris.blanc-talon at tiscali.fr (Jacques Blanc-Talon) Date: Thu Apr 14 01:30:27 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Call for Papers: Advanced Concepts for Intelligent Vision Systems (ACIVS) conference Message-ID: <425D733E.7070809@tiscali.fr> ----------------------------------- IMPORTANT NOTICE Deadline extension : April 24, 2005 ----------------------------------- Acivs 2005 Advanced Concepts for Intelligent Vision Systems Sept 20-23, 2005 University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium http://acivs.org/acivs2005/ Sponsored by IEEE, EURASIP, DSP Valley, IPS, Barco, Philips, Ghent University Published by Springer-Verlag (LNCS) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Acivs 2005 is a conference focusing on techniques for building adaptive, intelligent, safe and secure imaging systems. Acivs 2005 will consist of four days of lecture sessions, both regular (25 mns) and invited presentations, and poster sessions. The proceedings of Acivs 2005 will be published by Springer Verlag in the Lecture Notes in Computer Science series. Acivs 2005 will also feature a conference dinner, and other social activities. Details of the social activities, which will include a reception and a touristic activity, will be announced soon. The conference fee (350 ? for IEEE-members, Eurasip-members and students and 430 ? for other participants) includes the social program (conference dinner, coffee breaks, snacks and cultural activities) and a hard-copy of the LNCS conference proceedings. Students, IEEE and Eurasip members can register at a reduced fee. Invited speakers Acivs 2005 will feature the following invited speakers: Fernando Pereira (Instituto Superior T?cnico, Lisboa, Portugal); Rafael Molina (Universidad de Granada, Spain); Marc Op de Beeck (Philips research, Eindhoven, the Netherlands). Topics include (but are not limited to) * Vision systems * Image and Video Processing (linear/non-linear filtering and enhancement, restoration, segmentation, wavelets and multiresolution, Markovian techniques, color processing, modeling, analysis, interpolation and spatial transforms, motion, fractals and multifractals, structure from motion) * Pattern Analysis (shape analysis, data and image fusion, pattern matching, neural nets, learning, grammatical techniques) and Content-Based Image Retrieval * Remote Sensing (techniques for filtering, enhancing, compressing, displaying and analyzing optical, infrared, radar, multi- and hyperspectral airborne and spaceborne images) * Still Image and Video Transmission (still image/video coding, model-based coding, synthetic/natural hybrid coding, quality metrics, image watermarking, image and video databases, image search and sorting, video indexing, multimedia applications) * System Architecture and Performance Evaluation (implementation of algorithms, benchmarking, evaluation criteria, algorithmic evaluation) Both classical research papers and application papers are welcome. Venue The conference will take place in the Building G, Middelheim campus, University of Antwerp, Belgium on Sept 20-23, 2005. The venue can be easily reached from Antwerp Airport - Deurne or by train from Brussels main airport . Paper submission and review process Prospective authors should prepare a full paper and submit it electronically. The paper should consist of 4-8 pages in A4 format and should conform to the style guidelines outlined on the Acivs 2005 website. LaTeX style sheets, MSWord templates and more detailed information on the submission process can be found on the Acivs 2005 website (http://acivs.org/acivs2005/). All submissions will be reviewed by at least 2 members of the Program Committee; additional reviewers will be consulted if needed. The papers should provide sufficient background information and should clearly indicate the original contribution. They should state and discuss the main results and provide adequate references. /Paper submission implies that one of the authors will present the paper if it is accepted./ Conference proceedings The proceedings of Acivs 2005 will be published by Springer Verlag in the Lecture Notes in Computer Science series. LNCS is published, in parallel to the printed books, in full-text electronic form via Springer Verlags internet platform (http://www.springerlink.com). Important deadlines April 24, 2005 Full paper submission May 10, 2005 Notification of acceptance June 7, 2005 Camera-ready papers due June 26, 2005 Registration deadline for authors of accepted papers July 15, 2005 Early registration deadline August 23, 2005 Late registration deadline Sept 20-23, 2005 Acivs 2005 Steering Committee Jacques Blanc-Talon , DGA/DET/CEP, Arcueil, France. Wilfried Philips , Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium. Dan Popescu , CSIRO, Sydney, Australia. Paul Scheunders , University of Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium. Organising Committee Wilfried Philips , Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium. Paul Scheunders , University of Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium. Program committee Fritz Albregtsen, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway. Philippe Bolon, University of Savoie, Annecy, France. Don Bone, Mediaware Solutions, Canberra, ACT, Australia. David Clausi, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada. Jean-Pierre Cocquerez, UTC, Compi?gne, France. Pamela Cosman, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, USA. Mihai Datcu, German Aerospace Center DLR, Wessling, Germany. Jennifer Davidson, Iowa State University, Ames, USA. Christine Fernandez Maloigne, Universit? de Poitiers, France. Jan Flusser, Academy of Sciences, Praha, Czech Republic. Don Fraser, University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia. Georgy Gimel'farb, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. Daniele Giusto, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy. Christine Guillemot, IRISA, Rennes, France. Fred Hamprecht, Ruprecht-Karls-University, Heidelberg, Germany. John Illingworth, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK. Jean-Michel Jolion, INSA, Villeurbanne Cedex, France. Andrzej Kasinski, Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, Poland. Ashraf Kassim, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore. Nahum Kiryati, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel. Richard Kleihorst, Philips Research, Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Ullrich Koethe, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany. Murat Kunt, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland. Hideo Kuroda, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan. Kenneth Lam, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China. Bruce Litow, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia. Brian Lovell, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. Pierre Moulin, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, USA. Mads Nielsen, IT University Of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. Edgard Nyssen, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. Marcin Paprzycki, Oklahoma State University, Tulsa, USA. Jussi Parkkinen, University of Joensuu, Joensuu, Finland. Fernando Pereira, Instituto Superior T?cnico, Lisboa, Portugal. B?atrice Pesquet-Popescu, ENST, Paris, France. Matti Pietik?inen, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland. Aleksandra Pizurica, Ghent University, Gent, Belgium. Gianni Ramponi, Trieste University, Trieste, Italy. Thierry Ranchin, Ecole des Mines de Paris, Sophia Antipolis, France. Murat Tekalp, University of Rochester, Rochester, USA. Frederic Truchetet, Universit? de Bourgogne, Le Creusot, France. Dimitri Van De Ville, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland. Peter Veelaert, Hogeschool Gent, Ghent, Belgium. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ From christoph.kayser at tuebingen.mpg.de Thu Apr 14 05:59:27 2005 From: christoph.kayser at tuebingen.mpg.de (Christoph Kayser) Date: Thu Apr 14 06:53:59 2005 Subject: [visionlist] PhD Position Message-ID: ***** PhD position ***** The Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Department Physiology of Cognitive Processes (Prof. Nikos Logothetis), T?bingen Germany has a PhD position available. The PhD project will be in the context of multisensory integration and perception. The project uses neurophysiology and fMRI with non-human primates to study the neuronal basis of multisensory integration as well as the ?communication? between cortical areas relevant for such processes. We are looking for an excellent and highly motivated candidate with an interest in sensory processing and an education (master or equivalent) in a relevant field, e.g. neuroscience, biology, physics, psychology. Good programming skills are required and experience in neurophysiology is desirable. The Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Cybernetics is a leading neuroscience institute and employs complementary methodological approaches to the systems analysis of complex processes in the brains of primates. The applicant will work in a motivated and inspiring environment and can enroll in T?bingen?s Graduate School of Neural & Behavioural Sciences: http://www.uni-tuebingen.de/neuroschool/. Salaries will be according to German salary scale BAT IIa/2. Applications should consist of a detailed CV, names and addresses of possible referees and a description of research experience and interests, all written in English. Please send applications by email to Dr. Christoph Kayser . =============================================== Dr. Christoph Kayser Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Cybernetics Spemannstrasse 38 72076 Tuebingen, Germany Ph: +49 (0)7071 601-659 Fx: +49 (0)7071 601-652 mail: christoph.kayser@tuebingen.mpg.de From a.johnston at ucl.ac.uk Thu Apr 14 15:51:35 2005 From: a.johnston at ucl.ac.uk (Alan Johnston) Date: Thu Apr 14 18:23:12 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Research Assistant, UCL Message-ID: <000501c54109$da26e3a0$891a2880@Turtle> Research Assistant in Temporal Perception Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant to work with Professor Alan Johnston (http://www.psychol.ucl.ac.uk/vision/ ) on a Human Frontiers project entitled ?The role of neuronal synchrony in multi-modal integration?. This is an international collaboration with laboratories in the USA, Holland and Japan. The UCL component will focus on the development of psychophysical techniques for studying temporal processing and perceptual mechanisms for cross-modal temporal comparisons. Candidates should have a degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science or a numerate discipline. Experience in research or computer programming would be an advantage. The post is available for one year from the 1st July. Salary will be in the range ?19460-22507 + ?2330 L.A. depending upon qualifications and experience. Applications (e-mail or hard copy) by covering letter, CV and Personal Information form (the latter available at: http://www.psychol.ucl.ac.uk/info/Personal_Information.doc ) should be sent to John Draper, Departmental Administrator, Department of Psychology, UCL, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, j.draper@ucl.ac.uk . If applying by e-mail please submit all requested information in one .pdf file named by your surname eg Smith.pdf. Further information can be found at http://www.psychol.ucl.ac.uk/info/johnston_ra.htm We particularly welcome women and black and minority applicants as they are under represented at this level within University College London (s.48 of the SDA 1975/ 38 of the RRA 1976 apply). The closing date for applications is 20th May 2005. Taking Action For Equality -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050414/4b3d50a0/attachment.html From andrew.b.watson at nasa.gov Thu Apr 14 19:35:21 2005 From: andrew.b.watson at nasa.gov (Andrew Watson) Date: Thu Apr 14 19:49:50 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Tillyer Award - Call for Nominations Message-ID: The Edgar D. Tillyer Award for distinguished work in the field of vision is presented every two years by the Optical Society of America. The last eight awards have been to Krauskopf, Sperling, Mollon, Williams, Robson, Nachmias, Barlow, and Smith & Pokorny. A description of the award, a complete list of past recipients, and nomination forms can be found at http://www.osa.org/aboutosa/awards/. The Committee for the 2006 Tillyer award hereby invites nominations from all members of the vision community. Note that there is now an online version of the nomination form at http://www.osa.org/aboutosa/awards/theawards/nom_form.asp. The deadline for nominations is October 1, 2005. 2006 Tillyer Award Committee Andrew Watson - Chair Rhea Eskew Ione Fine Wilson Geisler Michael Landy Peter Lennie From Karl.R.Gegenfurtner at psychol.uni-giessen.de Fri Apr 15 08:08:25 2005 From: Karl.R.Gegenfurtner at psychol.uni-giessen.de (Karl Gegenfurtner) Date: Fri Apr 15 15:24:12 2005 Subject: [visionlist] 2 Ph.D. studentships available for work on Cortical mechanisms ofcolorvision Message-ID: <425F7679.6030803@uni-giessen.de> Applications are invited for a Ph. D. student (salary according to 0.5 BAT IIa) to work on an DFG funded project under the supervision of Prof. Karl R. Gegenfurtner and Dr. Thorsten Hansen. In the research project we will explore the interaction of color and luminance in the processing of form, develop a biologically motivated model for the processing of color and luminance edges, study chromatic discrimination for natural images and explore the effects of memory on human color perception. The postholder will be responsible for setting-up laboratory experiments to measure color vision, recruiting and testing participants, analyzing data, developing models and writing-up results. The idea is for one of the students to concentrate on the modelling aspects, and for the other student to concentrate on the psychophysical experiments. Applications are invited from candidates with a higher degree (diploma or MS) in subjects related to aspects of neuroscience including psychology, computing, biological sciences, and engineering. Applicants should have knowledge and skills in at least one of the following areas: computer programming; visual psychophysics; experimental psychology. Applicants will are expected to have a strong interest in human visual perception. The department of psychology offers a stimulating, multi-national and multi-disciplinary research environment for young scientists. Besides color vision, a major research topic in the department is the interaction of perception and action, in particular eye movements. Gie?en, located 50 km north of Frankfurt near the river Lahn, is a beautiful, vibrating city (Thorsten thinks so :-) with the world's first interactive museum for mathematics. For an informal discussion of the post contact us (Karl R. Gegenfurnter or Thorsten Hansen) (Karl.R.Gegenfurtner@psychol.uni-giessen.de, Tel.+49 641-9926100 or Thorsten.Hansen@psychol.uni-giessen.de, Tel. +49 641-9926107), or approach Thorsten at VSS 2005 in Sarasota. Full applications with the usual materials should be sent (no later than May 9, 2005) via Email in PDF format or to: Prof. Karl Gegenfurtner, Abteilung Allgemeine Psychologie Justus-Liebig-Universit?t, Otto-Behaghel-Str. 10, 35394 Giessen phone: +49 641 9926100 mailto:gegenfurtner@uni-giessen.de fax: +49 641 9926119 http://www.allpsych.uni-giessen.de/karl From yantis at jhu.edu Fri Apr 15 19:23:42 2005 From: yantis at jhu.edu (Steven Yantis) Date: Fri Apr 15 19:49:04 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Seeking full-time lab coordinator Message-ID: <6.1.2.0.2.20050415152319.0d4417d0@jhem.jhu.edu> Laboratory Coordinator at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore Yantis Lab, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences I seek a full-time laboratory coordinator, funded by ongoing NIH grants, to manage my laboratory and conduct research in studies of perception and attention using behavioral and fMRI methods. We are currently investigating the neural mechanisms of cognitive control in attention and task switching. For information about the lab, please visit http://psy.jhu.edu/~yantislab This is a perfect position for someone who is planning to attend graduate school in cognitive neuroscience and who seeks valuable research experience and training to prepare for admission to a leading graduate program. Opportunities for independent research and for participation in relevant seminars and journal clubs are available. Duties include assisting in cognitive neuroscience research projects involving functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and behavioral methods. The lab coordinator assists in all phases of the research, including designing and implementing experimental paradigms, recruiting, training, and testing subjects, running the MRI scanner during experiments, behavioral and fMRI data analysis, and manuscript preparation; programming experimental paradigms and analyzing data using C++, Matlab, and BrainVoyager; assisting with the preparation of grant proposals and administration of funded grants and human subjects protocols; developing your own research projects in collaborations with graduate students, postdocs and me. Qualifications include B.A. or equivalent with a background in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or related fields. Previous research experience and knowledge of a programming language such as C++ or MatLab is desirable, but opportunites to develop programming skills will be provided as needed. A highly motivated and energetic approach to research is essential. A minimum two-year commitment is required. The start date is flexible between June and August 2005. The position comes with health benefits. Please send a letter of interest, vita with research experience, and names of two references to Steven Yantis . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050415/bbd5da82/attachment.html From skastner at Princeton.EDU Sat Apr 16 19:42:11 2005 From: skastner at Princeton.EDU (Sabine Kastner) Date: Sat Apr 16 17:22:05 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc in monkey fMRI at Princeton Message-ID: <4a271615c9431bbb0d1d0b82e9261209@princeton.edu> Position for a postdoctoral associate available in Sabine Kastner?s Neuroscience of Attention and Perception Laboratory, Department of Psychology and Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior at Princeton University in monkey fMRI & single-cell physiology. Research is focused on the neuroscience of visual perception and attention in humans and non-human primates. A variety of methods are used including psychophysical measurements, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and EEG recordings in humans and fMRI and single-cell physiology in monkeys. More information can be found on the Kastner lab web site (www.princeton.edu/~napl). The project will be aimed at single-cell recordings in the macaque thalamus and will also provide training in monkey neuroimaging. Strong background in animal physiology and cognitive or general neuroscience is required. Prior experience in electrophysiological recordings in non-human primates is essential. The position offers excellent training in all aspects of neuroimaging and its combination with electrophysiology in non-human primates and is ideally suited for candidates seeking a career in cognitive or general neuroscience. Candidates must have a completed Ph.D. and a strong background in neurophysiology. Basic programming skills (e.g. fundamentals of C, Unix, or Matlab) are essential. Salary and rank commensurate with experience. PU/EOE/AA. For information about applying to Princeton, please link to http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm Please send a resume and 3 letters of recommendation to SEARCH SK/DS, Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544-1010 or email sandfort@princeton.edu with subject line SEARCH SK/DS. Sabine Kastner, M.D., Ph.D. Dept. of Psychology Center for the Study of Brain, Mind & Behavior Princeton University Green Hall Princeton, NJ 08544 phone: (609-) 258 0479 fax: (609-) 258 1113 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 2347 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050416/d1bd75a5/attachment.bin From P.Sowden at surrey.ac.uk Mon Apr 18 09:58:15 2005 From: P.Sowden at surrey.ac.uk (P.Sowden) Date: Mon Apr 18 14:22:26 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Reader post, Psychology dept. University of Surrey, UK Message-ID: <432376368864A9469BCEBED35BBCF1D4272756@EVS-EC1-NODE2.surrey.ac.uk> University of Surrey School of Human Sciences Department of Psychology Reader in Psychology (Ref: 4858) Salary up to ?42,573 per annum The Department is seeking to appoint an internationally recognised researcher in the area(s) of perception, cognition or cognitive neuroscience. Rated 5A in the recent RAE, Surrey's primary research strength has been in combining fundamental and applied research in Perception & Cognition, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, and Work & Health. This new appointment will be based on our Guildford campus, and will contribute to the expansion of our research profile. While it is hoped that the person appointed will capitalise on our existing strengths in the perception, human performance, applied cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience research areas, applicants with outstanding research records in our other areas of research strength are also invited to apply. The Department is well resourced, has a thriving postgraduate community, and has excellent collaborative links with other academic departments. Facilities available to support research in the areas of perception, cognition and cognitive neuroscience include a 3T fMRI scanner, a 0T fMRI simulator, high density EEG, a driving simulator, a perception and action laboratory and a variety of other laboratories dedicated to perception, cognition and cognitive neuroscience research. Members of the Department are also involved with the multi-disciplinary Surrey Sleep Research Centre, which has extensive new facilities adjacent to the campus. Salary will be appropriate to the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate, who will be asked to take up the appointment as soon as possible. Whilst an appointment at Reader level is intended, outstanding early career candidates will also be considered for appointment at lectureship level. If you would like to discuss this post, please contact Dr Chris Fife-Schaw, Head of Department (+44(0)1483 686873, e-mail - c.fife-schaw@surrey.ac.uk ). For an application pack, please contact Ms Stephanie Lesanne, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, telephone 01483 689279 or email s.lesanne@surrey.ac.uk quoting Reference 4858. Application documents may be downloaded from www.surrey.ac.uk 'Employment Opportunities'. Closing date for applications: 17th May 2005 Interview board to be held on: 21st June 2005 The University is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy From bart_farell at isr.syr.edu Mon Apr 18 19:10:40 2005 From: bart_farell at isr.syr.edu (Bart Farell) Date: Mon Apr 18 19:11:33 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Post-Doc, Syracuse University Message-ID: <1049198185bart_farell@isr.syr.edu> Subject:Post-Doc, Syracuse University 6:51 AM 4/15/05 ___________________________ *Postdoctoral Position in Vision *Institute for Sensory Research *Syracuse University, Syracuse NY ___________________________ POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN HUMAN STEREOSCOPIC VISION. I anticipate needing a post-doc to join in the project "Vision in One, Two, and Three Dimensions" to work on the psychophysics and computation of stereopsis, contingent on funding approval. This project investigates several new questions in stereo processing, including cue-dependence of the relative disparity computation and the setting of disparity resolution in multi-scale displays. Facility with MATLAB or C programming would be helpful, as would either prior experience in vision research or a background that complements traditional psychophysical approaches to the study of perception. Salary is based on an NIH scale. The Institute for Sensory Research has numerous laboratories devoted to basic and applied research on hearing, touch, and vision. Opportunities exist to collaborate with other researchers both here, at the neighboring SUNY Upstate Medical University, and elsewhere. Syracuse is located in central New York State: gently rolling hills, maple trees, and four distinct seasons. It's roughly than an hour's drive from Ithaca (Cornell U.), Rochester, and the Adirondacks. Inquiries are welcome. Interested individuals should contact Dr. Bart Farell, preferably by e-mail. Bart Farell Institute for Sensory Research 621 Skytop Road Syracuse University Syracuse NY 13244-5290 Ph. (315) 443-9717; (315) 443-414 Fax: (315) 443-1184 E-mail: bart_farell@isr.syr.edu Syracuse University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer From ftorre at cs.cmu.edu Mon Apr 18 22:42:57 2005 From: ftorre at cs.cmu.edu (Fernando De la Torre) Date: Mon Apr 18 22:47:31 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc Position at Carnegie Mellon University. Message-ID: <0b5701c54467$f85c3580$7b37393e@calo.cs.cmu.edu> Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute anticipates openings for one or two postdoctoral fellows. The candidate would join an interdisciplinary and inter-institutional team with expertise in computer vision and human behavior. Research foci include extracting and representing face and body gesture features, estimating motion parameters from single and multi-camera setups, estimating face and body gesture behavioral units and their timing, increasing degree of automation, modeling of multimodal fusion. Applications include mental health, intention detection, and social dynamics. Please send CV, statement of research interests, and two letters of recommendation to Dr. Jeffrey Cohn, jeffcohn@cs.cmu.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Strong background in cognitive neuroscience, general neuroscience, or cognitive psychology is required. Prior experience with functional brain mapping techniques is a plus, but not a requirement. The project is aimed at studying mechanisms of visual attention in the human brain. The position offers excellent training in these methods and is ideally suited for candidates seeking a career in cognitive or general neuroscience. Candidates must have a completed Ph.D. and a strong background in cognitive or general neuroscience. Basic programming skills (e.g. fundamentals of C, Unix, or Matlab) are essential. Salary and rank commensurate with experience. PU/EOE/AA. 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The initial term is for 2 years. > > The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Experimental Psychology or a related discipline. The Cognitive Neurophysiology Laboratory at NKI is equipped with state-of-the-art coregistration software, 3D digitization equipment and all software and hardware necessary for this task. > > Interested applicants should send a CV, statement of research background and interests, and names and addresses of at least 3 references to Dr. John Foxe at the address below. Informal inquiries can be made by e-mail (foxe@nki.rfmh.org) or by phone (+845-398-6547). > > John J. Foxe, Ph.D. > Director, The Cognitive Neurophysiology Laboratory > Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research > Cognitive Neuroscience & Schizophrenia Program > 140 Old Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, New York 10962 > Vox (845) 398-6547; Fax (845) 398-6545 > > Lab website: > From Franck.Davoine at hds.utc.fr Sat Apr 23 14:43:40 2005 From: Franck.Davoine at hds.utc.fr (fdavoine) Date: Sat Apr 23 16:15:59 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoctoral position Message-ID: <426A5F1C.4010004@hds.utc.fr> One-year CNRS Funded POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW at: HEUDIASYC Mixed Research Unit, CNRS / Compiegne University of Technology, France. Project: Computer vision and machine learning for human behavior recognition; application to the interpretation and surveillance of facial behaviors. Key words: recognition of elementary facial behavioral items, model based computer vision, non-rigid 3D object tracking and classification, dynamical object reconstruction from video, statistical pattern recognition, machine learning and fusion. Information about research and requirements is available at http://www.hds.utc.fr/~fdavoine/postdoc2005/postdocCNRS2005.pdf Applications require a detailed CV and three selected papers. Please submit the application, preferably by email, to Franck(dot)Davoine(at)hds(dot)utc(dot)fr, before May 8, 2005. The post is available from September 1, 2005 and will last until end of August, 2006. http://www.hds.utc.fr http://www.utc.fr -- HEUDIASYC Lab. CNRS - Franck.Davoine@hds.utc.fr Compiegne University of Technology (UTC), BP 20529, 60205 Compiegne cedex, France. Tel: +33 3 44 23 44 82, Fax: +33 3 44 23 44 77 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Other: Salary depends on experience. The initial duration is one year, renewable upon mutual agreement. Starting time is negotiable. Health benefits, outstanding department and colleagues, great location. For info about lab, see web site (still in preparation) http://www.socsci.uci.edu/HIPLab To Apply: A complete application requires: (1) CV (2) copies of publications (3) a brief statement of interests, aims, special skills, related info (4) letters from three references (or provide their names and contact info) Inquiries are welcome Contact: George Sperling/Dept Cog Sci SSPA3/UCI/Irvine CA 92612-5100 sperling@uci.edu at VSS 2005, contact George Sperling @ Sarasota Hyatt. UCI is an equal-opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- From schor at socrates.berkeley.edu Thu Apr 28 01:41:37 2005 From: schor at socrates.berkeley.edu (Clifton Schor) Date: Thu Apr 28 04:55:55 2005 Subject: [visionlist] post-doctoral position in oculomotor adaptation at Berkeley Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.2.20050427183901.01eea398@calmail.berkeley.edu> Post-doctoral position in oculomotor adaptation to age-related changes in accommodation and vergence, Vision Sciences Group, University of California at Berkeley A postdoctoral position has become available in the Schorlab http://schorlab.berkeley.edu/ at the University of California at Berkeley for an NIH sponsored study of oculomotor adaptation of the accommodation and vergence systems to age-related biomechanical changes of the accommodative system that produce presbyopia. The goal is to determine how the accommodative system maintains youthful dynamics as the amplitude of accommodation declines with age and how the accommodative system might respond to an accommodating intraocular lens implant. The project focuses on objective measurement with the SRI dual Purkinje eye tracker and mathematical modeling with Simulink of the dynamics of accommodation and vergence. (see Vision Research, 2005 45/10, 1237-1254). This work is relevant to the emerging technology for developing accommodating intraocular lenses. Experience in psychophysics and knowledge of biomechanics and neural control of the oculomotor system is desirable. The research environment is highly interactive with other laboratories in the Vision Science Group of UC Berkeley involved in sensory-motor interactions http://vision.berkeley.edu/VSP/index.html. For more information contact Clifton Schor Schor@socrates.berkeley.edu. Clifton Schor Phone: (510) 642-1130 Fax: (510) 643-5109 University of California Email: schor@socrates.berkeley.edu School of Optometry Lab Home Page:http://schorlab.berkeley.edu Berkeley CA 94720-2020 Vision Science Program: http://vision.berkeley.edu From frank.tong at vanderbilt.edu Thu Apr 28 14:38:40 2005 From: frank.tong at vanderbilt.edu (Frank Tong) Date: Thu Apr 28 14:53:32 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Post-doc in fMRI and Vision, Vanderbilt University Message-ID: A post-doctoral position to conduct fMRI studies of visual perception, attention, and awareness is available in Frank Tong?s lab in the Department of Psychology and Vision Research Center at Vanderbilt University.?Major research projects focus on the neural bases of feature-based perception and attentional selection, binocular rivalry and perceptual filling-in, face perception and object recognition, and the development of new fMRI techniques for neural decoding of subjective perceptual states.? More information about the lab and local research environment can be found on the following website. http://www.psy.vanderbilt.edu/tonglab/ Recent media descriptions of ongoing lab research can be found at: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/25/science/25brain.html Vanderbilt includes a wide range of scientists investigating many aspects of visual perception, visual neuroscience and cognitive neuroscience.?Research facilities include a research-dedicated 3T Philips MRI Scanner, a 7T scanner scheduled to arrive in 2006, TMS with Brainsight stereotactic system, and extensive resources for psychophysical experiments and real-time eye tracking. This position offers excellent training in visual psychophysics and cutting-edge techniques in human neuroimaging, including retinotopic mapping, GLM and event-related analyses, detailed analyses of the spatial distribution and information content in fMRI activity patterns, and novel methods to probe the relationship between cortical activity and visual perception.?This position is ideal for a recent Ph.D. graduate seeking to pursue a career in visual or cognitive neuroscience.? Candidates must have a Ph.D. and extensive research experience in one or more of the following areas: visual perception, neuroscience, computational modeling and/or functional magnetic resonance imaging.?Strong computer programming skills (e.g., Matlab or C) are essential; additional training in multivariate statistics, signal processing or other computational methods is a definite plus.?Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience.?Start date is flexible. To apply, please send CV, names of three references, and a statement of interest by email to: jobapply.tong@vanderbilt.edu, or by snail-mail to: Frank Tong, Psychology Department, Vanderbilt University, 301 Wilson Hall, 111 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37203.? Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 2728 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050428/fffd900a/attachment.bin From michael.herzog at epfl.ch Thu Apr 28 15:25:30 2005 From: michael.herzog at epfl.ch (Michael Herzog) Date: Thu Apr 28 18:18:37 2005 Subject: [visionlist] open positions Message-ID: <4271006A.1010402@epfl.ch> Open positions In the Laboratory of Psychophysics at the EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, we have two job openings on the PhD or post-doc level in the field of low level psychophysics. Priority is given to candidates with a sound mathematical background and/or experience with TMS or EEG. Interested applicants can meet me at the upcoming VSS meeting. Best wishes Michael Herzog (michael.herzog@epfl.ch) From d.h.foster at manchester.ac.uk Fri Apr 29 09:35:49 2005 From: d.h.foster at manchester.ac.uk (David H. Foster) Date: Fri Apr 29 14:53:44 2005 Subject: [visionlist] POSTDOC MANCHESTER: STATISTICAL MODELLING Message-ID: <4271FFF5.7070506@manchester.ac.uk> UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Faculty of Life Sciences, Neuroscience Division POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP: STATISTICAL MODELLING (Ref LS/061/05) Salary circa ?21,000- ?27,000 per annum. Applications are invited for a three-year appointment as a post-doctoral research fellow to work on an EPSRC project on analysis and modelling of stimulus-response functions for psychological, psychophysical, and biological applications. The project will entail analysing a large database of binary stimulus-response data, constructing statistical models using modern statistical methods, and delivering user-friendly code. The project will involve collaboration with Professor Adrian Bowman, Department of Statistics, University of Glasgow. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent and have experience of research in statistical or computational modelling of biological phenomena. Those with initial training in statistics, mathematics, computer science, physics, or allied disciplines are particularly encouraged to apply. Familiarity with C, Matlab, S-plus or R would be an advantage. The appointment is available from 1 June 2005 or as soon as possible thereafter. Informal enquiries may be made to Professor David Foster, Tel: +44 161 306 3888, E-mail: d.h.foster@manchester.ac.uk. Information about the Faculty is available at http://www.ls.manchester.ac.uk and about the group?s research at http://www.ls.manchester.ac.uk/people/profile/index.asp?id=2708. Application forms and further particulars are also available from The Directorate of Human Resources, Faculty of Life Sciences, G.100 Stopford Building, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK; tel: ++44 (0) 161 275 8836, email: Lifesciences-hr@manchester.ac.uk, http://www.manchester.ac.uk/vacancies. Please quote ref LS/061/05. Closing date for applications is 15 May 2005. -- David H. Foster, DSc FInstP Professor of Computational Neuroscience Faculty of Life Sciences Moffat Building The University of Manchester Sackville St Manchester M60 1QD email: d.h.foster@manchester.ac.uk tel: +44 (0)161 306 3888 or 3889 (secretary) fax: +44 (0)161 306 3887 web: http://www.op.umist.ac.uk/dhf.html or http://personalpages.umist.ac.uk/staff/david.foster From zoe.kourtzi at tuebingen.mpg.de Fri Apr 29 16:48:46 2005 From: zoe.kourtzi at tuebingen.mpg.de (Zoe Kourtzi) Date: Fri Apr 29 18:04:31 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Post-doctoral Position on fMRI studies of visual perception Message-ID: Post-doctoral Position on fMRI studies of visual perception A Research Associate position is available to work with Zoe Kourtzi in the School of Psychology at the University of Birmingham. Research in the lab focuses on form and motion perception, perceptual learning, 3D object recognition and categorization using psychophysics and fMRI. The School of Psychology at the University of Birmingham is a top class 5* department that has a strong group in Cognitive Neuroscience and a state-of-the-art Imaging Center (3T scanner), access to a large group of screened neuropsychological patients, 2 128 channel EEG/ERP systems, 2 TMS delivery systems, robot systems for haptic research, and several systems for eye movement tracking and kinematic analysis. Candidates should have background and hold a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Physics, Engineering or a related field. Programming skills (e.g. Matlab, C, OpenGL) and experience with behavioural and imaging techniques are desirable. The position is funded for 24 months, starting October 1st, 2005. Salary will be within the range of ?21,640-23,643 UK pounds per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. Please, send curriculum vitae, a research statement, and names of three referees to: Zoe Kourtzi, PhD e-mail: zoe.kourtzi@tuebingen.mpg.de From philip.j.corriveau at intel.com Fri Apr 29 18:28:07 2005 From: philip.j.corriveau at intel.com (Corriveau, Philip J) Date: Fri Apr 29 18:30:33 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Junior Human Factors Position with Intel Oregon. Message-ID: Skipped content of type multipart/alternative-------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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For more information concerning poster submission or conference registration, please drop by www.cvr2005.ca Thanks, Jim -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jim Zacher Research Associate - Systems Administrator Centre for Vision Research - CVR 4700 Keele Street, Room 0014 CSE Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3 Telephone (416) 736-2100 Ext. 33177 FAX: (416) 736-5857 Email zacher@cvr.yorku.ca Pager: (416) 381-9884 Website http://www.hpl.cvr.yorku.ca/jz.html "If something seems worthwhile but impossible, do it anyway! Because it is only the impossible that is worthwhile." Jim Floyd - AVRO Engineer ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The candidate should have a background in neuroimaging of cognitive functions and ample experience in the processing and analysis of MR images (including Matlab, C++, and packages such as AFNI, FSL, and/or SPM). The successful candidate will be appointed in the Center for Language Sciences (http://www.bcs.rochester.edu/cls) and the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences (http://www.bcs.rochester.edu) and will also work in the Rochester Center for Brain Imaging (http://www.rcbi.rochester.edu), a state-of-the-art facility equipped with a Siemens Trio 3T MR system and high-performance computing resources, with a full-time staff of cognitive neuroscientists, computer scientists, engineers, and physicists. Opportunities exist to collaborate with faculty in the departments of Brain & Cognitive Sciences, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Radiology, and Biomedical Engineering, among others. The appointment is for a minimum of two years, with the possibility of extension - salary commensurate with experience. If interested, please send a CV and a short statement of your interests, as well as the names and addresses of three references to Richard Aslin, aslin@bcs.rochester.edu. Review of applications will begin on April 15 and continue until the positions are filled. The start date is flexible. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050429/8c65e5f0/attachment-0001.html From announcements at journalofvision.org Fri Apr 29 23:28:05 2005 From: announcements at journalofvision.org (Journal of Vision) Date: Fri Apr 29 23:24:09 2005 Subject: [visionlist] News from Journal of Vision Message-ID: <66e801c54d13$1807d110$020100c0@journalofvision.org> Usage Journal of Vision strives to ensure maximum access and visibility for each article. The vision community may be interested in recent progress toward this goal: The journal receives about 2,000 visitors, and about 57,000 hits per day. The number of visitors has doubled in the last year. In 2004, the top five papers were each downloaded an average of 1,235 times. Citation Download You can now download the citation data for any Journal of Vision article by using the "Get Citation" feature on the article abstract page. All of the common reference formats are supported. This works for conference abstracts published in the journal as well. Incidentally, EndNote (http://www.endnote.com/) users can download the entire collection (to date) of Journal of Vision bibliographic data by using the EndNote "Connect->PubMed" command in the "Tools" menu and then searching for "j vis" in the "Journal" field. Andrew B. Watson, Editor-in-Chief Journal of Vision http://journalofvision.org/ From mm at 2-sight.com Tue May 3 21:51:42 2005 From: mm at 2-sight.com (Matt McMahon) Date: Wed May 4 01:12:46 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc: Eyemovement Researcher for Implantable Vision System Message-ID: <4277F26E.1000607@2-sight.com> Postdoc: Eyemovement Researcher for Implantable Vision System The successful candidate will design and conduct experiments to explore the role of eye movements in patients with an implanted retinal prosthesis. The device is implanted in patients who have become blind due to retinal disease and degeneration. The prosthesis consists of electrodes placed on the ganglion cell layer of the retina, an electronic pulse generator, a belt worn image processing device, and a glasses-mounted video camera. The ideal candidate has a strong academic or industrial background in eye movement psychophysics and physiology, visuomotor control, eye tracking systems, and computer programming. Clinical experience is desired but not necessary. Work will be done in collaboration with groups breaking new ground studying the effects of electrical stimulation on the retina in vitro, as well as groups studying the perception of electrical stimulation in human patients in a clinical setting. This is an unique opportunity to carry out cutting edge research in a medical device company with significant academic collaboration and provides an excellent path for persons with eye movement expertise to work on the most advanced implantable medical device that exist today. Send resume and references to: Matt McMahon Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. 12744 San Fernando Road, Bldg. #3 Sylmar, CA 91342 mm@2-sight.com From coughlan at ski.org Sat May 7 00:10:31 2005 From: coughlan at ski.org (James Coughlan) Date: Sat May 7 19:56:05 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Workshop reminder: Computer Vision Applications for the Visually Impaired Message-ID: <427C0777.9030808@ski.org> A new one-day workshop, Computer Vision Applications for the Visually Impaired (CVACVI'05), will be held June 20, 2005. It will be part of CVPR 2005, in San Diego, CA. (CVPR is an IEEE-sponsored conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition.) Computer vision -- the use of computer technology to analyze images to extract desired information -- has great potential for use in assistive technology for the visually impaired, and this is the first workshop dedicated to this topic. CVAVI'05 aims to bring together computer vision researchers and experts in rehabilitation and assistive technology for the visually impaired (VI). Three invited keynote talks given by VI experts (Mike May, Josh Miele and Eli Peli) will provide an overview of assistive technology for persons with disabilities, concentrating on the needs of the VI community. Attendance by VI experts outside the computer vision community is encouraged. By addressing the context in which assistive technology is used and designed, the workshop seeks to help researchers identify fruitful areas of overlap between the most pressing needs of the VI population and the capabilities of computer vision technology. A general discussion session at the end of the workshop will facilitate the exchange of ideas between computer vision researchers and VI experts. A limited amount of financial support for attendees of CVAVI'05 is available thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation (pending final approval). Information on how to apply for this funding (applications are due May 20) is available on the CVAVI'05 website: http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/~manduchi/CVAVI/ where you will also find more details about the workshop, including a preliminary program schedule. From smcclarnon at longwaveinc.com Mon May 9 14:25:00 2005 From: smcclarnon at longwaveinc.com (Shanna McClarnon) Date: Tue May 10 17:05:12 2005 Subject: [visionlist] position posting Message-ID: I was told to email my job description to this address to be posted on www.visionscience.com for jobs and postdoctoral positions. Please contact me if you have any questions. Please let me know when the positions have been posted. Thanks! Position Posting: Long Wave Incorporated is seeking qualified individuals to fill Vision Science Research and Postdoctoral positions. Below are the descriptions and requirements for each. Vision Science Research Position San Diego, CA This is a full-time position which includes full company paid benefits along with holiday, vacation, and sick time. Individual will study advanced measures of quality of vision and development of metrics to more accurately predict real world vision using objective measures of the human visual system. The position involves the development of models for visual performance under degraded and enhanced conditions. Individual will develop and run research protocols relevant to the development of an objective quality of vision metric. Research activities will also include developing simulations of visual performance using computer programs and an adaptive optics testing protocol to test enhancements and degradation of vision. Individual will also be responsible for preparing manuscripts for presentation of clinical and research outcomes at conferences and for open publication. Individual must have BS or MS with experience in the field of Ophthalmology. Must have advanced knowledge of statistical analysis and experience in refractive surgery is preferred. Vision Science Postdoc Position San Diego, CA This is a full-time position which includes full company paid benefits along with holiday, vacation, and sick time. This postdoctoral position is designed to give the individual an opportunity to conduct research under the guidance of an experienced professional in the vision science field. The time spent as a postdoc is in preparation for a career progression in academe, industry, government, or nonprofit sector. Individual will study advanced measures of quality of vision and development of metrics to more accurately predict real world vision using objective measures of the human visual system. The position involves the development of models for visual performance under degraded and enhanced conditions. Individual will develop and run research protocols relevant to the development of an objective quality of vision metric. Research activities will also include developing simulations of visual performance using computer programs and an adaptive optics testing protocol to test enhancements and degradation of vision. Individual will also be responsible for preparing manuscripts for presentation of clinical and research outcomes at conferences and for open publication. Individual must have completed a PhD in Vision Science with an emphasis in ocular optics or adaptive optics and visual performance. Must have advanced knowledge of statistical analysis and experience in refractive surgery is preferred. Shanna McClarnon Program Coordinator Long Wave Incorporated 115 E. California Avenue, Suite 400 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 (405)235-2217 Office (405)880-2163 Cell (405)235-2250 Fax smcclarnon@longwaveinc.com -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The tools available in openEyes include algorithms to measure eye movements from digital videos, techniques to calibrate eye tracking systems, and software to facilitate real-time eye-tracking application development. We are just now setting up a community web site but have a number of projects that have been active for a while. We have source code and hardware designs available online. Please feel free to visit and comment on the site. We are also soliciting contributions to the toolkit from the community. The openEyes web site is: http://hcvl.hci.iastate.edu/openEyes -- Derrick Parkhurst, PhD Assistant Professor The Department of Psychology and The Human Computer Interaction Program Iowa State University Ames, Iowa, 50011 derrick.parkhurst@hcvl.hci.iastate.edu http://hcvl.hci.iastate.edu/ (office) 2624b Howe Hall 515-294-4549 (lab) 2624 Howe Hall 515-294-4922 From jafarzadehpur at iums.ac.ir Wed May 11 19:35:28 2005 From: jafarzadehpur at iums.ac.ir (Dr.Jafarzadehpur) Date: Thu May 12 17:55:26 2005 Subject: [visionlist] optometry congress in Iran Message-ID: Summon 8th IRANIAN CONGRESS OF OPTOMETRY & VISION SCIENCES ((ICOVS)) Will be held at Iran University Medical Sciences on: 4th - 5th August 2005 Main Topics: - Binocular Vision - Contact Lenses - Low Vision - Occupational Vision - Pediatrics Optometry - Primary care Optometry & Ocular Disease Management It would be appreciated if you kindly send abstract of your own original article by June 30th to the address at below: ........................... ........................... ........................... ........................... 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The position requires supervising undergraduates, overseeing subject recruitment, programming and running studies, and helping with data analysis. Some knowledge of adult visual perception research is essential and some research experience is preferred. Programming will be a mandatory job requirement so some previous experience is necessary (preferably with C). The ideal applicant will also have some interest in infant cognition and/or cognitive neuroscience research as well. Commitment of 1 - 2 years required. Salary will range from $24, 000- 28, 000 depending on experience (with benefits). Start date is flexible. Please email Dr. Stephen Mitroff your resume, 2 letters of recommendation, and a cover letter. -Steve Mitroff stephen.mitroff@yale.edu http://www.yale.edu/perception/mitroff/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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It takes place, each year, on the first day of the meeting of the Psychonomic Society. OPAM is intended as a forum for scientists early in their careers, such as graduate students or post docs. It represents an excellent opportunity to present one's work to a large audience mainly drawn from the Psychonomics community. Research may be presented as either a talk or a poster. We would strongly like to encourage submissions from anyone who does not yet have the opportunity to present at Psychonomics. We would furthermore like to emphasize that the conference embraces a diversity of approaches to the study of object perception and memory. Such approaches can include, for example, psychophysics, developmental psychology, or neuroscience. Please forward this message to anyone who may be interested in presenting at OPAM. (sorry if you have received multiple copies of this announcement!) Thanks! 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In these applications, the majority of the methods were based on probabilistic paradigms, such as the well-known Bayesian paradigm rule and evidence-based decision-making systems. These methods were all originated from the crisp-world philosophy: regardless of the nature of the problem at hand, for the most part of the theoretical and practical development in image and pattern analysis, people have made the crisp assumption and modeled problems in black and white. Since from the 60s several major seminal theories have been proposed which include fuzzy logic, genetic algorithms, evolutionary computation, and neural networks. When combined with the well-established probabilistic approaches, the new methods will become more effective and powerful in real-world applications. The capabiblity of these techniques to incorporate imprecision and incomplete information, and to model very complex systems makes them a useful tool in many scientific areas. Needless to say, image analysis is one of these areas. This special session will cover a range of domains, from more traditional ones such as image analysis at low, medium and high level, including pattern recognition and all the topics inherent to computer vision, all treated by means of soft-computing techniques. Topics include but are not limited to: -Soft computing algorithms for denoising and restoration -Soft computing techniques for pattern recognition -Soft computing algorithms for digital image processing, coding and encryption -Soft computing in computer vision -Soft computing algorithms for video content-based indexing and retrieval -Soft multimedia data analysis and visualization: texture, color, content, etc. -Applications, i.e. visual surveillance, face recognition, medical imaging, remote sensing, etc. SUBMISSION TO THE SPECIAL SESSION The paper must be submitted by June 17 2005 using the submission procedure described at http://dsa.uniparthenope.it/wilf2005/Submission/tabid/283/Default.aspx. Researchers interested in submitting a paper for this Special Session of WILF 2005 (http://dsa.uniparthenope.it/wilf2005/) are kindly asked to send a short confirmation email, including the abstract of the paper, to wilf2005@uniparthenope.it, indicating in the subject "SCIP Session". This will facilitate the upcoming review process. A selection of papers will be peer reviewed for originality, technical contents and relevance and will be considered for publication in a special issue of an international journal about image processing and computer vision we are planning. The expected publication date is mid of 2006. WILF2005 CHAIRS: Isabelle Bloch, Ecole Nationale Sup?rieure des T?l?communications, CNRS, Dept TSI, France Alfredo Petrosino, Dept. of Applied Science, University of Naples "Parthenope", Italy Andrea Tettamanzi, Dept. Information Tecnologies, University of Milan, Italy From gdagnelie at jhmi.edu Sun May 15 02:38:43 2005 From: gdagnelie at jhmi.edu (Gislin Dagnelie) Date: Sun May 15 03:22:35 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc at Johns Hopkins * Prosthetic vision simulation and exploration Message-ID: Postdoc Opportunity at Johns Hopkins * US citizenship or permanent residency required Area of research: Prosthetic vision, simulated and exploratory Funding source: NIH training grant under Visual Neuroscience Training Program Location: Lions Vision Research and Rehab Center, Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Duration: One year, starting summer/fall 2005, with possible 1-2 year continuation under NRSA funding Description: The Visual Neuroscience Training Program at Wilmer combines an allround training program in the anatomy and physiology of the human visual system with a research opportunity in the lab of a chosen advisor. Typically, this one year program is followed by a 1-2 year NRSA in the same lab. Gislin Dagnelie's lab has a series of highly flexible real and virtual test environments and image processing algorithms to create realistic simulations of prosthetic vision and to study the performance of normally sighted and visually impaired observers under these conditions. These setups include eye tracking to simulate the stabilizing effect of an implanted electrode array with external image acquisition. Over the coming year, this setup will be expanded with head tracking for full immersive virtual simulations, as well as algorithm evaluation in one or more experimental retinal implant wearers. Prospective applicants for this position should have a Ph.D. in vision psychophysics or biomedical engineering, a strong background in image and signal processing, and an interest in working with severely visually impaired human subjects. Due to the nature of the training grant, applicants have to be US citizens or permanent residents. Further info: Gislin Dagnelie, Ph.D., gdagnelie@jhmi.edu Deadline for applications: May 31, 2005 Gislin Dagnelie, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Ophthalmology Lions Vision Ctr, Johns Hopkins Univ From James.Loughman at dit.ie Mon May 16 15:09:09 2005 From: James.Loughman at dit.ie (James Loughman) Date: Mon May 16 17:56:10 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Head of Optometry Dept Message-ID: <000e01c55a29$36073c50$2ae6fc93@soppc059> Department of Optometry Dublin Institute of Technology Kevin Street Dublin 8 The Department of Optometry, within the School of Physics, is the national centre for the education of Optometrists. Currently it is at an advanced stage in the development of an ambitious state-of-the-art clinical facility and research unit that will contribute strongly to the advancement of the profession in Ireland. As part of this development, applications are invited for the following permanent full-time post. Head of Department of Optometry, Senior Lecturer II The Head of Department will provide leadership in the growth of the educational, clinical and research work of the department. As well as administering the taught programmes and research activities of the department, s/he will also have overall responsibility for the new clinical facility where the clinic manager, to be appointed, will report to her/him. Candidates with a strong reputation in clinical Optometry and/or a track record of postgraduate research supervision and obtaining research funding, together with energy, initiative, ambition and creativity, are encouraged to apply. A postgraduate degree in Optometry and eligibility to register to practice within Ireland are prerequisites. Salary scale, ?68.7k - ?88.3k For further details and/or online application see: www.dit.ie/DIT/hr/vacancies/index.html Contact: Vincent Toal 00353 1 4024560 CLOSING DATE : FRIDAY 20TH MAY 2005 -- This message has been scanned for content and viruses by the DIT Information Services MailScanner Service, and is believed to be clean. http://www.dit.ie -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050516/0ff850bb/attachment.html From neg8+ at pitt.edu Tue May 17 18:33:52 2005 From: neg8+ at pitt.edu (Neeraj Gandhi) Date: Tue May 17 18:36:32 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Oculomotor System Biology Conference Message-ID: <035b01c55b0e$f9c98310$20469380@acct.upmchs.net> SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT...APOLOGIES FOR MULTIPLE EMAIL REMINDERS We invite you to attend the first Oculomotor System Biology meeting as part of the Gordon Research Conferences (www.grc.org). The meeting will be held June 26 - July 1, 2005 at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. The meeting has been organized to accomplish two objectives: (1) To celebrate the illustrious career of Dr. David L. Sparks, and (2) To create a venue to stimulate increased interdisciplinary research that integrates across the diverse components of oculomotor system biology. Podium and Poster Presentations We are pleased to announce keynote presentations by Drs. David Sparks and John Maunsell. We invite you to visit http://www.grc.org/programs/2005/oculo.htm for a list of sessions and speakers. In addition, there will be multiple poster presentation sessions at the conference, and some of poster abstract submissions will be selected by the organizers for oral presentation. Those wishing to present a poster are encouraged to apply by June 1 to receive priority for the limited number of poster presentation slots. We hope that both faculty and junior associates will take advantage of this informal, interactive environment to present their work. Meeting Location & Registration The all-inclusive fee for room, meals (including the traditional Gordon lobster dinner the last evening) and registration for this Gordon Conference is $725. Gordon conferences are designed to provide extensive opportunities for interaction. Participants at the conference will stay in the dormitories and have meals at Bates College. Additional information on travel, housing and facilities at Bates College is available at: http://www.grc.uri.edu/sites/me/bc/bc.htm. An application for this meeting must be completed through the Gordon Research Conference website (http://www.grc.uri.edu/attend.htm). The meeting will be capped at 130 registrants to preserve the interactive nature of Gordon Conferences. While there is no official deadline, applications received before June 1 will receive priority. Sponsorship & Funding The meeting has been funded by resources provided by Gordon Research Conferences (www.grc.org), National Eye Institute (www.nei.nih.gov) and Cambridge Research Systems (www.crsltd.com). Partial support for the meeting will be made available for selected attendees, with emphasis on junior faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and minority candidates. Please express a need for support in your application. Contact Raj Gandhi (neg8@pitt.edu; 412-647-3076) -------------------------------------------- Neeraj (Raj) Gandhi, Ph.D. Departments of Otolaryngology & Neuroscience University of Pittsburgh 203 Lothrop Street Eye and Ear Institute, Room 108 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Office: (412) 647-3076 Fax: (412) 647-0108 http://www.cnbc.cmu.edu/faculty/gandhi.shtml -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The images in the database are 786 X 576 pixels, scaled from the 1920 X 2560 pixel originals. The original images can be obtained on request. The database website is: http://tabby.vision.mcgill.ca/ The database was created as an initiative of Fred Kingdom?s laboratory at McGill Vision Research. The cameras were calibrated at Bristol University with the help of Alejandro Parraga and Tom Troscianko. Further information about the database can be obtained from adriana.olmos AT mcgill.ca ----------------------------------------------------------- Adriana Olmos Mcgill Vision Research ----------------------------------------------------------- Adriana Olmos adriana.olmos@mcgill.ca Mcgill Vision Research -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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In September, the lab will have two graduate students, two research assistants and two undergraduate students.?Successful candidates for the post-doc position should have experience in vision science, cognitive psychology, computer programming, and/or functional neuroimaging.?Candidates with experience studying motor performance or the neural basis of motor control, but with an interest in studying visual perception, will also be considered.?Vanderbilt University has an active Vision Research Center (http://vision-research.vanderbilt.edu/) and a strong Cognitive and Integrative Neuroscience Center (http://cicn.vanderbilt.edu/).?In addition, the Vanderbilt Post Doctoral Association (http://bret.mc.vanderbilt.edu/postdoc/html/postdoc_PDA.htm) is a very supportive group that helps postdoctoral fellows gain information about managing a lab, preparing for job interviews, writing grants and other useful skills. To apply for the position, please send a one-page research statement describing your goals and interests, a CV, 3 letters of reference and examples of recent publications to Asst. Prof. Adriane Seiffert by email or regular mail.?Salary will be commensurate with experience. Vanderbilt University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity. Asst. Prof. Adriane Seiffert Email: a.seiffert @ vanderbilt.edu Address: Psychology Department Vanderbilt University 111 21st Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203 ****************** From martybanks at berkeley.edu Thu May 19 00:03:59 2005 From: martybanks at berkeley.edu (Marty Banks) Date: Thu May 19 00:09:51 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc position in Banks' lab at UC Berkeley Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.2.20050518170327.02d55450@calmail.berkeley.edu> Postdoctoral Fellowship in Binocular Psychophysics with High-Resolution Retinal Images. Marty Banks' Lab, UC Berkeley. A position is available in my laboratory to examine human stereopsis with high-resolution retinal images. In collaboration with Geunyoung Yoon of the University of Rochester, we are building a stereoscope that allows correction of both eyes' optical aberrations. We will use this unique and powerful instrument to explore the optical and neural limits of binocular vision. We will also be examining stereopsis with achromatic and chromatic stimuli and will be further developing a local cross-correlation model of binocular correspondence (Banks et al., J Neuroscience, 2004). My laboratory has precision equipment for studying human stereopsis, the combination of depth cues, cross-modal perception, and picture perception. UC Berkeley is an outstanding place to further develop your career in vision science and related fields. The Vision Science Program has 30 faculty working in various areas of vision science. The Program provides excellent support services including a machine shop, electronics shop, large PDF database, subject pool, and more. For more information concerning the lab, see http://bankslab.berkeley.edu. For more on Vision Science at Berkeley, see http://vision.berkeley.edu/VSP/. A Ph.D. in visual psychophysics or related field and strong quantitative skills are highly desirable. Applicants should submit a CV along with the names of three references to: Martin Banks, Vision Science Program, 360 Minor Hall, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720. The University of California is an equal opportunity employer. Martin S. Banks Professor of Vision Science, Optometry, & Psychology 360 Minor Hall UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720-2020 Phone: 510-642-9341 FAX: 510-643-5109 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Spectacularity Visit ECVP2005?s website: http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com to find out the TOP TEN ILLUSIONISTS! ECVP ATTENDEES WILL CHOOSE THE TOP 3!! At ECVP in A Coru?a (August 22-26, 2005), the top ten illusionists will present their contributions and the attendees of the event (that means you!) will vote to pick the TOP THREE WINNERS! First, Second, and Third prize winners will each receive a specially designed trophy from the Science Museums of A Coru?a (Museos Cient?ficos Coru?eses), and their winning illusions will be made part of the museum?s exhibition! The Visual Illusion Contest and Celebration Party will take place in the evening of Tuesday, August 23rd, at the PALEXCO Conference Center in A Coru?a, sponsored by the Science Museums of A Coru?a, Spain (Museos Cient?ficos Coru?eses). If you have not registered for ECVP2005 yet, do it now at http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com! Special Event tickets are still available, but running out soon! The ?Art and the Visual System? pre-meeting symposium is now SOLD OUT, but you can still sign up for the art-historian guided Excursion to Santiago de Compostela, and the spectacular Gala Banquet with Galician food, wine, music, and dancing! Don?t forget to book your accommodation at http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com ASAP! Most of the hotels convenient to the conference center will hold their room blocks until May 31st ONLY! Looking forward to seeing you in Spain! Susana Martinez-Conde, Executive Committee Chair Executive Committee members: Luis Martinez, Jose-Manuel Alonso, Stephen Macknik, Peter Tse ---------------------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience Division of Neurobiology Barrow Neurological Institute 350 W. Thomas Rd Phoenix AZ 85013, USA Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484 Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172 Email: smart@neuralcorrelate.com http://www.neuralcorrelate.com/smc_lab From a.d.milner at durham.ac.uk Thu May 19 17:24:43 2005 From: a.d.milner at durham.ac.uk (David Milner) Date: Thu May 19 17:41:22 2005 Subject: [visionlist] New postdoc position in cognitive neuroscience (0825) Message-ID: <008601c55c97$a5a8fe20$bdc84354@Milner> Skipped content of type multipart/alternative-------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 0825 Advert.doc Type: application/msword Size: 31232 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050519/6774089c/0825Advert-0001.doc -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The programmer is also responsible for system management including evaluating, maintaining software and hardware in the lab. Machines and equipment used: Pentium PC, Digital and analog interface= boards. Minimum requirements: Education: BA/BS - biology/neuroscience or computer science or related field. Special Skills /Knowledge: C language, C++ , Dos/ Windows 95/NT, Matlab. Related work experience: Experience with real time programming desired. Additional information: 1-3 years programming experience desired. Candidates must be highly motivated and be able to work independently. The institute is located on the Homewood campus of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland and provides an opportunity to be an integral part of leading edge research. Excellent benefits including tuition remission. Hopkins is an equal opportunity employer. ---------------------------------------- Steven Hsiao Krieger Mind/Brain Institute Johns Hopkins University Tel: 410-516-6409 Fax: 410-516-8648 E-mail: Steven.Hsiao@jhu.edu -- Dr. Ernst Niebur Krieger Mind/Brain Institute Assoc. Prof. of Neuroscience Johns Hopkins University niebur@jhu.edu http://cnslab.mb.jhu.edu 3400 N. Charles Street (410)516-8643, -8640 (secr), -8648 (fax), -3357 (lab) Baltimore, MD 21218 From r_oshea at otago.ac.nz Thu May 19 23:18:37 2005 From: r_oshea at otago.ac.nz (Robert P. O'Shea) Date: Fri May 20 02:24:09 2005 Subject: [visionlist] New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships Message-ID: New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships There are 40 scholarships available nationally for study commencing in the 2006 academic year (Feb 2006-Feb 2007). Applications close on the 15th of July. The entitlements under the scheme are: 1. Full tuition fees 2. Living allowance NZ $18,000 per annum 3. Health Insurance allowance of up to NZ $600 4. Travel allowance NZ $2,000 across the tenure of the award 5. Book and thesis allowance NZ $800 across the tenure of the award 6. A one-off establishment allowance of NZ $500 for those recipients who have travelled to NZ specifically to take up the award. See http://www.newzealandeducated.com/index.cfm?layout=scholarships for the list of eligible countries, and the terms, conditions, and application form for the scholarship. If you would like to work with me, check my web site, http://psy.otago.ac.nz/r_oshea/, then send me an e-mail enclosing your CV and saying what you would like to work on. -- Cheers, Robert. Robert P. O'Shea Department of Psychology, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand; phone: +64 (3) 479 7617; fax: +64 (3) 479 8335; e-mail: r_oshea@otago.ac.nz; home page: -------------------------------- From o.hulme at ucl.ac.uk Fri May 20 18:27:08 2005 From: o.hulme at ucl.ac.uk (oliver hulme) Date: Fri May 20 21:11:17 2005 Subject: [visionlist] The festival of Consciousness at University College London Message-ID: <6.1.2.0.0.20050520192407.039b4fc0@pop-server.ucl.ac.uk> Dear Vision Science community, Following the success of last year's event, we are pleased to announce that The Laboratory of Neurobiology at UCL is holding another 'Festival of Consciousness' on the 2nd of June. The programme is confirmed as follows: Speakers: Victor Lamme Michael Morgan Daniel Pollen Geraint Rees Claire Sergent Date and time: Thursday, 2nd June, 2:00-6:00pm Location: JZ Young Lecture Theatre Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology Gower Street UCL London Complimentary drinks and snacks will follow the seminars. All are welcome, although we will give priority to junior members of the neuroscience community. To register send your full name and institution to this email address. Please indicate if you are an undergraduate or PhD student. Those wishing to attend must register. Please feel free to forward this information to others who may be interested. See attached poster for further details. Best Regards, Oliver Hulme PhD students, Laboratory of Neurobiology FESTIVAL_OF_CONSCIOUSNESS1.jpg FESTIVAL_OF_CONSCIOUSNESS1.jpg -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The unprocessed data can be found here: http://www.tobias-elze.de/monitors/phosphor_iiyama.htm I hope this is helpful for some of you. Best regards, Tobias. From JSheedy at optometry.osu.edu Mon May 23 11:33:52 2005 From: JSheedy at optometry.osu.edu (Sheedy, James) Date: Mon May 23 15:25:27 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Post-doc in Visual Ergonomics Message-ID: <5724F5511FADAC4987DDC5A5814B180C0244E7CC@cliffclavin.optometry.ohio-state.edu> Post doctoral position Vision Ergonomics Laboratory The Ohio State University College of Optometry We seek a motivated and inquisitive post-doctoral student to participate in and guide research projects in the Vision Ergonomics Research Laboratory under the direction of Jim Sheedy, OD, PhD. The successful applicant will conduct research on visual ergonomics. Specific investigations include but are not necessarily limited to: studying the basis of eyestrain, investigating the relationship of visual stress to other bodily stress, investigating the legibility and readability of computer displays, investigating the eye movements and other visual aspects of the reading process, and investigations into the optics of presbyopia correction such as progressive addition lenses. This researcher will also interact with graduate students and other research personnel in the laboratory. Qualifications: Doctoral degree in vision science, physiological optics, or other discipline related to vision, visual performance, or ergonomics. Target Salary: $30,000 - $35,000 annually, benefits according to University policy. To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer. If interested in this position, please send curriculum vitae and statement of interest to lbussiere@optometry.osu.edu prior to June 2, 2005. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050523/c3803b39/attachment.html From wade at ski.org Tue May 24 00:59:32 2005 From: wade at ski.org (Alex Wade) Date: Tue May 24 01:07:28 2005 Subject: [visionlist] OSA Vision Meeting - Reminder Message-ID: <42927C74.1000509@ski.org> This is a reminder that the abstract submission deadline for the OSA Vision meeting is July 1st. Abstracts may be submitted at http://www.osavisionmeeting.org/2005/submit.php The OSA vision meeting (aka the 'Fall Vision Meeting') will be held in Tucson AZ from the 21st to the 23rd of October this year. Further details are available from www.osavisionmeeting.org/2005/ The original announcement is attached. All the invited speakers are now confirmed and we are looking forward to what promises to be an exciting and enjoyable meeting. Best wishes The Organizing Committee http://www.osavisionmeeting.org/organizers.php ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT www.osavisionmeeting.org/2005/ The fifth annual OSA Vision Meeting (OSAVM) will be held at the Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park on October 21, 22, and 23, 2005. The meeting is sponsored by the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Arizona with cooperation from the Optical Society of America. The Optical Society of America Vision Meeting is a small, high-quality scientific meeting focused on all aspects of vision research. This year, our program includes sessions on the nature and evolution of cortical visual area, night vision, amblyopia and prosthetic visual devices to name but a few. The cost of the conference is kept low (student registration is only $40) and talks are organized so that there is plenty of time for discussion. Many of the talks are from invited speakers and we are also accepting submissions for other presentations from the vision science community. Young investigators may asked to be considered for the Young Investigator Award for the best talk or poster presentation. Tucson, in the heart of Optics Valley, is the home of the Optical Sciences Center and Kitt Peak National Observatory. With 314 days of sunshine a year, it offers an ideal environment for outdoor activities. The OSAVM will immediately follow the Annual Meeting of the Optical Society of America at which there will be at least one additional day of vision science (Thursday, October 20). This day will be free for OSA members who register for the OSA Vision Meeting by September 5. Conference details are available here: http://www.osavisionmeeting.org/2005/ and the flyer may be downloaded from http://www.osavisionmeeting.org/2005/images/flyer.pdf We are accepting open abstract submissions at http://www.osavisionmeeting.org/2005/submit.php The deadline for abstract submissions is July 1st. The current program is available at http://www.osavisionmeeting.org/2005/program.php Participants are encouraged to register in advance of the conference to take advantage of reduced registration fees. You may register for the conference here: http://www.osavisionmeeting.org/2005/registration.php Note that you must do two things to register: 1: Download an complete the PDF of the payment form, then FAX or mail it back to the organizers in Tucson. This is how you pay for the conference. 2: Fill out your details online and submit them. This is how you register for the conference. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ------------------ Boynton Lecture by Joel Pokorny and Vivianne Smith Workshop Topics & Invited Speakers Retinal Implants Ione Fine, Shelley Fried, Robert Marc, John Wyatt Myopia, Accommodation & Presbyopia Rowan Candy, Cliff Schor, Earl Smith III, David Troilo Connectivity & Function in the Short-Wavelength Cone Pathway Paul Martin, Stan Schein, Hannah Smithson, Andrew Stockman Night Vision John Barbur, Kent Higgins, Eli Peli, Corina Van de Pol Evolution of the Visual System Vivien Casagrande, Leah Krubitzer, Callum Ross, Jake Sivak Color in Natural Environments David Foster, J?rgen Golz, Daniel Osorio, Thomas Wachtler Amblyopia Erin Harvey, Dennis Levi, Suzanne McKee, Graham Quinn Visual Areas: Form and Function Marty Sereno, Roger Tootell, Leslie Ungerleider, Brian Wandell Supported in part by funds from Research to Prevent Blindness We look forward to seeing you in Tucson! The OSAVM Organizing Committee -- A.R. Wade Ph.D. Associate Scientist The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute 2318 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115 tel. 415 345 2083 fax. 309 416 6533 -- A.R. Wade Ph.D. Associate Scientist The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute 2318 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115 tel. 415 345 2083 fax. 309 416 6533 From engel at psych.ucla.edu Tue May 24 17:36:46 2005 From: engel at psych.ucla.edu (Stephen Engel) Date: Tue May 24 17:38:39 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoctoral position at UCLA Message-ID: <28b40b932c554e7b92fb722c8d5d0a55@psych.ucla.edu> > POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AVAILABLE TO STUDY PERCEPTUAL ADAPTATION > > Position available to study how vision adapts to experience in > environments > with scene statistics that differ from our own. The research will be > housed in > Steve Engel's laboratory, and is sponsored by the Keck Foundation > Program > for Vision and Image Sciences at UCLA. This program is a > collaborative effort > among the large vision community in the departments of statistics, > computer science, > psychology and neuroscience. Applicants should have good quantitative > skills, > including computer programming and some experience in image processing. > > The position is for one year, starting in July 2005, with the strong > possibility of a > one year renewal. Salary and benefits are at NIH post-doctoral > training levels. > For further information please send email to engel@psych.ucla.edu. To > apply send > a letter of interest, a C.V., and the names of three references to > either the above email > address or to: Stephen Engel, UCLA Psychology Dept, 1282a Franz Hall, > Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563 From falikman at online.ru Wed May 25 07:09:58 2005 From: falikman at online.ru (Maria V. Falikman) Date: Wed May 25 14:41:20 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Seconfd Russian Conference on Cognitive Science Message-ID: <469389720.20050525110958@online.ru> Dear colleagues, It is my pleasure to invite you to participate in the 2nd Russian Conference on Cognitive Science. Last year we had a couple of nice sessions devoted to vision and visual attention (from psychophysical, neurophysiological and computational perspectives). Please find the 1st call for papers below. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, Maria. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Maria V. Falikman, Ph.D. Dept. of Psychology Lomonosov Moscow State University +7 (095) 203 34 09 (office) falikman@online.ru http://virtualcoglab.cs.msu.su/people/MVF_e.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SECOND BI-ANNUAL RUSSIAN CONFERENCE ON COGNITIVE SCIENCE June 9-13, 2006, St. Petersburg First Call for Papers The Russian Association for Cognitive Studies invites submissions for the 2nd Bi-Annual Russian Conference on Cognitive Science to be held on 9-13 June, 2006, in St. Petersburg. Our goal in organizing the conference is to continue the multidisciplinary dialog started in Kazan in 2004 during the 1st Russian Conference on Cognitive Science. Topics of interest include cognition and its evolution, intellect, thinking, perception, consciousness, knowledge representation and acquisition, language as a means of cognition and communication, brain mechanisms of cognition, emotion and higher forms of behavior. Psychologists, linguists, neuroscientists, specialists in artificial intelligence and neuroinformatics, computer scientists, philosophers, anthropologists, as well as other researchers interested in interdisciplinary research, are invited to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations. The working languages of the conference will be Russian and English. The conference program will include overview lectures by leading experts in cognitive science, round tables, oral papers, posters, and a special session for students and junior researchers. The invited speakers are Natalya Behtereva, Riitta Hari, Ray Jackendoff, Ronald W. Langacker, Dan Slobin, Vladimir Zinchenko and others. SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: October 15, 2005 There are two categories for submission: PAPERS (20- or 30-minute spoken presentations) and POSTERS. Novel research papers are invited on any topic related to cognition. Submitted abstracts should be in Russian or English and no longer than 2 pages (single-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 type size), including illustrations and references. They will be evaluated through peer review with respect to several criteria, including originality, quality, and significance of research, relevance to a broad audience of cognitive science researchers, and clarity of presentation. One author cannot participate in more than two submitted papers (only once as a first author). Papers accepted for oral presentation will be presented at the conference as scheduled talks. Papers accepted for poster presentation will be presented at a poster session at the conference. All papers may present results from completed but original unpublished research as well as report on current research with an emphasis on novel approaches, methods, ideas, and perspectives. ADDRESS FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS: cogsci06@cs.msu.su FORMAT: MS Word file attached to an e-mail message. At the beginning of an abstract please indicate the following information: ? the title of the paper ? the author(s) information, including: o full name o affiliation o degree or educational status (undergraduate student, graduate student, Ph.D., etc.) o postal address o phone number o e-mail address ? 5 to 7 keywords Ensuring that each submission received solid reviews takes considerable time, and the Program Committee will inform the authors of its decisions on the acceptance by January 15, 2006. Abstracts of the papers accepted for publication will be published by the beginning of the conference. Authors of top-rated conference papers will be invited to prepare expanded versions of their papers for publication in a special volume. PROGRAM COMMITTEE: CHAIR: Boris M. Velichkovsky (Dresden University of Technology and Moscow State University; applied cognitive research). CO-CHAIRS: Tatiana V. Chernigovskaya (St.-Petersburg State University; linguistics and neurobiology); Yury I. Alexandrov (Institute of Psychology, Russian Academy of Sciences; psychophysiology, neurosciences). SECRETARY: Denis N. Akhapkin (Institute of Linguistic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences; linguistics). CHAIR OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: Tatiana V. Chernigovskaya (St.-Petersburg State University; linguistics and neurobiology). Additional information on the conference is available at the web site of the Association for Cognitive Studies www.cogsci.ru/cogsci06/firstcallen.htm or by e-mail at: cogsci06@cs.msu.su From plainis at med.uoc.gr Wed May 25 09:42:43 2005 From: plainis at med.uoc.gr (Sotiris Plainis) Date: Wed May 25 14:41:49 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Aegean Summer School in Visual Optics - update Message-ID: <006201c5610e$1c675e60$d6493493@plainis> For the 4th consecutive year, The University of Crete with the Vardinoyiannion Eye Institute of Crete (Greece) organizes the very successful "Aegean Summer School in Visual Optics". The ten-day summer school is split into two parts: The first part (June 20th - June 26th) refers mostly to subjects from the field of basic sciences that relate to vision and their application to vision sciences . Scientists from the field of optometry or optics but also physics, mathematics and statistics interested to get an in-depth knowledge of how these disciplines relate and apply to ophthalmology would find this part of the course to be of special interest. The second part, (June 27th - July 1st) refers to applied topics in the field of vision and visual optics, methods for imaging the human eye as well as recent research achievements in these fields. The final program of the second part of the 4th Aegean Summer School in Visual Optics and the list of speakers can be found at: www.ivo.gr/summerschool. Sotiris Plainis, MSc, PhD VEIC, School of Medicine University of Crete Heraklion, Crete, Greece From ngk at MIT.EDU Wed May 25 19:06:02 2005 From: ngk at MIT.EDU (Nancy Kanwisher) Date: Wed May 25 20:03:03 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Full-Time Technical Assistant job opening, Kanwisher Lab Message-ID: TECHNICAL ASSISTANT, to join the Kanwisher Lab (http://web.mit.edu/bcs/nklab/) and assist with all phases of functional MRI and behavioral studies of high-level vision including: design and implementation of experiments; operation of fMRI scanner, implementation and maintenance of analysis software; technical support for lab personnel; and basic administrative duties such as procurement. More advanced computer skills highly desirable but not required. This position is ideal for anyone considering future grad study in cognitive science or neuroscience. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, computer science, math, or related field. Comfort with a heterogeneous computing environment (Linux/Unix, Mac, and Windows) as well as some programming experience (in for example C, python/perl/shell scripting, Matlab) required; knowledge of psychological experiment software (PsychToolbox, VisionEgg, Presentation, etc.) helpful. Demonstrable pre-existing interest in cognitive neuroscience desired; knowledge of visual cognition, neuroanatomy, or statistics helpful. Must be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment. Those interested should email ngk@mit.edu. From prd at darkwing.uoregon.edu Wed May 25 20:33:08 2005 From: prd at darkwing.uoregon.edu (Paul Dassonville) Date: Wed May 25 20:34:48 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postoc position, fMRI of sensorimotor integration, University of Oregon Message-ID: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW INSTITUTE OF NEUROSCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON A postdoctoral position is available (pending funding) at the University of Oregon Institute of Neuroscience to work on collaborative projects in the labs of Drs. Paul Dassonville, Scott Frey, and Paul van Donkelaar. The projects will make use of fMRI, TMS, motion analysis, and virtual reality techniques to investigate the sensorimotor transformations underlying eye-hand coordination, perception and action, and tool use. We seek applicants who are highly motivated and enthusiastic, with thorough training in systems neuroscience, motor control, and/or experimental psychology. Experience with fMRI analysis tools is highly desirable. For further information on the research taking place in each of the labs, go to: http://www.neuro.uoregon.edu/ionmain/htdocs/faculty/dassonville.html http://freylab.uoregon.edu http://www.uoregon.edu/~paulvd/lab/eye_research.html Prospective candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to Paul Dassonville at prd@darkwing.uoregon.edu, or: Paul Dassonville, Dept. of Psychology, 1227 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403. -- =============================================================== Paul Dassonville, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Tel. 541-346-4956 (office) Dept. of Psychology Tel. 541-346-4097 (lab) 1227 University of Oregon Fax. 541-346-4911 Eugene, OR 97403-1227 mailto:prd@darkwing.uoregon.edu =============================================================== -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cognitive neuroscience, preferably with some experience in neurophysiological techniques, and strong programming skills. To apply, please send application letter, CV and two letters of recommendation to: Heidi Lieveld The Netherlands Ophthalmic Research Institute Meibergdreef 47 1105 BA Amsterdam The Netherlands Telephone: +31-20-5664589 email: h.lieveld@ioi.knaw.nl Appointment: The position involves a temporary appointment for 3 years (postdoc) or 4 years (PhD student). Salary: (PhD-student) According to the Collective Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO-Nederlandse Universiteiten) starting from ? 1.813,- per month in the first year and increasing to ? 2.283,- per month in the fourth year (fulltime position), excluding 8% holiday pay and a year-end bonus. (postdoc) The postdoc will earn a maximum of ? 3.453,- gross per month for a 38-hour working week (according to the Collective Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO-Nederlandse Universiteiten), excluding 8% holiday pay and a year-end bonus. The actual salary will depend on the appointee's educational background and experience. From p.sumner at imperial.ac.uk Tue May 31 07:54:49 2005 From: p.sumner at imperial.ac.uk (Sumner, Petroc) Date: Tue May 31 14:37:13 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Post doc, London and Cardiff Message-ID: <843F7898014EAA47877FE3527357152601D0CD11@icex33.ic.ac.uk> Research Associates in Cognitive Neuroscience Department of Visual Neuroscience, Imperial College London and School of Psychology, Cardiff University Salary: ?22,116 - ?32,232 per annum (Starting salary up to ?27,381) We are seeking a Research Associate to work in Cognitive Neuroscience. The post is for up to one year at the Department of Visual Neuroscience within the Division of Neuroscience and Mental Health based at the Charing Cross Campus, Imperial College London. A second post will be available from April 2006 for two years at the School of Psychology, Cardiff University. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team studying vision and visually guided behaviour. This project, funded by the BBSRC, is specifically concerned with the interaction of cortical and subcortical pathways. Studies will include fMRI imaging, novel behavioural paradigms and psychophysics with both healthy volunteers and patients with focal brain lesions. Thus the post offers the opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of methodology. Importantly, you will be expected to fully contribute to designing new paradigms and shaping the future directions of this research. You should have a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. Psychology or Cognitive Neuroscience), along with previous experience in one of the following areas: fMRI imaging, experimental psychology, psychophysics. Most important is the ability to learn new techniques and contribute to developing novel experiments. Experience of programming and knowledge of statistical methods would be an advantage. The post is available for one year in the first instance. Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Petroc Sumner 020 8383 0584, p.sumner@imperial.ac.uk or Dr Masud Husain 020 8846 7283, m.husain@imperial.ac.uk . * Application form * Job description and Person Specification * http://www.imperial.ac.uk/employment/research/index.htm#1006cog. Application form and further details are available via the links above. Please send 2 copies of your application form, CV and response to the person specification to the Recruitment Assistant, HR Division, Imperial College London, Charing Cross Campus, Reynolds Building, St Dunstan's Road, London W6 8RP email quoting Ref CJ 43 05. Closing Date: 10 June 2005 Valuing diversity and committed to equality of opportunity -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The present research areas of the members of the Department include - studies of the solar interior and atmosphere, the magnetosphere and Earth's upper atmosphere, - environment Dynamics, turbulent diffusion and envoronmental problems - nonlinear systems and control -particle astrophysics and gravitation, cosmology and black holes. For a more detailed description of the research carried out in our department, please visit or website at www.sheffield.ac.uk/appliedmaths Eligibility Please note that as these awards are funded by EPSRC, only UK citizens who fulfil certain residence criteria will normally be eligible for a full award. EU citizens will normally only be eligible for an award of tuition fees only. Applications from outside the EU are not eligible for funding. Application procedure Applicants can submit a formal application by downloading the University's standard application form, available from http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/~gradsch/Recruitment/ApplicationForm/ or http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/online/start.html Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Istvan Ballai, (i.ballai@sheffield.ac.uk, tel. +44 (0) 114 222 3833, direct line). -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050603/d59a21c6/attachment.html From wade at ski.org Mon Jun 6 19:53:11 2005 From: wade at ski.org (Alex Wade) Date: Mon Jun 6 20:36:08 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Flat-panel screen for MR environment Message-ID: <42A4A9A7.9040806@ski.org> Hi I am building a display system for a 3T scanner consisting of a flat-panel display inside a shielded box. I wonder if people have any recommendations for large (40"+) flat-panel displays that are suitable for this application? Most likely, we will use an LCD TV rather than a computer monitor. At the moment I'm considering something like the Samsung LT-P468W (46" 16:9 HDTV Ready LCD TV - 1920 x 1080 Resolution). Clearly we will need to remove things like the speakers. I would like to know if anyone has an idea of the different amounts of additional ferric material in these sorts of displays. I don't really want to replace large items unless I have to. Information / recommendations / warnings gladly received.. Many thanks Alex -- A.R. Wade Ph.D. Associate Scientist The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute 2318 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115 tel. 415 345 2083 fax. 309 416 6533 From sandfort at Princeton.EDU Mon Jun 6 20:13:47 2005 From: sandfort at Princeton.EDU (Donna H Sandfort) Date: Mon Jun 6 20:36:23 2005 Subject: [visionlist] postdoctoral position in Anne Treisman lab - Princeton University Message-ID: <82E1FE3044DDD14EAB1D86B5C3F40A4602148863@exchange.pu.win.princeton.edu> Position for a postdoctoral associate available in Anne Treisman's lab at the Department of Psychology and Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior, Princeton University. This position is funded by an NIH grant on "Visual coding and the deployment of attention". Research is focused on visual perception, attention, and working memory in humans using behavioral studies together with brain imaging (fMRI and possibly ERPs). A strong background in cognitive neuroscience and cognitive psychology is required. Prior experience with functional brain mapping and/or EEG techniques is a plus, but not a requirement. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. Basic programming skills (e.g. fundamentals of C, Unix, or Matlab) are essential. Salary and rank commensurate with experience. For information about applying to Princeton, please link to http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm. The position is for one year beginning in September 2005, with the possibility of renewal for another year. Please send a resume and ask 3 referees to send letters of recommendation by June 24, 2005 to SEARCH AT/DS, Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544-1010 or email sandfort@princeton.edu with subject line SEARCH AT/DS. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The VNL is equipped for carrying out cutting edge experiments using whole-cell patch clamp electrophysiology, single cell RT-PCR, and fluorescence microscopy. Additional facilities for confocal and electron microscopy, microarray printing and reading, as well as quantitative RT-PCR are available in neighbouring labs or through core facilities at the university. Vision science at the University of Auckland is a growing enterprise with more than 10 independent laboratories interested in a wide variety of vision science topics such as retinal anatomy & physiology, retinal biochemistry & pathology, retinal development, myopia, corneal anatomy & pathology, lens physiology & pathology and central visual pathways. The University of Auckland has recently been named as New Zealand?s premiere research university with more than 33,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The university is located at the center of Auckland, a vibrant city with a population of over 1.2 million residents. Many cultural institutions call Auckland their home and provide free, outdoor entertainment throughout the summer. Auckland is an exciting and beautiful place to live with natural attractions only minutes from the city center. *Please forward your application to:* Brendan J. O?Brien Ph.D. Department of Optometry & Vision Science University of Auckland Private Bag 92019 Auckland, New Zealand b.obrien@auckland.ac.nz ++64 9 373-7599 x86591 -- *********************************************************************** Brendan J. O?Brien Ph.D. Phone: +64 9 373-7599 x86591 Lecturer Fax: +64 9 308-2342 Visual Neuroscience Laboratory email: b.obrien@auckland.ac.nz Dept. of Optometry & Vision Science University of Auckland Private Bag 92019 Auckland, New Zealand Courier: Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences 85 Park Road Loading Dock, Corner: Park Ave & Park Road Auckland 1001 New Zealand *********************************************************************** Reclaim Your Inbox! http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird From announcements at journalofvision.org Fri Jun 10 19:04:43 2005 From: announcements at journalofvision.org (Journal of Vision) Date: Fri Jun 10 19:09:09 2005 Subject: [visionlist] New Issue: Journal of Vision, Volume 5, Issue 5 Message-ID: Journal of Vision Volume 5, Number 5, Pages 376-492 doi:10.1167/5.5 http://journalofvision.org/5/5/ ISSN 1534-7362 Articles The effect of stimulus strength on the speed and accuracy of a perceptual decision John Palmer Alexander C. Huk Michael N. Shadlen http://journalofvision.org/5/5/1/ The local and global processing of chromatic Glass patterns Marie-Juliette F. Mandelli Daniel C. Kiper http://journalofvision.org/5/5/2/ The stroboscopic Pulfrich effect is not evidence for the joint encoding of motion and depth Jenny C. A. Read Bruce G. Cumming http://journalofvision.org/5/5/3/ Chromatic perceptive field sizes change with retinal illuminance Michael A. Pitts Lucy J. Troup Vicki J. Volbrecht Janice L. Nerger http://journalofvision.org/5/5/4/ Different sensations from cones with the same photopigment Heidi Hofer Ben Singer David R. Williams http://journalofvision.org/5/5/5/ Effects of contrast on smooth pursuit eye movements Miriam Spering Dirk Kerzel Doris I. Braun Michael J. Hawken Karl R. Gegenfurtner http://journalofvision.org/5/5/6/ The effect of ocular aberrations on steady-state errors of accommodative response Sotiris Plainis Harilaos S. 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The post-doctoral researcher will also have opportunity to participate in a variety of ongoing projects in imaging, perceptual and neural sciences. Requirements: The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in any of the following: Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Medical Physics, or Vision Science, Perceptual Psychology. Programming experience, knowledge of mathematics, statistics and image processing required. Training and research experience in visual psychophysics as well as familiarity with pattern recognition preferable. For more details see: Vision & Image Understanding Lab: http://www.psych.ucsb.edu/~eckstein/lab/vp.html Interactive Digital Multimedia Program: http://media.igert.ucsb.edu/ UC Santa Barbara: http://www.ucsb.edu Candidates should email a CV, two letters of recommendation and representative re/pre prints of publications to Miguel P. Eckstein, Ph.D. Department of Psychology University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93106 eckstein@psych.ucsb.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050613/e82fcd0f/attachment.html From announcements at journalofvision.org Tue Jun 14 23:07:50 2005 From: announcements at journalofvision.org (Journal of Vision) Date: Tue Jun 14 23:55:30 2005 Subject: [visionlist] ARVO Seeks Nominations for Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Vision Message-ID: ARVO Seeks Nominations for Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Vision Do you wish to serve the vision community? Submit your letter of interest and CV or a submit colleague's name for consideration by the Editor-in-Chief Nominating Committee for Journal of Vision (JOV)! The ARVO Nominating Committee for JOV Editor-in-Chief has been appointed by the ARVO Board of Trustees and is now identifying potential candidates to stand for election. The Nominating Committee will present the slate of candidates to the ARVO Board of Trustees in Fall 2005 with a general election being held in Spring 2006. The Editor-in-Chief will begin a transition in June 2007, with the official term of office January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2012. This position is responsible for all decisions regarding acceptance and rejection of articles for publication in the journal and for the appointment of the Editorial Board. At present, JOV receives >150 new submissions. All support for the Editor is provided by staff at ARVO Headquarters in Rockville, MD. Submit your letter of interest and CV by July 15 to kcolson@arvo.org or send hard copy to: JOV EIC Nominating Committee, Suite 250, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852-1606. In your letter of interest please reference the JOV EIC position and address your qualifications in relation to the criteria for this position: Broad experience in basic vision science Highly respected by vision community Fair, broadminded, organized, and diplomatic Previous editorial experience on a peer-review journal Editorial Board, if not Editor-in-Chief Good verbal and written communication skills Forward thinking and interest in keeping current with new directions in the field Time available to serve: about 20-30 hours/week Awareness of or interest in issues of scientific publishing (such as Open Access, financial requirements, ethical standards, etc.) Non-US applicants and nominations encouraged; ~42% of ARVO members are outside the US Member of ARVO Awareness of and interest in technical issues related to online publishing (features, standards, and policies) Committed to advocacy of the journal and to identifying sponsors Karen Schools Colson ARVO Director of Publishing & Communications 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 250 Rockville, MD 20852-1606 phone: +1.240.221.2925 fax: +1.240.221.0355 email: kcolson@arvo.org 2006 Annual Meeting Building International Collaborations April 30 - May 4, 2006 Fort Lauderdale, FL From peterw at vision.psy.mq.edu.au Tue Jun 14 23:46:19 2005 From: peterw at vision.psy.mq.edu.au (Professor Peter Wenderoth) Date: Tue Jun 14 23:55:32 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Macquarie University postdocs Message-ID: Details of these postdocs can be found at: http://www.ro.mq.edu.au/fund/internal/murf/default.html I'd be grateful if you could post this. Peter Wenderoth -- >Professor Peter Wenderoth Phone: +61 2 9850 8680 >Psychology Department Fax: +61 2 9850 9238 (Confidential) >Macquarie University mobile: +61 2 0417 231 619 >Sydney, Australia 2109 http://vision.psy.mq.edu.au/~peterw -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Candidates should have a strong quantitative background with a demonstrated interest in applying such quantitative methods to problems in neurobiology. The candidate?s Ph.D. could be in Neuroscience, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. A facility with Matlab / IDL and / or C++ is highly desirable. We are located in the recently established Center for Integrative Neuroscience at Columbia University. We share a floor with 5 other groups also working on issues of systems neuroscience ? with diverse interests ranging over attentional mechanisms, oculomotor control, emotional circuitry and computational neurobiology. Our Center is particularly committed to maintaining a strongly interactive and collaborative atmosphere amongst the different laboratories. Please send inquiries or CVs plus the names of 3 references to: Aniruddha Das (ad2069@columbia.edu). 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Oral contributions, posters, and demonstrations of results/methods are welcome - please make it clear which type of presentation you prefer.Updated information and meeting registration are available on the AVA website: http://www.theAVA.net For further information and abstract submission (250 words) please contact: Dr Natalie Hempel de Ibarra and Dr Daniel Osorio Email: nh45@sussex.ac.uk D.Osorio@sussex.ac.uk University of Sussex School of Life Sciences JMS Building, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9QG, UK Tel.: ++44 (0) 1273 872811 Tel.: ++44 (0) 1273 877440 Costs of registration: AVA members ?25, student members ?10, non-members ?35, student non-members ?20 Special offer: membership (usually ?25 for life) plus registration Non-students ?45, students ?30 The Applied Vision Association (AVA) is a registered charity which aims to promote research work in all areas related to vision and to advance its application in healthcare and industry. The AVA's activities include the organisation of regular scientific meetings, production of a tri-monthly bulletin, and management of the Vision Scientists Memorial Fund, which provides travel and other grants to assist junior vision scientists. A single, one-off payment of 25 UK pounds will secure lifetime membership. The benefits of membership are as follows: - regular receipt of the AVA bulletin by e-mail - invitation to attend all AVA meetings - inclusion on the AVA@JISCMAIL.ac.uk address, as a forum for discussion about vision-related matters - eligibility to apply for AVA grants to attend meetings such as VSS and ECVP - annual receipt of a membership list with details of other members' interests and contact details, to encourage cross-working. The AVA would be delighted to welcome new, or renewing, members in to its fold. Members should have an active interest in vision and vision-related matters, and all membership applications are subject to ratification by the AVA's Executive Committee. Further details, and an application form, may be found on the AVA website at http://www.dmu.ac.uk/ava/ For any enquiries, please contact the AVA secretariat: Tom Troscianko tom.troscianko@bris.ac.uk Gillian Porter gillian.porter@bris.ac.uk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050615/9393d788/attachment.html From andrew.b.watson at nasa.gov Thu Jun 16 00:12:58 2005 From: andrew.b.watson at nasa.gov (Andrew Watson) Date: Thu Jun 16 00:17:11 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Vision Message-ID: Some folks have asked, so I thought I might reduce confusion and save a few emails by stating here that I do intend to seek a second term as Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Vision. Donations to the campaign are always welcome. -- Andrew B. Watson Senior Scientist for Vision Research NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000 (650) 604-5419 (650) 604-0255 fax andrew.b.watson@nasa.gov http://vision.arc.nasa.gov/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050616/f7b98148/attachment.html From alfredo.petrosino at uniparthenope.it Thu Jun 16 09:15:38 2005 From: alfredo.petrosino at uniparthenope.it (Alfredo Petrosino) Date: Thu Jun 16 15:15:49 2005 Subject: [visionlist] LAST CFP: SCIP@WILF2005 - DEADLINE 17 June Message-ID: <001701c57253$f90cb9e0$b11c3352@computername> CALL FOR PAPERS Special Session of WILF2005 on "Soft Computing in Image Processing" http://dsa.uniparthenope.it/wilf2005/ University of Milan, Crema, September 15-17, 2005 Submission Deadline: June 17 2005 SESSION AIMS Image analysis has been a major topic in many areas of research and development, in particular, in image processing, computer vision and pattern recognition. For over four decades, researchers and engineers have developed numerous methods and systems, many of which have been successfully used in real-world applications, including satellite image analysis, biomedical data processing, biometrics, and most recently, genomic data analysis. In these applications, the majority of the methods were based on probabilistic paradigms, such as the well-known Bayesian paradigm rule and evidence-based decision-making systems. These methods were all originated from the crisp-world philosophy: regardless of the nature of the problem at hand, for the most part of the theoretical and practical development in image and pattern analysis, people have made the crisp assumption and modeled problems in black and white. Since from the 60s several major seminal theories have been proposed which include fuzzy logic, genetic algorithms, evolutionary computation, and neural networks. When combined with the well-established probabilistic approaches, the new methods will become more effective and powerful in real-world applications. The capabiblity of these techniques to incorporate imprecision and incomplete information, and to model very complex systems makes them a useful tool in many scientific areas. Needless to say, image analysis is one of these areas. This special session will cover a range of domains, from more traditional ones such as image analysis at low, medium and high level, including pattern recognition and all the topics inherent to computer vision, all treated by means of soft-computing techniques. Topics include but are not limited to: -Soft computing algorithms for denoising and restoration -Soft computing techniques for pattern recognition -Soft computing algorithms for digital image processing, coding and encryption -Soft computing in computer vision -Soft computing algorithms for video content-based indexing and retrieval -Soft multimedia data analysis and visualization: texture, color, content, etc. -Applications, i.e. visual surveillance, face recognition, medical imaging, remote sensing, etc. SUBMISSION TO THE SPECIAL SESSION The paper must be submitted by June 20 2005 using the submission procedure described at http://dsa.uniparthenope.it/wilf2005/Submission/tabid/283/Default.aspx. Researchers interested in submitting a paper for this Special Session of WILF 2005 (http://dsa.uniparthenope.it/wilf2005/SpecialSessions/SoftComputinginIma geProcessingSCIP/tabid/360/Default.aspx) are kindly asked to send a short confirmation email, including the abstract of the paper, to wilf2005@uniparthenope.it, indicating in the subject "SCIP Session". This will facilitate the upcoming review process. A selection of papers will be peer reviewed for originality, technical contents and relevance and will be considered for publication in a special issue of an international journal about image processing and computer vision we are planning. The expected publication date is mid of 2006. WILF2005 CHAIRS: Isabelle Bloch, Ecole Nationale Sup?rieure des T?l?communications, CNRS, Dept TSI, France Alfredo Petrosino, Dept. of Applied Science, University of Naples "Parthenope", Italy Andrea Tettamanzi, Dept. Information Tecnologies, University of Milan, Italy From p.sumner at imperial.ac.uk Thu Jun 16 16:16:40 2005 From: p.sumner at imperial.ac.uk (Sumner, Petroc) Date: Thu Jun 16 17:35:37 2005 Subject: [visionlist] PhD positions, Cardiff, Bristol Message-ID: <843F7898014EAA47877FE3527357152601D0CE75@icex33.ic.ac.uk> PhD positions available at the School of Psychology, Cardiff University We are seeking PhD students to work in Visual Ecology and Cognitive Neuroscience, with a start date between April and October 2006. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team studying vision and visually guided behaviour. One project is concerned with the evolutionary pressures that have shaped our visual system. Studies will include behavioural experiments on humans, with stimuli based on images of natural scenes. Some modelling may also be included, as well as the opportunity for fieldwork in surviving natural environments (e.g. rainforest). The project will be supervised by Petroc Sumner with co-supervision from Tom Troscianko (Psychology, Bristol) and Julian Partridge (Biology, Bristol). The second project is specifically concerned with the interaction of cortical and subcortical pathways. Studies may include fMRI imaging, novel behavioural paradigms and psychophysics with both healthy volunteers and patients with focal brain lesions. Thus the positions offer the opportunity to gain experience in a range of methodology, and you will be expected to contribute to designing new paradigms and shaping the future directions of this research. You should have a degree in a relevant discipline, but no particular previous experience is necessary. Most important is the ability to learn new techniques and contribute to developing novel experiments. Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Petroc Sumner 020 8383 0584, p.sumner@imperial.ac.uk . Dr Petroc Sumner Dept Visual Neuroscience (room 10L15a) Division of Neuroscience Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London St Dunstan's Road, London W6 8RP 020 8383 0584 (office; internal 30584) 020 8846 1670 (shared fax) 07855 813753 (mobile) http://www1.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/people/p.sumner.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050616/c9e50043/attachment.html From john at eyelab.psy.msu.edu Mon Jun 20 16:59:25 2005 From: john at eyelab.psy.msu.edu (John M. Henderson) Date: Mon Jun 20 17:02:48 2005 Subject: [visionlist] post-doc position in visual cognition at Michigan State Message-ID: <6.1.1.1.0.20050620125918.0d433bd0@eyelab.msu.edu> Post-Doctoral Research Associate Position, Visual Cognition Lab, Michigan State University A full-time research associate position is available to work with John Henderson in the Visual Cognition Lab at Michigan State University (http://eyelab.msu.edu/). Work in the lab focuses on high-level scene perception, active vision, attention, gaze control, and the integration of vision and language. A strong background in cognitive psychology or a related cognitive science discipline is required. Consideration of applications will begin immediately. Start date is flexible with a target of Fall 2005. Applicants must have completed the Ph.D. prior to taking the position. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Positions are one-year term renewable for a second year. Interested applicants should send a CV, statement of research interests, representative publications, and the names of three referees to search@cogsci.msu.edu. Though electronic submission is preferred, paper applications can be mailed to Research Associate Search, Cognitive Science Program 225A Psychology Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1116, USA. Women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Michigan State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. From d.j.whitaker at Bradford.ac.uk Tue Jun 21 15:18:51 2005 From: d.j.whitaker at Bradford.ac.uk (David Whitaker) Date: Tue Jun 21 14:41:52 2005 Subject: [visionlist] 2 Postdoctoral Research Assistant positions at Bradford Message-ID: 2 two-year, charity-funded Postdoctoral Research Assistant positions are available at the Department of Optometry, University of Bradford. Salary 19,460 - 29,128 UK pounds per annum You will be an enthusiastic participant in research, have obtained your PhD in a relevant discipline and have a growing record of publication in peer-reviewed academic journals. More information about research in the Department can be found at http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/lifesci/optometry/research/ How to apply: jobs@bradford.ac.uk Reference: ROP2216/NS Closing date: 31st August 2005 From d.linden at bangor.ac.uk Thu Jun 23 11:15:19 2005 From: d.linden at bangor.ac.uk (David Linden) Date: Thu Jun 23 14:29:45 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc positions at University of Wales Bangor Message-ID: <42BA99C7.3070702@bangor.ac.uk> Postdoctoral Research Officer & Postgraduate Research Assistant Visual Working Memory School of Psychology University of Wales Bangor *Postdoctoral Research Officer* Starting salary: ?19,460 - ?21,640 (on R&A Grade 1A) p.a. *Postgraduate Research Assistant* Starting salary: ?19,460 (on R&A Grade 1B) p.a. Applications are invited for two 3 year full-time Research positions, working with Dr David Linden and Professor Kimron Shapiro. These positions are available from 1st October, 2005 and are funded as part of a project grant on fMRI, EEG and TMS studies of visual working memory by The Wellcome Trust. Candidates should have a PhD or Masters degree in one of the areas of cognitive neuroscience, ideally with experience in functional neuroimaging and/or neurophysiology, stimulus programming and a strong background in statistics. Successful applicants will work in the School's new Wolfson Centre for Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience, which has facilities for fMRI, EEG, and MRI-guided TMS; established patient and participant panels; excellent links with the National Health Service; and a research staff of international standing. In the most recent national assessments, Bangor achieved the highest possible ratings for research (5*A) and Teaching quality (?Excellent'). Our dynamic cognitive neuroscience group provides excellent training opportunities and international collaborations. Application forms and further particulars should be obtained by contacting Human Resources, University of Wales, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DG; tel: (01248) 382926/388132; e-mail: personnel@bangor.ac.uk.; web: http://www.bangor.ac.uk. Please quote reference number *05-4/211* when applying for the Postdoctoral Research Officer post and reference number *05-4/212* when applying for the Postgraduate Research Assistant post. Closing date for applications: *Friday 15th July, 2005*. For further information about this position and the School please contact Dr David Linden, e-mail: d.linden@bangor.ac.uk. and see the Psychology web site: http://www.psych.bangor.ac.uk. For scientific background see: Mohr & Linden, J Cogn Neurosci 17, 355-366, 2005 Bledowski et al., J Neurosci 24, 9353-9360, 2003 Linden et al., NeuroImage 20, 1518-30, 2003 Committed To Equal Opportunities -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050624/cf647e95/attachment.html From mvanross at inf.ed.ac.uk Fri Jun 24 10:52:56 2005 From: mvanross at inf.ed.ac.uk (Mark van Rossum) Date: Fri Jun 24 14:33:02 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience Message-ID: <1119610376.5182.77.camel@localhost> Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience We invite applications for a 5 years EPSRC funded postdoctoral fellowship to work on theoretical and computational models of neural information processing and plasticity in the neocortex. Applicants should have a strong background in mathematics, physics, computer science, or computational neuroscience and have a commitment to a future research career in neuroscience. Prior biological or neuroscience training is not required. The fellowship allows for top class research in a stimulating environment. The project involves a large number of labs in the UK working together to understand cortical computation and its functional circuitry. With regular meetings and collaborations, it brings together cortical modellers and physiologists from the UK and abroad. The Edinburgh component of this work will supervised by David Willshaw and Mark van Rossum of the Institute for Adaptive and Neural Computation, School of Informatics. Edinburgh is one of the leading centres in the UK for Comp Neuroscience. The institute hosts the EPSRC/MRC Doctoral Training Centre in Neuroinformatics. It provides a large, active community in computational neuroscience with strong links with the neuroscience research groups in Edinburgh and the wider area. Edinburgh has been voted as 'best place to live in Britain'. The expected starting data is late summer. The maximal duration is five years. To apply please go to www.jobs.ed.ac.uk, vacancy ref. 3004670, and click on further information for information where to send your application. Inquiries can be addressed to Mark van Rossum, mvanross at inf.ed.ac.uk Weblinks: www.anc.ed.ac.uk, www.anc.ed.ac.uk/neuroinformatics, www.anc.ed.ac.uk/~david/, homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/mvanross, From trj4 at leicester.ac.uk Fri Jun 24 20:18:14 2005 From: trj4 at leicester.ac.uk (Jordan, Professor T.R.) Date: Fri Jun 24 20:54:12 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Research Associate, University of Leicester, UK Message-ID: <1F2CE8D4B0195E488213E8B8CCF7148604AFC141@Saffron.cfs.le.ac.uk> Research Associate Visual and Cognitive Neuroscience School of Psychology University of Leicester, UK Salary ?19,460 to ?22,507 pa Available immediately for 18 months Ref: R2077/JAU Applications are invited for a full-time post-doctoral researcher investigating the role of coarse visual information in written word recognition. The project is part of a programme of investigations in human visual perception and cognition which includes research into the visual processes underlying written word recognition, visual and audiovisual speech perception, and hemispheric processing asymmetries. Applicants should have a PhD in psychology, neuroscience, computer science or other relevant discipline, experience in visual or cognitive research, and proven skills in the computational control of visual displays (e.g., using CRS VSG systems). The successful applicant will join a supportive, well-funded laboratory and will become involved in all aspects of the research, including publications in leading international journals. Informal enquiries can be directed to Professor Tim Jordan, e-mail: Prof.TimJordan@le.ac.uk. Further Details Applications Downloadable application forms and further particulars are available by following the links, or in hardcopy from Personnel Services, tel: 0116 252 5114, fax: 0116 252 5140, email: recruitment2@le.ac.uk. Please note that CVs will be accepted only in support of a fully completed application form. Closing date: 12 July 2005 Applications to: Personnel Services University of Leicester University Road Leicester LE1 7RH, UK From b.obrien at auckland.ac.nz Tue Jun 28 10:33:52 2005 From: b.obrien at auckland.ac.nz (Brendan J. O'Brien Ph.D.) Date: Tue Jun 28 17:05:47 2005 Subject: [visionlist] VR goggles and eye tracking Message-ID: <42C12790.4090403@auckland.ac.nz> Hi All: I was hoping to get input as to whether the idea of trying to track eye movements while subjects wear VR goggles is of any use. We're really only interested in the saccades and smooth pursuit movements and can happily make do with EOG electrodes to extract these data. I have a sneaking suspicion, however, that the goggles are likely to be sending out HUGE electric fields that will rather destroy any idea of recording eye movements. If anyone out there has given this a go, or has any input as to which sort of goggles are worthwhile, your ideas would be greatly appreciated. The larger the visual field the better... Best regards, Brendan -- *********************************************************************** Brendan J. O?Brien Ph.D. Phone: +64 9 373-7599 x86591 Lecturer Fax: +64 9 308-2342 Visual Neuroscience Laboratory email: b.obrien@auckland.ac.nz Dept. of Optometry & Vision Science University of Auckland Private Bag 92019 Auckland, New Zealand http://www.opt.auckland.ac.nz/public/research/labs/VNL/intro.htm Courier: Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences 85 Park Road Loading Dock, Corner: Park Ave & Park Road Auckland 1001 New Zealand *********************************************************************** Reclaim Your Inbox! http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird From wade at ski.org Wed Jun 29 21:06:35 2005 From: wade at ski.org (Alex Wade) Date: Wed Jun 29 21:19:27 2005 Subject: [visionlist] OSA Fall Vision Meeting - Abstract submission deadline Message-ID: This is a reminder that abstracts for the 2005 OSA Fall Vision Meeting are due by midnight on June 30th. Abstracts dealing with any aspect of vision science may be submitted on the meeting website at http://www.osavisionmeeting.org/2005/ This year's meeting promises to be the most successful ever with a wide range of talks and posters on topics including the nature and evolution of cortical visual areas, retinal implants, night vision and amblyopia. The full program is available here: http://www.osavisionmeeting.org/2005/program.php Talk sessions are organized so that there is plenty of time for discussion. The cost of the meeting will be low: Student registration is only $40 and Tucson is a relatively inexpensive place to visit. We look forward to seeing you in October The Organizing Committee From mjw19 at psu.edu Thu Jun 30 01:58:04 2005 From: mjw19 at psu.edu (Michael Wenger) Date: Thu Jun 30 04:24:52 2005 Subject: [visionlist] research technician, sensory neuroscience Message-ID: <1120096683.3288.57.camel@psyprn2.la.psu.edu> Please pass the following along to any talented undegraduate you know who might be considering graduate school in sensory neuroscience. This would be an exceptional opportunity to get involved in some very creative and impactful work. OPENING: Research technician, systems neuroscience Responsible for assisting Principal Investigator and other team members (graduate students and postdoctoral scholars) in a Neuroscience laboratory investigating the neural mechanisms of brain regions involved in Parkinson's disease and other sensorimotor deficits. In addition to helping with the management of the lab, the successful candidate will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data collected from several experiments. Although supervision will be provided, applicant must be able to work independently as a team member in an academic setting. Requires Bachelor`s degree or equivalent, and preference will be given to applicants with experience in neuroscience research including histology, light microscopy, immunocytochemistry, electrophysiology, or computer programming. THIS IS A FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT FUNDED FOR A MINIMUM of ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF HIRE WITH EXCELLENT POSSIBILITY OF RE-FUNDING. Please direct inquiries to Kevin D. Alloway, Ph.D. Professor of Neural & Behavioral Sciences Hershey Medical Center Penn State University 500 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033 Fax: 717-531-5184 Ph: 717-531-6413 http://www.hmc.psu.edu/neuralcircuits/ From announcements at journalofvision.org Fri Jul 1 01:35:45 2005 From: announcements at journalofvision.org (Journal of Vision) Date: Fri Jul 1 01:31:02 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Journal of Vision - Special Issue - Finding Visual Features - Second Call for Papers Message-ID: Journal of Vision - Special Issue - Finding Visual Features - Second Call for Papers In order to secure the most complete set of contributions, we are extending the deadline for the following special issue. Finding visual features: Using stochastic stimuli to discover internal representations In recent years psychophysicists have developed techniques for correlating noisy stimuli with behavioral decisions ('classification images') while neuroscientists have developed related techniques for correlating noisy stimuli with neural responses ('reverse correlation'), both in an effort to infer the internal features that mediate perception. At the same time, cognitive scientists have been testing mathematical models of how observers make categorical decisions about noisy stimuli. And in parallel, computer scientists, mathematicians, and statisticians have been developing efficient algorithms and optimal methods for classifying noisy targets into categories defined by humans, and for identifying the stimulus properties that evoke neural responses. In December, 2004, a Neural Information Processing Society (NIPS) workshop brought together researchers from these fields to share and discuss these diverse approaches to solving their common problem of feature induction. This special issue of the Journal of Vision is designed to allow full expression of these ideas, and to encourage additional work in this area. We invite articles on the general theme of induction of internal features from noisy response data. We emphasize that contributors are not restricted to participants at the NIPS 2004 workshop. We encourage submission of original research, reviews, and theoretical commentaries. Appropriate topics include, but are not limited to: -Higher-order and non-linear classification image techniques -Neural reverse correlation techniques to extract higher-order kernels -Computational algorithms to infer features from noisy classification data -Methods for using fine-grained behavioral measures (e.g., confidence ratings, reaction times) to improve feature inference Guest Editors: Jason M. Gold Indiana University, Bloomington Richard Shiffrin Indiana University, Bloomington James Elder York University, Toronto Jack Gallant University of California, Berkeley Deadline for submission: September 1, 2005 Target publication date: December 1, 2005 To date, the following authors have committed to submit an article to this issue: Craig Abbey Andrew Cohen James Danemiller Miguel Eckstein James Elder Jack Gallant Jason Gold Norberto Grzywacz Stanley Klein Ansgar Koene Martin Lankheet Denis Levi Melanie Lunsford Jerry Mendel Arnivan Nandy Joaquin Rapela Bernhard Sch?lkopf Rich Shiffrin Eero Simoncelli Bosco Tjan Raymond van Ee Felix Wichmann Journal of Vision is an open-access online journal that encourages the use of images, color, movies, hyperlinks, demonstrations, original datasets, and other digital enhancements. To submit a paper to this special issue please follow the Instructions for Authors at http://journalofvision.org/info/instructions.pdf. From Niyazi.Acar at dijon.inra.fr Fri Jul 1 06:56:15 2005 From: Niyazi.Acar at dijon.inra.fr (Niyazi Acar) Date: Fri Jul 1 15:35:43 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Post-doctoral position Message-ID: <5.0.2.1.2.20050701085556.0317c7f0@dijon.inra.fr> Please post: The Eye and Nutrition Research Group from the National Institute for Research on Agronomy (INRA) and the Department of Ophthalmology (University Hospital, Dijon) announces the availability of one research position for a post-doc in visual biochemistry for a duration of 1 year (with a possible extension for a second year) The main field of work of the Eye and Nutrition Research Group is the investigation of the role of dietary lipids in eye functioning (see http://www.dijon.inra.fr/flavic). The available position will focus on the relationships between ether-linked lipids (plasmalogens) and the molecular mechanisms of retinal light transduction and vascularization. The spectrum of activities will range from animals experiments, including electroretinography and retinal angiography, to cell culture, biochemistry, molecular biology and lipid analysis. Preference will be given to a PhD with a background in biochemistry and/or molecular biology. Experience in the area of ophthalmology is desirable but not required. Evidence of previous scientific work (preferably by means of publications) should be provided. Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae (with copies of publications), and a personal statement of interest (describing how this position would be useful for applicant's carrier), and the date of availability to: Niyazi Acar Eye and Nutrition Research Group INRA - UMR FLAVIC 17, rue Sully B.P. 86510 21065 Dijon Cedex France Niyazi.Acar@dijon.inra.fr -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Wade Ph.D. Associate Scientist Brain Imaging Center The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute 2318 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115 tel. 415 345 2083 fax. 309 416 6533 From wyeth.bair at physiol.ox.ac.uk Mon Jul 4 21:05:43 2005 From: wyeth.bair at physiol.ox.ac.uk (Wyeth Bair) Date: Mon Jul 4 21:59:49 2005 Subject: [visionlist] post-doc positions, Oxford UK In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Two post-doctoral positions are available in Oxford, UK, to study neural coding and neural circuitry in the visual cortex. One position is in computational modelling, the other is in electrophysiology. Both positions are funded by the Wellcome Trust for up to five years, starting 1 Sept 2005, in the University Laboratory of Physiology. The computational position will involve single-neuron and network modelling. The electrophysiology position will involve single-unit recording in the visual cortex using multiple electrodes and also the new loose-patch juxtacellular technique. The lab environment will provide ample opportunity for collaboration between experimental and computational approaches. For more information about the lab see, www.physiol.ox.ac.uk/~wyeth/ Further particulars and details of how to apply are available from reference@physiol.ox.ac.uk or by telephoning +44 1865 272465 (from outside UK) or 0 1865 272456 (inside UK). Please quote reference number AS05/022 (computational) or AS05/023 (experimental). The closing date for applications is 29 July 2005. Wyeth Bair University Laboratory of Physiology Parks Road Oxford OX1 3PT United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1865 272456 From e.mcsorley at reading.ac.uk Wed Jul 6 11:20:15 2005 From: e.mcsorley at reading.ac.uk (Eugene) Date: Wed Jul 6 14:49:59 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Active Vision VII - call for abstracts Message-ID: <00af01c5821c$b1922f90$69c7e186@psychology.rdg.ac.uk> 7th ACTIVE VISION WORKSHOP 12th September 2005 University of Reading UK ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The Active Vision Workshop is an annual meeting for researchers who share the opinion that vision is used proactively to interrogate our surroundings, rather than passively responding to external stimuli. Eye movements are, in many situations, a good index of attention. This meeting attempts to redress the balance that was once tipped in favour of covert measures of attention. The workshops are intended as informal settings in which ongoing research projects can be aired and opened up for discussion. We welcome contributions from diverse subject areas including the study of eye movements and the role of vision in action and locomotion. We also hope to encourage attendance and participation of researchers from the fields of computational and robotic vision as we feel that these would be a valuable addition to the meeting and would make an important contribution to discussions. The email list that this message has been sent to is unlikely to include everyone it should, so we would be grateful if you could pass this message on to anyone who you think might be interested in the meeting. GUEST SPEAKER I am proud to announce that Prof. Jan Theeuwes (Vrije Universiteit) will deliver the invited lecture this year MEETING DETAILS The workshop will be held at the University of Reading on Monday the 12th of September 2005 . Registration costs are still to be finalised, but are unlikely to be more than ?25. The registration will include lunch, coffee, etc. The workshop is for one day only, but accommodation can be arranged for those who wish to stay for one or more nights. If you require accommodation on the Sunday and/or Monday nights, please email blackhorsehouse@reading.ac.uk for University accommodation or email me for other accommodation in Reading or surrounds. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION 250 words max. Please indicate whether your submission is for a poster or oral presentation. Deadline for submission is July 31st 2004 . Abstracts should be submitted to me by email (e.mcsorley@reading.ac.uk). Electronic submissions should be in a file readable on a PC. If you have any further questions about any aspect of the workshop, please feel free to get in touch with me. I hope to see you at Active Vision 7. Eugene -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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You should be able to demonstrate an outstanding research record and commitment to excellence in teaching. You will be based in the Institute for Adaptive and Neural Computation (www.anc.ed.ac.uk). You will be expected to play a key role in the EPSRC/MRC Doctoral Training Centre in Neuroinformatics that is hosted within the School. This interdisciplinary training programme encompasses computational and cognitive neuroscience, software systems and tools to support neuroscience research and neurally inspired systems including neurorobotics and neural engineering. You will be expected to develop collaborative links and joint activities both nationally and internationally. For more information and how to apply see www.jobs.ed.ac.uk (ref 3004711). Deadline: July 29 2005. Informal inquiries to Dr Mark van Rossum, mvanrossATinf.ed.ac.uk, who will be present at CNS in Madison, WI. From bip2005 at inb.uni-luebeck.de Wed Jul 6 17:34:51 2005 From: bip2005 at inb.uni-luebeck.de (BIP 2005) Date: Wed Jul 6 17:54:04 2005 Subject: [visionlist] BIP 2005: Announcement and Call for Contributions Message-ID: <200507061934.51444.bip2005@inb.uni-luebeck.de> Announcement and Call for Contributions BIP 2005 International Workshop on Bioinspired Information Processing: Cognitive modeling and gaze-based communication http://www.inb.uni-luebeck.de/bip2005/ 20 to 22 September 2005, Luebeck, Germany The purpose of the workshop is to present and discuss the results of interdisciplinary research on visual attention with applications in the area of medical diagnosis and visual communication. BIP 2005 is hosted by ModKog, a project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research - see http://www.inb.uni-luebeck.de/Itap/modkog.html. We invite you to submit an abstract of maximum one page length to bip2005@inb.uni-luebeck.de. Accepted contributions will be presented as posters and demonstrations. Topics of interest ? ? * Modeling of eye movements and attention ? ? * Gaze-based interaction ? ? * Eye tracking technology ? ? * Vision in vehicles and driver monitoring ? ? * Interaction of human and computer vision ? ? * Augmented reality, head mounted displays ? ? * Information theoretic analysis of fMRI data sets ? ? Important dates 8 August 2005: ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Abstract submission deadline 15 August 2005: ? ? ? ? ? ? Program, Registration opens 20 to 22 September 2005: ? ?Workshop Invited Speakers Bill Geisler ? ? ? ? University of Texas at Austin, USA Laurent Itti ? ? ? ? University of Southern California, USA Peter de Graef ? ? ? University of Leuven, Belgium Gustavo Deco ? ? Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona, Spain Andrzej Cichocki ? RIKEN Institute, Japan Mary Hayhoe ? ? ? ? University of Rochester, USA Klaus-Robert Mueller Fraunhofer-Institute Berlin, Germany Program committee Erhardt Barth, University of Luebeck Karl Gegenfurtner, University of Giessen Elmar Lang, University of Regensburg Thomas Martinetz, University of Luebeck Martin Stetter, SIEMENS Munich Local Organizers Erhardt Barth Martin Boehme Michael Dorr Thomas Martinetz Workshop Secretary Babett Bernitt From stefan.winkler at genista.com Fri Jul 8 03:32:47 2005 From: stefan.winkler at genista.com (Stefan Winkler) Date: Fri Jul 8 14:39:27 2005 Subject: [visionlist] CfP: Image Perception Message-ID: <42CDF3DF.3050408@genista.com> Dear Colleagues, please find attached the call for papers for a special issue on Image Perception in the EURASIP Journal on Applied Signal Processing. It can also be found online: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/asp/si/iper.html Best regards, Stefan Winkler _______________________________________________________________________ Stefan Winkler, Ph.D. http://stefan.winkler.net Genista Corporation phone: +65 6221 2150 http://www.genista.com mailto:stefan.winkler@genista.com _______________________________________________________________________ -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: iper.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 31967 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050708/d98d799a/iper-0001.pdf From roberto.poli at soc.unitn.it Sat Jul 9 07:49:16 2005 From: roberto.poli at soc.unitn.it (Roberto Poli) Date: Sat Jul 9 14:42:48 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Projected Perception (September 1-3) Message-ID: <005c01c5845a$b500d1a0$61c0cdc1@soc.unitn.it> Projected Perception. At the Edge of Natural and Artificial Reality and Abstraction Mitteleuropa Foundation (http://www.mitteleuropafoundation.it) Bolzano 1st - 3rd September 2005 Speakers: Ernest Edmonds, University of Technology, Sydney The Language and Logic of Concrete Perception: an Art Context Fredo Durand, MIT CSAIL Computer Depiction: A synergy between computer science, physics, perception and the visual arts Barbara Tversky, Stanford University Minimal Artificial Reality Frederic Fol Leymarie, London University at Goldsmith The Medial Scaffold for 3D Shape Representation and some Recent Applications If you are interested in attending the workshop and/or contributing your own ideas, please send an email (with a two-page abstract in attachment if you intend to give a presentation/panel) to the secretary of Mitteleuropa Foundation, Dr. Paola Benevento before July 30 (p.benevento@mitteleuropafoundation.it). Important Dates: o Deadline for abstract submissions: July 30, 2005 o Workshop: September 1-3, 2005 **************************************************** Dr Roberto Poli, PhD Editor-in-chief of Axiomathes, Springer: http://www.springeronline.com/sgw/cda/frontpage/0,11855,5-102-70-3562058 0-0,00.html?changeHeader=true Editor of Categories: http://www.polimetrica.com/categories/index.html Papers and other information: http://www.mitteleuropafoundation.it preferred e-mail: roberto.poli@soc.unitn.it From prd at darkwing.uoregon.edu Tue Jul 12 21:35:54 2005 From: prd at darkwing.uoregon.edu (Paul Dassonville) Date: Tue Jul 12 23:03:25 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc in Sensorimotor Control, Univ. of Oregon Message-ID: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW INSTITUTE OF NEUROSCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON A postdoctoral position is available (pending funding) at the University of Oregon Institute of Neuroscience to work on collaborative projects in the labs of Drs. Paul Dassonville, Scott Frey, and Paul van Donkelaar. The projects will make use of fMRI, TMS, motion analysis, and virtual reality techniques to investigate the sensorimotor transformations underlying eye-hand coordination, perception and action, and tool use. We seek applicants who are highly motivated and enthusiastic, with thorough training in systems neuroscience, motor control, and/or experimental psychology. Experience with fMRI analysis tools is desirable but not required. For further information on the research taking place in each of the labs, go to: http://www.neuro.uoregon.edu/ionmain/htdocs/faculty/dassonville.html http://freylab.uoregon.edu http://www.uoregon.edu/~paulvd/lab/eye_research.html Prospective candidates should submit a cover letter and CV by August 1 to Paul Dassonville at prd@darkwing.uoregon.edu, or: Paul Dassonville, Dept. of Psychology, 1227 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403. -- =============================================================== Paul Dassonville, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Tel. 541-346-4956 (office) Dept. of Psychology Tel. 541-346-4097 (lab) 1227 University of Oregon Fax. 541-346-4911 Eugene, OR 97403-1227 mailto:prd@darkwing.uoregon.edu =============================================================== -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Simply attenuating an incandescent bulb with ND filters until you reach an (il)luminance level matching that of the room light and then measuring the unattenuated (il)luminance, even with a meter equipped with a scotopic spectral sentivity filter, is not going to do it because the color temperature of the light source would still be very different, Thanks for any suggestions you may have. Please send them to me privately, and I will post a summary on the list later. Gislin Dagnelie Lions Vision Center Johns Hopkins University From yuhong.jiang at gmail.com Sun Jul 17 21:39:23 2005 From: yuhong.jiang at gmail.com (Yuhong Jiang) Date: Mon Jul 18 14:26:41 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Fwd: Postdoc position, Harvard University In-Reply-To: <39010c9a050716134277ed5985@mail.gmail.com> References: <39010c9a050716134277ed5985@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <39010c9a05071714397b1133b5@mail.gmail.com> Applications are invited for a postdoc position in Dr. Yuhong Jiang's lab at the Department of Psychology, Harvard University. The position is funded by an NIH grant on visual cognition. Research involves visual attention, working memory, and learning in humans using psychophysics and fMRI. Strong background in cognitive psychology and/or cognitive neuroscience is required. Candidates must have completed PhD. Salary commensurate with experience. The position starts from around October 2005, initially for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal for another year. For more information about Dr. Jiang's lab, visit http://wjh.harvard.edu/~jianglab. Interested applicants should send (1) a resume, (2) a one-page summary of previous research experience, (3) a one-page description of current/future research interest, and (4) two letters of recommendation to Yuhong Jiang via email (jianglab@wjh.harvard.edu) or snail mail (33 Kirkland Street, WJH 820, Cambridge, MA 02138). -- ---------------------------------------------------------- Yuhong Jiang, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Psychology Harvard University yuhong@wjh.harvard.edu 617-496-4486 (W) http://wjh.harvard.edu/~jianglab ---------------------------------------------------------- From announcements at journalofvision.org Thu Jul 21 23:42:33 2005 From: announcements at journalofvision.org (Journal of Vision) Date: Thu Jul 21 23:38:56 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Journal of Vision - Call for Papers - Special Issue on Crowding Message-ID: <220501c58e4d$de15e510$020100c0@journalofvision.org> Crowding: Including illusory conjunctions, surround suppression, and attention Clutter impairs object perception. Long-range effects of non-overlapping distractors can greatly alter the appearance of an object and make it unrecognizable. A century of thoughtful empirical work has focused on crowding as a peripheral impairment, but this focus has now broadened dramatically. Recently, many have realized that the difficulties of seeing in a cluttered environment, whether they result in reading errors, illusory conjunctions, or surround suppression, may share the same underlying cause. These various manifestations of crowding may all be due to an inappropriate integration of features, hindering identification of the object. Scientists in many fields have independently discovered and exploited these effects to tackle object recognition. Ophthalmologists noticed "crowding" in amblyopia and in peripheral acuity testing. Physiologists found "non-classical receptive fields" and "surround suppression" in single-unit recordings from cat and monkey, and psychophysicists find analogous effects in human vision. Psychologists discovered crowding effects with gratings, words, and faces. Cognitive scientists found the "illusory conjunctions" of features predicted by the Feature Integration Theory of attention. Crowding is proving to be rich ground, but who will strike gold? We invite submissions, from any field, exploring crowding or crowding-like phenomena to expose the visual computation that recognizes objects. We particularly welcome articles that might resolve a controversy that divides two of the editors: What is the role of attention, if any, in crowding? At one extreme, Cavanagh claims that crowding measures the "spatial resolution of attention". At the opposite extreme, Pelli asserts that crowding limits all vision and has nothing to do with attention. Authors are invited to announce (in forthcoming calls for papers for this issue) their intention to contribute, in order to encourage others. Guest Editors: Denis Pelli New York University denis.pelli@nyu.edu Patrick Cavanagh Harvard University patrick@wjh.harvard.edu Robert Desimone Massachusetts Institute of Technology desimone@mit.edu Bosco Tjan University of Southern California btjan@usc.edu Anne Treisman Princeton University treisman@princeton.edu Deadline for submissions: June 1, 2006 Target publication date: October 1, 2006 Journal of Vision is an online, open-access journal that encourages the use of images, color, movies, hyperlinks, and other digital enhancements. To submit a paper to this special issue please follow the instructions at http://journalofvision.org/info/info_for_authors.aspx. From d.j.whitaker at Bradford.ac.uk Fri Jul 22 14:04:44 2005 From: d.j.whitaker at Bradford.ac.uk (David Whitaker) Date: Fri Jul 22 17:33:26 2005 Subject: [visionlist] 2 Postdoctoral Research Assistant positions at Bradford Message-ID: 2 two-year, charity-funded Postdoctoral Research Assistant positions are available at the Department of Optometry, University of Bradford. Salary 19,460 - 29,128 UK pounds per annum You will be an enthusiastic participant in research, have obtained your PhD in a relevant discipline and have a growing record of publication in peer-reviewed academic journals. More information about research in the Department can be found at http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/lifesci/optometry/research/ How to apply: jobs@bradford.ac.uk Reference: ROP2216/NS Closing date: 31st August 2005 From announcements at journalofvision.org Mon Jul 25 17:52:39 2005 From: announcements at journalofvision.org (Journal of Vision) Date: Mon Jul 25 17:47:44 2005 Subject: [visionlist] New Issue: Journal of Vision, Volume 5, Issue 6 Message-ID: <001401c59141$a61d7fa0$020100c0@journalofvision.org> Journal of Vision Volume 5, Number 6, Pages 493-602 doi:10.1167/5.6 http://journalofvision.org/5/6/ ISSN 1534-7362 Articles Timing and velocity randomization similarly affect anticipatory pursuit Stephen J. Heinen Jeremy B. Badler William Ting http://journalofvision.org/5/6/1/ Is prior knowledge of object geometry used in visually guided reaching? Bruce Hartung Paul R. Schrater Heinrich H. B?lthoff Daniel Kersten Volker H. Franz http://journalofvision.org/5/6/2/ Depth information affects judgment of the surface-color mode appearance Yasuki Yamauchi Keiji Uchikawa http://journalofvision.org/5/6/3/ Paucity of chromatic linear motion detectors in macaque V1 Gregory D. Horwitz Thomas D. Albright http://journalofvision.org/5/6/4/ Ordinal configural cues combine with metric disparity in depth perception Johannes Burge Mary A. Peterson Stephen E. Palmer http://journalofvision.org/5/6/5/ Higher order monochromatic aberrations of the human infant eye Jingyun Wang T. Rowan Candy http://journalofvision.org/5/6/6/ Attention to locations and features: Different top-down modulation of detector weights Stefano Baldassi Preeti Verghese http://journalofvision.org/5/6/7/ Center-surround inhibition and facilitation as a function of size and contrast at multiple levels of visual motion processing Chris L. E. Paffen Maarten J. van der Smagt Susan F. te Pas Frans A. J. Verstraten http://journalofvision.org/5/6/8/ Slow feature analysis yields a rich repertoire of complex cell properties Pietro Berkes Laurenz Wiskott http://journalofvision.org/5/6/9/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050725/72c437b0/attachment.html From darcylew at duke.edu Wed Jul 27 20:34:02 2005 From: darcylew at duke.edu (Darcy Lewis) Date: Wed Jul 27 20:37:10 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Duke University, Faculty Position in Cognitive Neuroscience Message-ID: <6.1.2.0.2.20050727163136.07245fc8@imap.duke.edu> Cognitive Neuroscience Duke University The Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at Duke University seeks applications for a junior or mid-level faculty position in the general area of behavioral neurology or cognitive neuropsychology. A good candidate for the position could have either an MD or a PhD (or both). The major criterion for appointment will be exceptional promise for developing an imaginative research program in cognitive neuroscience that includes a patient-related component. The research interests of applicants might include, but are not limited to, language, social cognition, attention, emotion, executive function and/or cognitive aging. The successful candidate will hold tenure-track or tenured appointments in appropriate University or Medical Center departments, and will participate in related aspects of both graduate and undergraduate education. Available research facilities include 1.5T and 4T MRI scanners dedicated to neuroimaging research, state of the art ERP facilities, and extensive facilities for human psychophysics. Nearby patient facilities include Duke Hospital and the adjacent Durham VA Hospital. Candidates should submit a statement of research and teaching interests, a curriculum vita, representative publications, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Dr. Dale Purves, Director, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Box 90999, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 (for courier use LSRC Bldg. Rm B203, Tel: 919-668-2512); Fax: 919-681-0815, (http://www.mind.duke.edu) Email: purves@neuro.duke.edu Applications received by December 1, 2005 will be guaranteed consideration. Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Due to the generous support of our sponsors, registration will again be free this year! However, so that we may plan adequately, please make sure to register online at: http://www.opam.net/opam2005/register.html If you or your department wish to help sponsor OPAM, you can do so via PayPal on OPAM's website or you can contact any of the organizers for more information. OPAM is a conference dedicated to issues in object perception, attention, and memory, as well as other areas of visual cognition. It takes place, each year, on the first day of the meeting of the Psychonomic Society. OPAM is intended as a forum primarily for scientists early in their careers, such as graduate students or post docs. It represents an excellent opportunity to present one's work to a large audience mainly drawn from the Psychonomics community. Research may be presented as either a talk or a poster. We would strongly like to encourage submissions from anyone who does not yet have the opportunity to present at Psychonomics. We would furthermore like to emphasize that the conference embraces a diversity of approaches to the study of object perception and memory. Such approaches can include, for example, psychophysics, developmental psychology, or neuroscience. Please forward this message to anyone who may be interested in presenting at OPAM. Regards, Kate Arrington, Andrew Leber, Stephen Mitroff, and Aude Oliva **************************************** contact: opam.info@gmail.com **************************************** From smart at neuralcorrelate.com Thu Jul 28 03:25:18 2005 From: smart at neuralcorrelate.com (Susana Martinez-Conde) Date: Thu Jul 28 04:49:38 2005 Subject: [visionlist] ***ECVP2005 registrants free software contest!!*** Message-ID: <200507280327.j6S3PT5h070777@visionscience.com> The European Conference of Visual Perception 2005 (ECVP2005, A Coruna, Spain, August 22-26, 2005) is happy to announce that, due to a generous donation from Neurobehavioral Systems, 10 online ECVP2005 registrants will be eligible to win a FREE 1-YEAR license of Neurobehavioral Systems flagship software: ***PRESENTATION*** But keep in mind that this special prize is available only to those registrants of ECVP2005 who register ***online***. Online registration for the meeting closes on August 15th, 2005, so don?t hesitate further and register NOW! All online registrants will automatically be entered into the contest, so there are no forms to fill out, and if you?ve already registered, you have nothing more to do! Winners will be announced at the ECVP2005 Business Meeting on Wednesday, August 24th, 2005 so don?t miss that meeting! If for some reason you cannot register online by August 15th, don?t worry, you can still register onsite at the meeting (but you will not be eligible to win PRESENTATION). See the ECVP2005 website (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com) to view this year?s exciting featured events, including: ? The Perception Lecture: by Prof. David Hubel, recipient of the Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=8) The world?s First Annual Best Illusion of the Year Contest! YOU will choose the First, Second and Third Prizes! (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=28) World-class Visual Science Symposia Speakers! (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=8) Art-historian guided tour of the nearby Santiago de Compostela City and Cathedral! (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=39&MMN_position=59:56) A Gala Banquet at a local Spanish mansion featuring Galician food, music, and dancers! (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=40&MMN_position=60:56) A special art exhibit and installation-sized visual illusion room, hosted by the A Coru?a House of Science (Casa de las Ciencias): (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=41&MMN_position=61:56) Free admission to local attractions, such as: (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=27&MMN_position=48:56) The DOMUS (Casa del Hombre) The House of Science (Casa de las Ciencias) The House of Fish (a unique world-class aquarium open to the sea: Casa del Pez) The Archaeological and Historical Museum and Castle In addition to these events and features available to ECVP2005 registrants, A Coru?a is a beautiful and historic beachfront city on the Atlantic coast of Spain (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=16&MMN_position=5:5). August is a great month to visit A Coru?a, with plenty of local festivities and celebrations, so join us at ECVP2005 and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime event! On behalf of ECVP2005's Executive Committee, Susana Martinez-Conde Executive Chair, European Conference on Visual Perception 2005 http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience Division of Neurobiology Barrow Neurological Institute 350 W. Thomas Rd Phoenix AZ 85013, USA Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484 Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172 Email: smart@neuralcorrelate.com http://neuralcorrelate.com From mld17 at cornell.edu Thu Jul 28 14:01:05 2005 From: mld17 at cornell.edu (Mary Lou DeBoer) Date: Thu Jul 28 15:17:52 2005 Subject: [visionlist] job posting Message-ID: <6.2.1.2.2.20050728095922.01e2ece0@postoffice9.mail.cornell.edu> ASSIST. PROFESSOR/CORNELL UNIVERSITY The Psychology Department (in conjunction with the New Life Sciences Initiative and the Program in Neuroscience) expects to fill a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level for the 2006-07 academic year. We seek applicants with research interests in integrative approaches to central nervous system function. Research interests could include, but are not limited to: the organization of sensory or motor systems; social communication, social cognition, and social behavior; emotion; or any other aspect of cognition such as learning and memory, spatial navigation, or decision-making. A variety of current recording or imaging techniques are welcome, which could be combined with genomic approaches or reduced preparations. The appointment will begin July 1, 2006. Review of applications will begin Nov. 15, 2005, although later applications will be considered until position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application indicating specific research interests, a curriculum vitae, reprints or preprints of completed research, and three letters of recommendation sent directly from three referees to: Secretary, Psychology Search Committee, Department. of Psychology, 278D Uris Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-7601, USA Applications from women and minority candidates are especially welcome. Cornell University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Mary Lou DeBoer Administrative Assistant to Chair Department of Psychology 278 D Uris Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 PH: 607-255-4152 FAX: 607-255-8433 E-mail: mld17@cornell.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Thanks for your attention =========================== Stefano Baldassi, PhD Dept. Of Psychology, University of Florence Florence, Italy http://percezione.org/baldassi.htm =========================== PS: If you use Internet Explorer under Mac OS 9 or X you may have problem reading the website as it is based on the Cold Fusion technology, not supported by this browser. Any other browser seems to work. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050728/c358f2c9/attachment.html From derrick at hcvl.vrac.iastate.edu Fri Jul 29 20:05:10 2005 From: derrick at hcvl.vrac.iastate.edu (derrick.parkhurst) Date: Fri Jul 29 23:07:04 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Open Cognitive Psychology Positions at Iowa State University Message-ID: COGNITIVE/OPEN PSYCHOLOGY POSITIONS (ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR): The Psychology Department at Iowa State University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions (one of which may be filled at the tenured associate level). The positions will begin August 2006. At least one of the positions, and possibly both, will be in Cognitive Psychology. Specialty area is open, although expertise in cognitive neuroscience/biological aspects of human cognition is especially desirable. The second position may be within any of the department's program areas?Cognitive, Counseling, and Social Psychology. Specialty area is open although research interests and activities that bridge areas would be considered an asset. For example, judgment/decision making would bridge social and cognitive. Other examples include, but are not limited to social neuroscience, violence/aggression, prevention, health psychology, and multicultural issues. Expertise in Developmental Psychology (childhood, adolescent, adult, or lifespan) is highly desirable for all applicants. Successful candidates will have a record of publications in high-quality refereed journals commensurate with experience and show evidence of teaching proficiency. Candidates at the rank of associate professor should have a record of significant grant activity. Couples, women, and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. A research-friendly teaching load involving graduate and undergraduate instruction creates a favorable situation for a productive career in our supportive department. Lab and office space were renovated in August 2003 and additional space designed to support an EEG lab is being renovated in the current fiscal year. Additional research and grant opportunities are available through affiliation with a variety of interdepartmental graduate programs (e.g., Neuroscience, Gerontology, Linguistics, Human Computer Interaction, and Women's Studies) and a variety of interdisciplinary institutes and centers (e.g., the Institute for Social and Behavioral Research, the Virtual Reality Applications Center, the Institute for Science and Society, the Center for Women in Politics, and the Center for American Intercultural Studies). The Counseling Psychology Program is APA accredited. For further information, visit our web site: http://www.psychology.iastate.edu/. Review of applications will begin October 15 and continue until the positions are filled. Candidates should send their vita, a cover letter describing research and teaching interests, relevant (p)reprints, and three letters of reference to: Veronica J. Dark (vjdark@iastate.edu), Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology, W112 Lagomarcino Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-3180. Iowa State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. -- Derrick Parkhurst, PhD Assistant Professor The Department of Psychology and The Human Computer Interaction Program Iowa State University Ames, Iowa, 50011 derrick.parkhurst@hcvl.hci.iastate.edu http://hcvl.hci.iastate.edu/ (office) 2624b Howe Hall 515-294-4549 (lab) 2624 Howe Hall 515-294-4922 From mpeters2 at gmu.edu Sun Jul 31 21:28:29 2005 From: mpeters2 at gmu.edu (Matt Peterson) Date: Mon Aug 1 21:38:23 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Two Cognitive Psychology Positions at George Mason University Message-ID: <01F4E12A-AB85-4597-8CB1-7F641B11073E@gmu.edu> One opening in Cognitive Psychology and one opening in Cognitive Neuroscience. More information can be found at http:// archlab.gmu.edu/news/. Cognitive Psychology -------------- George Mason University ? The Department of Psychology has a tenure- track, junior-level professorship available in the Applied Cognition/ Human Factors program. We seek cognitively oriented researchers who closely integrate theory and application in areas such as attention, memory, language, and problem solving. Researchers studying issues with potential applications of their work to cognitive modeling, human-computer interaction, transportation, medical systems, or cognitive aging are especially encouraged. A hire at the assistant level is anticipated, but more advanced candidates with external funding may be considered. Candidates should send vita, reprints, statement of research and teaching interests, and three letters of reference to: Applied Cognition/Human Factors Search Committee, MSN 3F5, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444. Review of applications will begin October 31, 2005 and continue until the position is filled. For more information, go to http://archlab.gmu.edu. George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Enrollment now tops 28,000, with students studying in 144 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William. George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. ======================================================================== ===== Cognitive Neuroscience -------------- George Mason University - The Department of Psychology has a tenure- track position available in Cognitive Neuroscience (contingent on budget). We seek researchers who integrate empirical or computational studies of human cognitive processes (attention, memory, language, problem solving, etc.) with the methods and theories of neuroscience. Candidates who have experience in the use of neuroimaging techniques are especially invited to apply. The position comes with research access to a 3 Tesla MRI system to be installed at the Krasnow Institute of Advanced Studies and to high-density ERP and optical imaging systems in the Arch Lab in the Department of Psychology. The successful candidate will be expected to teach basic and specialty courses in cognitive neuroscience. Position rank is open, with more senior candidates expected to have a record of external funding. Candidates should send via email vita, statement of research and teaching interests to Darby Wiggins at dwiggin3@gmu.edu. Letters of recommendation and reprints can be also be submitted via email or by regular mail to: Cognitive Neuroscience Search Committee, MSN 3F5, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444. Review of applications will begin October 15, and continue until the position is filled. For more information, go to http://archlab.gmu.edu. George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Enrollment now tops 28,000, with students studying in 144 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William. George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. ======================================================================== ===== ---------------------------------------------------------------- Matt Peterson, Ph.D. Department of Psychology George Mason University Ph: (703) 993-4255 MS 3F5 fax: (703) 993-1359 4400 University Dr. email: mpeters2@gmu.edu Fairfax, VA 22030 archlab.gmu.edu/~mpeters2/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050731/ff5e5458/attachment.html From somurray at u.washington.edu Mon Aug 1 21:33:26 2005 From: somurray at u.washington.edu (Scott Murray) Date: Mon Aug 1 21:38:47 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Cognitive Neuroscience Faculty Position - Univ. of Washington Message-ID: <42EE9526.6020705@u.washington.edu> UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENTIST The Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in cognitive neuroscience. We seek individuals with an established record of innovative research in areas of human cognition such as memory, language, reasoning, perception, attention, learning and plasticity, and motor control. Expertise in neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, ERPs, etc.) will be of particular interest, but the major criterion will be exceptional promise for developing an imaginative research program in cognitive neuroscience. Applicants should also have an interest in and, ideally, demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In exceptional circumstances, appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level may be considered for candidates who offer extraordinary opportunities to further the University's commitments to mentoring underrepresented students in the sciences. To apply, send a detailed statement of research and teaching interests, a curriculum vita, up to three reprints or preprints, and at least three letters of recommendation to: COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SEARCH COMMITTEE, Department of Psychology, University of Washington, Box 351525, Seattle, WA 98195-1525. Applications received by October 15, 2005 will receive full consideration. Ph.D. required by date of appointment. The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. AA/EOE From Hualou.Liang at uth.tmc.edu Mon Aug 1 22:12:05 2005 From: Hualou.Liang at uth.tmc.edu (Hualou Liang) Date: Mon Aug 1 22:16:15 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Positions Available: PostDoc & Scientific Programmer Message-ID: Positions Available: PostDoc & Scientific Programmer University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Applications are invited for Postdoctoral fellow and Programmer positions currently open in the group of Dr. Hualou Liang (http://www.sahs.uth.tmc.edu/hliang/) at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to participate in ongoing research projects that analyze large time series datasets being gathered under various tasks (e.g. visual selective attention and visuomotor pattern discrimination). The project involves the development and application of modern signal processing techniques to multielectrode neural recordings. The successful candidates should be highly motivated, and are expected to work in a team, with the opportunity to work with distinguished collaborators in neural data acquisition, analysis, and algorithm development. WHAT IS REQUIRED? * Postdoctoral fellow: The ideal candidate should have, or be about to receive, a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline with substantial mathematical/computational experience (especially in signal processing, time series analysis, dynamical systems, multivariate statistics). Programming skills in C and Matlab are essential. Experience in neuroscience is advantageous but not required. * Programmer: similar to the postdoctoral requirements (MS also considered), but with excellent computer skills (UNIX, Windows) to work on in-house multivariate autoregressive modeling software for analysis of neurobiological time series, as well as general web programming (e.g. cgi). HOW TO APPLY? Interested individuals should email a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests, and the names of three references to Dr. Hualou Liang at Hualou.liang@uth.tmc.edu. -------------------------------- Hualou Liang, Ph.D. Assistant Professor The University of Texas at Houston 7000 Fannin, Suite 600 Houston, TX 77030 From trj4 at leicester.ac.uk Tue Aug 2 10:35:00 2005 From: trj4 at leicester.ac.uk (Jordan, Professor T.R.) Date: Tue Aug 2 15:43:28 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Lectureship, Perception and Cognition Message-ID: <1F2CE8D4B0195E488213E8B8CCF71486050DF714@Saffron.cfs.le.ac.uk> Lecturer A or B in Perception and Cognition (permanent position) School of Psychology Faculty of Medicine and Biological Sciences University of Leicester, UK Ref: A2176/JAU Available immediately Further particulars are available at: http://www.le.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/a2176p.html An application form is available at: http://www.le.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/formar.doc Following the appointment of Professor Tim Jordan, the School of Psychology intends to develop further its research excellence in perception and cognition. The successful applicant will join a supportive, well-funded group of researchers and will have research interests in any area of perception and cognition, including written word recognition, speech recognition, facial processing, and hemispheric asymmetries. Applicants should be highly motivated, research active, and demonstrate an ability to produce high-quality publications and attract research income. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to: Professor Tim Jordan, tel. 0116 229 7189, email trj4@le.ac.uk or Professor Graham Davies (Head of School), tel. 0116 229 7176, email gmd@le.ac.uk Downloadable application forms and further particulars are available from http://www.le.ac.uk/personnel/jobs or from Personnel Services, tel. 0116 252 2422, fax 0116 252 5140, email recruitment2@le.ac.uk Please note that CVs will be accepted only in support of a fully completed application form. Closing date: Monday 5 September 2005 From e.mcsorley at reading.ac.uk Thu Aug 4 10:36:58 2005 From: e.mcsorley at reading.ac.uk (Eugene) Date: Thu Aug 4 14:37:31 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Active Vision VII - 2nd call for abstracts Message-ID: <004301c598e0$711fc190$69c7e186@psychology.rdg.ac.uk> Please could you post the following, thanks NOTE EXTENSION OF ABSTRACT SUBMISSION - August 26th 2005 7th ACTIVE VISION WORKSHOP 12th September 2005 University of Reading UK ANNOUNCEMENT AND 2ND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The Active Vision Workshop is an annual meeting for researchers who share the opinion that vision is used proactively to interrogate our surroundings, rather than passively responding to external stimuli. Eye movements are, in many situations, a good index of attention. This meeting attempts to redress the balance that was once tipped in favour of covert measures of attention. The workshops are intended as informal settings in which ongoing research projects can be aired and opened up for discussion. We welcome contributions from diverse subject areas including the study of eye movements and the role of vision in action and locomotion. We also hope to encourage attendance and participation of researchers from the fields of computational and robotic vision as we feel that these would be a valuable addition to the meeting and would make an important contribution to discussions. The email list that this message has been sent to is unlikely to include everyone it should, so we would be grateful if you could pass this message on to anyone who you think might be interested in the meeting. GUEST SPEAKER I am proud to announce that Prof. Jan Theeuwes (Vrije Universiteit) will deliver the invited lecture this year MEETING DETAILS The workshop will be held at the University of Reading on Monday the 12th of September 2005 . Registration costs are ?25. The registration will include lunch, coffee, etc. The workshop is for one day only, but accommodation can be arranged for those who wish to stay for one or more nights. If you require accommodation on the Sunday and/or Monday nights, please email blackhorsehouse@reading.ac.uk for University accommodation or email me for other accommodation in Reading or surrounds. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION 250 words max. Please indicate whether your submission is for a poster or oral presentation. Deadline for submission is August 26th 2005 . Abstracts should be submitted to me by email (e.mcsorley@reading.ac.uk). Electronic submissions should be in a file readable on a PC. If you have any further questions about any aspect of the workshop, please feel free to get in touch with me. I hope to see you at Active Vision 7. Eugene -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Make time to stay with us for a whole week of great vision science, and enjoy these Special Events: ? The Perception Lecture: by Prof. David Hubel, Harvard Medical School and recipient of the Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=8) The world?s First Annual Best Illusion of the Year Contest! (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=28) World-class Visual Science Symposia Speakers! (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=8) Two-day ?Art & The Visual System? Pre-meeting Symposium featuring some of the world?s premier experts in the field! (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=36&MMN_position=58:56) A guided tour of the nearby Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and historic city! (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=39&MMN_position=59:56) A Gala Banquet at a local Spanish mansion featuring Galician food, music, and dancers! (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=40&MMN_position=60:56) A spectacular reception on the opening night, at the A Coru?a House of Fish (Casa de los Peces), a world-class Aquarium open to the sea! (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=84) A special art exhibit and installation-sized visual illusion room, hosted by the A Coru?a House of Science (Casa de las Ciencias): (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=41&MMN_position=61:56) Free admission to local attractions, such as: (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=27&MMN_position=48:56) The DOMUS The House of Science (Casa de las Ciencias) The Archaeological and Historical Museum and Castle In addition to these events and features available to ECVP2005 registrants, A Coru?a is a beautiful and historic seaside city on the Atlantic coast of Spain (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=16&MMN_position=5:5). August is perhaps the nicest month of the year to visit A Coru?a, so join us at ECVP2005 and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime event! On behalf of ECVP2005's Executive Committee, Susana Martinez-Conde Executive Chair, European Conference on Visual Perception 2005 http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com --------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience Department of Neurobiology Barrow Neurological Institute 350 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ, USA ? Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484 Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172 Email: smart@neuralcorrelate.com www.neuralcorrelate.com/smc_lab From jelder at yorku.ca Mon Aug 8 19:26:30 2005 From: jelder at yorku.ca (James Elder) Date: Tue Aug 9 22:28:35 2005 Subject: [visionlist] FACULTY POSITION IN SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE, YORK UNIVERSITY Message-ID: <42F7B1E6.50801@yorku.ca> YORK UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF ARTS, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, York University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in Systems Neuroscience. This advertisement is primarily directed toward investigators who employ electrophysiological measurements in alert, behaving primates as a model for understanding sensory, cognitive, and/or motor systems. Individuals who combine this approach with other techniques, such as brain imaging, human psychophysics, or computational modeling, are particularly encouraged to apply. Minimum qualifications: a PhD (or equivalent) and post-doctoral experience in this field. The York Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Sciences research group attracts substantial external research funding and collaborates with many other Canadian and international institutions. Many BBCS laboratories are associated with The York Centre for Vision Research, one of the major centres for vision research in North America. York University has identified health research as a major focus: many BBCS laboratories are involved with this initiative. The Psychology Department at York University is one of the largest in North America. York University offers a world-class modern, interdisciplinary academic experience in Toronto, Canada?s most multicultural city. York is at the centre of innovation, with a thriving community of almost 60,000 faculty, staff and students who challenge the ordinary and deliver the unexpected. The position, to commence July 1, 2006, is subject to budgetary approval. York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at http://www.yorku.ca/acadjobs/index.htm, or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and relevant reprints and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to Professor David Reid, Chair, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, 296 BSB, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3; phone: (416) 736 5116; fax (416) 736 5814. Deadline: December 1, 2005. From john at eyelab.psy.msu.edu Mon Aug 8 20:33:25 2005 From: john at eyelab.psy.msu.edu (John M. Henderson) Date: Tue Aug 9 22:28:37 2005 Subject: [visionlist] 4 FACULTY POSITIONS, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Message-ID: <6.1.1.1.0.20050808163316.3b9fbf48@eyelab.msu.edu> COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY The Department of Psychology at Michigan State University invites applications for two tenure-system faculty positions in Cognitive Psychology at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 16, 2006, one in Visual Cognition, and the other in Psycholinguistics. A broad range of research topics and approaches will be considered, and individuals with developmental interests are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2005, and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, cv, (p) reprints and three letters of reference to search@cogsci.msu.edu, or to Psycholinguistics or Visual Cognition Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1116. Women and minority-group candidates are especially encouraged to apply. MSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE The Department of Psychology at Michigan State University invites applications for a tenure-system faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin August 16, 2006. We are seeking candidates who study human cognition using functional magnetic resonance imaging as a core part of their research programs. Michigan State University has a new fMRI Facility featuring a research-dedicated 3T scanner. The successful individual will have a strong research program with ability to attract extramural support. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2005 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, cv, (p) reprints and three letters of reference to search@cogsci.msu.edu, or to Cognitive Neuroscience Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1116. Women and minority-group candidates are especially encouraged to apply. MSU is an Equal pportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. APPLIED COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY The Department of Psychology at Michigan State University is seeking an outstanding applied cognitive scientist for a tenure system appointment at the rank of assistant professor effective August 16, 2006. We seek an individual to complement our existing applied-cognitive strengths in aging and individual differences, working memory, and executive control. We are particularly interested in individuals who investigate higher mental processes, such as problem solving, individual or group decision-making, analogical or scientific reasoning, mental models or semantic memory, acquisition of complex skills, or developmental processes. Quantitative methods such as mathematical, statistical, or computational modeling are desirable. The person filling this position may reside primarily in any of several interest areas within the department (such as cognitive, industrial & organizational, or social) with the understanding that the person should be interested in bridging across areas to develop research projects and courses concerned with the role of cognition in real-world problems. Consideration of applications will begin Sept. 15 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Please send CV, (p)reprints, and three letters of reference to Dr. Erik Altmann, Applied Cognitive Search, Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824. Minority and women candidates are especially encouraged to apply. MSU is an EO/AA employer. From s.watt at bangor.ac.uk Tue Aug 9 10:44:57 2005 From: s.watt at bangor.ac.uk (Simon Watt) Date: Tue Aug 9 22:28:37 2005 Subject: [visionlist] PhD studentship at University of Wales Bangor Message-ID: ESRC 1+3 Quota Studentship available in the School of Psychology, University of Wales, Bangor, UK. We invite applications for an ESRC 1+3 Quota Studentship, to start October 2005. The successful applicant will join a thriving postgraduate community of around 80 Masters and 50 PhD students, in a School that obtained the highest possible ranking (5*A) in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise and the highest possible ranking (Excellent) in the most recent Teaching Quality Assessment. The successful applicant will take our one year Masters in Psychological Research or Masters in Foundations of Clinical Psychology. They will then conduct three years of research leading to the PhD. We welcome applications in any of the research areas of the school detailed on our website: http://www.psychology.bangor.ac.uk/research. However, we particularly encourage applications in the following three areas: 1. Object perception, recognition, and action. 2. Psychology of prevention and health promotion. 3. Spoken and written language in children and adults. Informal enquiries to Dr Paula Gurteen, Research Administrator, mail to: p.gurteen@bangor.ac.uk , telephone 44 (0)1248 383831. The studentship provides fees and a maintenance grant of ?12,000 per year. Applicants must have a 1st or upper 2nd class honours degree in Psychology or equivalent. They must also have a "relevant connection with the United Kingdom" as defined by the ESRC: http://www.esrcsocietytoday.ac.uk/ESRCInfoCentre/Images/Postgrad StudentshipGuidanceNotes05[1]_tcm6-7190.DOC Applications should take the form of a full academic CV, and a covering letter stating your reasons for applying and outlining your research ideas, and containing the names and contact details of two academic referees. These should be sent to Postgraduate Secretary, School of Psychology, University of Wales, Bangor, LL57 2DG, UK. Candidates will be interviewed. Closing date Friday 9th September 2005 _____________________________________________ Simon Watt PhD Lecturer School of Psychology University of Wales, Bangor Gwynedd LL57 2AS United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1248 38 8252 Fax: +44 (0) 1248 38 2599 Email: s.watt@bangor.ac.uk From smart at neuralcorrelate.com Sat Aug 13 18:33:18 2005 From: smart at neuralcorrelate.com (Susana Martinez-Conde) Date: Mon Aug 15 00:41:13 2005 Subject: [visionlist] ***ECVP2005 online registration deadlinethis Monday!!*** Message-ID: <20050813182848.A3DB6286C29@mailrelay.eurospot.com> ***ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR ECVP 2005 CLOSES ON MONDAY, AUGUST 15*** For those of you who are thinking of signing-up at the last minute, don?t forget that registrants who sign up by August 15 will be eligible to win a FREE 1-YEAR license of the Neurobehavioral Systems flagship software: ***PRESENTATION*** (a total of 10 licenses will be awarded). No extensions will be granted for ***online*** registration. If for some reason you cannot register online by August 15th, don?t worry, you can still register onsite at the meeting (but you will not be eligible to win PRESENTATION). You can check out the searchable ECVP2005 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM ONLINE, at http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com. Make time to stay with us for a whole week of great vision science, and enjoy these Special Events: ? The Perception Lecture: by Prof. David Hubel, Harvard Medical School and recipient of the Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=8) The world?s First Annual Best Illusion of the Year Contest! (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=28) World-class Visual Science Symposia Speakers! (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=8) Two-day ?Art & The Visual System? Pre-meeting Symposium featuring some of the world?s premier experts in the field! This previously SOLD-OUT event is now once again available for registration! (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=36&MMN_position=58:56) A guided tour of the nearby Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and historic city! (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=39&MMN_position=59:56) A Gala Banquet at a local Spanish mansion featuring Galician food, music, and dancers! (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=40&MMN_position=60:56) A spectacular reception on the opening night, at the A Coru?a House of Fish (Casa de los Peces), a world-class Aquarium open to the sea! (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=84) A special art exhibit and installation-sized visual illusion room, hosted by the A Coru?a House of Science (Casa de las Ciencias): (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=41&MMN_position=61:56) Free admission to local attractions, such as: (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=27&MMN_position=48:56) The DOMUS The House of Science (Casa de las Ciencias) The Archaeological and Historical Museum and Castle In addition to these events and features available to ECVP2005 registrants, A Coru?a is a beautiful and historic seaside city on the Atlantic coast of Spain (http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_o p=view_page&PAGE_id=16&MMN_position=5:5) August is perhaps the nicest month of the year to visit A Coru?a, so join us at ECVP2005 and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime event! On behalf of ECVP2005's Executive Committee, Susana Martinez-Conde Executive Chair, European Conference on Visual Perception 2005 http://ecvp2005.neuralcorrelate.com --------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience Department of Neurobiology Barrow Neurological Institute 350 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ, USA ? Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484 Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172 Email: smart@neuralcorrelate.com www.neuralcorrelate.com/smc_lab From alistair at computing.dcu.ie Tue Aug 16 12:31:08 2005 From: alistair at computing.dcu.ie (alistair sutherland) Date: Tue Aug 16 18:25:42 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Post-doc DCU Ireland Gesture Recognition Message-ID: <008101c5a25e$60e2d0b0$870bce88@compapp.dcu.ie> Project Title: Sign-language Recognition from Real-time Video Supervisor: Dr. Alistair Sutherland Introduction: Applications are now invited for the position of Post Doctoral Research Fellow to work in the School of Computing, Dublin City University, as part of a team developing a system to recognise human Sign Language from real-time video streams. The project combines computer vision techniques - such as multi-scale processing and principal component analysis - with linguistic techniques such as Hidden Markov Models. The project is funded by Science Foundation Ireland under the Research Frontiers scheme. Responsibilities / Duties of role The successful candidate will work as part of a team consisting of another Post Doctoral Researcher and three Postgraduates. He/She will have the opportunity to work on many aspects of the system from hand-shape recognition, motion recognition, background and illumination invariance, to modelling of Sign language grammar and machine translation. Requirements Applicants must have a Ph.D. and have experience in one or more of the following areas: * Statistical pattern recognition * Real-time video processing * Wavelets or Multi-scale techniques * Principal Component Analysis or eigenspace techniques * Hidden markov models * Motion tracking * Deformable object recognition * Human motion analysis * Machine translation Duration: 3 years Salary: Commensurate upon experience For further information please email alistair@computing.dcu.ie Application forms are available from: Human Resources Department Dublin City University, Dublin 9 Tel: +353 (0) 1 700 5149 Fax: +353 (0) 1 700 5500 Email: hr.applications@dcu.ie Dublin City University is an Equal Opportunities Employer -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Laboratory of Psychophysics investigates low and mid level vision processing including perceptual learning, visual masking, feature binding, and schizophrenia research (http://lpsy.epfl.ch/people/herzog/index.php). We are searching for a Ph.D. candidate with a background in psychophysics, neuroscience, or the psychology of perception. Programming and some mathematical skills are a distinct advantage. Ph.D. students will enroll in the recently funded Graduate School of Neuroscience at the Brain Mind Institute. The position is a three to four year appointment and salary is approximately 3.000 CHF/month (about 2.000Euro) after taxes. The language in the laboratory is English. In case of interest, you can meet me at ECVP in A Coruna or please send the usual materials to michael.herzog@epfl.ch. From landy at nyu.edu Wed Aug 17 14:08:53 2005 From: landy at nyu.edu (Michael Landy) Date: Wed Aug 17 15:32:00 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc position at NYU Message-ID: <6.2.1.2.2.20050817100807.02f0f1c0@localhost> POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY: PERCEPTION AND CODING OF TEXTURE A postdoctoral position is available now in the Department of Psychology and Center for Neural Science at New York University for research on the visual perception and coding of texture. The overall project includes psychophysics, statistical and compuational characterization of natural textures, and fMRI measurements of cortical coding of texture, and is a collaborative effort of Profs. Michael Landy, David Heeger and Eero Simoncelli. We are currently looking for a postdoc with skills in spatial vision, psychophysics and/or statistical analysis of image ensembles. Experience with computer graphics and/or image processing would be helpful. The NYU vision group includes over 20 faculty members spanning 6 departments. It includes research in all areas of visual science including psychophysics, computational and mathematical modeling and physiology. The appointment is initially for one year, renewable to as many as four. An application should include a CV, sample publications, and references. Michael S. Landy Voice: (212) 998-7857 New York University Fax: (212) 995-4349 Department of Psychology Email: landy@nyu.edu and Center for Neural Science WWW: http://www.cns.nyu.edu/~msl 6 Washington Place, #961 New York, NY 10003 NYU Vision Group: http://vision.nyu.edu From jabur2 at wm.edu Wed Aug 17 16:39:07 2005 From: jabur2 at wm.edu (jabur2@wm.edu) Date: Wed Aug 17 18:29:17 2005 Subject: [visionlist] College of William & Mary tenure track faculty positions Message-ID: The College of William & Mary Psychology Department invites applications for three tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain an active, high-quality, fundable research program that focuses on (a) PERCEPTION, (b) EMOTION, or (c) SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, all positions to begin August 2006. Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, copies of recent publications, and a statement of research interests to Perception Search Committee, Emotion Search Committee, or Social Search Committee, Psychology Department, PO Box 8795, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795. The College of William & Mary is a highly selective liberal arts university that values quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department offers a predoctoral M.A. in general experimental psychology and participates in a consortial Psy.D. program that integrates practice and research (Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology). Review will begin October 31, 2005, and continue until appointments are made. The College is an EEO/AA employer. From s.dain at unsw.edu.au Thu Aug 18 08:32:55 2005 From: s.dain at unsw.edu.au (Stephen Dain) Date: Thu Aug 18 15:13:19 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Post Doc positions Message-ID: VICE-CHANCELLOR'S POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS NEW SOUTH GLOBAL POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS The University of New South Wales is offering a number of Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships to attract outstanding post-doctoral scholars to conduct full time research at the University in any of its disciplines. The Fellowships will be available from January 2006 for a period of three years and must be commenced within six months of an offer being made. Applicants must hold a doctorate at the time of application and must not have been awarded their doctorates more than three years ago. For details of vision related activities in UNSW and assistance in preparing an application, contact any of Minas Coroneo, Department of Ophthalmology, m.coroneo@unsw.edu.au Stephen Dain, School of Optometry and Vision Science, s.dain@unsw.edu.au Barbara Gillam, School of Psychology, b.gillam@unsw.edu.au Nigel Lovell, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, n.lovell@unw.edu.au John Morley, School of Medical Sciences, j.morley@unsw.edu.au Denis Wakefield, School of Medical Sciences, d.wakefield@unsw.edu.au Applications close on Friday 14 October, 2005. Late applications will not be considered. Salary will be within the Level A (steps 6-8) range ($56,818- $60,770). An annual allowance is also available for research materials and conference expenses. Applicants must complete an application form which can be obtained, together with details of the application procedures and supplementary information, from Hart Devitt, UNSW Research Services, University of New South Wales, UNSW, Sydney NSW 2052. Telephone (61 2) 9385 6989; Facsimile (61 2) 9385 7238; International Facsimile (61 2) 9385 7238; email: h.devitt@unsw.edu.au or from the following URL: http://www.ro.unsw.edu.au/funding/vcpdf06.shtml. Equality of employment opportunity is University policy. Scholars from EEO groups and those who have had interrupted careers are encouraged to apply. In the case of scholars who have had interrupted careers, the Committee will determine the equivalence of the applicant's post-doctoral status. -- *********************************************************************** Stephen J. Dain PhD Head, School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia (CRICOS Provider Number: 00098G) phone +61 2 9385 5287 (+10hrs International time) fax +61 2 9313 6243 email s.dain@unsw.edu.au Seen our news site? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050818/ae99b60b/attachment.html From P.A.Howarth at lboro.ac.uk Thu Aug 18 19:23:15 2005 From: P.A.Howarth at lboro.ac.uk (P.A.Howarth@lboro.ac.uk) Date: Thu Aug 18 19:28:16 2005 Subject: [visionlist] papers Message-ID: <1124392995.4304e023909d6@staff-webmail.lboro.ac.uk> Hi, I am currently preparing a special issue of the journal 'Displays'. This will focus on the potential health and safety issues associated with visual images, and I would like you to consider submitting a paper. There has recently been a burst of interest in this area, both in terms of straightforward physiological problems, such as photosensitive epilepsy arising from flickering images, and also because of continuing reports of adverse symptoms arising as a consequence of visually-induced motion sickness. This interest has been manifest in a recent ISO workshop held in Tokyo. I am working on a short time-scale, as I would like to have the papers prepared within a matter of months, so publication should be fairly rapid. In the first instance, I am seeking expressions of interest. If you would like to submit a paper, could you please send me a short outline (three or four sentences) by September 12th. 2005. Peter Howarth p.s. apologies for cross-posting; I'm sorry if you've received this request more than once, I've simply tried to contact as many Vision people who might be interested in this Special issue as I could. From steve.elliott at crsltd.com Fri Aug 19 16:25:38 2005 From: steve.elliott at crsltd.com (Steve Elliott) Date: Fri Aug 19 17:46:52 2005 Subject: [visionlist] ECVP Poster Prize Message-ID: Cambridge Research Systems is continuing its traditional of providing a cash prize for the first author of the best poster at ECVP. If you are attending ECVP 2005 in A Coru?a, Galicia, Spain, look-out for your individual Voting Slip in the conference bag. When you have decided which poster has the best new idea, write the poster number and the name of the first author on the slip and put it into the Ballot Box on the registration desk. The winner will be announced after the meeting on the ECVP 2005 and CRS web sites. Please note that Cambridge Research Systems will NOT be exhibiting at ECVP this year. We have been at most ECVP meetings since 1988 (Bristol, UK) and in the years when we choose not to attend we're always sad to miss meeting up with many old friends. We're planning to be back at ECVP in 2006, but in the meantime we hope you have a great meeting in the beautiful Spanish city of A Coru?a. Steve -- Steve Elliott - Sales & Support Manager Cambridge Research Systems Ltd. Tel: +44 (0)1634 720707 Fax: +44 (0)1634 720719 http://www.crsltd.com From e.mcsorley at reading.ac.uk Mon Aug 22 09:00:08 2005 From: e.mcsorley at reading.ac.uk (Eugene) Date: Mon Aug 22 09:09:23 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Re: Active Vision VII - final call for abstracts Message-ID: <003901c5a6f7$e55baa90$69c7e186@psychology.rdg.ac.uk> Please could you post the following, thanks NOTE DEADLINE OF ABSTRACT SUBMISSION - August 26th 2005 7th ACTIVE VISION WORKSHOP 12th September 2005 University of Reading UK ANNOUNCEMENT AND FINAL CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The Active Vision Workshop is an annual meeting for researchers who share the opinion that vision is used proactively to interrogate our surroundings, rather than passively responding to external stimuli. Eye movements are, in many situations, a good index of attention. This meeting attempts to redress the balance that was once tipped in favour of covert measures of attention. The workshops are intended as informal settings in which ongoing research projects can be aired and opened up for discussion. We welcome contributions from diverse subject areas including the study of eye movements and the role of vision in action and locomotion. We also hope to encourage attendance and participation of researchers from the fields of computational and robotic vision as we feel that these would be a valuable addition to the meeting and would make an important contribution to discussions. The email list that this message has been sent to is unlikely to include everyone it should, so we would be grateful if you could pass this message on to anyone who you think might be interested in the meeting. GUEST SPEAKER I am proud to announce that Prof. Jan Theeuwes (Vrije Universiteit) will deliver the invited lecture this year MEETING DETAILS The workshop will be held at the University of Reading on Monday the 12th of September 2005 . Registration costs are ?25. The registration will include lunch, coffee, etc. The workshop is for one day only, but accommodation can be arranged for those who wish to stay for one or more nights. If you require accommodation on the Sunday and/or Monday nights, please email blackhorsehouse@reading.ac.uk for University accommodation or email me for other accommodation in Reading or surrounds. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION 250 words max. Please indicate whether your submission is for a poster or oral presentation. Deadline for submission is August 26th 2005 . Abstracts should be submitted to me by email (e.mcsorley@reading.ac.uk). Electronic submissions should be in a file readable on a PC. 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PERSPECTIVES The collaboration may continue, leading to temporary job positions (2 years with possible time extension), or candidacies to PhD (3 years) and post-doc fellowships (1 or 2 years), as part of the project: "Multi-Channel Cooperativity in Visual Processing" funded by the European NEST Program on New and Emerging Science and Technology. The research work will be done in close collaboration with the FhG Institute for Media Communications, Bonn, Germany, and the Catholic University Leuven (K.U.Leuven), Belgium. ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES The grants available from the University of Genoa, are reserved for students of foreign citizenship who are not resident in Italy. The grants last three months and are paid in deferred monthly installments, starting from the beginning of research certified and transmitted by the tutor. The monthly amount of the grant is EUR1,000.00 and is disbursed for the effective duration of the research. In addition to the grant, upon arrival in Italy, a payment is scheduled of a lump sum of EUR500.00 for citizens of the European Union and EUR1,500.00 for citizens from countries outside the EU, as reimbursement for travel expenses. Applicants are asked to download the complete grant application guidelines and forms from http://www.pspc.dibe.unige.it/docs/STR/call.html Any request for further information can be addressed to: Silvio P. Sabatini Voice: +39-010-3532092 University of Genoa Fax: +39-010-3532289 Department of Biophysical and Email: silvio@dibe.unige.it and Electronic Engineering Web: http://pspc.dibe.unige.it via Opera Pia, 11a I-16145, Genova - ITALY From announcements at journalofvision.org Thu Aug 25 04:47:47 2005 From: announcements at journalofvision.org (Journal of Vision) Date: Thu Aug 25 23:58:41 2005 Subject: [visionlist] New Article: Journal of Vision, Volume 5, Issue 7, Article 3 Message-ID: <117401c5a930$23f2b480$020100c0@journalofvision.org> Journal of Vision Volume 5, Number 7, Article 3, Pages 632-639 The locus of fixation and the foveal cone mosaic Nicole M. Putnam Heidi J. Hofer Nathan Doble Li Chen Joseph Carroll David R. Williams http://journalofvision.org/5/7/3/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Has anyone had experience using stereoscopic glasses with Matlab or the Psychophysics toolbox? - Jonathan Gardner From g.rees at fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk Tue Aug 30 14:56:32 2005 From: g.rees at fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk (Geraint Rees) Date: Tue Aug 30 15:21:25 2005 Subject: [visionlist] ASSC10: Call for Symposia & Tutorials Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- CALL FOR SYMPOSIA & TUTORIAL PROPOSALS ASSOCIATION FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF CONSCIOUSNESS 10TH ANNUAL MEETING St. Anne?s College, Oxford June 23 - June 26, 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- The tenth annual meeting of the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness will be held from June 23rd to June 26th, 2006 in Oxford. The meeting will be notable not only for being the tenth anniversary ASSC meeting, but will also take place in the very pleasant surroundings of St. Anne's College, Oxford. Accommodation in college will be available and the meeting promises to be both intellectually stimulating and very enjoyable! This is a call for symposia and the first call for tutorial proposals. The call for submissions and registration will be circulated at a later date. ASSC10 is intended to promote interdisciplinary dialogue in the scientific study of consciousness. The overall goal of the conference is to promote the scientific study of consciousness in all of its forms. Following last year's successful symposia, ASSC members (or non-members who are planning to join ASSC) are again invited to submit proposals for symposia relevant to the overall goal of the conference. Non-members can also submit proposals for tutorials. Symposia will address current empirical and theoretical issues in the study of consciousness, from the perspectives of philosophy, neuroscience, clinical medicine, psychology, and computer science. For latest updates, please check the conference website: http://assc.caltech.edu/assc10/ The web site will be continually evolving, so please visit often for updated information. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- CALL FOR SYMPOSIA PROPOSALS SYMPOSIA PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 15TH OCTOBER 2005 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- The Program committee invites proposals from ASSC members for symposia on any topic relevant to the scientific study of consciousness. Non-members are also encouraged to propose symposia but the proposer will be required to join ASSC if the proposal is accepted (see http://www.assc.caltech.edu for membership details; USD30 per annum for full members). Symposia will typically have three speakers (plus Chair if not speaking). Only the proposer need be an ASSC member. Each symposium is 2 hours long, and the Chair is limited to 15 minutes at the beginning to introduce the topic. The Chair will be expected to coordinate any questions and lead discussion after each talk. Symposium/talks should be spread over topics in consciousness studies, paying close attention to areas that may have been overlooked last year or in previous years (see http:// assc.caltech.edu/conferences.html for previous programs). ASSC has a strong preference for symposia proposals to focus on specific questions rather than a set of loosely related talks. Accepted symposia will be subject to limited compensation for travel expenses (in discussion with the organizers) and registration fees will be waived. Participants will be expected to cover their own accommodation costs. Since ASSC aims to cover general issues of interest to consciousness research in both breadth and depth, proposals may include multiple theoretical perspectives and/or multiple methodologies. The Program Committee may recommend changes in speakers to achieve program balance. Send the proposal along with the following to Geraint Rees (g.rees@fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk) as soon as possible but no later than 15th October 2005. The submission should include: 1. Chair's address with affiliation, email and phone number. 2. Draft of the proposed symposium program with title. 3. Summary of symposium (150 words) for use in printed material. 4. List of speakers, affiliations, email and mailing addresses (Chairs should have prior agreement from speakers). 5. Time allotted for each talk. Include time for discussion and questions. 6. Summary or abstract of each individual talk (150 words). 7. Audio/Visual requirements for each talk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CALL FOR TUTORIAL PROPOSALS TUTORIAL PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 31ST JANUARY 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ As in previous years, this notice is also intended as a first call for tutorial presenters. One of the aims of this meeting is to allow researchers to gain a background in areas that they may know little about. Towards that end a number of tutorials are planned. Some participants in the conference would be very interested in learning about technical matters such as fMRI or other important brain imaging techniques. Others might enjoy a seminar on a philosophical topic, or a tutorial on relevant matters in cognitive psychology or linguistics. Tutorial presenters are expected not to present just only their own material, but to give a broader tutorial overview and encourage discussion and debate. A non-exclusive list of possible topics might include: - Brain imaging techniques (e.g. fMRI, EEG, MEG, ERP) - Blindsight, neglect, or other neuropsychological syndromes - Computational & other theoretical models of conscious processes - Conscious and unconscious processing - Neural basis of attention and consciousness - Current models of the visual system - Consciousness and metacognition - Criteria for the ascription of consciousness - Philosophical issues concerning consciousness and representation - Phenomenological methods for investigating consciousness Tutorials will be held in parallel sessions on the morning and afternoon of June 23rd 2006. Each tutorial is intended to last approximately three hours. The sizes of tutorials will vary between a minimum of 10 to a maximum of around 25 attendees. Tutorial presenters will receive an honorarium of $500 and their registration fee for the conference will be waived. The cost of attending tutorials for participants will be $50. Tutorials that do not achieve the minimum enrollment may not be offered. Send the tutorial proposal along with the following to Patrick Wilken (patrick.wilken@nat.uni-magdeburg.de) as soon as possible but no later than 31st January 2006. 1. Tutorial presenters address with affiliation, email and phone number. 2. Draft timetable for the proposed tutorial with title. 3. Summary or abstract of the tutorial, limit 250 words. 4. Audio/Visual requirements. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ REGISTRATION & CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The call for submissions (talks or poster presentations) will be sent out at a later date, together with details of registration. As in previous years, discounted registration will be available to ASSC members, who will also enjoy a range of book discounts and other member benefits. The registration discount will be greater than the cost of membership, so prospective members are encouraged to join ASSC now! To find out more about the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness, and to apply for membership, please visit our website at: http://assc.caltech.edu/. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- ASSC10 Scientific Program Committee: Tim Bayne, Axel Cleeremans, Stan Dehaene, Andreas Engel, Alva Noe, Geraint Rees (chair), Edmund Rolls, Larry Weiskrantz, and Patrick Wilken ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- From mpeters2 at gmu.edu Tue Aug 30 15:47:50 2005 From: mpeters2 at gmu.edu (Matthew Peterson) Date: Tue Aug 30 17:34:54 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Two Cognition Positions at George Mason University Message-ID: <1F2395FC-EB95-44E2-A0AA-BE8E689DC95D@gmu.edu> One opening in Cognitive Psychology and one opening in Cognitive Neuroscience. More information can be found at http:// archlab.gmu.edu/news/. Cognitive Psychology -------------- George Mason University ? The Department of Psychology has a tenure- track, junior-level professorship available in the Applied Cognition/ Human Factors program. We seek cognitively oriented researchers who closely integrate theory and application in areas such as attention, memory, language, and problem solving. Researchers studying issues with potential applications of their work to cognitive modeling, human-computer interaction, transportation, medical systems, or cognitive aging are especially encouraged. A hire at the assistant level is anticipated, but more advanced candidates with external funding may be considered. Candidates should send vita, reprints, statement of research and teaching interests, and three letters of reference to: Applied Cognition/Human Factors Search Committee, MSN 3F5, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444. Review of applications will begin October 31, 2005 and continue until the position is filled. For more information, go to http://archlab.gmu.edu. George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Enrollment now tops 28,000, with students studying in 144 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William. George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. ======================================================================== ===== Cognitive Neuroscience -------------- George Mason University - The Department of Psychology has a tenure- track position available in Cognitive Neuroscience (contingent on budget). We seek researchers who integrate empirical or computational studies of human cognitive processes (attention, memory, language, problem solving, etc.) with the methods and theories of neuroscience. Candidates who have experience in the use of neuroimaging techniques are especially invited to apply. The position comes with research access to a 3 Tesla MRI system to be installed at the Krasnow Institute of Advanced Studies and to high-density ERP and optical imaging systems in the Arch Lab in the Department of Psychology. The successful candidate will be expected to teach basic and specialty courses in cognitive neuroscience. Position rank is open, with more senior candidates expected to have a record of external funding. Candidates should send via email vita, statement of research and teaching interests to Darby Wiggins at dwiggin3@gmu.edu. Letters of recommendation and reprints can be also be submitted via email or by regular mail to: Cognitive Neuroscience Search Committee, MSN 3F5, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444. Review of applications will begin October 15, and continue until the position is filled. For more information, go to http://archlab.gmu.edu. George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Enrollment now tops 28,000, with students studying in 144 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William. George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. ======================================================================== ===== ---------------------------------------------------------------- Matt Peterson, Ph.D. Department of Psychology George Mason University Ph: (703) 993-4255 MS 3F5 fax: (703) 993-1359 4400 University Dr. email: mpeters2@gmu.edu Fairfax, VA 22030 archlab.gmu.edu/~mpeters2/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Applicants with experience in either electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry or EM are invited immediately and the position will be open until filled. Applications (CV, a statement of interest and 2 references) should be submitted to Dr. Kisvarday by e-mail. From Sharon.McFadden at drdc-rddc.gc.ca Thu Sep 1 16:26:18 2005 From: Sharon.McFadden at drdc-rddc.gc.ca (McFadden, Sharon) Date: Thu Sep 1 17:08:06 2005 Subject: [visionlist] ISCC/CIE Expert Symposium - Ottawa, May 2006 Message-ID: <88901B46A33C2F46A4D5C0B186A8C9C5A8E38A@torontoex01.toronto.drdc-rddc.gc.ca> I think that this Symposium will be of interest to many Visionlist members. Sharon McFadden --------------------------------- Next year is the 75th Anniversary of the CIE Standard Colorimetric Observer. To celebrate the occasion, the ISCC and the CIE are hosting an Expert Symposium on the Standard Colorimetric Observer, May 16-17, 2006 at the National Research Council in Ottawa, Canada. The goals of the Symposium are to recall the many advances that have been made since the introduction of the Standard Colorimetric Observer, to understand the current state of colorimetry and colour appearance, and to provide guidance on directions for future work. Specific topics will include: * Standard Colorimetric Observer - past, present, and future * Colour matching functions * Colour appearance * Temporal and spatial issues in colorimetry * Colour differences and tolerances * Colour management * Instruments and standards For more information, visit the Symposium website at www.iscc.org/jubilee2006. Authors are invited to submit two-page extended abstracts of their proposed contributions by January 15, 2006. See the Call for Papers on the website for details of the submission and review process. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The successful applicant will be expected to establish an independent program of research that can garner extramural support, to supervise and mentor graduate students, to teach graduate and undergraduate classes, and to participate in departmental governance. Applicants must have the Ph.D. degree by the time of the appointment. Post- doctoral experience is highly desirable. We have a strong preference for applicants whose research bridges sub disciplines of Psychology. We are seeking truly outstanding scholars who are conducting empirical, theory-driven, research with humans in the broad domains of Cognition. In the domain of Cognition our interests include, but are not limited to, Memory, Attention, Perception, Human Factors, Cognitive Development, Social Cognition, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Cognitive Aging. The University of South Florida is a metropolitan-based, Carnegie- designated Doctoral/Research-Extensive university enrolling more than 40,000 students. The department of Psychology (http://www.cas.usf.edu/ psychology/content/index.htm) has 33 faculty members. The Department is housed in a new building that provides ample space and facilities for research as well as a large, vibrant, psychological services center. The Psychology Building is located in close proximity to the Health Sciences complex on the USF campus, reflecting the strong relationship we maintain with such units as the Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, The Florida Mental Health Institute and the Colleges of Medicine and Public Health. The University is building a major, state-funded, Center for the study of Alzheimer Disease. Facilities for radiological neuroimaging are available on campus. There are excellent facilities for electrophysiological neuroimaging in the department. For those interested in developmental processes, there are three NAEYC-accredited day care facilities on campus as well as two laboratory elementary schools. Various departments in the College of Engineering and at the University Affiliated VA Hospital have a strong interest in various aspects person/computer interactions and on Human Factors. The salary is negotiable. Send materials to: Prof. Judy Bryant, Chair, Cognitive Psychology Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler., PCD 4118G, Tampa, Florida, 33620-7200. The University of South Florida encourages applications from women and members of minority groups. The selection process will be conducted under the provisions of Florida?s ?Government in the Sunshine? and Public Records Laws. Anyone requiring special accommodations to complete an application should contact Michelle Morffi (813-974-2438). A review of the applications will begin on September 15, 2005. In order to receive full consideration by the search committee your application must be received by this date. Applications received after September15, 2005 will be reviewed and advanced, in cases of compelling merit, up to the conclusion of the search process. From bip2005 at inb.uni-luebeck.de Wed Sep 7 15:26:06 2005 From: bip2005 at inb.uni-luebeck.de (BIP 2005) Date: Wed Sep 7 15:28:02 2005 Subject: [visionlist] BIP 2005 Program Announcement Message-ID: <200509071726.07403.bip2005@inb.uni-luebeck.de> Program Announcement BIP 2005 International Workshop on Bioinspired Information Processing: Cognitive modeling and gaze-based communication 20 to 22 September 2005, Luebeck, Germany The workshop program for BIP 2005 is now online: http://www.inb.uni-luebeck.de/bip2005/program.htm We invite you to attend the workshop -- registration will be open until Monday, September 12th, 2005! With best regards, the BIP 2005 organization team From Peter.DeGraef at psy.kuleuven.be Wed Sep 7 08:19:00 2005 From: Peter.DeGraef at psy.kuleuven.be (Peter De Graef) Date: Wed Sep 7 15:28:16 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Michotte Symposium at the University of Leuven, Belgium Message-ID: <431EA274.8060708@psy.kuleuven.be> Announcing a synposium at the University of Leuven, Belgium J. R. Nuttin Lectures 2005 24 september The legacy of Albert Michotte An international symposium to mark the 40th anniversary of the decease of Professor Michotte sponsored by the Joseph R. Nuttin Fund and the Belgian Association for Psychological Sciences In 2005, it is exactly 40 years ago that professor Michotte passed away. The work of Michotte, in particular his study of causality perception and of amodal completion, continues to inspire current research programs. At the Department of Psychology of the University of Leuven in Belgium, we want to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the decease of Michotte with an international symposium. Speakers will focus on Michotte's research from a historical perspective as well as present recent findings inspired by the work of Michotte. On this occasion, professor Willem Levelt will be awarded a doctorate honoris causa, on the proposal of the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences and approved by the Academic Council of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. The symposium will take place on September, 24, 2005, in Auditorium Michotte of the Department of Psychology at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Tiensestraat, 102, 3000 Leuven). During the meeting, the possibility will be offered to visit the new museum with historical experimental equipment, housed within the faculty's library. Attendance at this event is free of charge, but participants are asked to register before September, 20, 2005, by sending an email to Marleen Devijver at marleen.devijver@psy.kuleuven.be . Please indicate in your email whether you will take part in (1) the symposium, (2) the granting of the doctorate honoris causa to prof. Levelt, and/or (3) the reception. If you consider staying over in Leuven, you can find more information on the available accommodation on http://www.leuven.be/showpage.asp?iPageID=2721 Best regards Karl Verfaillie on behalf of the organizing committee Program 9:00-9:10 welcome 9:10-9:50 Willem J. M. Levelt (Max-Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, Nijmegen, The Netherlands) "Albert Michotte: memories and continuing inspiration" 9:50-10:30 Georges Thin?s (Universit? Catholique de Louvain, Belgium) "Epistemological aspects of Michotte's studies on perception" 10:30-10:50 coffee 10:50-11:30 Anne Schlottmann (University College London, U.K.) "Development of perceptual causality" 11:30-12:10 Brian Scholl (Yale University, U.S.A.) "The nature of causal perception" 12:10-13:30 lunch 13:30-14:10 Rob Van Lier (Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen, The Netherlands) "Filling-in 'les compl?ments amodaux'" 14:10-14:50 Walter Gerbino (Universita di Trieste, Italy) "Amodal data: an enduring enigma" 14:50-15:30 Johan Wagemans and Karl Verfaillie (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium) "Tracing Michotte's impact on contemporary research on perception in Leuven" 15:30-16:00 coffee 16:00-17:00 The granting of the honorary doctorate to professor Willem Levelt by professor Marc Vervenne, rector of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven 17:00-18:00 reception -- -------------------------------------------------------- Peter De Graef University of Leuven Laboratory of Experimental Psychology Tiensestraat 102 B-3000 Leuven Belgium Tel: +32-16-32.59.65/67 Fax: +32-16-32.60.99 E-mail: Peter.DeGraef@psy.kuleuven.be http://www.psy.kuleuven.ac.be/labexppsy/top/peterweb/index.htm -------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: http://www.kuleuven.be/cwis/email_disclaimer.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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UNC-Asheville, the undergraduate public liberal arts institution of the UNC system, is located in the scenic four-season region of Western North Carolina. Asheville is the professional hub of the mountain region and has a metro-area population of 215K. For full consideration, submit by January 7 a cover letter explaining teaching and research fit, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Patrick Foo (pfoo@unca.edu), Search Chair, Department of Psychology, CPO#1960, University of North Carolina at Asheville, One University Heights, Asheville, NC, 28804-8508. The University of North Carolina at Asheville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. -- _______________________________________________ Search for businesses by name, location, or phone number. -Lycos Yellow Pages http://r.lycos.com/r/yp_emailfooter/http://yellowpages.lycos.com/default.asp?SRC=lycos10 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050907/2d196858/attachment.htm From j.intriligator at bangor.ac.uk Wed Sep 7 23:03:06 2005 From: j.intriligator at bangor.ac.uk (James Intriligator) Date: Wed Sep 7 23:17:00 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc Psychophysics/Clinical in Bangor, Wales Message-ID: (sorry for multiple posts) ------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF WALES, BANGOR SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY Postdoctoral Research Officer R&A Grade 1A: ?19,460 - ?29,128 p.a. A full-time Postdoctoral Research Officer position is available to commence as soon as possible and run until 30 June, 2006. We are looking for someone with energy and know-how in cognitive psychology and psychophysics. The successful applicant will work on an exciting project that will apply cutting-edge research on perception to diagnose certain medical conditions (particularly glaucoma). The project will involve the creative use of cognitive psychology in basic and applied settings. Experience in techniques of experimental perception and cognitive psychology is required ? especially a solid working knowledge of experimental design, programming (e-prime, c, or similar), and statistics. Programming skills (including web platforms) are a definite asset. Knowledge of glaucoma, clinical diagnoses, and business acumen would also be helpful. Applicants should have a PhD in Psychology, or a related field. The work will be conducted with James Intriligator and Jane Raymond at the Centre for Experimental Consumer Psychology and within the Cognitive Research Group of Bangor?s School of Psychology (http://www.psychology.bangor.ac.uk/). The School has an outstanding record of success in both teaching and research. According to national assessments, we rank among the top five UK Psychology departments for research (i.e. rated 5A on a scale of 1-5*). The School provides an active environment for research, both basic and applied. Situated between the beautiful Snowdonia National Park and the Irish Sea, the city of Bangor offers an exhilarating environment for work and leisure. Office and labs are new and equipment is state-of the art. Application forms and further particulars should be obtained by contacting Human Resources, University of Wales, Bangor; tel: +44 (0)1248 382926/388132; e-mail: personnel@bangor.ac.uk; web: http://www.bangor.ac.uk Please quote reference number 05-5/38 when applying. Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd September, 2005. Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Dr James Intriligator, tel: +44 (0)1248 383630, e-mail: j.intriligator@bangor.ac.uk or Professor Jane Raymond, tel: +44 (0)1248 383787, e-mail: j.raymond@bangor.ac.uk Committed To Equal Opportunities From smart at neuralcorrelate.com Wed Sep 7 23:49:25 2005 From: smart at neuralcorrelate.com (Susana Martinez-Conde) Date: Thu Sep 8 00:18:27 2005 Subject: [visionlist] 2nd Annual Best Visual Illusion of the Year Contest will be held In Sarasota during VSS 2006! Message-ID: <200509072350.j87Nn80u086296@visionscience.com> ***Due to popular demand: We are happy to announce the world?s 2nd annual Best Visual Illusion of the Year Contest -- 2006!!*** The 1st annual contest, held at ECVP 2005 in A Coru?a, Spain, was a huge success, which drew numerous accolades from attendees as well as international media coverage. The First, Second and Third Prize winners were Arthur Shapiro and Justin Charles (Bucknell University, USA), George Mather (Sussex University, UK), and Dejan Todorovic (University of Belgrade, Serbia). In order to make the contest more easily accessible to a larger proportion of the world?s vision science community, and to increase the public impact of this celebration of vision research, the 2006 contest will be held in parallel to the VSS meeting in May 2006, in Sarasota, Florida. Exact time and date to be announced. Visual Illusion Contestants are invited to submit novel visual or multimodal illusions (unpublished, or published no earlier than 2005) in standard image, movie or html formats. An international panel of impartial judges (TBA) will rate the submissions and narrow them to the top ten (only one entry per author is eligible to make the TOP TEN). Then, at the Contest Gala in Sarasota, the top ten illusionists will present their contributions and the attendees of the event (that means you!) will vote to pick the TOP THREE WINNERS! Illusions submitted to the 2005 contest can be re-submitted to the 2006 contest edition, as long as they meet the above requirements and were not among the top ten 2005 finalists. Submissions will be held in strict confidence by the panel of judges and the authors/creators will retain full copyright. By submitting an entry authors/creators are committing to allow the Neural Correlate Society (organizers of the event) to display the illusions for advertising purposes and for science museum exhibits and handouts worldwide. In the event that the press may wish to publish submitted illusions in books or other formats, permission will be sought individually from the author. Submissions can be made to Dr. Susana Martinez-Conde (Illusion Contest Coordinator, Neural Correlate Society) via email (smart@neuralcorrelate.com) until February 15, 2006. Illusion submissions should come with a (no more than) one-page description of the illusion and its theoretical underpinnings (if known). Illusions will be rated according to: ? Significance to our understanding of the visual system ? Simplicity of the description ? Sheer beauty ? Counterintuitive quality ? Spectacularity The Illusion Contest website is currently under construction and will be up very soon with further information. Submit your ideas now and take home this prestigious award! On behalf of the Neural Correlate Society: Susana Martinez-Conde (Illusion Contest Coordinator) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience Division of Neurobiology Barrow Neurological Institute 350 W. Thomas Rd Phoenix AZ 85013, USA Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484 Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172 Email: smart@neuralcorrelate.com http://www.neuralcorrelate.com/smc_lab/ From a.sahraie at abdn.ac.uk Thu Sep 8 10:13:34 2005 From: a.sahraie at abdn.ac.uk (Dr. Arash Sahraie) Date: Thu Sep 8 14:52:03 2005 Subject: [visionlist] PhD studenship in Aberdeen, UK Message-ID: <43201CDE.9979.39ABAC@a.sahraie.abdn.ac.uk> Dear Colleague, Currently, there is a 3-year funded studentship available for research in visual attention and processing of basic visual features at Vision Research Laboratories, University of Aberdeen, starting October 2005. I would be grateful if you could bring this to the attention of any of your students that might be interested. further details can be found in lab website: www.abdn.ac.uk/vision Arash Sahraie ---- Dr Arash Sahraie Reader in Visual Neuroscience Vision Research Laboratories School of Psychology University of Aberdeen Scotland, AB24 2UB Tel: +44 1224 27 3919 Fax: +44 1224 27 3426 Web: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/vision From ISNN2006 at acae.cuhk.edu.hk Thu Sep 8 02:44:33 2005 From: ISNN2006 at acae.cuhk.edu.hk (ISNN2006) Date: Thu Sep 8 14:52:35 2005 Subject: [visionlist] CFP: Third International Symposium on Neural Networks (ISNN 2006)-- Chengdu, China Message-ID: <200509080246.j882kXA6009592@messenger.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk> ************************************************* Call for Papers Third International Symposium on Neural Networks May 29-31, 2006, Chengdu, Sichuan, China http://www.acae.cuhk.edu.hk/~isnn2006 http://cilab.uestc.edu.cn/isnn2006 ************************************************ The Third International Symposium on Neural Networks (ISNN 2006) will be held in Chengdu, as a sequel of ISNN 2005 in Chongqing and ISNN 2004 in Dalian, China. Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan (Szechwan) Province in southwestern China, a modern metropolitan with 2310-year history and rich cultural heritage, featuring relaxing lifestyle, spicy Szechwan cuisine, and numerous historic and scenery sites nearby including three UNESCO World Heritages (two cultural heritages: Dujiangyan--Qingcheng Mountain, Emei Mountain--Leshan Giant Buddha, one natural heritage: Jiuzhaigou--Huanglong). ISNN 2006 aims to provide a high-level international forum for scientists, engineers, and educators to present the state of the art of neural network research and applications in diverse fields. The symposium will feature plenary speeches given by worldwide renowned scholars, regular sessions with broad coverage, and some special sessions focusing on popular topics. Prospective authors are invited to submit full-length papers (6 pages normally and 10 pages maximum) by the submission deadline. Potential organizers are also invited to enlist five or more papers with cohesive topics to form special sessions. The submission of a paper implies that the paper is original and has not been submitted under review or copyright protected elsewhere and will be presented by an author if accepted. All submitted papers will be refereed by experts in the field based on the criteria of originality, significance, quality, and clarity. The authors of accepted papers will have an opportunity to revise their papers and take consideration of the referees' comments and suggestions. All papers accepted and presented at ISNN2006 will be published by Springer as multiple volumes of Lecture Notes in Computer Science which are indexed by SCI-Expanded. ISNN2006 has teamed up with the International Journal of Neural Systems (IJNS), one of the distinguished journals on neural networks, for publishing a Special Issue on Advances in Neural Networks. All submitted papers will have opportunities for consideration for this Special Issue. The selection will be carried out during the review process as well as at the conference presentation stage. The Editor-in-Chief of IJNS and the guest editors of the Special Issues will make decisions on submitted papers based referees' comments and recommendations, as well as quality and presentation of the papers, and select around twenty five papers. Authors of selected outstanding papers will be asked to substantially extend and revise their papers with additional original materials for further rounds of peer review under the practice of IJNS. These papers must be extended and updated in a significant and substantive way so that the amount of overlap between symposium paper and journal submission is no more than 50%. Prospective authors should submit their manuscripts directly to the guest editors before the deadline with a copy to the Editor-in-Chief. 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The Symposium is designed to be a cross-cutting event for those involved in developing or using light source color information. Papers from those involved in research on color rendering and appearance via measurement, model or description in the light source, graphic arts, visual display, lighting applications and color measurement communities are welcome. Research work on new ways of describing and measuring the color characteristics of LED light sources is of particular interest. Prospective authors should submit a Title and Abstract (1/2 page maximum) together with their contact and bibliographic information without delay to Terry McGowan, Executive Director, LRO via e-mail to: lighting@ieee.org or fax to: 216-382-6424. The deadline for Titles and Abstracts is October 7, 2005. Abstracts will be reviewed by the LRO Technical Advisory Committee and Session Chairs and the authors notified by October 26, 2005. The deadline for the submission of completed papers is January 9, 2006. Electronic submissions are required using MS-Word or other commonly-used format. Questions regarding subjects and content may be directed to the Symposium Chairman as follows: Dr. Edward Rinalducci Dept. of Psychology University of Central Florida Orlando, FL USA E-Mail: erinaldu@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu Papers will be published in the Symposium Proceedings a paper copy of which will be available at the Symposium. After the Symposium, a Final Report including all Symposium papers, summary comments, discussion notes and supplementary material will be published on a CD-ROM and archived as an EPRI Research Report. All authors will receive a complimentary Symposium registration and 2-night accommodations at the Grosvenor Resort. Additionally, they may request reimbursement of travel expenses up to the amounts of (USD) $700 (domestic) or $1,100 (international). Reimbursement funds are limited. A Symposium brochure, registration form and additional Symposium information will be available on the LRO Web Site at: http://www.lightingresearchoffice.org . Copies will be mailed or faxed upon request. The LRO is pleased to acknowledge the Sponsors and Supporters of this LRO Lighting Research Symposium on Light and Color: Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) The International Commission on Illumination (CIE) National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Final Report Sponsor U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) From eskew at neu.edu Mon Sep 12 16:13:16 2005 From: eskew at neu.edu (Rhea Eskew) Date: Mon Sep 12 17:45:18 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Vision job: Assistant Professor, Northeastern University Message-ID: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor The Department of Psychology at Northeastern University, in Boston, Massachusetts, invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in any area of visual science, starting in Fall of 2006. We seek an outstanding scientist (with a PhD or equivalent and postdoctoral experience) with a research program that will complement the current strengths in vision within the Department (color, retinal processing, night vision, visual imagery, and visual cognition). The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and conduct research that addresses fundamental problems in vision and visual neuroscience using some combination of psychophysical, computational, fMRI, and electrophysiological methods. Excellent salary and startup funds will be offered. Candidates should submit a cover letter, c.v., selected reprints, and three letters of reference by December 1, 2005 to: Rhea T. Eskew, Jr., Chair, Vision Search Committee, Dept. of Psychology, 125 Nightingale Hall, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. -- Rhea T. Eskew, Jr., Ph.D. Professor and Acting Chair Dept. of Psychology, 125-NI Northeastern University Boston, MA 02115 USA http://www.psych.neu.edu/people/faculty/eskew.html eskew@neu.edu voice: 617-373-3793 fax: 617-373-8714 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050912/5518e1e7/attachment.htm From qz at sunyopt.edu Tue Sep 13 16:06:24 2005 From: qz at sunyopt.edu (Qasim Zaidi) Date: Tue Sep 13 17:23:34 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Post-doc in color perception Message-ID: A position is open for a bright and energetic post-doc for projects on color perception in 3-D scenes and the geometry of perceptual color space. The work will involve real stimuli and computer graphics The candidate should have a Ph.D. in a color perception related field, some mathematical maturity, ability to program vision experiments in a system like CRS-VSG, and familiarity with Matlab. SUNY Optometry is in the center of New York City, which is one of the most exciting places in the world for life in general and vision research in particular. The position will begin January 1, 2006. The initial appointment will be one year, extendable to three years. Salary will be based on an NRSA scale. Candidates should send, preferably by email, a CV, relevant reprints, a single page statement of research interests, and two reference letters. Applications will be considered till Nov 13, 2005 and a decision made soon after that. The Research Foundation of SUNY is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Qasim Zaidi Professor of Vision Sciences SUNY College of Optometry 33 West 42nd St New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-780-5142 Fax: 212-780-5137 Email: qz@sunyopt.edu http://www.sunyopt.edu/research/zaidi.shtml From E.Fletcher at Unimelb.edu.au Tue Sep 13 22:48:46 2005 From: E.Fletcher at Unimelb.edu.au (Erica Fletcher) Date: Tue Sep 13 22:50:12 2005 Subject: [visionlist] PhD scholarship available-The University of Melbourne (Australia) Message-ID: <01LT0KE1UUECBCCCKH@SMTP.UNIMELB.EDU.AU> A full PhD scholarship (approx. $18,837 p.a) is offered for a student to complete a PhD investigating the mechanisms involved in retinal degeneration. Students successful in gaining a Melbourne Research Scholarship or Australian Postgraduate Award will be offered a top-up scholarship. Retinitis Pigmentosa is a hereditary form of blindness that affects around 1:5000 people. There are currently no treatments available to combat the relentless loss of vision. This project will examine the changes that occur in retinal glial cells and the role these cells play in remodeling the retina. This has important implications for developing novel treatments such as retinal prostheses, implantation of retinal tissue, or stem cell therapy. Experimental work will involve histological and functional assays on rodent models of retinal degeneration. The work will be conducted in the Visual Neuroscience Laboratory within the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia. However, a component of this project could involve an international exchange. The suitable student will be completing or have completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) or equivalent, or be a graduate of a health related area (eg Medicine, dentristry, optometry). Although a detailed knowledge of vision is NOT required, some knowledge of any one of the following areas would be desirable: Anatomical techniques such as immunocytochemistry, neuroscience, pharmacology, biochemistry, pathology, or physiology. For further information please contact: Dr Erica Fletcher Tel: 8344-3218; Email: elf@unimelb.edu.au Dr Erica Fletcher, MScOptom PhD Senior Lecturer Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology The University of Melbourne Grattan St Parkville 3010 Ph: Int+61-3-8344-3218 Fax: Int+61-3-9347-5219 Email: elf@unimelb.edu.au Website: http://www.anatomy.unimelb.edu.au/researchlabs/fletcher/index.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050913/88152ad7/attachment.htm From Karl.R.Gegenfurtner at psychol.uni-giessen.de Wed Sep 14 07:38:57 2005 From: Karl.R.Gegenfurtner at psychol.uni-giessen.de (Karl Gegenfurtner) Date: Wed Sep 14 14:35:31 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc position in Giessen, Germany Message-ID: <4327D391.1000006@uni-giessen.de> A Postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Karl Gegenfurtner at Giessen University. The position is within a project funded by the German Research Council (DFG) to investigate the relationship between smooth pursuit eye movements and motion perception. A doctoral degree in psychology, physics, biology, or computer science is prerequisite. Experience in programming visual displays or measuring eye movements are of advantage. Salary is accordingto German research scale BAT IIa. The position is for two years, starting in January 2006 (or soon thereafter). The members of the department use theoretical and experimental approaches addressed at understanding the planning and control of voluntary goal-directed movements. The laboratory includes state of the art equipment for the study of eye- and arm movements (EyelinkII, DPI eye tracker, Phantom, Optotrak). Please send applications no later than October 1st 2005 per email (PDF preferred). More information about the department can be found at http://www.allpsych.uni-giessen.de. Best wishes, Karl Gegenfurtner -- Prof. Karl Gegenfurtner, Abteilung Allgemeine Psychologie Justus-Liebig-Universit?t, Otto-Behaghel-Str. 10, 35394 Giessen phone: +49 641 9926100 mailto:gegenfurtner@uni-giessen.de fax: +49 641 9926119 http://www.allpsych.uni-giessen.de/karl From andrew.b.watson at nasa.gov Wed Sep 14 17:34:45 2005 From: andrew.b.watson at nasa.gov (Andrew Watson) Date: Wed Sep 14 17:40:04 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Tillyer Award Nominations, Oct 1 Deadline Message-ID: This is a reminder that the deadline for nominations for the Tillyer Award is October 1. This is an important opportunity to nominate well qualified individuals for one of the few significant awards in vision science. Details regarding the award are given below. The Edgar D. Tillyer Award for distinguished work in the field of vision is presented every two years by the Optical Society of America. The last eight awards have been to Krauskopf, Sperling, Mollon, Williams, Robson, Nachmias, Barlow, and Smith & Pokorny. A description of the award, a complete list of past recipients, and nomination forms can be found at http://www.osa.org/aboutosa/awards/. The Committee for the 2006 Tillyer award hereby invites nominations from all members of the vision community. Note that there is now an online version of the nomination form at http://www.osa.org/aboutosa/awards/theawards/nom_form.asp. The deadline for nominations is October 1, 2005. 2006 Tillyer Award Committee Andrew Watson - Chair Rhea Eskew Ione Fine Wilson Geisler Michael Landy Peter Lennie -- Andrew B. Watson MS 262-2 NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000 (650) 604-5419 (650) 604-0255 fax andrew.b.watson@nasa.gov http://vision.arc.nasa.gov/ From john at eyelab.psy.msu.edu Wed Sep 14 21:44:27 2005 From: john at eyelab.psy.msu.edu (John M. Henderson) Date: Wed Sep 14 22:05:35 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Real World Scene Perception Special Issue Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.0.20050914173513.02b75ba8@eyelab.msu.edu> Visual Cognition, 2005, Volume 12, issue 6 Real World Scene Perception Edited by: John M. Henderson Contents: J.M. Henderson, Introduction to Real-World Scene Perception. G.A. Rousselet, O.R. Joubert, M. Fabre-Thorpe, How Long to get to the "Gist" of Real-world Natural Scenes? V. Goffaux, C. J.A. Mouraux, A. Oliva, P.G. Schyns, B. Rossion, Diagnostic Colors Contribute to the Early Stages of Scene Categorization: Behavioral and Neurophysiological Evidence. L. F.ei-Fei, R. VanRullen, C. Koch, P. Perona, Why does Natural Scene Categorization Require Little Attention? Exploring Attentional Requirements for Natural and Synthetic Stimulilus. E. ?zgen, P.T. Sowden, P.G. Schyns, C. Daoutis, Top-down Attentional Modulation of Spatial Frequency Processing in Scene Perception. M. McCotter, F. Gosselin, P. Sowden, P. Schyns, The Use of Visual Information in Natural Scenes. R.A. Epstein, The Cortical Basis of Visual Scene Processing. D.A. Gajewski, J.M. Henderson, Minimal Use of Working Memory in a Scene Comparison Task. A. Hollingworth , Memory for Object Position in Natural Scenes. M.S. Castelhano, J.M. Henderson, Incidental Visual Memory for Objects in Scenes. M.P. Munger, T. Ryan Owens, J.E. Conway, Are Boundary Extension and Representational Momentum Related? L.C. Loschky, G.W. McConkie, J. Yang, M.E. Miller, The Limits of Visual Resolution in Natural Scene Viewing. L. Itti, Quantifying the Contribution of Low-level Saliency to Human Eye Movements in Dynamic Scenes. E. Walter, P. Dassonville, Semantic Guidance of Attention within Natural Scenes. S. Forti, G.W. Humphreys, D.G. Watson, Eye Movements in Search in Visual Neglect. F.H. Hamker, A Computational Model of Visual Stability and Change Detection During Eye Movements in Real World Scenes. G.L. Dueker, A. Needham, Infants' Object Category Formation and Use: Real-world Context Effects on Category Use in Object Processing. B.C. Hansen, E.A. Essock, Influence of Scale and Orientation on the Visual Perception of Natural Scenes. R. Ni, M.L. Braunstein, G.J. Andersen, Distance Perception from Motion Parallax and Ground Contact. From christopher.pack at mcgill.ca Thu Sep 15 13:43:47 2005 From: christopher.pack at mcgill.ca (Christopher Pack, Dr.) Date: Thu Sep 15 15:05:04 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc in systems neuroscience Message-ID: <88D0960F912D1D418772EA0B479C9B823546AC@EXCHANGE2VS3.campus.mcgill.ca> Postdoctoral position in systems neuroscience Applications are requested for a postdoctoral position in awake primate neurophysiology at the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI), which is part of the McGill University School of Medicine. The MNI is located in downtown Montreal, Canada, a vibrant, multicultural city, and provides a multifaceted neuroscience environment with clinical and research activities housed under one roof. About 100 graduate students study at the MNI. The project will involve studies of the cortical and subcortical regions responsible for vision and eye movements. The successful candidate will work in the laboratories of Drs. Daniel Guitton and Christopher Pack. More information on the current research interests in these labs can be found at: http://www.mni.mcgill.ca/cmpxns.html The ideal candidate will have prior research experience and expertise in the following areas: behavioral training of nonhuman primates, micro-electrode recording of neural activity in alert primate during visuo-motor tasks, eye movement recording, analysis of neural signals, programming in Matlab and C/C++. In addition, the candidate should have good interpersonal and organizational skills. Salary will be commensurate with experience, according to the postdoctoral pay scale set by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research. Please send curriculum vitae, brief statement of research interests and accomplishments, and names of two references to christopher.pack@mcgill.ca and daniel.guitton@mcgill.ca. Interested candidates are encouraged to arrange an interview at the 2005 Society for Neuroscience meeting. From mary at i2r.a-star.edu.sg Fri Sep 16 09:25:13 2005 From: mary at i2r.a-star.edu.sg (Mary) Date: Fri Sep 16 15:20:36 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Posting Request in Visionlist Message-ID: <000501c5baa0$8ae82310$b184a8c0@MaryChye> Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to put up a job posting in Visionlist. The details are as follows: **************************************************************************** ********************************* Post-Doctoral Positions at Institute for Infocomm Research, Singapore (In the fields of computer vision, image processing, pattern recognition, machine learning related areas) PhD holders are invited to apply for positions at the Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R). These positions are for up to three years and may lead to a long-term position. Successful applicants will receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. They may also be provided with assistance for relocation. I2R is Singapore's premier Information, Communications and Media (ICM) research institute. We are currently located on a wooded ridge, amid tropical greenery, and overlooking the sea. I2R currently employs over 300 researchers coming from many nationalities and working in diverse areas including digital wireless, security, media and signal processing, networking, knowledge discovery, speech and natural language processing, automated video analysis, radio systems and fibre optics. I2R provides a vibrant research environment with strong support for patenting and publications and has close links with local and international universities and research institutes. Through industry programs, I2R helps local companies in the industry to upgrade technologically. Please see our website http://www.i2r.a-star.edu.sg for more information. The Visual Understanding Lab focuses on intelligent video surveillance technologies that support and simplify tasks undertaken by the human being. A proud innovation of the lab is the world's first container number recognition system. Current innovative project include intelligent CCTV for detecting abnormal events and the drowning early warning system. The ideal candidate should have significant expertise in signal or image processing and computer vision or in pattern recognition or machine learning with interest in visual scene understanding. You are also expected to be innovative, cheerful, motivated, independent, energetic, well-spoken, resourceful and very curious. To apply, please send your full CV, including list of publications and references, to joinus@i2r.a-star.edu.sg. Please indicate this media source in your application for our reference. **************************************************************************** ********************************* Please let me know when the write up is posted on the website. Thank you very much for your help and have a good day ahead! Best regards, Mary Chye (Ms) Senior Executive Assistant, HR DID: 6 874 3696 Fax : 6 776 3718 Email address : mary@i2r.a-star.edu.sg Institute for Infocomm Research 21 Heng Mui Keng Terrace Singapore 119 613 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- This email is confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify us immediately. Please do not copy or use it for any purpose, or disclose its contents to any other person. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Please send vita, letter of interest, names and contact information of three references to: Nassim Seyedali University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy 6431 Fannin St., Suite 7.160A Houston, TX 77030 Nassim.S.Seyedali@uth.tmc.edu From Nassim.S.Seyedali at uth.tmc.edu Fri Sep 16 18:26:00 2005 From: Nassim.S.Seyedali at uth.tmc.edu (Seyedali, Nassim S) Date: Fri Sep 16 18:45:10 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc in attention and eye movements in humans Message-ID: Postdoc in attention and eye movements in humans A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. A.B. Sereno at the University of Texas-Houston Medical School to study the basis of visual attention and eye movements in clinical and normal human populations. Research will involve behavioral testing of human subjects using non-invasive infrared eye-trackers. Applicants should have prior experience and hold a Ph.D. in a related field (e.g., Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience). Programming skills (e.g. C++, Matlab) would be useful. The UTHSC-H Is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/D/V. Please send vita, letter of interest, names and contact information of three references to: Nassim S. Seyedali University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy 6431 Fannin St., Suite 7.160A Houston, TX 77030 Nassim.S.Seyedali@uth.tmc.edu From announcements at journalofvision.org Fri Sep 16 21:54:49 2005 From: announcements at journalofvision.org (Journal of Vision) Date: Fri Sep 16 21:49:48 2005 Subject: [visionlist] New Issue: Journal of Vision, Volume 5, Issue 7 Message-ID: <419f01c5bb09$42b40140$020100c0@journalofvision.org> Journal of Vision Volume 5, Number 7, Pages 603-658 doi:10.1167/5.7 http://journalofvision.org/5/7/ ISSN 1534-7362 Articles Cone signal interactions in direction-selective neurons in the middle temporal visual area (MT) Crista L. Barberini Marlene R. Cohen Brian A. Wandell William T. Newsome http://journalofvision.org/5/7/1/ Perceptual consequences of feature-based attention Jianwei Lu Laurent Itti http://journalofvision.org/5/7/2/ The locus of fixation and the foveal cone mosaic Nicole M. Putnam Heidi J. Hofer Nathan Doble Li Chen Joseph Carroll David R. Williams http://journalofvision.org/5/7/3/ Short-term predictive changes in the dynamics of disparity vergence eye movements Tara L. Alvarez Mayur Bhavsar John L. Semmlow Michael T. Bergen Claude Pedrono http://journalofvision.org/5/7/4/ Visual working memory for briefly presented scenes Kristine Liu Yuhong Jiang http://journalofvision.org/5/7/5/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050916/04342a6e/attachment.htm From s.gracias at auckland.ac.nz Mon Sep 19 22:01:50 2005 From: s.gracias at auckland.ac.nz (Sunita Gracias) Date: Mon Sep 19 22:04:14 2005 Subject: [visionlist] VisionList- VACANT: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Optometry and Vision Science, Department of Optometry & Vision Science (A517-05C). Message-ID: <005c01c5bd65$bc83fbc0$138ad882@opt.auckland.ac.nz> Advertisement LECTURER - SENIOR LECTURER in Optometry and Vision Science, Department of Optometry and Vision Science, Auckland, New Zealand. Reference number: A517-05C LECTURESHIP IN OPTOMETRY Department of Optometry and Vision Science Faculty of Science The University of Auckland Auckland New Zealand. Summary Statement: We are looking for an academic who will assist in our continued research growth in Optometry and Vision Science. You must have a higher degree in Optometry or Vision Science and a qualification that allows you to register as an optometrist in New Zealand. Advertisement: Applications are invited for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer position in the Department of Optometry and Vision Science. The Department is New Zealand's only Optometry School, with an intake of around 45 students per year. The Department conducts a four-year undergraduate course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Optometry and postgraduate studies for the degree of Master of Science (Optometry) and Doctor of Philosophy. The department is dedicated to building its research strengths and expanding its postgraduate programme and has an active group of graduate students. As Lecturer/Senior Lecturer you will be expected to undertake research, teaching (including clinical teaching and examining), and service. You must have a higher degree (PhD) in Optometry, or in a related discipline, or be about to qualify for such a degree. It is expected that you will have established research credentials and that you will have teaching experience. You must have a commitment to both research and teaching. It is essential that you have an optometry qualification that is recognized for registration as an Optometrist or as an Educator Optometrist in New Zealand. Enquiries of an academic nature should be addressed to: Professor Michael Kalloniatis, Head of the Department of Optometry & Vision Science, Telephone 64-9-373 7599 ext 82977, email: m.kalloniatis@auckland.ac.nz. Reference number: A517-05C Closing Date: 31/10/2005 -/-/-/-/-/-/-/- From announcements at journalofvision.org Fri Sep 23 00:04:20 2005 From: announcements at journalofvision.org (Journal of Vision) Date: Thu Sep 22 23:58:25 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Journal of Vision offers RSS Feeds Message-ID: <465601c5bfd2$590a45d0$020100c0@journalofvision.org> The Journal of Vision now offers RSS feeds of journal articles. RSS feeds are XML files that contain a structured description of a set of elements; in this case each element contains the title, authors, publication date, abstract, icon, DOI, and URL of an article. RSS feeds are automatically updated when new content is available, and can be read using RSS readers and several browsers. See http://journalofvision.org/rss/ for more details. The RSS feeds are always accessible from the orange RSS button at the upper right of each page of JOV. We hope you will appreciate this new feature of Journal of Vision. Andrew B. Watson, Editor-in-Chief Journal of Vision http://journalofvision.org/ From d.j.whitaker at Bradford.ac.uk Fri Sep 23 10:29:45 2005 From: d.j.whitaker at Bradford.ac.uk (David Whitaker) Date: Fri Sep 23 15:28:31 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Chair in Department of Optometry at Bradford Message-ID: School of Life Sciences CHAIR IN OPTOMETRY REF: A0P013 The Department of Optometry at Bradford is determined to become a leading international centre for vision research. We are looking for a successful and talented researcher at Chair level to build on our research strengths and take the department forward. This outstanding career opportunity offers substantial scope for developing internationally excellent research, and is associated with an attractive start-up package including a fully funded Research Assistant and PhD studentship. An enthusiastic participant in research, with a strong, internationally recognised track record, you will be committed to supervising research and developing new funding proposals. You should have the ability to lead, develop and enthuse a dedicated team. Informal enquiries about the posts are welcome, and should be addressed to Professor David Elliott, Head of Optometry (Tel: 01274 235224, E-mail: d.elliott1@bradford.ac.uk). More information about research in the Department can be found at http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/lifesci/optometry/research/ How to apply: jobs@bradford.ac.uk Closing date: 21 October 2005 From announcements at journalofvision.org Sat Sep 24 03:18:09 2005 From: announcements at journalofvision.org (Journal of Vision) Date: Sat Sep 24 03:22:05 2005 Subject: [visionlist] New Issue: Journal of Vision, Volume 5, Issue 8 Message-ID: <539201c5c0b6$96ea1030$020100c0@journalofvision.org> Journal of Vision Volume 5, Number 8, Pages 1a-1070a doi:10.1167/5.8 http://journalofvision.org/5/8/ ISSN 1534-7362 Abstracts Vision Sciences Society http://journalofvision.org/5/8/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050924/68b0c957/attachment.htm From churchy at duke.edu Mon Sep 26 19:27:02 2005 From: churchy at duke.edu (churchy@duke.edu) Date: Tue Sep 27 01:14:46 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Job Announcement Message-ID: <20050926152702.mwfxwj7fxckokwgg@webmail.duke.edu> Duke University. The Department of Biological Anthropology and Anatomy and the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience invite applications and nominations for an open rank, tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2006. Candidates must have an established research and publication record in cognitive primatology and the evolution of cognition. Send vitae and names of references to Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Biological Anthropology and Anatomy, Duke University, Box 90383, Durham NC 27708-0383. Applications received by December 1 will be guaranteed consideration. Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. From mr287 at georgetown.edu Mon Sep 26 15:54:27 2005 From: mr287 at georgetown.edu (Maximilian Riesenhuber) Date: Tue Sep 27 01:15:11 2005 Subject: [visionlist] postdoctoral position in computational neuroscience, neural data analysis @ Georgetown University Message-ID: <433819B3.20302@georgetown.edu> Postdoctoral Position in computational neuroscience, neural data analysis Riesenhuber Lab Department of Neuroscience Georgetown University We have an opening for a postdoctoral fellow, starting ASAP or later, to participate in a research project studying the neural bases of fast visual target detection in complex images using a combination of psychophysics, EEG & NIRS imaging, and computational modeling. The candidate is expected to take on a main role in the analysis of the neural data and their computational modeling (with the goal of developing a real-time neurally-based target detection system), Thus, a strong quantitative background and experience in machine learning and data classification are required. Experience with EEG and psychophysics is a plus, as is a background in biological and/or machine vision. This position is also of interest for PhDs in computer science with an interest in moving into computational neuroscience. The position is for an initial period of one year with a possibility of extension depending on progress. Salary is competitive. Our lab investigates the computational mechanisms underlying human perception as a gateway to understanding information processing and learning in cortex. In our work, we combine computational modeling with psychophysical and fMRI data from our own lab and collaborators, as well as with single unit data obtained in collaboration with physiology labs. For more information, see http://maxlab.neuro.georgetown.edu. The project is a collaboration with Dr. Tom Zeffiro's lab at the Center for Functional and Molecular Imaging at Georgetown University (http://cfmi.georgetown.edu/). Georgetown has a vibrant neuroscience community with over forty labs participating in the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience. Its scenic campus is located at the edge of Washington, DC, one of the most intellectual and culturally rich cities in the country. Interested candidates should send a CV, a brief (1 page) statement of research interests, representative reprints, and the names and contact information of three references by email to Maximilian Riesenhuber (mr287@georgetown.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. ********************************************************************** Maximilian Riesenhuber phone: 202-687-9198 Department of Neuroscience fax: 202-784-3562 Georgetown University Medical Center email: mr287@georgetown.edu Research Building Room WP-12 3970 Reservoir Rd., NW Washington, DC 20007 http://maxlab.neuro.georgetown.edu ********************************************************************** From t.s.meese at aston.ac.uk Mon Sep 26 16:34:39 2005 From: t.s.meese at aston.ac.uk (Tim Meese) Date: Tue Sep 27 01:15:38 2005 Subject: [visionlist] AVA Xmas meeting: Call for papers Message-ID: Apologies if you receive multiple postings - this has been circulated over four lists. ------------------------------------------------------------- AAAA VV V AAAA A AA VV V A AA A AA VV V A AA AAAAAAA VV V AAAAAAA A AA VV V A AA A AA VV V A AA A AA VVV A AA A AA VV A AA ------------------------------------------------------------- TENTH AVA CHRISTMAS MEETING, MONDAY 19TH DECEMBER 2005 ABSTRACT DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1ST ------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- We will be celebrating ten years of AVA Christmas Meetings in the Warwick Room (talks) and Cafe Lago (registration, posters and evening reception), on the sixth floor of the Main Building building at Aston University on Monday 19th December 2005. Invited talks will be given by: 1) Stuart Anstis (San Diego, USA) 2) Alan Gilchrist (Rutgers, USA) 3) Simon Thorpe (Toulouse, France) Abstracts (max length: 250 words) should be submitted by e-mail to Tim Meese (t.s.meese@aston.ac.uk) by November 1st. Abstracts will be peer reviewed and published in the journal Perception (so long as presenting authors attend the meeting) and should cover previously unreported research on any aspect of vision. Abstracts must be in the standard format for ECVP/Perception (including addresses etc), examples of which can be seen at: http://www.perceptionweb.com/perc0100/ava99xms.pdf and http://www.perceptionweb.com/perc0101/index.html References should be given in the body of the abstract in full, but without the title. e.g. (Rayner et al, 2001, Vis Res, 41, 943-954) PLEASE NOTE: 1) Abstracts should be appended with a statement of preference for a talk or a poster. 2) The e-mail accompanying the abstract should indicate which of the authors will and will not be attending the meeting. 3) Unless otherwise stated, it will be assumed that the first author will be the presenting author. It is expected that speakers will use their own laptop, or will bring a powerpoint presentation on either a CD or memory stick suitable for use with either a PC or a MAC. The organizers will try to accommodate preferences for a talk or poster but the number of submissions that this meeting now attracts means that this is not always possible. In particular, authors should note that tardy submissions are less likely to be accepted as talks. With the exception of overseas visitors, attendees *should* pay in advance at the registration rate shown below. If needs be, payment will be accepted on the door though credit card facilities will *not* be available. Overseas visitors may pay on the door but, in any case, we would be most grateful if you could give us advance warning of your intention to attend. R E G I S T R A T I O N F E E S Students Other Premium Members 15 30 80 Pounds Sterling Non-members 30 40 80 Membership plus 35 50 80 registration As many of you will know, the AVA has moved to a policy of a one payment, life membership fee (of 25.00 pounds sterling). One way in which we hope to offset some of our meeting costs is by introducing the 'premium' category of registration fee. There is no obligation to pay this fee, and we expect that most people will pay either the 'student' or 'other' rates as appropriate. But, we do hope that grant holders might consider paying the premium rate. In all cases, a receipt will be provided on the day for the fee paid, but this will not indicate the category. We will be accepting registration fees using Paypal. The web address for the payment site is: http://www.hls.dmu.ac.uk/ava/bham05.html Or you can visist the AVA web site at: http://www.theAVA.net/ When you use Paypal for the first time it takes a little time to set things up, but thereafter is quite quick. We do hope you will find this a convenient way of paying your registration fee. Alternatively, we still accept cheques which should be sent to Claire Cashman at the address below. Claire Cashman (cashmanc@email.aston.ac.uk) School of Life and Health Sciences Aston University Aston Triangle Birmingham B4 7ET UK If you're planning on attending the AVA Christmas meeting, please send an e-mail to either t.s.meese@aston.ac.uk or cashmanc@email.aston.ac.uk, so that we can cater for the appropriate numbers. DIRECTIONS Information on how to get to Aston University can be found at: http://www.aston.ac.uk/contact/ Once at the University's main building enter the red sky lift in the reception area and go to the sixth floor. Exit the lift and turn right through the double doors. Walk to the end of the wide corridor (part of the Aston Business School) and turn left at the stairs. Walk through two more sets of double doors and you will find the reception desk in Cafe Lago. CARS There is some car parking space on the campus. You should inform security that you are attending the AVA Christmas meeting at the intercom by the campus entrance barrier. TRAINS Aston University is about a 15 minute walk from Birmingham New Street train station. (See site map above for directions). ACCOMMODATION A list of local hotels can be provided on request. We look forward to seeing you on the 19th December. (And please note the new venue) _______________________________________________ From M.L.Rodriguez-Carmona at city.ac.uk Wed Sep 28 15:53:20 2005 From: M.L.Rodriguez-Carmona at city.ac.uk (Rodriguez-Carmona, Maria) Date: Wed Sep 28 23:02:06 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Colour Vision Course, 4-5 Nov., London. Message-ID: > Dear All, > > We are organising a course / symposium on colour vision. I would be > grateful if you could bring this to the attention to anyone who would > be interested in attending. > > Thanks, > Marisa > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > ---------------------------------------- > COLOUR VISION: Fundamental Studies and Clinical Applications > > 4-5 November 2005 > > City University, London. > > COURSE / SYMPOSIUM > The two-day event is aimed at those who wish to understand the > fundamentals of colour vision and the effects on chromatic sensitivity > that result from changes in stimulus parameters and / or the > properties of the eye. Emphasis will be placed on clinical > applications and the need to evaluate how loss of chromatic > sensitivity can affect visual performance in some work environments. > > The course includes selected demonstrations on colour measurement and > specification and laboratory practicals on the most common > occupational colour vision tests and the latest techniques developed > to diagnose colour deficiency and to investigate and quantify loss of > chromatic sensitivity. > > The second day symposium includes talks on the genetics of colour > vision, modelling of chromatic discrimination, cerebral achromatopsia, > studies of colour perception in context and fMRI. In addition to > providing "hands on" experience on the latest colour measurement and > colour vision assessment techniques, an important aim of the course / > symposium is to explore how advances in genetics and our understanding > of chromatic processes can benefit clinical applications. > > WHO SHOULD ATTEND? > Ophthalmologists, medical and psychology students, optometrists, > occupational health professionals, artists / painters/ dyers, vision > scientists, industrial colour measurement & reproduction specialists > > SPEAKERS > G B Arden, JL Barbur, S Grant, K Knoblauch, J Moreland, J Neitz, J > Wolf, R Weale, J Birch, A Hurlbert, N Milburn, K Mullen, S Shevell, M > Pacheco-Cutillas, G Plant, M Rodriguez-Carmona, FG Rauscher. > > MORE INFORMATION > http://www.city.ac.uk/avrc > > If you have any further questions about any aspect of the course, > please feel free to get in touch with me. > > Marisa -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Kind regards, Henning M?ller -- --------------------------------------- Henning M?ller (PhD) University & Hospitals of Geneva Service of Medical Informatics 24, rue Micheli-du-Crest CH-1211 Geneva 14, Switzerland Tel +41 22 372-6175 Fax +41 22 372-8680 email henning.mueller@sim.hcuge.ch -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: JobOfferPhD_lung.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 73837 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050929/76486186/JobOfferPhD_lung-0001.pdf -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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All the PhD students of Tehran University of Medical Sciences could attend another university for a period of 6-9 months as a research-visiting student. I would be very grateful if I could follow part of my project at your university under your supervision. The traveling and living costs (except tuition fee) will be covered by the Iranian Ministry of Health and Education . I look forward to hearing from you . Mirzajani A.(Ph.D Student), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Dept. of Medical Physics Tel&Fax: (98-21-6466383),(98-21-6438630),(98-21-2352274) (www.tums.ac.ir) Iran University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Department of Optometry Tel&Fax: (98-21-22262450), (www.iums.ac.ir) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. From fhamker at uni-muenster.de Fri Sep 30 19:06:24 2005 From: fhamker at uni-muenster.de (Fred Hamker) Date: Fri Sep 30 20:46:54 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoctoral and PhD position in Computational modelling at West. Wilhelms-University Muenster (Germany) Message-ID: The junior research group of Dr. Fred Hamker in Psychology at the Westfaelische-Wilhelms Universitaet Muenster invites applications for a Postdoctoral and a PhD position. Our group pursues a theoretical and model-driven approach to experimental psychology/neuroscience in the field of visual perception and its cognitive control. It is part of the laboratory of Prof. Dr. Markus Lappe. Together, we form an interdisciplinary research community with members coming from psychology, biology, computer science, electrical engineering, physics. The positions are within a project funded by the German Research Council (DFG). They aim at developing a neurocomputational systems approach to modeling the cognitive guidance of attention and object/category recognition. The scope is on building functional models of cortical and subcortical areas in the primate brain based on physiological and anatomical findings. The function of the prefrontal cortex and basal ganglia will be an integral part of these models. The validity of the models should also be demonstrated by testing their performance on real world category/object recognition tasks. A degree in psychology, computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or biology is a prerequisite. Experience in programming (C++, Matlab), applied mathematics, and neural modeling is of significant advantage. Salary is according to German research scale (BAT IIa for the Postdoctoral and BAT IIa/2 for the PhD position). The position is initially for two years, starting in January 2006 (or soon thereafter). Please send applications by October 15th, but no later than November 1st 2005 per email (PDF preferred) to fhamker@uni-muenster.de. More information about the junior research group can be found at http://wwwpsy.uni-muenster.de/inst2/lappe/Fred/FredHamker.html. The university is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply. Disabled applicants will receive priority in case they have equal qualifications. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 2145 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050930/1efc3928/attachment.bin From pmonnier at colostate.edu Fri Sep 30 16:48:53 2005 From: pmonnier at colostate.edu (Patrick Monnier) Date: Fri Sep 30 20:47:13 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Job ads to post Message-ID: <6CBD9D70-882F-4266-9C14-5D92B45DCE5F@colostate.edu> Positions (2) and (4) should be of particular interest to this group: The Department of Psychology at Colorado State University invites applications for four tenure-track faculty positions with an appointment date of August 15, 2006. All positions require a Ph.D. or equivalent in psychology or a closely related field, an active research program leading to peer-reviewed publications, commitment and potential to attract external funding, and potential for excellence in graduate and undergraduate instruction. The four positions are: (1) APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. This position is at the rank of assistant professor. The philosophy of the Applied Social Psychology Program is to use social psychological principles (i.e., theory and empirical foundations) and strong research methods to investigate socially based issues and to evaluate ameliorative efforts associated with these issues. The successful candidate must have an active research program in environmental and/or health issues that can contribute to our existing strengths in these areas, as well as evidence of the ability to teach social psychology. Preference will be given to candidates who can also teach environmental psychology. (2) COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY. This position is at the rank of assistant professor. Area of specialization within cognitive psychology is open, but preference will be given to candidates who could contribute to the Program?s strengths in human learning (including concept learning and skill learning) and human memory. The ideal candidate will have a range of behavioral research skills and conduct basic empirical research that is closely integrated with theory. Teaching responsibilities would include graduate and undergraduate courses in cognitive psychology. (3) INDUSTRIAL/ ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY. This position is at the rank of assistant professor. The successful candidate must hold expertise in Organizational Psychology and Psychometric Theory. Research interests might include, but are not limited to, such topics as work and organizational attitudes, organizational theory and effectiveness, organizational design and change, leadership, and team effectiveness. The candidate will be expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate level and must demonstrate the ability to teach organizational psychology and psychometric theory. (4) APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE, or COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY. This position is at the rank of assistant professor, and is open to candidates with a research emphasis in Applied Social Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, or Cognitive Psychology. Area of specialization within these fields is open, but preference will be given to candidates who could contribute to the existing strengths of our programs (see Department website for more information). Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate Research Methods and courses in the candidate?s area of specialization. If a candidate wishes to be considered for this position as well as one of the other positions described above, two separate applications should be submitted. ALL FOUR POSITIONS: Additional details about each of the four positions can be found at http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/ Psychology/. The teaching load is appropriate for a top-tier research university and is adjusted for grant activity. Depending upon the candidate?s interests and background, other possible course assignments may include General Psychology, History of Psychology, Research Methods, or graduate statistics. Application material (cover letter, curriculum vitae, preprints/reprints, statements of research and teaching interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available, and e-mail addresses for three referees) should be submitted on-line at http://www.natsci.colostate.edu/searches/psych/. The applicant should request three reference letters. Referees will be sent an access code (using the contract information provided by the applicant) for submitting the letters on-line. For full consideration, materials must be received by December 8, 2005, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Department and University have a strong commitment to diversity; ethnic minorities and women are encouraged to apply. CSU is an EO/AA employer. Patrick Monnier Assistant Professor of Psychology Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523 **************************** Tel: 970-491-5213 Fax: 970-491-1032 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20050930/8e35aa79/attachment.htm From mary at i2r.a-star.edu.sg Mon Oct 3 03:44:54 2005 From: mary at i2r.a-star.edu.sg (Mary) Date: Mon Oct 3 15:06:51 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Post-Doctoral Positions in the fields of computer vision, image processing, pattern recognition, machine learning related areas In-Reply-To: <000501c5baa0$8ae82310$b184a8c0@MaryChye> Message-ID: <003d01c5c7cc$d15e6f50$b184a8c0@MaryChye> Post-Doctoral Positions at Institute for Infocomm Research, Singapore (In the fields of computer vision, image processing, pattern recognition, machine learning related areas) PhD holders are invited to apply for positions at the Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R). These positions are for up to three years and may lead to a long-term position. Successful applicants will receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. They may also be provided with assistance for relocation. I2R is Singapore's premier Information, Communications and Media (ICM) research institute. We are currently located on a wooded ridge, amid tropical greenery, and overlooking the sea. I2R currently employs over 300 researchers coming from many nationalities and working in diverse areas including digital wireless, security, media and signal processing, networking, knowledge discovery, speech and natural language processing, automated video analysis, radio systems and fibre optics. I2R provides a vibrant research environment with strong support for patenting and publications and has close links with local and international universities and research institutes. Through industry programs, I2R helps local companies in the industry to upgrade technologically. Please see our website http://www.i2r.a-star.edu.sg for more information. The Visual Understanding Lab focuses on intelligent video surveillance technologies that support and simplify tasks undertaken by the human being. A proud innovation of the lab is the world's first container number recognition system. Current innovative project include intelligent CCTV for detecting abnormal events and the drowning early warning system. The ideal candidate should have significant expertise in signal or image processing and computer vision or in pattern recognition or machine learning with interest in visual scene understanding. You are also expected to be innovative, cheerful, motivated, independent, energetic, well-spoken, resourceful and very curious. To apply, please send your full CV, including list of publications and references, to joinus@i2r.a-star.edu.sg. 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Register online at https://www.one-stop-registration.com/aao/OSR.Index Helen Helen Viksnins Knowledge Initiatives Facilitator American Academy of Optometry http://www.aaopt.org 301-984-1441, ext. 3002 Sail on over to Academy 2005 San Diego -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051004/3fa21dbe/attachment.htm From g_25e at yahoo.es Tue Oct 4 11:27:27 2005 From: g_25e at yahoo.es (Gabriel Cristobal) Date: Tue Oct 4 15:23:25 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Call for Papers: 5th International WorkShop on Information Optics Message-ID: <20051004112727.94347.qmail@web26605.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> Call for Papers 5th International WorkShop on Information Optics The 5th International Workshop on Information Optics (WIO-06) will be held in Toledo (Spain) on June 5-7, 2006. WIO-06 will address the latest advances in optics and information theory, image science, optical sensors, signal processing and communications. It will be a forum for scientific interaction and collaboration between well known scientists in the field and educational outreach to students. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: * Time-frequency time-scale representations * Joint representations. Wigner Distribution. Ambiguity Functions. * Wavelets, multiwavelets and complex wavelets * Gabor functions. Overcomplete representations * Theoretical developments. Basis function design * Fast algorithms. Special purpose hardware * Denoising, detection and classification * Image segmentation and texture analysis * Biomedical imaging and image processing * Image formation. Optical sensing. Optoelectronic devices. Optical computing and trapping. Non-linear optics * Passive and active image sensing * Microscopy, image deconvolution, image fusion, superresolution, 3D imaging * Distributed wireless sensors * Applications such as: pattern recognition, computer vision, information security, aerial surveillance, video, etc. Important dates Abstract submission: Jan 15, 2006 Notification of acceptance: April 1, 2006 Camera ready manuscript: June 5, 2006 Organizers: Gabriel Cristobal (CSIC, Spain) Bahram Javidi (Univ. Connecticut, USA) Santiago Vallmitjana (Univ. Barcelona, Spain) Gloria Bueno (UCLM, Spain) Further Information: http://www.iv.optica.csic.es/wio-06/WIO062.htm E-Mail: wio-06 at optica.csic.es --Gabriel Cristobal Instituto de Optica Serrano 121, 28006 Madrid (Spain) http://www.iv.optica.csic.es ______________________________________________ Renovamos el Correo Yahoo! Nuevos servicios, m?s seguridad http://correo.yahoo.es From Rick.Gurnsey at concordia.ca Tue Oct 4 16:26:46 2005 From: Rick.Gurnsey at concordia.ca (Rick Gurnsey) Date: Tue Oct 4 17:20:59 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Computational modeling of perceptual/cognitive processes Message-ID: Tenure Track Position: Computational modeling of perceptual/cognitive processes The Department of Psychology at Concordia University is seeking an individual with a vigorous programme of basic research in Perception, Cognition or related disciplines (e.g., Cognitive Neuroscience). The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in the development and evaluation of biologically plausible, computational models of perceptual or cognitive processes. Subject to budgetary approval, we anticipate filling this position, normally at the rank of Assistant Professor, for July 1, 2006. Please forward all applications and questions to the contact person below. Review of applications will begin on November 15 2005 and will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should have a PhD. Applications should consist of a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, copies of recent publications, a statement of teaching interests, a statement of research achievements and objectives and three letters of reference. French proficiency is an asset. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Concordia University is committed to employment equity. contact: Dr. June Chaikelson Chair, Department of Psychology 7141 Sherbrooke Street West Montr?al, Qu?bec, Canada H4B 1R6 chaikel@vax2.concordia.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051004/c26bd168/attachment.htm From pmerikle at watarts.uwaterloo.ca Tue Oct 4 19:59:25 2005 From: pmerikle at watarts.uwaterloo.ca (Phil Merikle) Date: Tue Oct 4 20:08:13 2005 Subject: [visionlist] 2006 ASSC William James Prize Message-ID: ASSOCIATION FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF CONSCIOUSNESS (ASSC) The ASSC William James Prize for Contributions to the Study of Consciousness Each year one prize will be awarded for an outstanding published contribution to the empirical or philosophical study of consciousness by a graduate student or postdoctoral scholar/researcher within 5 years of receiving a PhD or other advanced degree. The prize consists of: a) An award of $1000 (USD), b) Invitation to present a plenary address at ASSC10 which will be held Friday June 23rd through Monday June 26th 2006 at St. Anne's College, Oxford (Travel, accommodation, and registration paid by ASSC), c) Lifetime membership in ASSC. Nominations, including self nominations, should be sent to Phil Merikle, Chair, ASSC Prize Committee (pmerikle@uwaterloo.ca). The nomination letter should include a brief statement as to why the contribution is outstanding, and for co-authored publications, there should be a statement describing the nominee's role. To be considered, the contribution must be published or accepted for publication and be written in English. Electronic copies in PDF format of the contribution and the nominee's CV should be attached to the nomination letter. Prize Committee: Ned Block, New York University Christof Koch, California Institute of Technology. Phil Merikle, University of Waterloo Petra Stoerig, Henrich-Heine University D?sseldorf Deadline for submission of nominations is December 15, 2005 http://assc.caltech.edu/prize.htm From Bill_Warren at brown.edu Wed Oct 5 16:40:51 2005 From: Bill_Warren at brown.edu (William Warren) Date: Wed Oct 5 17:32:22 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Computational Modeling position at Brown University, USA Message-ID: COMPUTATIONAL MODELING, BROWN UNIVERSITY:?The Department of Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor in the computational modeling of human cognitive systems, beginning July 1, 2006.?Applicants must have a strong computational or theoretical research program in an area such as modeling of cognitive or language processing, computational neuroscience, computational linguistics, computational vision, dynamical systems, motor control, learning, or development.?Integrated experimental research or previous collaboration with experimentalists is highly desirable.?Candidates should also have a broad teaching ability in the cognitive sciences at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and an interest in contributing to interdisciplinary research and education. Brown benefits from an interactive environment with exceptional students and faculty pursuing multidisciplinary research in the brain sciences.?All Ph.D. requirements must be completed before July 1, 2006.?Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.?Send curriculum vitae, reprints and preprints of publications, a one-page statement of research and teaching interests, and three letters of reference to:?Computational Search Committee, Dept. of Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences, Brown University, Providence, R.I. 02912 USA by December 15, 2005.?Brown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. From Andrei.Gorea at univ-paris5.fr Thu Oct 6 18:58:17 2005 From: Andrei.Gorea at univ-paris5.fr (Andrei Gorea) Date: Thu Oct 6 19:26:58 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Professorship in Paris Message-ID: <6.1.1.1.0.20051006204953.01a88410@mailhost.univ-paris5.fr> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Graduate Training Program in Neuroscience & Behavior is seeking a candidate in the area of neural development and/or plasticity whose research complements those within the department (www.psych.ucsb.edu), though strong applicants in all areas examining the relationship between brain and behavior will be considered. A Ph.D. in Biopsychology or related discipline is required at the time of appointment. Please send curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, representative publications, and the names of three prospective referees by November 15, 2005, to: Chair, N&B Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9660. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051007/13d6c056/attachment.htm From chavane at incm.cnrs-mrs.fr Mon Oct 10 06:52:54 2005 From: chavane at incm.cnrs-mrs.fr (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Fr=E9d=E9ric?= Chavane) Date: Mon Oct 10 08:01:42 2005 Subject: [visionlist] PostDoc position in Optical Imaging of behaving monkey Message-ID: <6.2.1.2.0.20051010085248.0229f138@polaris.cnrs-mrs.fr> POST-DOC JOB OFFER Cortical dynamics of motion integration A position is open for a bright and energetic post-doc for a project on the cortical dynamics of motion integration. This project is part of a large-scale European Research Project, named FACETS, and financed for 3 years. FACETS is a collaborative program linking neurobiological experiments, computational neuroscience and physics in order to implement functional cortical dynamics in novel computing paradigms using VLSI. ( http://www.kip.uni-heidelberg.de/facets/public/index.html). The proposed project is to investigate the role of visual cortex in motion integration of elementary scenes in behaving monkeys. This study will be done at the visual cortex (V1, V2 and MT) using optical imaging of voltage sensitive dyes, combined with extracellular recordings and perturbation of neuronal activity (pharmacological or electrical stimulation). One main objective is to tackle the role of lateral interactions in integrating motion information distributed across visual space in the context of different spatial configurations of motion stimuli (Jancke et al 2004). Such dynamics will be compared with indirect measurements of the global motion percept, using induced eye movements as the relevant behavioural output (Masson et al. 2000, 2002). The possible involvement of cortical feedback loops will be studied by quantifying the impact of pharmacological inactivation or low-frequency stimulation of area V5/MT upon population activity at the level of V1 during the same visual protocols. A strong interaction with modelling studies is expected within the FACETS project. The applicant must have a PhD in Neuroscience with a strong experience in electrophysiology and good computer skills (Matlab, C/C++). Position is available immediately. Salary will be based on a CNRS scale. The Team DyVA belongs to the Institut de Neurosciences Cognitives de la M?diterran?e, a CNRS laboratory conducting research in cognitive and integrative neurosciences. The Team is located on the CNRS Campus, Marseille which provides excellent research facilities. In particular, a new set-up for optical imaging in awake monkey is now fully operative for this project. A description of the Team can be found at http://www.incm.cnrs-mrs.fr/en_equipedyva.php Candidates should send, preferably by email, a CV, reprints, a brief statement of research interests and two reference letters to : Dr. Fr?d?ric Chavane Team DyVA INCM - CNRS UMR6193 31 Chemin Joseph Aiguier 13402 Marseille cedex 20 Phone : +33.491.16.43.14 Fax : +33.491.77.49.69 Email : chavane@incm.cnrs-mrs.fr -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051010/f2a4efa0/attachment.htm From g.rees at fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk Mon Oct 10 10:52:26 2005 From: g.rees at fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk (Geraint Rees) Date: Mon Oct 10 18:15:49 2005 Subject: [visionlist] ASSC-10: Second (and final) call for Member-Initiated Symposia Message-ID: <1699A275-0B25-44B5-A730-602D02EADE17@fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk> This is a reminder that the deadline for member-initiated symposia proposals is at the END OF THIS WEEK! Several proposals have already been submitted and the Program Committee look forward to receiving yours! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- SECOND (FINAL) CALL FOR SYMPOSIA & SECOND CALL FOR TUTORIAL PROPOSALS ASSOCIATION FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF CONSCIOUSNESS 10TH ANNUAL MEETING St. Anne?s College, Oxford June 23 - June 26, 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- The tenth annual meeting of the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness will be held from June 23rd to June 26th, 2006 in Oxford. The meeting will be notable not only for being the tenth anniversary of the first ASSC meeting, but will also take place in the very pleasant surroundings of St. Anne's College, Oxford. Accommodation in college will be available and the meeting promises to be both intellectually stimulating and very enjoyable! This is the final call for symposia and the second call for tutorial proposals. The call for submissions and registration will be circulated at a later date. ASSC10 is intended to promote interdisciplinary dialogue in the scientific study of consciousness. The overall goal of the conference is to promote the scientific study of consciousness in all of its forms. Following last year's successful symposia, ASSC members are again invited to submit proposals for symposia relevant to the overall goal of the conference. Non-members can also submit proposals for tutorials. Symposia will address current empirical and theoretical issues in the study of consciousness, from the perspectives of philosophy, neuroscience, clinical medicine, psychology, and computer science. Confirmed plenary speakers include Professors Dan Dennett, Fred Dretske, Jon Driver and J David Smith. For latest updates, please check the conference website: http://assc.caltech.edu/assc10/ The web site will be continually evolving, so please visit often for updated information. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- CALL FOR SYMPOSIA PROPOSALS SYMPOSIA PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 15TH OCTOBER 2005 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- The Program committee invites proposals from ASSC members for symposia on any topic relevant to the scientific study of consciousness. Non-members are also encouraged to propose symposia but the proposer will be required to join ASSC if the proposal is accepted (see http://www.assc.caltech.edu for membership details; USD30 per annum for full members). Symposia will typically have three speakers (plus Chair if not speaking). Only the proposer need be an ASSC member. Each symposium is 2 hours long, and the Chair is limited to 15 minutes at the beginning to introduce the topic. The Chair will be expected to coordinate any questions and lead discussion after each talk. Symposium/talks should be spread over topics in consciousness studies, paying close attention to areas that may have been overlooked last year or in previous years (see http:// assc.caltech.edu/conferences.html for previous programs). ASSC has a strong preference for symposia proposals to focus on specific questions rather than a set of loosely related talks. Accepted symposia will be subject to limited compensation for travel expenses (in discussion with the organizers) and registration fees will be waived. Participants will be expected to cover their own accommodation costs. Since ASSC aims to cover general issues of interest to consciousness research in both breadth and depth, proposals may include multiple theoretical perspectives and/or multiple methodologies. The Program Committee may recommend changes in speakers to achieve program balance. Send the proposal along with the following to Geraint Rees (g.rees@fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk) as soon as possible but no later than 15th October 2005. The submission should include: 1. Chair's address with affiliation, email and phone number. 2. Draft of the proposed symposium program with title. 3. Summary of symposium (150 words) for use in printed material. 4. List of speakers, affiliations, email and mailing addresses (Chairs should have prior agreement from speakers). 5. Time allotted for each talk. Include time for discussion and questions. 6. Summary or abstract of each individual talk (150 words). 7. Audio/Visual requirements for each talk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CALL FOR TUTORIAL PROPOSALS TUTORIAL PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 31ST JANUARY 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ As in previous years, this notice is also intended as a first call for tutorial presenters. One of the aims of this meeting is to allow researchers to gain a background in areas that they may know little about. Towards that end a number of tutorials are planned. Some participants in the conference would be very interested in learning about technical matters such as fMRI or other important brain imaging techniques. Others might enjoy a seminar on a philosophical topic, or a tutorial on relevant matters in cognitive psychology or linguistics. Tutorial presenters are expected not to present just only their own material, but to give a broader tutorial overview and encourage discussion and debate. A non-exclusive list of possible topics might include: - Brain imaging techniques (e.g. fMRI, EEG, MEG, ERP) - Blindsight, neglect, or other neuropsychological syndromes - Computational & other theoretical models of conscious processes - Conscious and unconscious processing - Neural basis of attention and consciousness - Current models of the visual system - Consciousness and metacognition - Criteria for the ascription of consciousness - Philosophical issues concerning consciousness and representation - Phenomenological methods for investigating consciousness Tutorials will be held in parallel sessions on the morning and afternoon of June 23rd 2006. Each tutorial is intended to last approximately three hours. The sizes of tutorials will vary between a minimum of 10 to a maximum of around 25 attendees. Tutorial presenters will receive an honorarium of $500 and their registration fee for the conference will be waived. The cost of attending tutorials for participants will be $50. Tutorials that do not achieve the minimum enrollment may not be offered. Send the tutorial proposal along with the following to Patrick Wilken (patrick.wilken@nat.uni-magdeburg.de) as soon as possible but no later than 31st January 2006. 1. Tutorial presenters address with affiliation, email and phone number. 2. Draft timetable for the proposed tutorial with title. 3. Summary or abstract of the tutorial, limit 250 words. 4. Audio/Visual requirements. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ REGISTRATION & CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The call for submissions (talks or poster presentations) will be sent out at a later date, together with details of registration. As in previous years, discounted registration will be available to ASSC members, who will also enjoy a range of book discounts and other member benefits. The registration discount will be greater than the cost of membership, so prospective members are encouraged to join ASSC now! To find out more about the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness, and to apply for membership, please visit our website at: http://assc.caltech.edu/. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- ASSC10 Scientific Program Committee: Tim Bayne, Axel Cleeremans, Stan Dehaene, Andreas Engel, Alva Noe, Geraint Rees (chair), Edmund Rolls, Larry Weiskrantz, and Patrick Wilken ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- From sabine.susstrunk at epfl.ch Mon Oct 10 13:06:57 2005 From: sabine.susstrunk at epfl.ch (Sabine Susstrunk) Date: Mon Oct 10 18:16:09 2005 Subject: [visionlist] GCIV2006: Submission deadline 1. Nov. 2006 Message-ID: <00fd01c5cd9b$7e962040$2d23fea9@lcav1pc25> Apologies if you receive this more than once. _____________________________________ Call for Paper CGIV'2006: IS&T's Third European Conference on Colour in Graphics, Imaging, and Vision Leeds, UK, June 19-22, 2006 Submission Deadline: November 1, 2005 For more information about the conference, see: http://www.imaging.org/conferences/cgiv2006/ Technical Areas: -Colour Science -Computational Colour -Colour in Computer Graphics -Colour Reproduction -Colour Vision/Psychophysics -Colour Image Quality -Colour Image Processing -Multispectral Imaging The Society for Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T) invites you to CGIV 2006, the Third European Conference on Colour in Graphics, Imaging, and Vision to be held at the University of Leeds, UK, June 19-22, 2006. CGIV 2006 will cover a wide range of topics related to colour and visual information. Its single-track structure will encompass technical areas that strike a balance between academia and industry. We are currently soliciting high-quality submissions from researchers working in a broad range of colour-related fields from industry, academia, and national and international standards communities. Prospective authors are invited to submit papers for presentation in the technical areas listed above. A 2-3 page technical summary (1000+ words) indicative of the final paper content will be reviewed by the Programme Committee when submitted by November 1, 2005. Program Committee: General Chair: Ronnier Luo, University of Leeds Program Chairs: Sabine Susstrunk, EPFL Stephen Westland, University of Leeds Technical Area Chairs: Roy S. Berns, Rochester Inst. of Technology Christine Fernandez-Maloigne, University of Poitiers Anya Hurlbert, University of Newcastle Reiner Lenz, Linkoping University Yoichi Miyake, Chiba University Jan Morovic, Hewlett Packard Espanola Dietrich Paulus, Universitat Koblenz Werner Purgathofer, Vienna Univ. of Technology Technical Program Committee Marina Bloj, University Of Bradford Gustav Braun, Eastman Kodak Company Mark S. Drew, Simon Fraser University Touradj Ebrahimi, EPFL Graham D. Finlayson, The University of East Anglia Javier Hernandez-Andres, University Of Granada Patrick Gerald Herzog, GretagMacbeth AG Gabriele Jordan, University Of Newcastle Andreas Koschan, University of Tennessee Nathan Moroney, Hewlett Packard Company Karol Myszkowski, Max-Planck-Institut Fuer Informatik Toshiya Nakaguchi, Chiba University Laszlo Neumann, Universitat De Girona Todd Newman, Canon Development Americas, Inc. Jussi Parkkinen, University of Joensuu Maria Petrou, University Of Surrey Danny C. Rich, Sun Chemical Alexa Ruppertsberg, University Of Bradford Hakim Saadane, Polytech Univ De Nantes Francis Schmitt, ENST Gaurav Sharma, University of Rochester Bogdan Smolka, Silesian Univ. of Technology Moritz Stoerring, Aalborg University Pei-Li Sun, Shih Hsin University Norimichi Tsumura, Chiba University Publications Chair Frank Rochow, LMT Lichtmesstechnik GmbH Berlin Tutorial Chair Phil Green, Colour Imaging Group. LCP Jaume Pujol, University Politechnica Catalunya Exhibit Chair James Nobbs, University Of Leeds Audio-Visual Chair Peter Rhodes, University Of Leeds Chair IT Support Alison Gilchrist, University Of Leeds Poster Chair Theo Gevers, University of Amsterdam Caterina Ripamonti, University Of Cambridge Public Relations Chair Bernhard Hill, Aachen University of Technology Francoise Vienot, Museum Nat'l. D'Histoire Naturelle IS&T Europe Representation Rene De Keyzer, Agfa-Gevaert N.V. IS&T Conference Vice President Eric G. Hanson , Hewlett-Packard Company Rita Hofmann, Ilford Imaging Switzerland GmbH IS&T Executive Director Suzanne E. Grinnan From s.gracias at auckland.ac.nz Mon Oct 10 21:34:08 2005 From: s.gracias at auckland.ac.nz (Sunita Gracias) Date: Mon Oct 10 23:50:29 2005 Subject: REMINDER [visionlist] VisionList- VACANT: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer inOptometry and Vision Science, Department of Optometry & Vision Science (A517-05C). In-Reply-To: <005c01c5bd65$bc83fbc0$138ad882@opt.auckland.ac.nz> Message-ID: <001e01c5cde2$589e4ec0$138ad882@opt.auckland.ac.nz> =============== R E M I N D E R =============== Advertisement LECTURER - SENIOR LECTURER in Optometry and Vision Science, Department of Optometry and Vision Science, Auckland, New Zealand. Reference number: A517-05C LECTURESHIP IN OPTOMETRY Department of Optometry and Vision Science Faculty of Science The University of Auckland Auckland New Zealand. Summary Statement: We are looking for an academic who will assist in our continued research growth in Optometry and Vision Science. You must have a higher degree in Optometry or Vision Science and a qualification that allows you to register as an optometrist in New Zealand. Advertisement: Applications are invited for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer position in the Department of Optometry and Vision Science. The Department is New Zealand's only Optometry School, with an intake of around 45 students per year. The Department conducts a four-year undergraduate course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Optometry and postgraduate studies for the degree of Master of Science (Optometry) and Doctor of Philosophy. The department is dedicated to building its research strengths and expanding its postgraduate programme and has an active group of graduate students. As Lecturer/Senior Lecturer you will be expected to undertake research, teaching (including clinical teaching and examining), and service. You must have a higher degree (PhD) in Optometry, or in a related discipline, or be about to qualify for such a degree. It is expected that you will have established research credentials and that you will have teaching experience. You must have a commitment to both research and teaching. It is essential that you have an optometry qualification that is recognized for registration as an Optometrist or as an Educator Optometrist in New Zealand. Enquiries of an academic nature should be addressed to: Professor Michael Kalloniatis, Head of the Department of Optometry & Vision Science, Telephone 64-9-373 7599 ext 82977, email: m.kalloniatis@auckland.ac.nz. Reference number: A517-05C Closing Date: 31/10/2005 -/-/-/-/-/-/-/- _______________________________________________ visionlist mailing list visionlist@visionscience.com http://visionscience.com/mailman/listinfo/visionlist From J.Starck at surrey.ac.uk Mon Oct 10 16:12:38 2005 From: J.Starck at surrey.ac.uk (J.Starck) Date: Tue Oct 11 17:34:24 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Post-graduate/doctoral Research Associate in Computer Vision, UK Message-ID: <798670B35DD7C940921AFAE38CC79393B09B36@EVS-EC1-NODE1.surrey.ac.uk> Post-Graduate Research Fellow - up to ?26k per annum (45k USD) - or - Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship - up to ?32k per annum (57k USD) (Salary subject to experience and qualifications) The Visual Media Group, Centre for Vision Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP) University of Surrey, UK. This is your chance to join a leading-edge research project lead by BBC Research and Development to develop new free-viewpoint video technology for broadcast and games production. The Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP) has pioneered free-viewpoint video for studio production. This project aims to realise free-viewpoint video production of live events such as football or athletics. The challenge is to achieve high-quality production for sports with rapid movement, unconstrained lighting and limited camera views. Systems will be developed jointly with the BBC to demonstrate the potential of free-viewpoint video in both broadcast production and for highly realistic interactive rendering in games. You will have a degree in computer science, engineering, physics or mathematics as well as first-class mathematical, analytic and programming skills. Post-graduate level applications will be given the opportunity to study for a PhD in the UK employed on a collaborative project with the BBC. Post-doctoral research fellows should have completed their PhD in a relevant area, have experience in computer graphics, vision and video with a track-record of international publications. Senior research fellows with extensive experience and a strong track-record of international journal publication may be appointed on the RAII scale. For further information about the group and its state-of-the-art HD studio facilities for multiple view video capture please go to http://www.ee.surrey.ac.uk/CVSSP/. Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Adrian Hilton a.hilton@surrey.ac.uk The post is for a fixed 3 year term (commencing 1st January 2006). If you are unable to apply on-line please contact Miss Amanda Colebrook, School HR Administrator, School of Electronics and Physical Sciences (SEPS), University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH. Tel: +44 (0)1483 689135 during office hours or email a.colebrook@surrey.ac.uk Please quote post number Ref 5149. The closing date for applications is Friday 4 November 2005 The University is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051011/dab02259/attachment.htm From pegrito at um.es Fri Oct 14 08:25:13 2005 From: pegrito at um.es (Pedro M Prieto) Date: Fri Oct 14 08:29:36 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Symposium on Scientific Imaging: Seeing the Invisible (Madrid, Nov 17-18, 2005) Message-ID: <20051014095433.C40931FA2DF@mail.um.es> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051014/9b3eef4c/attachment.htm From fajenb at rpi.edu Fri Oct 14 10:56:09 2005 From: fajenb at rpi.edu (Brett R. Fajen) Date: Fri Oct 14 17:28:32 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Tenure-track Position in Cognitive Science Message-ID: <200510141056.j9EAu87Z020906@ms-smtp-03.nyroc.rr.com> Tenure-track Position in Cognitive Science The Cognitive Science Department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in Fall 2006 or possibly (for the right candidate) Spring 2007. We are seeking candidates who combine computational, mathematical, and/or logic-based modeling informed by experimental research in the areas of perception and action (e.g., motor control, vision, attention), interactive behavior (e.g., integrated models of cognitive systems), or high-level cognition (e.g., skill acquisition, decision making, reasoning). The candidate's interest can be in basic and/or applied theory-based research. Interests in areas such as robotics or high-level computational neuroscience will be considered a strength. However, all disciplines within cognitive science are potential sources of candidates. All candidates are expected to have a strong potential for external funding. The Cognitive Science Department at Rensselaer is among the world's newest dedicated cognitive science departments, specializing in computational cognitive modeling, perception/action, learning and reasoning (human and machine), and cognitive engineering. The department's primary mission is to carry out seminal basic research and to develop engineering applications within cognitive science. This effort requires the continued growth of its new, research-oriented doctoral program in cognitive science. Department faculty have excellent ties with faculty in Computer Science, Engineering, and Decision Sciences. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Send curriculum vitae, reprints and preprints of publications, a 1-to-2 page statement of research, a 1-page statement of teaching interests, and three letters of reference to: Search Committee, c/o Heather Hewitt, Cognitive Science Department, Carnegie Building, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,110 8th Street, Troy, NY 12180. (Direct queries via email to Prof. Wayne D. Gray, grayw@rpi.edu, Chair of the Search Committee.) Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1st and continuing until the position is filled. From fajenb at rpi.edu Fri Oct 14 17:55:26 2005 From: fajenb at rpi.edu (Brett R. Fajen) Date: Fri Oct 14 19:27:36 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Tenure-track Position in Cognitive Science Message-ID: <200510141755.j9EHtUN0012687@smtp1.server.rpi.edu> Tenure-track Position in Cognitive Science The Cognitive Science Department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in Fall 2006 or possibly (for the right candidate) Spring 2007. We are seeking candidates who combine computational, mathematical, and/or logic-based modeling informed by experimental research in the areas of perception and action (e.g., motor control, vision, attention), interactive behavior (e.g., integrated models of cognitive systems), or high-level cognition (e.g., skill acquisition, decision making, reasoning). The candidate's interest can be in basic and/or applied theory-based research. Interests in areas such as robotics or high-level computational neuroscience will be considered a strength. However, all disciplines within cognitive science are potential sources of candidates. All candidates are expected to have a strong potential for external funding. The Cognitive Science Department at Rensselaer is among the world's newest dedicated cognitive science departments, specializing in computational cognitive modeling, perception/action, learning and reasoning (human and machine), and cognitive engineering. The department's primary mission is to carry out seminal basic research and to develop engineering applications within cognitive science. This effort requires the continued growth of its new, research-oriented doctoral program in cognitive science. Department faculty have excellent ties with faculty in Computer Science, Engineering, and Decision Sciences. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Send curriculum vitae, reprints and preprints of publications, a 1-to-2 page statement of research, a 1-page statement of teaching interests, and three letters of reference to: Search Committee, c/o Heather Hewitt, Cognitive Science Department, Carnegie Building, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,110 8th Street, Troy, NY 12180. (Direct queries via email to Prof. Wayne D. Gray, grayw@rpi.edu, Chair of the Search Committee.) Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1st and continuing until the position is filled. From derrick at hcvl.vrac.iastate.edu Fri Oct 14 21:33:32 2005 From: derrick at hcvl.vrac.iastate.edu (derrick.parkhurst) Date: Sat Oct 15 18:54:24 2005 Subject: [visionlist] ETRA 2006: Approaching Paper Deadline Message-ID: Please note that the Full Paper deadline (October 24th) for ETRA is rapidly approaching. --- ETRA 2006 Eye Tracking Research & Applications Symposium 2006 27-29 March 2006, San Diego, CA, USA Call for Participation Sponsored by ACM SIGCHI and ACM SIGGRAPH MOTIVATION ETRA 2006 will be the fourth biennial symposium in a series focused on all aspects of eye movement research across a wide range of disciplines. The goal of ETRA is to bring together computer scientists, engineers and behavioral scientists in support of a common vision of enhancing eye tracking research and applications. SYMPOSIUM THEMES Advances in Eye-Tracking Technology Eye-tracking systems, software, and algorithms, Eye movement analysis techniques and predictive models Visual Attention and Eye Movement Control Studies of eye movement guidance during natural stimuli and behaviors, driving, web surfing, Usability studies Eye Tracking Applications Gaze-contingent displays, Attentive user interfaces, Human computer interfaces, Assistive technologies Special Theme: Communication by Gaze Interaction Human computer interaction using eye movements is a rapidly growing research topic that is now coming into fruition due to recent advances making eye tracking less expensive and intrusive. We invite submissions that explore eye movements as a communication modality, especially assistive technologies that benefit people with disabilities. SUBMISSION FORMAT Two categories of submissions are being sought: Full Papers and Late-Breaking Results. Full papers must be submitted electronically through the ETRA submission website: and conform to the ACM SIGGRAPH proceedings category 2 format. Full papers submission can be a maximum length of eight pages. Full papers submissions should be made in double- blind format, hiding authors names and affiliations and all references to the authors previous work. Accepted papers will be published in the ETRA 2006 proceedings. Authors will present a full talk (20 minutes) at the conference. Late-Breaking Results must be submitted electronically through the ETRA submission website and conform to the ACM SIGGRAPH proceedings category 4 format. Late-Breaking Results submissions will consist of a one-page abstract. Given the time constraints of this format, submissions must be made in camera-ready format including authors names and affiliations. Accepted submissions will be published in the ETRA 2006 proceedings. Authors will present a poster at the conference. The most highly rated submissions will be selected for additional presentation as a short talk (10 minutes) in a Late-Breaking Results session. All submissions will be peer-reviewed by members of the program committee. The most highly ranked full paper and late-breaking results presentations will receive awards of excellence. CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS Andrew T. Duchowski Clemson University, USA andrewd@e-t-r-a.org Kari-Jouko Raiha University of Tampere, Finland kari-jouko.raiha@cs.uta.fi PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS Arnon Amir IBM Research Center, USA arnon@almaden.ibm.com Roel Vertegaal Queen's University, Canada roel@cs.queensu.ca LATE-BREAKING RESULTS CHAIR Derrick Parkhurst Iowa State University, USA derrick@iastate.edu DEADLINES Oct. 24, 2005 Full paper submission deadline Dec. 05, 2005 Full paper acceptance/rejection notice Jan. 23, 2006 Paper authors send revised papers to proceedings producer Dec. 15, 2005 Late-breaking results abstract submission deadline Jan. 16, 2006 Late-breaking results acceptance/rejection notice LOCATION The Symposium will be held at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, CA. -- Derrick Parkhurst, PhD Assistant Professor, | Associate Director, The Department of Psychology and | The Virtual Reality Application Center The Human Computer Interaction Program | Iowa State University | derrick.parkhurst@hcvl.hci.iastate.edu 1620d Howe Hall | http://hcvl.hci.iastate.edu/ Ames, Iowa, 50011 | 515-294-4549 From frank at psy.gla.ac.uk Mon Oct 17 16:56:12 2005 From: frank at psy.gla.ac.uk (Frank Pollick) Date: Mon Oct 17 17:46:05 2005 Subject: [visionlist] workshop on Views of the Uncanny Valley Message-ID: <0a695a46aab54a07f5f6c78fd0d2bcbb@psy.gla.ac.uk> Hi, As part of the 2005 IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots this December 5-7 in Tsukuba, Japan there will be a workshop organised by Christian Keysers, Karl MacDorman and Frank Pollick that brings together researchers in neuroscience, perception, cognition and robotics to examine the phenomenon known as the uncanny valley. A list of the speakers and brief abstracts can be found at: http://www.theuncannyvalley.org/ and details of the parent conference at: http://www.humanoidrobots.org/humanoids2005/ The term "uncanny valley" or "bukimi no tani" in Japanese was coined 35 years ago by Dr. Masahiro Mori, and it stands today as one of the most commonly known design considerations of humanoid robots and synthetic characters. It states that as a robot or synthetic character approaches that of a human there will be a dramatic decrease in its acceptability to observers. The goal of the workshop will be to examine how the perception of human and robot motions are transformed into an appreciation of the events being observed. In addition, we will try to direct our findings to a discussion of potential theoretical bases of human-humanoid interaction and to obtaining a method for accurate navigation around the uncanny valley. Best Frank -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Experience with Sun Grid Engine and cluster computing a plus. Strong communication skills are also required for this position. An M.S. in Computer Science, Math or Engineering is preferred or B.S. with equivalent experience will be considered. Apply at , requisition number 0500569. From luisd at city.ac.uk Mon Oct 17 20:44:21 2005 From: luisd at city.ac.uk (Luis Diaz-Santana) Date: Mon Oct 17 21:12:02 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Visual Optics Research Laboratory Monthly Seminars (City University, London, UK) Message-ID: Skipped content of type multipart/alternative-------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The Department currently has 13 full-time faculty members in the areas of cognitive, neuroscience, developmental, personality-psychopathology, cultural, and social. Department members contribute to a Masters Program, as well as interdisciplinary programs in Neuroscience and Behavior, Science in Society, and Women's Studies. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and be able to institute a competitive research program that incorporates undergraduates. The appointment will begin July 1, 2006. Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Applications from women and members of minority groups are actively encouraged. 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The School has an outstanding record of success. In the most recent national assessments we achieved the highest possible ratings for both Research (5*A) and Teaching Quality (?Excellent?). With these appointments we hope to strengthen the School?s main areas of research. We particularly seek candidates with an interest in cognitive neuroscience in the areas of memory, executive function, social cognition, perception and action, affective neuroscience, developmental neuroscience and the psychobiology of mental illness, and welcome applications from early career researchers. To support research, the School has established patient and participant panels in these domains and has good links with the National Health Service. Our new Psychology building houses the Wolfson Centre for Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience which has excellent facilities for fMRI, ERP and MRI-guided TMS. The University of Wales, Bangor is located in N. Wales between the sea and the mountains and offers a peaceful environment as well as a huge range of outdoor activities. For further information on academic issues and research in the School, please contact John Parkinson (j.parkinson@bangor.ac.uk). Kimron Shapiro (k.shapiro@bangor.ac.uk) will be attending the SFN meeting in Washington and will arrange via the SFN Neurojobs service to meet with interested applicants. Application forms and further particulars should be obtained by contacting Human Resources, University of Wales, Bangor; tel: (+44 [0]1248) 382926/388132; e-mail: personnel@bangor.ac.uk; web: http://www.bangor.ac.uk Please quote the appropriate reference number when applying. Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd December, 2005. We are committed to equal opportunities _____________________________________________ Simon Watt PhD Lecturer School of Psychology University of Wales, Bangor Gwynedd LL57 2AS United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1248 38 8252 Fax: +44 (0) 1248 38 2599 Email: s.watt@bangor.ac.uk -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 3050 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051018/6ae94266/attachment.bin From maclean at duke.edu Tue Oct 18 17:39:38 2005 From: maclean at duke.edu (maclean@duke.edu) Date: Tue Oct 18 17:52:38 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Duke University, Research Assistant Message-ID: Research assistant needed to join an active cognitive research program at the Duke University Primate Center. Duties will include conducting behavioral experiments with lemurs, data collection and analysis, experimental design, equipment maintenance, and supervision of undergraduate research assistants. Bachelor's degree required. Research experience in a related field (psychology, anthropology, biology) is strongly preferred. Interest in cognitive evolution, primate cognition, developmental psychology, or learning and behavior is essential. An overview of our current research interests can be found online at: http://www.duke.edu/web/mind/level2/faculty/liz/monkey_research.htm salary commensurate with experience. Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV to the attention of Evan MacLean via email: maclean@duke.edu OR by US mail to: Evan MacLean Box 90999, LSRC, Research Drive Duke University Durham, NC 27707 USA Telephone number: 919-668-0437 Fax number: 919-681-0815 E-mail address: maclean@duke.edu From kisvarday at chondron.anat.dote.hu Tue Oct 18 19:13:14 2005 From: kisvarday at chondron.anat.dote.hu (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Zolt=E1n_F._Kisv=E1rday?=) Date: Tue Oct 18 19:18:22 2005 Subject: [visionlist] PhD student fellowship Message-ID: <00b101c5d417$fccf2f60$6a9706c1@asterix2> Ph.D. Student in Debrecen/Hungary Duration:4 years Institution:Univ.Debrecen Department:Anatomy, Histology and Embryology Contact Information: Dr. Zoltan Kisvarday Nagyerdei krt 98 4012 Debrecen Hungary Phone:+36-52-415724 Fax: E-mail:kisvarday@chondron.anat.dote.hu Job Description: The aim is to analyse the integration strategies of functionally identified synaptic inputs on dendrites at the single cell level using in vivo optical imaging/electrophysiology, tract-tracing and subsequent intracellular staining of visual cortical neurons. Applicants with experience in either electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry or EM are invited immediately and the position will be open until filled. Applications (CV, a statement of interest and 2 references) should be submitted to Dr. Kisvarday by e-mail. From james.mazer at yale.edu Tue Oct 18 20:26:01 2005 From: james.mazer at yale.edu (James Mazer) Date: Tue Oct 18 20:29:39 2005 Subject: [visionlist] postdoc position available Message-ID: <43555A59.2080709@yale.edu> Postdoctoral position in visual neurophysiology. We have an opening for a postdoc interested in exploring the neurophysiology of visual attention and/or the representation of complex visual stimuli in extrastriate cortex. Our lab studies the neural substrates of natural vision. This includes complex visual scene processing, the effects of top-down visual attention and interactions between eye movement planning and visual form perception. This project involves combining psychophysical and multi-electrode recording techniques with modern computational modeling to study functional organization of extrastriate cortex in behaving animals. A PhD in a neuroscience-related field and previous experience with neurophysiological methods is required for this position. Prior experience with psychophysical methods and/or a computational skills are a definite plus. More information about the lab can be found on the web at http://jacknife.med.yale.edu. This position is available immediately. Interested applicants should submit a CV (including names of 2-3 references) to James Mazer (james.mazer@yale.edu) as soon as possible. -- phone: (203) 737-5853 mail: Department of Neurobiology cell: (203) 809-4368 Yale School of Medicine fax: (203) 785-5263 P.O. Box 208001 email: james.mazer@yale.edu New Haven, CT 06520-8001 From luisd at city.ac.uk Tue Oct 18 22:17:31 2005 From: luisd at city.ac.uk (Luis Diaz-Santana) Date: Tue Oct 18 22:22:30 2005 Subject: [visionlist] 3rd European Meeting in Physiological Optics. 1st announcement Message-ID: September 7th to 9th, 2006 City University London, UK The 3rd European Meeting in Physiological Optics will take place at the Department of Optometry and Visual Science, School of Allied Health Sciences of City University in London. This meeting plans to build upon the very successful predecessors in Wroclaw, Poland and most recently Granada, Spain. The meeting will cover many aspects of Physiological Optics, including clinical studies, basic research and instrumentation. We aim to include all aspects of optics related to the eye, such as: scattering, polarisation, cornea, crystalline lens and accommodation, retinal image quality, refraction and eye aberrations, adaptive optics in the eye, spectacle, contact and intraocular lens designs, new ophthalmic technologies applied to vision. The meeting will not address any issues directly related to refractive surgery. This is so that we can create a space for other aspects of Physiological Optics that are not as popular at the moment, and in so doing encourage a forum for scientific discussion. The important aim of the meeting, being held in one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, is to provide an environment rich in discussion. A social programme is also being arranged which will hopefully encourage an exchange of ideas in an enjoyable atmosphere. For further information, please visit http://www.city.ac.uk/optometry/Luis/myresearch/3rdEMPO/3rdeuropeanmeeti.html -- 3rd European Meeting in Physiological Optics. September 7th to 9th, 2006 City University London, UK http://www.city.ac.uk/optometry/Luis/myresearch/3rdEMPO/3rdeuropeanmeeti.html Luis Diaz-Santana Department of Optometry and Visual Science City University, Northampton Square London, EC1V 0HB, UK. http://www.city.ac.uk/optometry/Luis/myresearch/ http://www.sharpeye.org/ Tel: +44 (0)20 7040 8335 Fax: +44(0)20 7040 8355 e-mail: luisd@city.ac.uk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Date: Thursday, November 10, 2005 Location: Sheraton Centre, Toronto, Ontario Talks: Grand Ballroom East Posters: Sheraton Hall Keynote Speaker: Dr. Melvyn Goodale, University of Western Ontario ************************* OPAM IS FREE ************************* We are extremely grateful for the generous contributions from this year's sponsors, which enabled our meeting to be free of registration fees for yet another year: Center for Visual Neuroscience, North Dakota State University | www.cvn.psych.ndsu.nodak.edu Center for Cognitive Neurosciences, Duke University | www.mind.duke.edu Cognitive Science Program, Michigan State University | www.cogsci.msu.edu Computational Visual Cognition Laboratory, MIT | cvcl.mit.edu Arrington Research | www.arringtonresearch.com Psychology Software Tools | www.pstnet.com Tobii Technology | tobii.com Psychonomic Society | psychonomic.org Information about making a contribution to OPAM is available on our website: http://www.opam.net ***************************** HOW TO REGISTER ***************************** If you plan to attend and have not yet registered, please do so, so that we may plan adequately. It's simple and easy on our website: http://www.opam.net/opam2005/register.html ******************************* SCHEDULE IS POSTED ******************************* The talk schedule is now available online: http://www.opam.net/ opam2005/program.html ************************************************************** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT POSTERS ************************************************************** The available space for OPAM posters is 8' wide x 4' high. There has been some confusion, since the available space for posters in the general Psychonomics meeting is smaller this year. To reiterate, OPAMs posters will not need to be reduced in size: each presenter may use a full 8' x 4' (2.44 m x 1.22 m) side of his/her poster board. Please contact us with any questions/comments. We hope to see you in Toronto! 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The position is funded for 3 years (subject to yearly renewal based on performance appraisal), but we will consider applicants interested in shorter-term appointments, who may be wanting to visit the laboratory only for the duration of a specific project. Monash University is located in Melbourne, ranked for several years in a row "the World's most liveable city". This is a great opportunity to experience the Australian lifestyle, while working in the company of an energetic team. The laboratory's research program includes investigations on the anatomy and physiology of the cerebral cortex, with focus on the visual and auditory systems of the marmoset monkey. Over the next few years we will be particularly interested in exploring the cortical network responsible for peripheral vision, including extrastriate areas on the midline surface. Hence, applicants with experience in neuroanatomical tracing (particularly iontophoretic injections), single-unit recordings (particularly multichannel), behaving preparations, animal psychophysics, intracellular recording/ cell filling or architectural analyses are all welcome to apply. The person selected for the job will be encourage do develop their personal research interests in parallel with the laboratory's main lines of investigation. The appointment is available at the NHMRC Research Officer level, which is suitable for an early-career postdoctoral individual, and includes generous employer-funded superannuation. Upgrade to more senior levels may be negotiated, depending on the applicant's experience. Enquiries, CVs and applications should be submitted via email to: Marcello.Rosa@med.monash.edu.au http://www.med.monash.edu.au/physiology/staff/rosa.html Dr. Marcello Rosa Associate Professor, Department of Physiology Director, Monash University Centre for Brain and Behaviour Monash University Clayton, VIC 3800 Australia Fax: +61 3 9905 2547 Ph: +61 3 9905 2522 (office) Ph: +61 3 9905 2538 (Vision Research Laboratory) From kawabe at usi.kyushu-u.ac.jp Fri Oct 21 00:06:21 2005 From: kawabe at usi.kyushu-u.ac.jp (Takahiro Kawabe) Date: Fri Oct 21 04:09:33 2005 Subject: [visionlist] The First International Workshop on Kansei (February 2-3, 2006 in Fukuoka, Japan) Message-ID: <435830FD.7040909@usi.kyushu-u.ac.jp> Announcing the: The First International Workshop on Kansei URL: http://psycho.hes.kyushu-u.ac.jp/~lab_miura/Kansei/Workshop/ Dear Colleague, We are pleased to invite you to The First International Workshop on Kansei to be held in Fukuoka, Japan, on February 2 and 3, 2006. This workshop focuses on Kansei which is the perceptual and cognitive ability to intuitively/deductively feel, comprehend, and appreciate the appearance of an object or scene, and consequently, the world around us. In dealing with this topic, our aim is to bring together scientists from various fields of research (Psychology, the Arts, Physiology, Neuroscience, Linguistics, Musicology, Architectonics, Information Science, and so on). All participants who wish to present their research are required to submit a short abstract by November 20, 2005. After peer review, we will invite accepted presenters to write an extended abstract for the Proceedings of the First International Workshop on Kansei. Every attendee is required to register via e-mail before December 31, 2005. Please refer to the attached pdf file for details. Date: February 2-3 (Thursday and Friday), 2006 (An oral session, poster session, banquet and invited talks are planned) Place:LUNETTE -Satellite of User Science Institute, Kyushu University - Address: 1-3-27, Ohashi, Minami ward, Fukuoka, 8128581, Japan Topics of interest: Scientific research Kansei. Invited speaker: Dr. Gert J. Van Tonder (Kyoto Institute of Technology) Important Dates: November 20, 2005 Deadline for submission of short abstracts and travel awards November 31, 2005 Notification of acceptance/rejection December 31, 2005 Deadline for extended abstracts Deadline for workshop Registration February 2-3, 2006 T The First International Workshop on Kansei Travel awards: Travel to Japan will be supported for some presenters. -------------------------------------------------- Kayo MIURA Kyushu University Faculty of Human-Environment Studies Department of Psychology 6-19-1 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8581 Japan E-mail:miura@lit.kyushu-u.ac.jp http://psycho.hes.kyushu-u.ac.jp/~lab_miura/ -------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Next to research seminars during the summer semester of 2006 (March- June), the key event will be a wavelet conference WavE 2006 to be held from July 10 to July 14, 2006 at the EPFL. Leading experts in the field have already accepted our invitation to give a talk during this event. In addition, poster sessions will be organized based on one-page abstract submission. List of confirmed plenary speakers: Akram Aldroubi, Richard Baranuik, John Benedetto, Emmanuel Candes, Albert Cohen, Wolfgang Dahmen, Ronald DeVore, Jelena Kovacevic, Michael Elad, Stephane Mallat, Gabriela Steidl Fellowship travel grants: A fellowship travel grants program is put in place to allow young researchers to attend the meeting. The selection will be done based on the researcher's application file and the quality of the submitted abstract. Please notice the early submission deadline for those who wish to apply for a travel grant. Important dates: Deadline for abstracts with application for fellowship travel grants: December 31, 2005 Deadline for regular abstracts: March 31, 2006 Notification of acceptance: April 15, 2006 Looking forward to see you in Lausanne, Martin Vetterli Michael Unser Dimitri Van De Ville From mabato at pl.hodes.com Fri Oct 21 20:08:11 2005 From: mabato at pl.hodes.com (Marco Abato) Date: Fri Oct 21 20:55:32 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Please post to Jobs Message-ID: <7B190B457C9B5449956FF32C0BE9784F63305E@BHGMAIL2.hodes.com> Hi, I hope you are well. Please posting the following announcement to the VisionScience.com jobs section. University - Princeton University Position - Research Specialist - Brain, Mind, and Behavior Text Research Specialist - Brain, Mind, and Behavior - 347 Princeton University's Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior (CSBMB) is seeking a fulltime research specialist to work on visual perception, memory, and attention, using both behavioral tasks and fMRI methods. The successful candidate will help with the daily running of a laboratory directed by Professor Anne Treisman, with programming and running behavioral experiments, running participants in fMRI studies and analyzing data; will take part in lab meetings and discussions; help with the preparation of papers for publication and some library searches. The position will provide experience of research in a variety of topics in experimental psychology and human brain imaging, which would be an ideal preparation for graduate school in Cognitive Psychology or Cognitive Neuroscience, or for professional training in related areas. There may also be some work with patients. BA/BS/BE required; courses in Psychology preferred. Programming skill (beyond word-processing)essential. Experience with functional magnetic resonance imaging would also be an advantage, but there may be opportunities to learn these skills. The CSBMB has a 3-Tesla Siemens Allegra (head-only) scanner dedicated to research. In addition to resume, please provide the names of three referees. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should apply online at http://jobs.princeton.edu and attach your resume to requisition # 0500620. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities and Vietnam ERA and Disabled Veterans to apply. Marco Abato Account Supervisor p: 215.521.3540; f: 215.351.0087 e-mail: mabato@pl.hodes.com Bernard HODES Group 210 West Washington Square Philadelphia, PA 19106 www.hodes.com Talent Matters -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051021/aceb93d4/attachment.htm From J.Starck at surrey.ac.uk Mon Oct 24 10:45:54 2005 From: J.Starck at surrey.ac.uk (J.Starck) Date: Mon Oct 24 15:26:04 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Computer Vision post - University of Surrey, near London, UK. Message-ID: <798670B35DD7C940921AFAE38CC79393B09B63@EVS-EC1-NODE1.surrey.ac.uk> Post-Graduate Research Fellow - up to 26k GBP per annum (45k USD) - or - Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship - up to 32k GBP per annum (57k USD) (Salary subject to experience and qualifications) The Visual Media Group, Centre for Vision Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP) University of Surrey, UK. This is your chance to join a leading-edge research project lead by BBC Research and Development to develop new free-viewpoint video technology for broadcast and games production. The Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP) has pioneered free-viewpoint video for studio production. This project aims to realise free-viewpoint video production of live events such as football or athletics. The challenge is to achieve high-quality production for sports with rapid movement, unconstrained lighting and limited camera views. Systems will be developed jointly with the BBC to demonstrate the potential of free-viewpoint video in both broadcast production and for highly realistic interactive rendering in games. You will have a degree in computer science, engineering, physics or mathematics as well as first-class mathematical, analytic and programming skills. Post-graduate level applications will be given the opportunity to study for a PhD in the UK employed on a collaborative project with the BBC. Post-doctoral research fellows should have completed their PhD in a relevant area, have experience in computer graphics, vision and video with a track-record of international publications. Senior research fellows with extensive experience and a strong track-record of international journal publication may be appointed on the RAII scale. For further information about the group and its state-of-the-art HD studio facilities for multiple view video capture please go to http://www.ee.surrey.ac.uk/CVSSP/. Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Adrian Hilton a.hilton@surrey.ac.uk The post is for a fixed 3 year term (commencing 1st January 2006). If you are unable to apply on-line please contact Miss Amanda Colebrook, School HR Administrator, School of Electronics and Physical Sciences (SEPS), University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH. 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EMCoC is the first of what we hope will be a number of scientific meetings that bring together researchers and practitioners in areas such as eye movements, active vision, attention and action, neurocognitive and neuroaffective mechanisms of oculomotor activity in cognitive and communicative tasks, innovative applications of eye-tracking in all domains, especially for communication and security purposes (e.g. in adaptive assistance systems). The Workshop encourages submissions on the following topics: * Relationship between attention and eye movements, * Ambient vs. focal modes of oculomotor activity, * Eye movements and scene recognition, * Visual fixations and levels-of-processing effects in cognitive tasks, * Eye movements in language processing and communication, * Innovative applications of eye-tracking research, * New ways of data-analysis and presentation (attentional landscapes, fixation maps, etc.), * Advances in the methodology of eye-tracking and its combination with brain activity analysis. The goal of the Workshop is twofold: - to discuss the state-of-the-art of eye movement research in cognitive science - to attract the interest of cognitive community to eye-tracking and its innovative applications. EXTENDED SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 15, 2005. ADDRESS FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS: cogsci06@cs.msu.su There are two categories for submission: PAPERS (20- or 30-minute spoken presentations) and POSTERS. Submitted abstracts should be in Russian or English and no longer than 2 pages (single-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 type size), including illustrations and references. They will be evaluated through peer review with respect to several criteria, including originality, quality, and significance of research, relevance to a broad audience of cognitive science researchers, and clarity of presentation. One author cannot participate in more than two submitted papers (only once as a first author). Papers accepted for oral presentation will be presented at the conference as scheduled talks. Papers accepted for poster presentation will be presented at a poster session at the conference. All papers may present results from completed original unpublished research as well as report on current research with an emphasis on novel approaches, methods, ideas, and perspectives. FORMAT: MS Word file attached to an e-mail message. At the beginning of an abstract please indicate the following information: - the title of the paper - the author(s) information, including: full name institutional affiliation postal address phone number e-mail address - 5 to 7 keywords - Whether the papers is intended to be presented as talk or as poster The Program Committee will inform the authors of its decision by FEBRUARY 15, 2006. Abstracts of the accepted papers will be published by the beginning of the conference. Workshop chairs: Prof. Boris M. Velichkovsky (velich@psychomail.tu-dresden.de) and Prof. Kari-Jouko Raiha (kjr@cs.uta.fi) Conference/Workshop fee is 150 EUR (students and doctoral students - 50 EUR). Hotels and hostels can be reserved via the organizers of the Conference (from 40 EUR for*** hotels and higher for **** hotels per night). Students can reserve a limited number of rooms at the University Hostel (12 EUR per night). St. Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and the Conference takes place in the prime time - the famous White Nights. City-tours, an excursion to the Hermitage and a night-boat tour along the Neva-river will be organized. Additional information on the conference is available at the web site of the Association for Cognitive Studies www.cogsci.ru/cogsci06/index_e.htm or by e-mail at cogsci06@cs.msu.su. From bart.a at unsw.edu.au Wed Oct 26 22:37:55 2005 From: bart.a at unsw.edu.au (Bart Anderson) Date: Wed Oct 26 22:38:59 2005 Subject: [visionlist] =?windows-1252?q?Postdoctoral_Position_=96_Universi?= =?windows-1252?q?ty_of_New_South_Wales_=96_Sydney=2C_Australia?= Message-ID: Postdoctoral Position ? University of New South Wales ? Sydney, Australia Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position in mid-level vision available immediately. The primary areas of interest are the role of segmentation and grouping processes in vision, which includes (but is not limited to) lightness perception, contour synthesis and integration, 3D shape, and grouping. The ideal candidate could have a Ph.D. in visual psychophysics, computational vision, or visual neuroscience, although other areas may also be considered. Compensation and benefits are generous, and depend on qualifications of the applicant. UNSW is one of the top Australian Universities, situated in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Sydney is host to a growing and vibrant vision science community that spans a number of Universities both in and around Sydney. Further inquiries should be addressed to Bart Anderson (bart.a@unsw.edu.au). Applications should include a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and the names and contact information of two references. Please send copies to bart.a@unsw.edu.au, and to Department of Human Resources, UNSW, Sydney, NSW 2052 Australia. For full details of these and other positions and how to apply, see: http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/employment.htm -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 1501 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051026/c35c5e5a/attachment.bin From paul.demarco at louisville.edu Thu Oct 27 15:47:11 2005 From: paul.demarco at louisville.edu (Paul DeMarco) Date: Thu Oct 27 18:18:47 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Chair Position, University of Louisville Message-ID: The University of Louisville invites applications for the position of Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. We seek a widely respected scholar and scientist with a strong record of extramural funding, proven leadership and administrative abilities, and a commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A generous recruitment package will be offered. Applicants from all areas of Psychology are welcome. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences supports a large undergraduate major, a Masters Program, and Ph. D. programs in clinical and experimental psychology, with research emphases in areas such as aging, cognition, development, health psychology, neuroscience, perception, and psychopathology. The Department also oversees the Grawemeyer Award in Psychology, a $200,000 prize given each year for outstanding ideas in the field. 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Special consideration will be given to an applicant who employs novel, state-of-the-art or multi-disciplinary techniques. The candidate is expected to lead his or her own externally funded research program. Smith-Kettlewell offers a newly-renovated laboratory facility, and an outstanding, collaborative research environment with one of the largest groups of investigators sharing the goal of understanding vision. Instructions for submitting applications are available at __www.ski.org/opening __. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 30, 2005, and accepted until January 31, 2006. -- Stephen J. Heinen, Ph.D., Senior Scientist The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute 2318 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 345-2101 heinen@ski.org http://www.ski.org/SJHeinen_lab -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051027/b4dfb902/attachment.htm From torralba at csail.mit.edu Mon Oct 31 00:08:42 2005 From: torralba at csail.mit.edu (torralba@csail.mit.edu) Date: Mon Oct 31 00:17:21 2005 Subject: [visionlist] LabelMe: A web-based tool for sharing annotated images Message-ID: <1130717322.4365608a8dfd4@imap.csail.mit.edu> Research on object and scene recognition requires large amounts of real world images with ground truth. Those labeled datasets would require a big effort to build by a single group. The goal of the ?LabelMe? database is to provide researchers with an online annotation tool so that everybody can help to build such a database and instantly share such annotations with the community. LabelMe is not only a database of labeled images, but also a web-based tool for easily creating and sharing more labeled data. The LabelMe database contains thousands of labeled images and is growing every day. To get the database, we only ask you to contribute to it by annotating few objects. After labeling some images, you will be granted access to the full database, and that will include your latest annotations too and a MATLAB toolbox for manipulating the database. The labeling tool, plus a set of more than 10,000 high resolution images (4000 of which have been labeled), can be found at http://www.csail.mit.edu/~brussell/research/LabelMe/intro.html -- Bryan Russell, MIT Antonio Torralba, MIT Kevin Murphy, UBC William Freeman, MIT From A.Logvinenko at gcal.ac.uk Mon Oct 31 14:43:45 2005 From: A.Logvinenko at gcal.ac.uk (Logvinenko, Alexander) Date: Mon Oct 31 16:04:25 2005 Subject: [visionlist] postdoc at Glasgow Caledonian University Message-ID: <4968DFEE739D50428175DEB5AE10121E0109CFED@EXCHANGE.enterprise.gcal.ac.uk> Department of Vision Sciences Glasgow Caledonian University Post Doctoral Research Fellow Fixed term - 36 months; Salary ?21640 - ?24480 Grade 1A Lightness perception The post number: T.12531 A postdoctoral research post is available in Glasgow Caledonian University in the area of lightness perception. The post is funded by the EPSRC. We will investigate lightness perception (with an emphasis on "real objects illuminated by real light sources") using multidimensional scaling and other psychophysical techniques. The successful candidate will be expected to have a PhD in vision sciences, neuroscience, computer science, psychology, or another relevant field; a strong research interest in visual perception; experience with research on lightness perception or some other close fields. The post holders will be responsible for designing and conducting psychophysical experiments in lightness perception and statistical analysis of the experimental data. We have a well equipped laboratory. A MATLAB-based visual stimulus generator ViSaGe from Cambridge Research Systems Ltd will be used to carry out some experiments so experience with ViSaGe (VSG 2/5), as well as with MATLAB and C++, would be advantageous. Starting date is negotiable but the position is available immediately. Further information and an application form is available from our website at www.gcal.ac.uk/hr/vacancies.html, if you do not have access to our website call?0141 331 8890. Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Alexander Logvinenko; e-mail: A.Logvinenko@gcal.ac.uk , phone: 0141 331 8292 Closing date for the receipt of applications Friday 25 November 2005 Dr Alexander D. Logvinenko Professor of Vision Sciences Department of Vision Sciences Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA, UK http://www.gcal.ac.uk/sls/Vision/research/staff/Logvinenko.html Phone: +44 (0)141 331 8292 Fax: +44 (0)141 331 3387 From eyal at mail.cps.utexas.edu Mon Oct 31 15:34:50 2005 From: eyal at mail.cps.utexas.edu (Eyal Seidemann) Date: Mon Oct 31 16:04:39 2005 Subject: [visionlist] POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN VISUAL NEUROSCIENCE AT UT AUSTIN Message-ID: <003d01c5de30$a1e67a40$80615380@cps.psy.utexas.edu> POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN VISUAL NEUROSCIENCE Center for Perceptual Systems, University of Texas at Austin The laboratory of Eyal Seidemann in the Center for Perceptual Systems at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking applications for an NIH-funded postdoctoral fellowship. Our laboratory studies mechanisms of population coding in the visual cortex of alert, behaving primates, using a combination of optical imaging with voltage-sensitive dyes and electrophysiology. Neurophysiological and psychophysical experiments in primates are combined with computational and modeling techniques. The successful applicant would have an opportunity to participate in a collaborative project with Dr. David Heeger and Dr. Randolph Blake. The Center for Perceptual Systems (www.cps.utexas.edu) offers excellent facilities, an outstanding interdisciplinary scientific environment and a very collegial atmosphere. Austin is an affordable city and is widely considered one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the US. Computational background, programming experience (C/C++/Matlab), and experience with neurophysiology and/or psychophysics are desirable. Please send CV, statement of research interests, and the names of three references to Eyal Seidemann, Center for Perceptual Systems, Campus mail code A8000, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712. Electronic applications and informal inquiries can be sent to eyal@mail.cps.utexas.edu. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 3946 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051031/fb5c9fd0/winmail.bin From W.Adams at soton.ac.uk Mon Oct 31 17:11:54 2005 From: W.Adams at soton.ac.uk (Wendy Adams) Date: Mon Oct 31 18:20:08 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc in vision & haptics Message-ID: <42a66151778209cc260c78f08efed2ed@soton.ac.uk> University of Southampton School of Psychology Research Fellow (Visual and touch cues for shape) Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher to carry out investigations into human visual processes. The work will look at how prior knowledge and assumptions are combined with visual stimuli to recover 3D shape. We will also investigate how vision is combined with haptic (touch) cues. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with Dr. Wendy Adams. The research will be based primarily in the School of Psychology, where the cognitive group includes several researchers interested in visual perception and cognition. Applicants should have a first degree and PhD in Psychology or a related field and some experience in visual or haptics research. Programming experience with C, C++, OpenGL or Matlab is highly desirable. Informal enquiries should be sent to w.adams@soton.ac.uk The post is full time and fixed term for 24 months from the starting date (expected to be February 2006). Salary will be within the range of ?23,457 to ?28,850 per annum. An application form and further particulars may be obtained from the Human Resources Department (Q), University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, Tel: 023 8059 2750, e-mail: recruit@soton.ac.uk or minicom: 023 8059 5595, alternatively visit our website at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. Closing date for applications 5 December 2005. Please quote reference number 05Q0267j. Please send a full Curriculum Vita, a statement of research interests and the names and addresses of three referees with the completed application form. Excellence Through Diversity -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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See: http://www.npb.ucdavis.edu/vsrg/ The vision sciences at UC Davis supports research in the basic sciences and translational research in ophthalmology, all with a highly interactive and collegial faculty. Davis itself is a friendly, medium-sized college town close to the cultural attractions of San Francisco and the recreational attractions of the Napa Valley, Yosemite and Pacific coast beaches. Initial inquiries should be made with a potential sponsor, including James D. Brandt (glaucoma), Kenneth H. Britten (extrastriate processing of motion), Marie E. Burns (photoreceptor transduction), Leo M. Chalupa (retinal development), Barbara Chapman (development of retino-geniculo-striate pathways), Gino A. Cortopassi (cellular mechanisms of optic neuropathy), Katherine W. Ferrara (retinal blood flow mapping using ultrasound), Paul FitzGerald (molecular analysis of ocular lens protein), Leonard M. Hjelmeland (aging of retinal pigment epithelium), Andrew Ishida (pharmacology and physiology of retinal ganglion cells), John L. Keltner (neuro-ophthalmology), Leah Krubitzer (cortical organization and plasticity), Leslie A. Lyons (genetics of retinal degeneration), George R. Mangun (fMRI, visual attention), Kimberly McAllister (cellular mechanisms of visual development), Gregg H. Recanzone (cortical mechanisms of visual-auditory and somatosensory interactions), Naoki Saito (computational harmonic analysis and vision), Martin Usrey (neural circuitry between LGN and cortex), John S. Werner (psychophysics, aging, retinal imaging) and Martin Wilson (signal processing of single retinal cells). A CV and letters of reference will be required for formal application. Applicants must be US citizens or US permanent residents. The University of California is committed to diversity. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. From sabine.susstrunk at epfl.ch Tue Nov 1 19:07:07 2005 From: sabine.susstrunk at epfl.ch (Sabine Susstrunk) Date: Tue Nov 1 19:18:01 2005 Subject: [visionlist] GCIV2006: Extended deadline 7. Nov. 2005 Message-ID: <002b01c5df17$743ec600$8c54b280@lcav1pc25> EXTENDED DEADLINE: Nov. 7, 2005. _____________________________________ Call for Paper CGIV'2006: IS&T's Third European Conference on Colour in Graphics, Imaging, and Vision Leeds, UK, June 19-22, 2006 For more information about the conference, see: http://www.imaging.org/conferences/cgiv2006/ Technical Areas: -Colour Science -Computational Colour -Colour in Computer Graphics -Colour Reproduction -Colour Vision/Psychophysics -Colour Image Quality -Colour Image Processing -Multispectral Imaging The Society for Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T) invites you to CGIV 2006, the Third European Conference on Colour in Graphics, Imaging, and Vision to be held at the University of Leeds, UK, June 19-22, 2006. CGIV 2006 will cover a wide range of topics related to colour and visual information. Its single-track structure will encompass technical areas that strike a balance between academia and industry. We are currently soliciting high-quality submissions from researchers working in a broad range of colour-related fields from industry, academia, and national and international standards communities. Prospective authors are invited to submit papers for presentation in the technical areas listed above. A 2-3 page technical summary (1000+ words) indicative of the final paper content will be reviewed by the Programme Committee when submitted by November 1, 2005. Program Committee: General Chair: Ronnier Luo, University of Leeds Program Chairs: Sabine Susstrunk, EPFL Stephen Westland, University of Leeds Technical Area Chairs: Roy S. Berns, Rochester Inst. of Technology Christine Fernandez-Maloigne, University of Poitiers Anya Hurlbert, University of Newcastle Reiner Lenz, Linkoping University Yoichi Miyake, Chiba University Jan Morovic, Hewlett Packard Espanola Dietrich Paulus, Universitat Koblenz Werner Purgathofer, Vienna Univ. of Technology Technical Program Committee Marina Bloj, University Of Bradford Gustav Braun, Eastman Kodak Company Mark S. Drew, Simon Fraser University Touradj Ebrahimi, EPFL Graham D. Finlayson, The University of East Anglia Javier Hernandez-Andres, University Of Granada Patrick Gerald Herzog, GretagMacbeth AG Gabriele Jordan, University Of Newcastle Andreas Koschan, University of Tennessee Nathan Moroney, Hewlett Packard Company Karol Myszkowski, Max-Planck-Institut Fuer Informatik Toshiya Nakaguchi, Chiba University Laszlo Neumann, Universitat De Girona Todd Newman, Canon Development Americas, Inc. Jussi Parkkinen, University of Joensuu Maria Petrou, University Of Surrey Danny C. Rich, Sun Chemical Alexa Ruppertsberg, University Of Bradford Hakim Saadane, Polytech Univ De Nantes Francis Schmitt, ENST Gaurav Sharma, University of Rochester Bogdan Smolka, Silesian Univ. of Technology Moritz Stoerring, Aalborg University Pei-Li Sun, Shih Hsin University Norimichi Tsumura, Chiba University Publications Chair Frank Rochow, LMT Lichtmesstechnik GmbH Berlin Tutorial Chair Phil Green, Colour Imaging Group. LCP Jaume Pujol, University Politechnica Catalunya Exhibit Chair James Nobbs, University Of Leeds Audio-Visual Chair Peter Rhodes, University Of Leeds Chair IT Support Alison Gilchrist, University Of Leeds Poster Chair Theo Gevers, University of Amsterdam Caterina Ripamonti, University Of Cambridge Public Relations Chair Bernhard Hill, Aachen University of Technology Francoise Vienot, Museum Nat'l. D'Histoire Naturelle IS&T Europe Representation Rene De Keyzer, Agfa-Gevaert N.V. IS&T Conference Vice President Eric G. Hanson , Hewlett-Packard Company Rita Hofmann, Ilford Imaging Switzerland GmbH IS&T Executive Director Suzanne E. Grinnan From K.Scott-Brown at abertay.ac.uk Wed Nov 2 10:02:58 2005 From: K.Scott-Brown at abertay.ac.uk (Scott-brown, Kenneth C) Date: Wed Nov 2 16:00:34 2005 Subject: [visionlist] MPhils in a Coordinated Study of Emergent Behaviour Message-ID: <05E1A8E234083D44A6B6C426248F518F655D3E@uadmta03.uad.ac.uk> Dear Colleagues, The following advert may be of interest to recent Psychology & Computer Science Graduates. Best regards Ken Scott-Brown 6 Interdisciplinary MPhils in a Coordinated Study of Emergent Behaviour School/Service:School of Computing and Creative Technologies Salary:Stipend ?55.00 weekly Closing Date:Wednesday 09 November 2005 Summary University of Abertay Dundee 6 Interdisciplinary MPhils in a Coordinated Study of Emergent Behaviour The University of Abertay has created a cross-campus research programme at the interface between traditional disciplines called White Space. These White Space projects link the activities of the internationally leading research centres at Abertay in a coordinated programme studying emergent behaviour. Up to 6 MPhil places are available covering a range of applications from applied psychology, economics, computer games technology and environmental science. Funding is available until 30 September 2007 to support study leading to the award of an MPhil degree. The funding provides a tax-free weekly stipend of around ?55, UK/European student fees and other benefits. White Space students will occupy a new purpose-built open plan research centre with dedicated high performance computing facilities and state-of-the-art virtual environment cave. Titles of the individual projects are provided below Project 1. Elements in the Crowd Project 2. Local Players in a Global Game Project 3. Evolutionary Ecology Project 4. Integrated Care Pathway Modelling and Optimisation Project 5 The Dynamics of Complex Economic Systems Project 6 Spatial Interactions in Complex Economic Systems Details of each project, together with a contact person, are available on the web-link. http://www.abertay.ac.uk/About/Jobs/JobDetails.cfm?JID=256&Key= These individuals should be contacted in the first instance for informal inquiries or further information. Applicants should specify the project or projects that they are applying for on the application form. For an application form, please contact, University of Abertay Dundee, Bell Street, Dundee DD1 1HG (Tel: 01382 308068) or visit our website www.abertay.ac.uk . Completed applications should be returned to this address e-mail or post by 9 November 2005 quoting relevant project number. These projects are available to UK/EU applicants only. Committed to Equal Opportunities http://www.abertay.ac.uk/About/Jobs/JobDetails.cfm?JID=256&Key=996 ======================================================================= Informal enquiries to me regarding project 1 are wellcome. Dr K. C. Scott-Brown Division of Psychology University of Abertay Dundee Bell Street Dundee DD1 1HG k.scott-brown@abertay.ac.uk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Please send a curriculum vitae, a one-page research description, and three letters of recommendation to the Cognitive Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544-1010. Applicants should submit materials as soon as possible. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Princeton is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. For information about applying to Princeton and how to self-identify, please link to http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm Marion Kowalewski Administrative Assistant Department of Psychology Princeton University Princeton, NJ 08544-1010 (609) 258-1023 marionk@princeton.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051103/54447292/attachment.htm From g.rees at fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk Thu Nov 3 23:30:44 2005 From: g.rees at fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk (Geraint Rees) Date: Thu Nov 3 23:36:28 2005 Subject: [visionlist] fMRI postdoc position - FIL, University College London References: Message-ID: There's a postdoctoral position available in my group at the Functional Imaging Laboratory, University College London. Details below (and at http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobfiles/HZ526.html). Informal enquiries most welcome. best wishes, Geraint ----------------------------- Dr. Geraint Rees MRCP PhD, Wellcome Senior Clinical Fellow & Consultant Neurologist (Hon), Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London, 17 Queen Square, London WC1N 3AR voice +44-20-7679-5496 cell +44-7951-967357 fax +44-20-813-1420 http://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/~grees -------------------------------------------------------------------- Postdoctoral Research Fellow Functional MRI of human visual awareness - Institute of Neurology, University College London A Wellcome-Trust funded postdoctoral position is available in the group of Geraint Rees following the appointment of the current post- holder to a junior group leader position. An able and ambitious individual with previous doctoral and/or postdoctoral experience of using functional MRI is sought, who will work on creative and innovative neuroimaging projects studying the neural basis of consciousness in humans in a friendly and supportive environment. Previous fMRI experience is essential, and an interest in novel analytic approaches to understanding the visual system desirable given the recent focus of the laboratory, though projects encompass all sensory modalities. The group has full local access to high and low field fMRI, TMS, MEG, EEG and their combinations, plus behavioral testing facilities. The post is available immediately for one year in the first instance, with possibility of renewal to December 2007; starting salary on the RA 1A/II scale in the range ?22,444 - ?36,046 pa inclusive dependent upon experience, superannuable. Further details should first be obtained from http:// www.ion.ucl.ac.uk/about/vacancies.htm or from Miss E Bertram, Assistant Secretary (Personnel), Institute of Neurology, The National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG (tel no: 020 7676 2191; fax no: 020 7278 5069; email: ebertram@ion.ucl.ac.uk). Informal enquiries welcome to Dr Geraint Rees (email: g.rees@fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk). Closing date: 30 November 2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------- From announcements at journalofvision.org Fri Nov 4 18:48:14 2005 From: announcements at journalofvision.org (Journal of Vision) Date: Fri Nov 4 18:56:58 2005 Subject: [visionlist] New Issue: Journal of Vision, Volume 5, Issue 9 Message-ID: <896401c5e170$504038a0$020100c0@journalofvision.org> Journal of Vision Volume 5, Number 9, Pages 659-754 doi:10.1167/5.9 http://journalofvision.org/5/9/ ISSN 1534-7362 Articles Accurate statistical tests for smooth classification images Alan Chauvin Keith J. Worsley Philippe G. Schyns Martin Arguin Fr?d?ric Gosselin http://journalofvision.org/5/9/1/ Global competition dictates local suppression in pattern rivalry Alexander Maier Nikos K. Logothetis David A. Leopold http://journalofvision.org/5/9/2/ Shared decision signal explains performance and timing of pursuit and saccadic eye movements Dorion Liston Richard J. Krauzlis http://journalofvision.org/5/9/3/ Rapid detection of salient regions: Evidence from apparent motion Damian A. Stanley Nava Rubin http://journalofvision.org/5/9/4/ Long-wavelength adaptation reveals slow, spectrally opponent inputs to the human luminance pathway Andrew Stockman Daniel J. Plummer http://journalofvision.org/5/9/5/ A standard model for foveal detection of spatial contrast Andrew B. Watson Albert J. Ahumada, Jr. http://journalofvision.org/5/9/6/ Seeing and ballistic pointing at perisaccadic targets M. Concetta Morrone Anna Ma-Wyatt John Ross http://journalofvision.org/5/9/7/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Advances in the technology of optical imaging in the eye, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), scanning laser ophthalmoscopy, two-photon and fluorescence imaging, and adaptive optics have opened up new opportunities to advance our understanding of retinal function and disease, and allowed new diagnostic techniques to be developed. By bringing scientists working in these related fields together for the first time in a concentrated workshop environment, we hope to stimulate new collaborations and progress, particularly in our understanding of how new technology might accelerate our scientific understanding of normal retina and retinal disease. The format of the conference - 3 plenary papers, 20 invited talks, Evening Discussion Sessions and a poster session, with plenty of time for formal and informal discussions - is designed to encourage debate at the very highest level, and the speakers are all recognised as leaders in their speciality. We aim to make a real impact on progress in this field. For more information, visit http://www.cvs.rochester.edu/Ireland/ -- Sara Peterson Center for Visual Science Brain & Cognitive Sciences Meliora 274 RC Box 270270 Rochester, NY 14627 (585) 275-2459 Voice (585) 271-3043 Fax speterson@cvs.rochester.edu http://www.cvs.rochester.edu/people/s_peterson/peterson.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051104/71bfe82b/attachment.htm From Knut.Drewing at psychol.uni-giessen.de Mon Nov 7 10:05:01 2005 From: Knut.Drewing at psychol.uni-giessen.de (Knut Drewing) Date: Mon Nov 7 15:41:15 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Job Offer, PhD at University Giessen, Germany, Active touch Message-ID: <436F26CD.2090609@psychol.uni-giessen.de> -- sorry for any double-postings -- Job offer - Ph.D. student on Active haptic perception Salary: BAT IIa/2 Justus-Liebig-Universit?t Gie?en, Abt. Allgemeine Psychologie ____________________________________________________ Applications are invited for a Ph. D. student to work on a DFG funded project under the supervision of Dr. Knut Drewing and Prof. Karl R. Gegenfurtner. In the research project we will investigate the interplay of exploratory movements and perception in active touch, develop formal models on motor control and information processing in haptic perception, and study the interaction of active touch with vision. The postholder will be responsible for setting-up laboratory experiments for motor and perceptual measurements, recruiting and testing participants, analyzing data, and writing-up results. Experiments will be conducted within a state-of-the art visuo-haptic virtual reality setup. Applications are invited from candidates with a higher degree (diploma or MS) in subjects related to aspects of neuroscience including psychology, computing, and engineering. Applicants should have knowledge and skills in at least one of the following areas: psychophysics; computer programming; experimental psychology. Applicants are expected to have a strong interest in human perception and action. The department of psychology (http://www.allpsych.uni-giessen.de/) offers a stimulating, multi-national and multi-disciplinary research environment for young scientists. The department has a strong research focus on the interaction of perception and action (in particular sensorimotor integration, eye movements). Further main research topics in the department are color vision and image processing. For informal inquiries on the position please contact: Knut.Drewing@psychol.uni-giessen.de Tel. + 49 641-9926104 The position is initially for two years, and starts 1st of January 2006 or later. The University Giessen is an equal-opportunity employer. Full applications with the usual materials should be sent until 1st of December 2005 in PDF format via Email or to Dr. Knut Drewing, Justus-Liebig-Universit?t Gie?en, Fachbereich 06, Psychologie und Sportwissenschaft, Abteilung Allgemeine Psychologie, Otto-Behaghel-Stra?e 10F, D-35394 Giessen. -- ******************NOTE: CHANGE OF PHONE NUMBER ***** Dr. Knut Drewing Institute for Psychology University of Giessen Otto-Behaghel-Strasse 10F D - 35394 Giessen Phone: +49 641 99-26104 Fax: +49 641 99-26119 eMail: Knut.Drewing@psychol.uni-giessen.de -- ******************NOTE: CHANGE OF PHONE NUMBER ***** Dr. Knut Drewing Institute for Psychology University of Giessen Otto-Behaghel-Strasse 10F D - 35394 Giessen Phone: +49 641 99-26104 Fax: +49 641 99-26119 eMail: Knut.Drewing@psychol.uni-giessen.de -- ******************NOTE: CHANGE OF PHONE NUMBER ***** Dr. Knut Drewing Institute for Psychology University of Giessen Otto-Behaghel-Strasse 10F D - 35394 Giessen Phone: +49 641 99-26104 Fax: +49 641 99-26119 eMail: Knut.Drewing@psychol.uni-giessen.de -- ******************NOTE: CHANGE OF PHONE NUMBER ***** Dr. Knut Drewing Institute for Psychology University of Giessen Otto-Behaghel-Strasse 10F D - 35394 Giessen Phone: +49 641 99-26104 Fax: +49 641 99-26119 eMail: Knut.Drewing@psychol.uni-giessen.de From smart at neuralcorrelate.com Mon Nov 7 23:33:50 2005 From: smart at neuralcorrelate.com (Susana Martinez-Conde) Date: Tue Nov 8 02:03:38 2005 Subject: [visionlist] new website for The Best Visual illusion of the Year Contest! Message-ID: <200511072336.jA7NXTrW072925@visionscience.com> **** We are very happy to announce that the new and improved Best Visual Illusion of the Year Contest website has now been launched!! *** Visit http://illusioncontest.neuralcorrelate.com and see the 2005 winning illusions! The Best Visual Illusion of the Year Contest is a celebration of the ingenuity and creativity of the world?s premier visual illusion research community. Submit your ideas now and take home this prestigious award! Go to http://illusioncontest.neuralcorrelate.com to see: 1) 2005 Winners, finalists, and gala contest ceremony photos and information 2) Information about the upcoming 2006 contest in Sarasota Florida!! 3) Information on how to submit your illusion to the contest 4) and MUCH, MUCH MORE! *** Highlights to the upcoming 2006 contest in Sarasota Florida *** The one and only STUART ANSTIS will serve as this year?s celebrity host! Will the contestants survive his scrutiny at the event? You?ll have to attend to find out! On behalf of the Neural Correlate Society:?Susana Martinez-Conde (Illusion Contest Coordinator) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience Division of Neurobiology Barrow Neurological Institute 350 W. Thomas Rd Phoenix AZ 85013, USA Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484 Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172 Email: smart@neuralcorrelate.com http://neuralcorrelate.com From bart at rutgers.edu Wed Nov 9 20:46:04 2005 From: bart at rutgers.edu (Bart Krekelberg) Date: Wed Nov 9 20:54:09 2005 Subject: [visionlist] POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN VISUAL NEUROSCIENCE Message-ID: <003701c5e56e$9d6dcff0$1a305353@TABLET> POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN VISUAL NEUROSCIENCE Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ The laboratory of Bart Krekelberg in the Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience at Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher. The laboratory studies the neural mechanisms of visual perception. Topics of particular interest are the influence of eye-movements on perceptual stability, the interaction between form and motion processing, and the role of adaptation in the visual system. We are looking for someone who is strongly motivated to investigate the visual brain with one or more of the methods used in the lab: fMRI in humans, single cell recordings in awake, behaving monkeys, psychophysics, and computational modeling. Recent graduates with experience in one of those fields and the desire to expand their views are strongly encouraged to apply. The Rutgers Newark Campus and the Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience provide a diverse and stimulating scientific environment. An infinite amount of cultural stimulation is only a 15 minute train ride away, in New York City. To apply, send a CV, a statement of research interests, and the names of three references to Bart Krekelberg at the address below. For informal inquiries, or to set up an appointment at the upcoming Society for Neuroscience meeting, send an email to: bart@rutgers.edu. Rutgers University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution; underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply. --- Bart Krekelberg, PhD Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience Rutgers University 197 University Avenue Newark, NJ 07102 T: +1 973 353 1080 X 3231 F: +1 973 353 1272 E: bart@rutgers.edu T: +1 858 453 4100 X 1567 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: smime.p7s Type: application/x-pkcs7-signature Size: 3283 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051109/d5df0818/smime.bin From r.vanee at phys.uu.nl Thu Nov 10 00:41:06 2005 From: r.vanee at phys.uu.nl (Raymond van Ee) Date: Thu Nov 10 00:59:18 2005 Subject: [visionlist] fMRI postdoc conscious 3D vision UTRECHT Message-ID: We have a postdoc job opening (1 yr, with possible extension to 2 or more yrs) on Conscious Depth Perception and Awareness using fMRI, available immediately. At the upcoming NeuroScience Conference (Nov 12-16 Washington) you can learn more by visiting our poster (G.J. Brouwer, F. Tong, J. Schwarzbach & R. van Ee, entitled "Voluntary control over perceptual changes during bistable Structure-from-Motion, revealed by fMRI"), to be presented on Monday, Nov.14, 8-9AM (390.17). Also, other related fMRI work came out today in The Journal of NeuroScience: http://www.jneurosci.org/current.shtml (Vol 25: 10403-13); btw, check out the cover. The work will be part of a project with the NeuroPhysiology group of Dr. van Wezel with whom we examine single cell activity. WE ASK: Applicants should have hands-on experience and publications in the field of fMRI and a PhD in the field of Vision Science (including Psychology), Physics, Biology or Neuroscience. Programming the visual stimuli is a major part of the work so it is important that the applicant has experience in (and finds pleasure in) programming computer code (we use OpenGl, Matlab, Mathematica, C). And it is important that the applicant understands that real insight in how the brain works is not possible without a model of underlying mechanisms. In addition, creativity is important. Although we have an inspiring team and although we share and discuss our findings, the applicant should be able to work independently in programming, creating ideas, in running subjects, and in modeling the data. For the imaging experiments we require that applicants have hands on experience with designing and analyzing such experiments using platforms such as SPM and/or BrainVoyager. The imaging experiments could be carried out at both the F.C. Donders Center for Cognitive Neuroimaging and Utrecht University. Our laboratory is equipped with a large field projection system, eye-tracking devices and state-of-the-art computers. On a daily basis you will be working in a group consisting of three full Profs; 2 tenure track Profs; 2 post-docs and 10 graduate students. There are several international collaborations going on. Our group is part of the Helmholtz Institute which combines internationally acknowledged research groups, concepts and methods in neurophysiology, biophysics, psychophysics and psychology. We offer an excellent training in all areas of vision science, including perception and action, material perception, stereo-motion interaction, and conscious vision. Utrecht is a beautiful, vibrant and historic city. It is very close to Amsterdam. Salary is competitive (depending on qualifications and experiences). The yearly salary is supplemented by an annual holiday bonus of 8% and allowance to compensate costs of private health-insurance. Address: Applicants are invited to send (preferably by email) their CV, publication list, list of notes for University courses, and names of 2 references to: r.vanee@phys.uu.nl or Dr. R. van Ee, Helmholtz Institute, Utrecht University, PrincetonPlein 5, 3584 CC Utrecht, The Netherlands More info: http://www.phys.uu.nl/~vanee and also http://www.phys.uu.nl/~wwwfm for our Helmholtz Institute http://www.bio.uu.nl/functionalneurobiology for the NeuroPhysiology work of Dr. van Wezel http://www.kun.nl/fcdonders for the Imaging Center From s.dain at unsw.edu.au Thu Nov 10 05:10:41 2005 From: s.dain at unsw.edu.au (Stephen Dain) Date: Thu Nov 10 05:52:05 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Position at University of New South Wales Message-ID: UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES Professor of Optometry - REF. 3955AO Applications are invited for appointment to the position of Professor in the School of Optometry and Vision Science. The position is full-time continuing. The School is the only optometric education establishment in New South Wales. The BOptom UNSW degree is registrable in all states in Australia and in New Zealand and several other countries. The School has a suite of postgraduate programs particularly aimed at optometrists. The School has a number of students in research postgraduate programs, several research areas and collaborations with other schools and organisations. The school also hosts the Optics and Radiometry Laboratory, a research, development testing and calibration facility for light and colour. The successful applicant will be expected to provide academic leadership in the development and integration of teaching programs and research in optometry and vision science with the School and across UNSW. Essential criteria: a PhD or equivalent qualification; eligibility for registration in NSW as an optometrist; a distinguished record of scholarship and excellent academic leadership; a distinguished record of achievement in teaching and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; a distinguished record of success in attracting research funding; a record of achievement in administration in a tertiary institution or equivalent; experience in implementing equity and diversity policies and programs; willingness and capacity to implement required OHS policies and safe work practice. Desirable criteria: ability to contribute to new areas of research and teaching in optometry and vision science and strengthen existing areas; an interest in fostering interdisciplinary research; capacity to develop and extend the School's interface with other disciplinary areas and outside organisations. The salary rate for Professor is $120,854 per year. Professors may undertake a limited amount of higher consultative work. Women and people from equity groups are encouraged to apply. The University reserves the right to fill the position by invitation or not to fill the position. The appointee may be expected to serve as Head of School for a term or terms if so requested. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment. Enquiries may be directed to Associate Professor Stephen Dain, Head of the School of Optometry and Vision Science, on telephone (02) 9385 4639; facsimile (02) 9313 6243, or email: s.dain@unsw.edu.au or Professor Mike Archer, Dean of Science, on telephone (02) 9385 7916; facsimile (02) 9385 7920; or email: m.archer@unsw.edu.au For an information package, email: seniorads@unsw.edu.au or telephone (02) 9385 2730; facsimile (02) 9662 2832. Visit UNSW's website at: http://www.unsw.edu.au and the School's website at: http://www.optom.unsw.edu.au Applications close 3 February 2006. -- *********************************************************************** Stephen J. Dain PhD Head, School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia (CRICOS Provider Number: 00098G) phone +61 2 9385 4639 (+10hrs International time) fax +61 2 9313 6243 email s.dain@unsw.edu.au web http://www.optom.unsw.edu.au Seen our Faculty of Science news site? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Further information about the lab can be found at http://www.ski.org/McPeek_lab/ Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a neuroscience-related field and a strong background in neurophysiology, attention, or eye movement research. Experience with MATLAB is a plus. Smith-Kettlewell provides an outstanding scientific environment, with a large group of interactive and collegial investigators studying vision. Applicants should send a CV, letter of interest, and the names and contact information of 2-4 references to Robert McPeek via email (rmm@ski.org). -- Robert M. McPeek, Ph.D., Associate Scientist The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, San Francisco, CA, USA email: rmm@ski.org / tel: 415-345-2098 / fax: 415-345-8455 From m.lages at psy.gla.ac.uk Thu Nov 17 10:52:36 2005 From: m.lages at psy.gla.ac.uk (Martin Lages) Date: Thu Nov 17 16:12:34 2005 Subject: [visionlist] job adverts Message-ID: Please could you circulate the following advertisement. Many thanks. UNIVERSITY of GLASGOW DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSORS IN PSYCHOLOGY, READERS, SENIOR LECTURERS AND LECTURERS IN PSYCHOLOGY A strategic priority of the University is the current creation within the Department of Psychology of a Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (CCNi), a major initiative to install an in-house platform of complementary, state-of-the-art brain imaging facilities dedicated to Cognitive Neuroscience research. Equipment will include a 3T fMRI scanner, a MEG system, a TMS system, and several EEG systems - including fMRI compatible systems. The CCNi is expected to be operational by the end of 2006. The University intends to make a number of new appointments in Psychology, tenable from October 2006 or such other date as may be arranged. The appointments include at least two chairs as well as lectureships and senior lectureships or readerships. These positions will contribute to the CCNi or to the expansion of research within the Department in relation with the CCNi. Applicants seeking an appointment at lectureship level will have a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience or a related field and a strong track record of postdoctoral research. Those seeking an appointment at Senior Lecturer level will also have record of substantial achievement and distinction at international level in research/teaching/administration, with a proven ability to attract research funding. Applicants at Reader level must also be able to demonstrate international research excellence through high quality publications. Applicants seeking an appointment as a Chair will, in addition, have an established international reputation and proven ability to provide research leadership. The Department has an outstanding record of success in both teaching and research. According to recent national assessment we rank among the top-rated UK Psychology Departments for research (i.e. we rate 5* on a scale of 1-5*) and have achieved the highest rating, "Excellent", for Teaching Quality. For the Professorial positions salary will be within the professorial range and subject to negotiation. Other appointments will be made at an appropriate level on academic staff grades. Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Philippe Schyns (Head of Department), philippe@psy.gla.ac.uk , tel 00 44 (0)141 330 4937. For further details on the department, please see our website at: http://www.ccni.gla.ac.uk/ For an application pack, please see our website at http://www.gla.ac.uk/ or write quoting the appropriate reference number (Prof 11695/HRS/A1, Reader 11652/HRS/A1, Senior Lecturer11653/HRJ/A1, Lecturer 11654/HRJ/A1 to the Recruitment Section, Human Resources Department, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ. Closing date: 15 December 2005. -- _____________________________ Martin Lages Department of Psychology University of Glasgow 58 Hillhead Street Glasgow G12 8QB Scotland, UK _____________________________ telephone +44 (0)141 330 6842 facsimile +44 (0)141 330 4606 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051117/e9922508/attachment.htm From marc.ernst at tuebingen.mpg.de Sun Nov 20 21:45:30 2005 From: marc.ernst at tuebingen.mpg.de (Marc Ernst) Date: Sun Nov 20 22:58:00 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc/PhD in active multimodal perception Message-ID: <8B645F20-4605-40EC-8FFE-B08C79273C72@tuebingen.mpg.de> The Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Department of Cognitive and Computational Psychophysics (Prof. Heinrich H. B?lthoff), T?bingen Germany has a research position available for a PostDoc / PhD student investigating active multimodal perception. The position, which may start in the first quarter of 2006, is part of the European Project ImmerSence, in which nine renowned European Universities in the areas of Experimental Psychology, Computer Sciences, and Engineering collaborate to enable highly realistic multi-modal interaction in virtual and augmented reality environments. Under the supervision of Dr. Marc Ernst and Prof. Heinrich B?lthoff, the scientific part of our institute in this project is to form a better understanding of the multimodal aspects of active perception while interacting with the environment. The project will explore the interplay between perception and action in humans using a variety of psychophysical and neuropsychological techniques. For this we have available high-fidelity virtual environments and a sensorimotor lab with several force feedback devices, motion platforms and tracking systems. Expertise in any of the above techniques and some programming skills is an advantage but not required. The successful candidates should have a background in Psychology, Computer Sciences, Physics, Biology, or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates that have conducted psychophysical work. The successful candidates will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary group of scientists performing cutting-edge research on human multimodal perception, computer vision, and human-computer interaction. Further information about the research environment can be found at the website of the institute (www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de). Informal inquiries can be sent to Dr. Marc Ernst (marc.ernst@tuebingen.mpg.de). The Ph.D. position is available for 3 years and the post-doc position for 2 years (extensions possible). The salary depends on the qualifications with a maximum salary equivalent to BAT IIa/2 for a Ph.D. student (appr. 20.000 ? per year; after tax appr. 13.000 ? per year) and BAT IIa for the post-doc fellow (appr. 45.000 ? per year; after tax appr. 27.800 ? per year) according to the German Public Service regulations. Handicapped applicants with equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Candidates should send letter, curriculum vita, reprints, and names of three referees to (electronic submission preferred): Dr. Marc Ernst Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics Cognitive and Computational Psychophysics Department Spemannstr. 38 72076 Tuebingen / Germany Email: marc.ernst@tuebingen.mpg.de ----------------------------------------------- Marc O. Ernst, Ph.D. MPI for Biological Cybernetics Spemannstr. 38 P.O. Box 21 69 72012 T?bingen, Germany Tel: ++49-+7071-601 644 Fax: ++49-+7071-601 616 email: marc.ernst@tuebingen.mpg.de http://www.kyb.mpg.de/~marc -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051120/8e51f6f3/attachment.htm From A.Willis at napier.ac.uk Mon Nov 21 14:15:36 2005 From: A.Willis at napier.ac.uk (Willis, Alexandra) Date: Mon Nov 21 16:08:06 2005 Subject: [visionlist] PhD Studentship in Applied Psychology (Visual Perception) Message-ID: <739DF9C090208447BDB170B3757EEBA30305382E@EVS2.napier-mail.napier.ac.uk> Research Studentship in Applied Psychology School of Psychology & Sociology, Napier University, Edinburgh Applications are invited for a 3-year PhD studentship in applied psychology within the School of Psychology & Sociology, Napier University. Staff within the School have expertise in: visual perception and attention; face perception / recognition; eyewitness memory; facial composite construction; human interactions with real and virtual environments. We welcome applicants with an interest in any of these general areas, or who have a specific research idea on a related topic. The studentship provides a standard living allowance (of ?12,000 tax free p.a.) plus tuition fees (up to a level appropriate to UK/EU applicants) for up to three years subject to satisfactory progress. The studentship is expected to start on 1st February 2006. Applicants should have a First or Upper Second Class Honours, or Masters degree in Psychology or a related discipline. A Masters degree in research methods would be advantageous but not essential. Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Alexandra Willis (a.willis@napier.ac.uk) or Dr Hayley Ness (h.ness@napier.ac.uk). Please contact Jill Macleod (j.macleod@napier.ac.uk) for an application pack. Alternatively, you may download an electronic copy of the application form from: http://www.napier.ac.uk/depts/research/researchstudents.htm Please state which area / topic you are interested in when applying. Deadline for applications: Monday 28th November It is expected that interviews will take place the week beginning 12th December. This message is intended for the addressee(s) only and should not be read, copied or disclosed to anyone else outwith the University without the permission of the sender. It is your responsibility to ensure that this message and any attachments are scanned for viruses or other defects. Napier University does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may result from this email or any attachment, or for errors or omissions arising after it was sent. Email is not a secure medium. Email entering the University's system is subject to routine monitoring and filtering by the University. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051121/5b19e954/attachment.htm From alex4hike at yahoo.com Mon Nov 21 15:06:07 2005 From: alex4hike at yahoo.com (Alex Bowers) Date: Mon Nov 21 16:08:27 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Low Vision Driving Conference, London, June 06 Message-ID: <20051121150607.3369.qmail@web36209.mail.mud.yahoo.com> FIRST CALL FOR ABSTRACTS "LOW VISION DRIVING, MYTHS AND REALITY" BiOptic Driving Network Conference, London, 2-4 June 2006, in association with Designs for Vision, Inc. The BiOptic Driving Network invites contributed papers on all aspects of driving with low vision (impaired vision) for the 2006 conference. Through research and clinical presentations, the conference aims to: - Promote international discussion of the myths and reality of low vision driving and BiOptic driving; - Raise public awareness of driving with low vision, within the context of Europe's stated objective to improve road safety for all by 2010, and from an international perspective; - Provide the stimulus for greater funding of research related to driving with low vision; - Promote discussion of models to introduce driving with low vision to a wider group of visually impaired people. The program committee encourages abstracts for presentations (20 minutes) from vision researchers, low vision clinicians, medical professionals, low vision drivers, driving instructors, orientation and mobility specialists, driver licensing officials, and all other relevant people in this field. Topics may include for example: training and assessment, driving performance analysis, car design, risk analysis, design and use of optical and non optical aids, viewing strategies, legislation, test procedures, etc. In addition to the contributed papers, invited speakers will cover many of the main themes of the conference. Acceptance will be based on the following criteria: 1. Maximum abstract length is 300 words (excluding title and authors' names and affiliations). 2. The abstract should be organised as follows: title, authors, affiliation or institution for each author, background/objectives, design/methods, results, and conclusions. Include 3 ? 5 key words at the end. 3. For presenting (or contact) author provide: email address, complete postal address, and telephone number. 4. Authors should disclose any financial interests in products/programs being presented. 5. Abstracts must be submitted electronically by February 3, 2006 to: Abstract2006@biopticdriving.org 6. Please submit abstracts either in PDF format or as a Microsoft Word document. 7. The abstract must contain sufficient detail for evaluation of the quality of the report and its relationship to the conference topic. 8. The abstract should be based on original work by the authors. 9. The abstract must be clear, concise and well written - for potential incorporation into conference proceedings. All abstracts will be reviewed by the program committee. Abstract acceptance notification will be sent by email to the presenting author (or contact author) by March 3, 2005. For further information contact: Alex Bowers, chair of the program committee, abowers@biopticdriving.org Or visit the 2006 conference pages of the BiOptic Driving Network website www.biopticdriving.org/conference06.htm Members of the program committee: Ian Bailey MS OD FBCO FAAO University of California, Berkeley, USA Alex Bowers PhD MCOptom The Schepens Eye Research Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA Tanja Coeckelbergh PhD Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Antwerp, Belgium Eli Peli MSc OD The Schepens Eye Research Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA Anton Verezen BSc.Optom. FAAO University of Nijmegen, Amsterdam, and Utrecht, The Netherlands Issued by, www.BiOpticDrivingNetwork.org Registered not for profit organisation in England and Wales, Company Type: PRI/LBG/NSC/S.30 Company No. 05480283 Registered address: PO BOX 3136, Maidenhead, Berkshire. SL6 7ZP England F: + 44 (0) 870 137 9408 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051121/2800b2f0/attachment.htm From g_25e at yahoo.es Tue Nov 22 14:28:17 2005 From: g_25e at yahoo.es (Gabriel Cristobal) Date: Tue Nov 22 15:53:24 2005 Subject: [visionlist] postdoctoral position Message-ID: <20051122142818.59160.qmail@web26606.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> The Imaging and Vision Dept. of the Instituto de Optica (Spanish Council for Scientific Research-CSIC) announces the availability of one CSIC-EU sponsored postdoctoral fellowships in image processing and vision science. The applications will be reviewed in Dec 2006 and the starting date will be by the end of March at the very latest. The position is within a project funded by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science in the area of multidimensional image processing for biomedical applications. A degree in electrical engineering, computer science or physics is a prerequisite. Experience in programming (C++, Matlab), applied mathematics, and image modeling is of significant advantage. Salary is according to Spanish research scale. The position is initially for three years, starting in March 2006 (or soon thereafter). The research envisaged for the candidate will be devoted to 3D imaging (and 3D sequencing). Please send a curriculum vitae, bibliography, statement of research interests, and a and the names of three references to Dr. Gabriel Cristobal at the address below Note the application deadline is soon: ** December 4, 2005 ** Applications must be postmarked by Sunday, December 4th, 2005 E-mail applications will not be accepted. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. --Gabriel Cristobal Instituto de Optica Serrano 121, 28006 Madrid (Spain) http://www.iv.optica.csic.es ______________________________________________ Renovamos el Correo Yahoo! Nuevos servicios, m?s seguridad http://correo.yahoo.es From steve.gruppetta at city.ac.uk Thu Nov 24 15:51:11 2005 From: steve.gruppetta at city.ac.uk (Steve Gruppetta) Date: Thu Nov 24 18:18:39 2005 Subject: [visionlist] VISOR Seminar Tuesday 29th Nov Canceled Message-ID: <6bd45b200ff61ae9561561906a6a222e@city.ac.uk> Dear all, Next week's Visual Optics Research Laboratory (VISOR) talk at City University, "Study of Retinal Scattering" by Brice Thurin, which was due to take place on Tuesday 29th of November has been canceled owing to unforeseen circumstances. This and the following talks will be rescheduled next term during the Applied Vision Research Centre (AVRC) seminar series: http://www.city.ac.uk/avrc/lectures.html This will be arranged through Vanessa Clarke and abstracts will be available on the web. The lectures will be publicised through the AVRC and UCL vision lists. The aim of these seminars is to reflect the interdisciplinary nature of our work. In addition to the the AVRC website, the schedule for next term's talks will also be posted shortly on the group's website (http://www.city.ac.uk/optometry/Luis/myresearch/). Best regards, Steve ________ Steve Gruppetta Applied Vision Research Centre The Henry Wellcome Laboratories for Vision Science Department of Optometry and Visual Science City University Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB UK tel: +44 (0)207 040 8184 fax: +44 (0)207 040 8355 steve.gruppetta@city.ac.uk From wade at ski.org Thu Nov 24 01:35:07 2005 From: wade at ski.org (Alex Wade) Date: Thu Nov 24 18:18:50 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Shielded display for MR environment Message-ID: <438518CB.1070403@ski.org> A while ago I asked for suggestions on building a shielded display screen for displaying video stimuli to subjects in an MRI scanner. Many thanks to everyone who responded. We have completed this project and are very happy with the final product. I thought that the vision community might be interested in the device we finally ended up with - particularly as the machine shop that built it for us has offered to make more at a reasonable cost. The display is built around a commercial 32" Westinghouse LCD device available at BestBuy : http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6998396&type=product&id=1110265591303 It can be driven by a VGA signal as well as composite video and DVI. The nominal refresh rate is 60Hz. We measure a full contrast rise time of about 10ms and a fall time of about 16ms. We have not yet measured the homogeneity of the screen in a precise manner but it appears 'flat' to the naked eye and to spot measurements with a photometer. There are no 'gun additivity' errors: the luminance of a white patch is equal to the sum of the luminances of the individual red, green and blue components in isolation. The device is enclosed in a custom-built aluminum enclosure. I/O happens through two shielded conduits at the back: shielded cables can be coiled around a spiral 'maze' before entering the box which reduces RF noise leakage. The front of the box is made of conductive glass. We have tested the display in an MR environment (3T GE Signa scanner) and it generates no detectable noise. Photos are available here: http://darwin.ski.org/misc/box1.jpg http://darwin.ski.org/misc/box2.jpg http://darwin.ski.org/misc/box3.jpg If you would like more details, please contact me and I can put you in touch with the supplier. Best wishes Alex A.R. Wade Ph.D. Associate Scientist Brain Imaging Center The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute 2318 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115 tel. 415 345 2083 fax. 309 416 6533 From d.osorio at sussex.ac.uk Fri Nov 25 16:18:11 2005 From: d.osorio at sussex.ac.uk (Daniel Osorio) Date: Fri Nov 25 21:52:44 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Meeting Announcement Message-ID: THE COLOUR GROUP VISION MEETING 10.00 - 17.00. Thursday 12 January 2006 Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, Bath Street, London, EC1V 9EL 10.00 COFFEE & REGISTRATION 10.30 Colour vision in nocturnal animals. Almut Kelber, University of Lund. 11.00 Palmer Lecture 2005 Introduced by Prof. J.D. Mollon. >From gloss scaling to gloss constancy Fran?oise Vi?not, Mus?um national d'Histoire naturelle, Paris & Ga?l Obein, Institut National de M?trologie, Paris. 12.00 Controlling the flow of colour: advanced photonic systems in Lepidoptera Peter Vukusic, University of Exeter. 12.30 LUNCH 13.30 Cambridge Research Systems sponsored lecture 2006 Bayesian models of color appearance David Brainard, University of Pennsylvania. 14.30 The neural substrate of transparency perception Kenneth Knoblauch, INSERM. Cerveau et Vision, Lyons. 15.00 TEA 15.30 Seeing non-uniform colours Marina Bloj, University of Bradford. 16.00 Colour constancy in motion Annette Werner, University of T?bingen. 16.30 The role of noise in resolving lightness constancy in bumblebees Beau Lotto, Institute of Ophthalmology. REGISTRATION. The fee including lunch is ?13 for Colour Group members, and ?16 for non-members. Without lunch, ?6 for members and ?9 for non-members. Cheques made to The Colour Group (GB). Send the registration form to Daniel Osorio, School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex, Brighton. BN1 9QG so that it arrives by January 6th at the latest. For further information and an electronic version of the form contact Daniel Osorio. e-mail d.osorio@sussex.ac.uk Tel. 01273-877440. **************************************************************** Registration form for January 2006 Vision meeting of the Colour Group of Great Britain The registration fee (including coffee, lunch and tea) is ?13 for members of the Colour Group and ?16 for non-members. Registration fees without lunch will be ?6 for members and ?9 for non-members. Name Address E-mail I am/am not a member of the Colour Group (GB) I enclose a cheque made payable to The Colour Group (GB) for the sum of ?................. Signed.................................................... Please return this form together with your Registration Fee, before 6 January, to: Daniel Osorio School of Life Sciences Fax: 01273 - 678433 University of Sussex e-mail: d.osorio@sussex.ac.uk Brighton. BN1 9 From pmerikle at watarts.uwaterloo.ca Fri Nov 25 18:52:18 2005 From: pmerikle at watarts.uwaterloo.ca (Phil Merikle) Date: Fri Nov 25 21:53:06 2005 Subject: [visionlist] 2006 William James Prize - Second Announcement Message-ID: ASSOCIATION FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF CONSCIOUSNESS (ASSC) The ASSC William James Prize for Contributions to the Study of Consciousness Each year one prize is awarded for an outstanding published contribution to the empirical or philosophical study of consciousness by a graduate student or postdoctoral scholar/researcher within 5 years of receiving a PhD or other advanced degree. The 2006 prize consists of: a) An award of $1000 (USD), b) Invitation to present a plenary address at ASSC10 which will be held Friday June 23rd through Monday June 26th 2006 at St. Anne's College, Oxford (Travel, accommodation, and registration paid by ASSC), c) Lifetime membership in ASSC. Nominations, including self nominations, should be sent to Phil Merikle, Chair, ASSC Prize Committee (pmerikle@uwaterloo.ca). The nomination letter should include a brief statement as to why the contribution is outstanding, and for co-authored publications, there should be a statement describing the nominee's role. To be considered, the contribution must be published or accepted for publication and be written in English. Electronic copies in PDF format of the contribution and the nominee's CV should be attached to the nomination letter. Prize Committee: Ned Block, New York University Christof Koch, California Institute of Technology. Phil Merikle, University of Waterloo Petra Stoerig, Henrich-Heine University D?sseldorf Deadline for submission of nominations is December 15, 2005 http://assc.caltech.edu/prize.htm From matteo at ski.org Mon Nov 28 20:49:52 2005 From: matteo at ski.org (Matteo Carandini) Date: Mon Nov 28 21:08:49 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc in Carandini lab, San Francisco Message-ID: <008b01c5f45d$47d0a880$03190a0a@ski.org> A?postdoctoral position is open in the Carandini laboratory at the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute in San Francisco, starting after February 1st, 2006. Research in the laboratory is focused on the primary visual cortex, which is studied both through electrophysiology and though imaging of voltage-sensitive dyes. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to work in one or more of the following projects:?(1) understanding the computations performed by a cortical column; (2) imaging the dynamics of population responses, both visually-driven and spontaneous; (3)?predicting responses of V1 neurons to natural images. The members of the laboratory are all expected to perform experiments in vivo as well as to develop models and code to interpret the data. In addition to a basic neuroscience background, the ideal candidate has a strong aptitude in quantitative matters such as math, physics, engineering, or computer science, and is very comfortable with Matlab. Please email a CV and brief letter of interest with names and email addresses of 2-4 people who can write letters of recommendation. Please indicate why you are interested in particular in our laboratory and in our line of research. All applications that follow these guidelines will be given serious consideration. Matteo Carandini, PhD www.ski.org/carandini Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute 2318 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115 +1 415 345 2129 / 8455 (FAX) From s_jax2 at hotmail.com Thu Dec 1 00:04:10 2005 From: s_jax2 at hotmail.com (Steve Jax) Date: Thu Dec 1 00:18:42 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Research Assistant in the Cognition and Action Laboratory Message-ID: Full-time position available for Research Assistant in the Cognition and Action Laboratory at Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute. RA will be involved in all aspects of an NIH-funded research project focusing on perception and action and their relationships to other cognitive domains. RA will have the opportunity to work with patients with apraxia and agnosia, as well as control subjects. Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute is a part of Thomas Jefferson Healthcare Network and offers numerous ongoing educational opportunities to staff. Job responsibilities include obtaining informed consent, running experiments, entering and analyzing data, and assisting with preparation of manuscripts and presentations under the supervision of Laurel Buxbaum, Psy.D. and other research staff. Qualifications: RA must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills. BA in psychology or neuroscience with training in cognitive neuroscience and statistics required. Prior research experience working with data also required. MossRehab offers a competitive salary and healthcare benefits package along with tuition reimbursement. Email or Fax resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references, Attention “Action RA”, to: EMAIL: Lbuxbaum@einstein.edu MAIL: Research Assistant Attn: Dr. Laurel Buxbaum Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute Suite 213, Korman Bldg. 1200 W. Tabor Road Philadelphia, PA 19141 FAX: to Dr. Buxbaum, (215) 456-5926 WEBSITE: http://www.einstein.edu/yourhealth/physicalrehab/research/article8959.html From robgray at asu.edu Thu Dec 1 20:24:13 2005 From: robgray at asu.edu (Robert Gray) Date: Thu Dec 1 20:50:29 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Arizona State University, Open Rank Faculty Position Message-ID: <7B71869DF503464E9E8BE92F6FF33355041BDB@EX01.asurite.ad.asu.edu> Open Rank, Applied Psychology Unit, Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus The Applied Psychology Unit at Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus is seeking a tenure track/tenured faculty member in applied psychology. We are interested in candidates in the areas of industrial/organizational psychology, human decision making, human factors, engineering psychology, human-computer interaction, applied cognitive science, or applied experimental psychology. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising students and projects, and engaging in research and professional service activities appropriate to tenure-track positions. The faculty of the Applied Psychology Unit are currently engaged in research in aviation, reasoning, social cognition, perception and action, and team cognition. New research laboratories are being completed to foster research and collaboration. Required qualifications for this position include: (a) An earned doctorate at the time of appointment; and (b) A record of research productivity appropriate to rank. Desired qualifications include: Potential for attracting external funding of research and teaching experience appropriate to rank. Candidates must submit a letter expressing interest, a current vita, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. Candidates for an Assistant Professor position must arrange to have three reference letters sent as well. Send materials to: Faculty Search Committee, Applied Psychology Unit, ASU Polytechnic, 7001 E. Williams Field Rd., Building #140, Mesa, AZ 85212. Further information can be obtained from Roger Schvaneveldt (schvan@asu.edu, 480-727-1066) or from the program website: http://www.east.asu.edu/ecollege/appliedpsych/. Applications for this position will be reviewed on February 15, 2006; if not filled, the 1st and 15th of each following month until the search is closed. ASU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051201/cbece8ed/attachment.htm From bluezulu at dial.pipex.com Mon Dec 5 10:03:11 2005 From: bluezulu at dial.pipex.com (Karen Purvis) Date: Mon Dec 5 16:11:50 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Call for Posters: Rhodopsin - Advances & Perspectives Message-ID: <00d801c5f983$1ccd5d60$0100a8c0@pythagoras> With apologies for any cross-posting RHODOPSIN - ADVANCES & PERSPECTIVES Tenth Annual Vision Research Conference April 28-29, 2006 * Fort Lauderdale, Florida Full program now available at: www.visionresearch-conference.elsevier.com ********************************************************************************************************* Call for Posters deadline: February 3, 2006 ********************************************************************************************************* Organizers on behalf of the Board of Vision Research: - Klaus Peter Hofmann, Humboldt University, Germany - Kris Palczewski, Case Western Reserve University, USA - Wolfgang Baehr, University of Utah, USA Organized by Vision Research / Elsevier and co-sponsored by ARVO, this two day conference immediately prior to the 2006 Annual Meeting of ARVO will provide delegates with a comprehensive look at recent advances in rhodopsin research. Session topics and chairs include: Structure and stability of the rhodopsin ground state - Chair: Paul Hargrave, University of Florida, USA Retinal isomerization and coupling to the apoprotein - Chair: Klaus Peter Hofmann, Humboldt University, Germany Coupling of R* to transducin, GRK1, and arrestin - Chair: Kevin Ridge, University of Texas, USA Rhodopsin and GPCRs: similarities and differences - Chair: Heidi Hamm, Vanderbilt University, USA Release of the retinal chromophore and rhodopsin regeneration - Chair: Dan Oprian, Brandeis University, USA Cone pigments and evolution of color vision - Chair: Gerald Jacobs, University of California at Santa Barbara, USA Trafficking of rhodopsin - Chair: Dusanka Deretic, University of New Mexico, USA Rhodopsin mutations and retina disease - Chair: Wolfgang Baehr, University of Utah, USA Call for Posters Abstracts for poster presentations at the conference are invited. Please submit abstracts online at http://www.visionresearch-conference.elsevier.com by February 3, 2006. ********************************************************************************************************* The Tenth Annual Vision Research Conference is sponsored and hosted by Elsevier / Vision Research (http://www.elsevier.com). The meeting is co-sponsored by ARVO (http://www.arvo.org). For further details visit: http://www.visionresearch-conference.elsevier.com or contact vr-conference@elsevier.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051205/145aff27/attachment.htm From t.s.meese at aston.ac.uk Tue Dec 6 16:02:41 2005 From: t.s.meese at aston.ac.uk (Tim Meese) Date: Tue Dec 6 16:08:59 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Tenth AVA Xmas Meeting: Programme Message-ID: Dear all - This is our biggest Christmas meeting to date, which is great news, but it does mean that it will put pressure on the registration process and the catering. It will help us enormously if you would: (i) pay before you arrive (preferably before Thursday 15th Dec) using paypal (go to the ava web site: www.theAVA.net) and (ii) register with us (if you have not done so) by dropping an e-mail either to Claire OR to me . Directions to the meeting can be found at the end of the programme. We look forward to seeing you on the 19th. Tim Meese ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Tenth AVA Christmas Meeting 19th Dec 2005 Aston University 6th Floor, Main Building ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10.00 Registration & Morning Coffee (Caf? Lago) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10.45 (Warwick Lecture Theatre) Welcome and Business Meeting Tim Meese & Mark Georgeson (Aston University) 11.00 SESSION 1 (Chair: Johannes Zanker) SR Research Ltd Guest Lecture Simon Thorpe (Centre de Recherche Cerveau & Cognition, Toulouse) Scene processing with a wave of spikes: Reverse engineering the visual system 11.30 William McIlhagga (University of Bradford) What kind of redundancy does the eye see best? 11.45 Lewis Griffin (University College London) Natural images have a tendency towards purely 1-D local variation 12.00 David R. Simmons & A. J. Gynn (University of Glasgow) The perception of continuity in partially occluded gratings does not benefit from dichoptic viewing 12.15 Andrew J. Schofield, P. B. Rock, Mark A Georgeson, Tim A. Yates (University of Birmingham) The role of texture amplitude in shape from shading: Evidence from a haptic matching task ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12.30 (Caf? Lago) Lunch & Posters ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.30 (Warwick Lecture Theatre) SESSION 2 (Chair: Peter Thompson) CRS Guest Lecture Stuart Anstis (University of California) Illusions in motion perception 2.00 Tom C. A. Freeman (University of Wales) Moving, Motion Adaptation and Two Types of Velocity Aftereffect 2.15 Tim S. Meese, David J. Holmes, Robert J. Summers & Stuart A. Wallis. (Aston University) Cross-orientation suppression is not scale invariant in space or time 2.30 Keith Langley & Peter J. Bex (University College London) Asymmetric spatio-temporal contrast adaptation: A joint adaptation of encoding and decoding processes 2.45 Velitchko Manahilov, Uma Shahani & William A. Simpson (Glasgow Caledonian University) Perceptive fields for detecting global orientation and motion direction in normal and amblyopic observers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.00 (Caf? Lago) Afternoon tea and Posters ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.30 (Warwick Lecture Theatre) SESSION 3 (Chair: Tom Troscianko) Invited Lecture Alan Gilchrist (Rutgers University) Visual computation of lightness: Receptive fields, versus fields of illumination 4.00 Alexa I. Ruppertsberg and Marina Bloj (University of Bradford) The Gilchrist room revisited 4.15 Andrew E. Welchman (University of Birmingham) Bias in three-dimensional motion estimation reflects the weighted combination of non-redundant information 4.30 K. S. Pilz, H. H. B?lthoff, I. M. Thornton (Max-Planck, T?bingen) Looming motion aids short-term and long-term face recognition 4.45 John Harris, Lydia Ansorge, Lindsay Dean, Michael Neale, Samuel Panter, Maria Sadler & Laura Stevens (Universiity of Reading) An inversion effect in hand recognition 5.00 Pete Thompson (University of York) A short message from Viper ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5.02 - late (Caf? Lago) Wine reception & Posters ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posters, in alphabetical order: A psychophysical study of the preview benefit in visual search H. A. Allen & G. W. Humphreys Monoptic and dichoptic cross-orientation masking are not the same mechanism Daniel H. Baker & Tim S. Meese Spatially localized distortions of perceived length after grating adaptation A. Bruno & A. Johnston The influence of colour preference on colour cognition in adults E. E. Davis, N. J. Pitchford & G. Scerif The effect of optic flow characteristics on visually-induced motion sickness Cyriel Diels & Peter A. Howarth Assessment of fused images: Objective, subjective and computational methods Timothy Dixon, Eduardo Canga, Jan Noyes, Tom Troscianko, Dave Bull & Nishan Canagarajah Long-lasting prism-adaptation after-effects reveal independent shifts in vision and proprioception Yohko Hatada, Yves Rossetti, & R. Chris Miall Are neural responses derived from different varieties of motion pooled at later stages of visual processing? C. V. Hutchinson & T. Ledgeway White's effect as a consequence of reconstruction from a biologically realistic brightness code A. Ioannides, A. Johnston, & L. Griffin Variation of detection threshold with the colinear flanker contrast: Influence of prior-based filling-in on signal detection Jingling L. & Zhaoping L. Bi-modal signals are easier to discriminate than repeated uni-modal signals A. Koene, D. Arnold & A. Johnston Shape perception in hyperstereoscopic displays C. Lawrence & R. J. M. Jones. The stability of colour preferences over age and tasks E. Limback, G. Scerif & N. J. Pitchford Extracting cues to intention utilising animacy displays derived from human activity Phil McAleer & Frank E. Pollick Repetition priming of irrelevant target features in visual search J. McBride, U. Leonards & I. D. Gilchrist Computational modelling of global motion transparency Andrew Meso & Johannes Zanker Multi-local statistics of gradients J. Nasrallah & L. D. Griffin The velocity after-effect: Temporal dynamics and optimal test patterns Lisa O'Kane , Pascal Mamassian & David Simmons Detection of changes in contour and contrast in picture arrays Michael J. Wright, Alison Green & Karen Ali Summation for pictorial and non-pictorial routes to depth perception Robert J. Summers & Tim S. Meese Retinal abnormalities contribute to S-cone selective deficits in migraine M. S. Tibber & A. J. Shepherd ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIRECTIONS Information on how to get to Aston University can be found at: http://www.aston.ac.uk/contact/ Once at the University's main building enter the red sky lift in the reception area and go to the sixth floor. Exit the lift and turn right through the double doors. Walk to the end of the wide corridor (part of the Aston Business School) and turn left at the stairs. Walk through two more sets of double doors and you will find the reception desk in Cafe Lago. CARS There is some car parking space on the campus. You should inform security that you are attending the AVA Christmas meeting at the intercom by the campus entrance barrier. TRAINS Aston University is about a 15 minute walk from Birmingham New Street train station. (See site map above for directions). ACCOMMODATION A list of local hotels can be provided by us on request. -- ------------------------------------------------- Dr Tim Meese Senior lecturer School of Life and Health Sciences Aston University Aston Triangle Birmingham B4 7ET UK Voice: +44 (0)121 359 3611 (switchboard) Lab/Office: +44 (0)121 204 4130 Fax: +44 (0)121 204 4048 e-mail: t.s.meese@aston.ac.uk http://www.aston.ac.uk/lhs/staff/A-Zindex/meesets.jsp -------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051206/dc16e6e1/attachment.htm From derrick at iastate.edu Tue Dec 6 21:02:16 2005 From: derrick at iastate.edu (derrick) Date: Tue Dec 6 21:24:00 2005 Subject: [visionlist] ETRA 2006: Approaching Deadline References: Message-ID: <20051206210206.M59606@iastate.edu> Now that the ARVO and VSS deadlines have passed, I would like to encourage you to also submit your eye-tracking research to the 2006 Eye Tracking Research & Applications Symposium (ETRA). The deadline for submitting an abstract to the Late Breaking Results (LBR) venue is December 15th, which is rapidly approaching. Research focused on the scientific study of visual attention / eye movements, eye tracking applications, gaze-based human computer interaction, or fundamental eye-tracking technology is welcomed. The LBR format will be poster presentation, but the most highly rated abstracts will also be scheduled for short talks. All abstracts will be published in the ETRA proceedings which will made available through the ACM Digital Library. ETRA is the premiere North American conference focused on eye tracking research and application. ETRA is a multidisciplinary venue that brings together computer scientists, engineers and behavioral scientists in support of a common vision of enhancing eye tracking research and applications. ETRA also provides a unique opportunity to see and compare numerous commercial eye tracking systems offered by national and international vendors. --- ETRA 2006 Eye Tracking Research & Applications Symposium 2006 27-29 March 2006, San Diego, CA, USA Call for Participation Sponsored by ACM SIGCHI and ACM SIGGRAPH MOTIVATION ETRA 2006 will be the fourth biennial symposium in a series focused on all aspects of eye movement research across a wide range of disciplines. The goal of ETRA is to bring together computer scientists, engineers and behavioral scientists in support of a common vision of enhancing eye tracking research and applications. SYMPOSIUM THEMES Advances in Eye-Tracking Technology Eye-tracking systems, software, and algorithms, Eye movement analysis techniques and predictive models Visual Attention and Eye Movement Control Studies of eye movement guidance during natural stimuli and behaviors, driving, web surfing, Usability studies Eye Tracking Applications Gaze-contingent displays, Attentive user interfaces, Human computer interfaces, Assistive technologies Special Theme: Communication by Gaze Interaction Human computer interaction using eye movements is a rapidly growing research topic that is now coming into fruition due to recent advances making eye tracking less expensive and intrusive. We invite submissions that explore eye movements as a communication modality, especially assistive technologies that benefit people with disabilities. SUBMISSION FORMAT Late-Breaking Results must be submitted electronically through the ETRA submission website and conform to the ACM SIGGRAPH proceedings category 4 format. Late-Breaking Results submissions will consist of a one-page abstract. Given the time constraints of this format, submissions must be made in camera-ready format including authors names and affiliations. Accepted submissions will be published in the ETRA 2006 proceedings. Authors will present a poster at the conference. The most highly rated submissions will be selected for additional presentation as a short talk (10 minutes) in a Late Breaking Results session. All submissions will be peer-reviewed by members of the program committee. The most highly ranked presentations will receive awards of excellence. CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS Andrew T. Duchowski Clemson University, USA andrewd@e-t-r-a.org Kari-Jouko Raiha University of Tampere, Finland kari-jouko.raiha@cs.uta.fi PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS Arnon Amir IBM Research Center, USA arnon@almaden.ibm.com Roel Vertegaal Queen's University, Canada roel@cs.queensu.ca LATE-BREAKING RESULTS CHAIR Derrick Parkhurst Iowa State University, USA derrick@iastate.edu DEADLINES Dec. 15, 2005 Late-breaking results abstract submission deadline Jan. 16, 2006 Late-breaking results acceptance/rejection notice LOCATION The Symposium will be held at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, CA. Derrick Parkhurst, PhD Associate Director, The Virtual Reality Application Center Assistant Professor, The Department of Psychology and The Human Computer Interaction Program Iowa State University 1620d Howe Hall Ames, Iowa, 50011 derrick@iastate.edu http://hcvl.hci.iastate.edu/ From stefan.winkler at genista.com Wed Dec 7 07:55:28 2005 From: stefan.winkler at genista.com (Stefan Winkler) Date: Wed Dec 7 16:12:27 2005 Subject: [visionlist] CfP: Image Perception Message-ID: <43969570.9060608@genista.com> Dear Colleagues, this is to remind you of the special issue on Image Perception in the Journal on Applied Signal Processing - please check the call for papers for details: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/asp/si/iper.html The deadline has been extended until January 1st, so it is still possible to make submissions. Best regards, Stefan Winkler _______________________________________________________________________ Stefan Winkler, Ph.D. http://stefan.winkler.net Genista Corporation http://www.genista.com Phone: +65 6221 2150 mailto:stefan.winkler@genista.com _______________________________________________________________________ From woldorff at duke.edu Wed Dec 7 21:24:22 2005 From: woldorff at duke.edu (Marty Woldorff) Date: Wed Dec 7 22:03:03 2005 Subject: [visionlist] postdoc opening at Duke Ctr. Cog. Neuroscience Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.2.20051207160441.036f17a8@imap.duke.edu> Postdoctoral position in the cognitive neuroscience of attention and perception. Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Duke University. The Woldorff Laboratory at the Duke Center for Cognitive Neuroscience has an immediate opening for a postdoc. We employ behavioral, electrophysiological (ERP, MEG), and functional MRI (fMRI) methods to investigate the cognitive and neural mechanisms of visual, auditory, and multisensory attention and perception. Excellent research resources and environment, including high-density ERP recording facilities and state-of-the-art 3T and 4T MRI scanners fully dedicated to neuroimaging research. Nearby clinical resources include Duke Hospital and the adjacent Durham VA Hospital. International collaborative arrangements also allow for full access to state-of-the-art MEG facilities. Desirable candidates will have a background in attention and/or perception research, some expertise in either fMRI or ERP (or MEG) methods, and strong computer skills. Please email a cover letter, a CV, and contact information for three potential references to: Marty Woldorff, Ph.D. Associate Director, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Duke University Email: woldorff@duke.edu Tel: 919-681-0604 Center website: www.mind.duke.edu Lab website: www.mind.duke.edu/woldorfflab From robert.hess at mcgill.ca Thu Dec 8 15:21:01 2005 From: robert.hess at mcgill.ca (Robert Hess) Date: Thu Dec 8 18:30:17 2005 Subject: [visionlist] postdoc add Message-ID: POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AT MCGILL VISION RESEARCH Two postdoctoral positions are available at the McGill Vision Research Unit. I am looking for someone to study spatial or temporal processing in normal and/or amblyopic vision (http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/labs/mvr/Robert/rhess_home.html). Techniques may include psychophysics, image processing and FMRI. Interested candidates should have, or nearly have, a PhD and preferably some experience with graphics programming (e.g. Macintosh, VSG). The McGill Vision Research Unit consists of about twenty Faculty/postdocs/graduate-students working on neurophysiological, psychophysical, computational and brain-imaging aspects of vision. Montreal is a very pleasant, cosmopolitan and relatively inexpensive city in which to live and our Research Center provides a very interactive and international environment.. Interested candidates should send CVs to robert.hess@mcgill.ca. -- Robert F Hess (Prof) Department of Ophthalmology McGill University Montreal, Quebec Canada -- From chenyu6 at gmail.com Fri Dec 9 02:25:21 2005 From: chenyu6 at gmail.com (Chen Yu) Date: Fri Dec 9 02:32:44 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoc position at Indiana University Message-ID: Ad #1: POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN MACHINE LEARNING AND COMPUTER VISION The following postoc position in machine learning and computer vision as applied to visual expertise and visual perception is available at Indiana University, Program in Cognitive Science. Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate Job Location: Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences Indiana University Bloomington, IN Closing Date: Application review will begin January 15th. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The focus of this project will be on using probabilistic modeling and machine learning techniques applied to visual data to infer the processes underlying the development of visual expertise. The successful applicate will have excellent programming skills, experience with C++ and Matlab, and a background in computer vision or machine learning. This project is part of a collaboration between Dr. Richard Shiffrin, Dr. Thomas Busey and Dr. Chen Yu at Indiana University, and is funded through the National Instutites of Justice and the National Institutes of Health. This position is available for two years. Candidates should send letter, curriculum vita, reprints, and names of three referees to (electronic submission preferred): Thomas Busey, PhD Associate Professor Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, and Program in Cognitive Science Indiana University, Bloomington 1101 E. 10th St Bloomington, IN, 47405 (812) 855-4261 busey@indiana.edu www.indiana.edu/~busey Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants need not be US citizens, and women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Ad #2: POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN MACHINE LEARNING AND COMPUTER VISION The following postoc position in machine learning and computer vision as applied to expertise in fingerprint identification is available at Indiana University, Program in Cognitive Science. Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate Job Location: Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences Indiana University Bloomington, IN Closing Date: Application review will begin January 15th. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The focus of this project will be on using probabilistic modeling and machine learning techniques applied to visual data to infer the processes underlying the development of visual expertise in latent print examiners. The successful applicate will have excellent programming skills, experience with C++ and Matlab, and a strong background in computer vision and machine learning. This project is part of a collaboration between Dr. Thomas Busey and Dr. Chen Yu at Indiana University, and is funded through the National Instutites of Justice. This position is available for two years. Candidates should send letter, curriculum vita, reprints, and names of three referees to (electronic submission preferred): Thomas Busey, PhD Associate Professor Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, and Program in Cognitive Science Indiana University, Bloomington 1101 E. 10th St Bloomington, IN, 47405 (812) 855-4261 busey@indiana.edu www.indiana.edu/~busey Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants need not be US citizens, and women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051209/ef59019d/attachment.htm From jswerner at ucdavis.edu Fri Dec 9 03:55:34 2005 From: jswerner at ucdavis.edu (Jack Werner) Date: Fri Dec 9 04:10:32 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoctoral Fellowships in Vision Science at UC Davis Message-ID: The University of California Davis announces the availability of several NEI-sponsored postdoctoral fellowships in vision science. The starting date is flexible. UC Davis has 32 faculty in the vision sciences with research programs in (i) molecular biology, genetics and development, (ii) anatomy and retinal imaging, (iii) retinal electrophysiology and cellular mechanisms, (iv) central mechanism neurophysiology and behavior, and (v) optical and fMRI imaging, computational modeling and psychophysics. More details about the faculty may be found at: http://www.npb.ucdavis.edu/vsrg/. The vision sciences at UC Davis supports research in the basic sciences and translational research in ophthalmology, all with a highly interactive and collegial faculty. Davis itself is a friendly, medium- sized college town close to the cultural attractions of San Francisco and the recreational attractions of the Napa Valley, Yosemite and Pacific coast beaches. Initial inquiries should be made with a potential sponsor and/or John S. Werner, training program director. A CV and 3 letters of reference will be required for formal application. Applicants must be US citizens or US permanent residents, although individual faculty have postdoctroral support for non-US citizens. The University of California is committed to diversity. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. From jelder at yorku.ca Sun Dec 11 21:52:52 2005 From: jelder at yorku.ca (James Elder) Date: Sun Dec 11 22:23:08 2005 Subject: [visionlist] FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS: IEEE Computer Society Workshop on Perceptual Organization in Computer Vision Message-ID: <439C9FB4.5050803@yorku.ca> FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS: POCV 2006 The Fifth IEEE Computer Society Workshop on Perceptual Organization in Computer Vision New York City June 22, 2006, In Conjunction with IEEE CVPR 2006 http://elderlab.yorku.ca/pocv IMPORTANT DATES: * Submission deadline: 11:59pm EST, March 17, 2006 * Notification: April 17, 2006 * Final versions of accepted papers due: April 24, 2006 **Please note that biological vision researchers working in the field of perceptual organization are encouraged to submit work that may stimulate new directions of research in the computer vision community. THEME: Perceptual Organization is the process of establishing a meaningful relational structure over raw visual data, where the extracted relations correspond to the physical structure of the scene. A driving motivation behind perceptual organization research in computer vision is to deliver representations needed for higher-level visual tasks such as object detection, object recognition, activity recognition and scene reconstruction. Because of its wide applicability, the potential payoff from perceptual organization research is enormous. The 5th IEEE POCV Workshop, to be held in conjunction with CVPR 2006 (New York), will bring together experts in perceptual organization and related areas to report on recent research results and to provide ideas for future directions. PREVIOUS IEEE POCV WORKSHOPS: * 2004 CVPR (Washington, DC) * 2001 ICCV (Vancouver, Canada) * 1999 ICCV (Crete, Greece) * 1998 CVPR (Santa Barbara, CA) SCOPE: Papers are solicited in all areas of perceptual organization, including but not limited to: * image segmentation * feature grouping * texture segmentation * contour completion * spatiotemporal/motion segmentation * figure-ground discrimination * integration of top-down and bottom-up methods * perceptual organization for object or activity detection/recognition * unification of segmentation, detection and recognition * biologically-motivated methods * neural basis for perceptual organization * learning in perceptual organization * graphical methods * natural scene statistics * evaluation methods ALGORITHM EVALUATION: Research progress in perceptual organization depends in part on quantitative evaluation and comparison of algorithms. Authors reporting results of new algorithms are strongly encouraged to objectively quantify performance and compare against at least one competing approach. BROADER ISSUES: Perceptual organization research faces a number of challenges. One is defining what the precise goal of perceptual organization algorithms should be. What kind of representation should they deliver? What databases should be used for evaluation? How can we quantify performance to allow objective evaluation and comparison between algorithms? How do we know when we?ve succeeded? To try to meet these challenges, we particularly encourage contributions of a more general nature that attempt to address one or more of these questions. These may include definitional papers, theoretical frameworks that might apply to multiple different perceptual organization problems, establishment of useful databases, modeling of underlying natural scene statistics, evaluation methodologies, etc. Biological Motivation BIOLOGICAL MOTIVATION: Much of the current work in perceptual organization in computer vision has its roots in qualitative principles established by the Gestalt Psychologists nearly a century ago, and this link between computational and biological research continues to this day. Following this tradition, we specifically invite biological vision researchers working in the field of perceptual organization to submit work that may stimulate new directions of research in the computer vision community. WORKSHOP OUTPUT: All accepted papers will be included in the Electronic Proceedings of CVPR, distributed on DVD at the conference, and will be indexed by IEEE Xplore. We are also exploring the possibility of a special journal issue on perceptual organization in computer vision, with a separate call for papers. PAPER SUBMISSION: Submission is electronic, and must be in PDF format. Papers must not exceed 8 double-column pages. Submissions must follow standard IEEE 2-column format of single-spaced text in 10 point Times Roman, with 12 point interline space. All submissions must be anonymous. Please us the IEEE Computer Society CVPR format kit. Stay tuned for exact details on how to submit. In submitting a paper to the POCV Workshop, authors acknowledge that no paper of substantially similar content has been or will be submitted to another conference or workshop during the POCV review period. For further details and updates, please see the workshop website: http://elderlab.yorku.ca/pocv WORKSHOP CHAIRS: James Elder, York University jelder@yorku.ca Jeffrey Mark Siskind, Purdue University qobi@purdue.edu PROGRAM COMMITTEE: Ronen Basri, Weizmann Institute, Israel Kim Boyer, Ohio State University, USA James Coughlan, Smith-Kettlewell Institute, USA Sven Dickinson, University of Toronto, Canada Anthony Hoogs, GE Global Research, USA David Jacobs, University of Maryland, USA Ian Jermyn, INRIA, France Ben Kimia, Brown University, USA Norbert Kruger, Aalborg University, Denmark Michael Lindenbaum, Technion, Israel Zili Liu, University of California, Los Angeles, USA David Martin, Boston College, USA Gerard Medioni, University of Southern California, USA Zygmunt Pizlo, Purdue University, USA Sudeep Sarkar, University of South Florida, USA Eric Saund, Palo Alto Research Centre, USA Kaleem Siddiqi, McGill University, Canada Manish Singh, Rutgers University, USA Shimon Ullman, Weizmann Institute, Israel Johan Wagemans, University of Leuven, Belgium Song Wang, University of South Carolina, USA Rich Zemel, University of Toronto, Canada Song-Chun Zhu, University of California, Los Angeles, USA Steve Zucker, Yale University, USA www.yorku.ca/jelder From dayan at gatsby.ucl.ac.uk Mon Dec 12 14:00:48 2005 From: dayan at gatsby.ucl.ac.uk (Peter Dayan) Date: Mon Dec 12 20:35:27 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Gatsby PhD programme Message-ID: <20051212140047.GA27842@flies.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk> Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit 4 year PhD Programme The Gatsby Unit is a world-class centre for theoretical neuroscience and machine learning, focusing on unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, neural dynamics, population coding, interpretation of neural data and perceptual processing. It provides a unique opportunity for a critical mass of theoreticians to interact closely with each other, and with other world-class research groups in related departments at University College London, including Anatomy, Computer Science, Functional Imaging Laboratory, Physics, Physiology, Psychology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, and Statistics, and also with other Universities, notably Cambridge. The Unit always has openings for exceptional PhD candidates. Applicants should have a strong analytical background, a keen interest in neuroscience and a relevant first degree, for example in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. The PhD programme lasts four years, including a first year of intensive instruction in techniques and research in theoretical neuroscience and machine learning. It is described at http://www.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/teaching/phd/ A number of competitive fully-funded studentships are available each year and the Unit also welcomes students with pre-secured funding or with other scholarship/studentship applications in progress. In the first instance, applicants are encouraged to apply informally by sending, in plain text format, a CV, a statement of research interests, and the names and addresses of three referees to admissions@gatsby.ucl.ac.uk. General enquiries should also be directed to this e-mail address. For further details of research interests please see http://www.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/research.html Applications to begin the programme in September 2006 should be received by the 1st March 2006. From reeves at neu.edu Tue Dec 13 18:31:24 2005 From: reeves at neu.edu (Adam Reeves) Date: Tue Dec 13 18:32:28 2005 Subject: [visionlist] CALL FOR SUBMISSION :: Spatial Vision Message-ID: <439F137C.3090100@neu.edu> -- CALL FOR SUBMISSION The Editors of Spatial Vision are pleased to announce a Call for Submissions to a special feature issue of Spatial Vision on the role of signal detection theory in studies of perceptual systems, including contrast perception, learning, attention and decision. The focus is on the applications of signal detection theory to basic issues in vision, rather than on purely mathematical or modeling exercises. We invite studies from different disciplines, including psychophysical, cognitive, neurophysiological, neuroimaging, and computational. Theoretical, empirical and applied studies are all welcome. Studies the cut across more than one discipline or that compare data and theory are especially welcome. The special feature issue on signal detection theory will be edited by Zhong-Lin Lu and Rhea Eskew. Please send your manuscript directly to Zhong-Lin Lu for the issue. Electronic submissions, either in Word or in PDF format, are highly preferred, although submission of a hard-copy paper is acceptable. (If a hard-copy manuscript is submitted, please notify Zhong-Lin Lu by email that the manuscript has been sent. ) See SPATIAL VISION for instructions on the format of submitted manuscripts. Deadline for submission is February 1, 2006. Zhong-Lin Lu, Professor Departments of Psychology, SGM 501 3620 McClintock Ave University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 90089-1061 Email: zhonglin@usc.edu Phone: (213) 740-2282 Rhea Eskew, Professor Department of Psychology, 125 NI Northeastern University 360 Huntingdon Ave. Boston MA 02115 Email: eskew@neu.edu Adam Reeves North American Editor, Spatial Vision. Prof. of Psychology, 125 NI, Northeastern University, 360 Huntingdon Ave., Boston MA 02115, USA. phone 617-373- 4708. Fax 617-373-8714. Email: reeves@neu.edu From qz at sunyopt.edu Tue Dec 13 18:50:04 2005 From: qz at sunyopt.edu (Qasim Zaidi) Date: Tue Dec 13 21:25:20 2005 Subject: [visionlist] (no subject) In-Reply-To: <439C9FB4.5050803@yorku.ca> References: <439C9FB4.5050803@yorku.ca> Message-ID: Has anybody on this list used a Matrox Parhelia HR256 graphics card in conjunction with a ViewSonic VP2290b, IBM T221, or Iiyama AQU5611DTBK monitor? We would appreciate any information. Qasim Zaidi Professor of Vision Sciences SUNY College of Optometry 33 West 42nd St New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-938-5542 Fax: 212-938-5537 Email: qz@sunyopt.edu http://www.sunyopt.edu/research/zaidi.shtml From yantis at jhu.edu Tue Dec 13 22:05:00 2005 From: yantis at jhu.edu (Steven Yantis) Date: Tue Dec 13 22:18:47 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Postdoctoral Position: Johns Hopkins University Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20051213165757.026fcb60@jhem.jhu.edu> Postdoctoral Position: Cognitive Neuroscience of Attention and Cognitive Control Applications are now being accepted for a postdoctoral position in the Yantis Lab at Johns Hopkins University. The lab uses fMRI and behavioral methods to investigate the psychological and neural mechanisms of human visual attention and cognitive control. For further details, visit http://psy.jhu.edu/~yantis/postdoc2.html Successful candidates will have a strong background in cognitive neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and perception as well as strong quantitative skills. Expertise in MatLab and/or C++ programming is highly desirable. Previous experience with fMRI and/or other cognitive neuroscience methods is useful. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required. The start date can be negotiated in the range of February to September, 2006. The stipend is commensurate with experience on the NIH scale. Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, representative publications, and the names and email addresses of at least three references to Steven Yantis From mitroff at duke.edu Wed Dec 14 17:45:38 2005 From: mitroff at duke.edu (Steve Mitroff) Date: Wed Dec 14 18:26:19 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Duke Graduate Training Program in Cognitive Neuroscience Message-ID: DUKE INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING PROGRAM IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE The Duke University Interdisciplinary Training Program for Graduate Study in Cognitive Neuroscience is accepting applications for the 2006-2007 academic year. Through an intensive two-year sequence of courses, lab rotations, and seminars, students will learn innovative approaches to research on higher human brain functions, including, but not limited to, perception, attention, memory, language, emotion, motor control, executive functions, consciousness, and the evolution of mental processes. The training program cuts across departmental boundaries, with faculty from Psychology, Neurobiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, Neurology, Computer Science, Biology, and Philosophy. In addition to the breadth and depth of the faculty, the combined resources of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center, and the Program offer an unusually rich technical environment for training in the cognitive neuroscience methodologies of brain imaging, electrical brain recording, behavioral analysis and psychophysics, and computational modeling. The Program offers this interdisciplinary training in collaboration with the participating degree-granting departments, in a structure in which the student obtains a Ph.D. from one of these departments in a specialized curriculum focused on Cognitive Neuroscience. Application deadline: January 15, 2006. For more information see the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience website at http://www.mind.duke.edu and click on Training, then click on Graduate. Or contact the administrative assistant for the program (Darcy Lewis at darcylew@duke.edu or 919-681-0603). -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051214/bec1e4ba/attachment.htm From Julia.Trommershaeuser at psychol.uni-giessen.de Wed Dec 14 19:50:46 2005 From: Julia.Trommershaeuser at psychol.uni-giessen.de (Julia Trommershaeuser) Date: Wed Dec 14 20:32:55 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Call for Abstracts: Workshop on "Bridging the gap between sensation and motor control: from computation to behavior" Message-ID: <1134589846.43a077966e45f@imap.hrz.uni-giessen.de> Workshop on ?Bridging the gap between sensation and motor control: from computation to behavior? Castle of Rauischholzhausen, Germany, July 13 to 16, 2006 Traditionally, research in sensory processing and motor control has followed parallel but generally independent paths. Recent work, however, has highlighted the importance of studying these as part of an integrated sensori-motor system rather than as separate processing modules in the brain. This workshop will focus particularly on applying computational concepts and models to human sensori-motor behavior. The workshop aims to promote the exchange of ideas to begin to build a community of researchers with a broader understanding of the computational issues that arise when using sensory information to plan and execute execution of natural motor tasks. Individual sessions during the day will cover topics such as Sensory Feedback Control, Sensorimotor coordinate transformations, Statistical and Bayesian Decision Theory, Learning and Adaptation. List of Confirmed Speakers: - Eli Brenner, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands - Marc Ernst, Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, T?bingen, Germany - Randy Flanagan, Queen's University, Canada - Volker Franz, Giessen University, Germany - Wilson S. Geisler, University of Texas at Austin, USA - David C. Knill, University of Rochester, USA - Konrad K?rding, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA - Michael S. Landy, New York University, USA - Laurence T. Maloney, New York University, USA - Chris Miall, University of Birmingham, UK - Philip Sabes, University of California, San Francisco, USA - Paul Schrater, University of Minnesota, USA - Jeroen Smeets, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands - J?rn Diedrichsen, University of Wales, Bangor, UK - Emanuel Todorov, University of California, San Diego, USA - Julia Trommersh?user, Giessen University, Germany Selected participants will be able to present and discuss their own work. A limited number of travel fellowships are available. Travel fellowships will cover meeting registration and room and board expenses (500 EUR). Application deadline is February 15, 2006. For more information about the conference and how to apply, see: http://www.allpsych.uni-giessen.de/compws/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program. From a.sahraie at abdn.ac.uk Thu Dec 15 15:41:04 2005 From: a.sahraie at abdn.ac.uk (Dr. Arash Sahraie) Date: Thu Dec 15 16:43:38 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Scottish Vision Group meeting 2006 Message-ID: <43A18E90.2198.14E14B8@a.sahraie.abdn.ac.uk> The annual Scottish Vision Group (SVG 2006) meeting will be held in King's College, Aberdeen on 6-8th April. The meeting was established in 2001 to provide a forum for debate and exchange of ideas in all aspects of vision sciences. Full details of the meeting, abstract/registration form can be found at: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/vision/SVG2.htm Deadline for abstracts and registration will be Friday 17th February 2006. Best wishes, Arash Sahraie ---- Dr Arash Sahraie Reader in Visual Neuroscience Vision Research Laboratories School of Psychology University of Aberdeen Scotland, AB24 2UB Tel: +44 1224 27 3919 Fax: +44 1224 27 3426 Web: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/vision From J.Zanker at rhul.ac.uk Thu Dec 15 22:24:20 2005 From: J.Zanker at rhul.ac.uk (Zanker J) Date: Fri Dec 16 03:49:37 2005 Subject: [visionlist] FW: studentship at RHUL Message-ID: <2437EE4F3A87994B99D3970765EDBCB1A8C260@exch10.rhul.ac.uk> Research Studentship ?Applying Genetic Algorithms in Product Design? An industrial CASE Studentship (funded by EPSRC) is available in a collaboration between the Department of Psychology RHUL and Procter & Gamble RPTC, a world leader in the sector of fast moving consumer goods. The PhD project will be exploring possibilities to apply of Genetic Algorithms (GA) optimisation methods in the context of product design driven by consumer choice. This will offer an opportunity to develop methods to shape products under direct control of the client who can interact with prototypes in VR, without the need to explicit definition of the parameter space of choice options. This work will therefore be targeted at the combination of GA and visualisation technologies. It is led by Prof. Johannes M. Zanker in the Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway University of London in collaboration with Dr. Keith Ewart from P&G RPTC Egham, Surrey. We will be looking for a creative and enthusiastic person with good analytical and programming skills, and preferably some experience in some area of psychology, visual neurosciences, machine vision, or computer sciences, but applications will be invited from individuals with a first degree in a range of scientific disciplines. The requirements for EPSRC studentships include a first degree at 2:1 or higher level and a residence status in the UK. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The three-year CASE Studentship offers a range of benefits for the graduate student, including full coverage of university fees, award of a highly competitive maintenance grant, 3 months placement in industry, and the opportunity to get actively involved in a cutting edge technology transfer project with huge potential impact on the consumer goods industry. Royal Holloway is a constituent college of the University of London, located about 20 miles to the west of Central London, close to Windsor and to Heathrow. The campus is dominated by the Victorian Founder's Building and offers modern academic, residential and recreational facilities in a parkland setting. Royal Holloway welcomes a truly diverse community ? approximately 6,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students coming from over 80 countries. The College has been confirmed as one of the leading universities in the UK in the last Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), ranking in the top ten in the major league tables. Within Royal Holloway, the Department of Psychology is one of the larger academic departments, which has been consistently ranked as one of the best Psychology Departments in the country. It has a very strong research record, as demonstrated by its lead in a regional university consortium to host a 3T fMRI brain scanner on the Royal Holloway campus. In the framework of a dense network of national and international collaborations, and supported by recent appointments in this area, the Vision Group at Royal Holloway is developing the reputation of a focal point of expertise for the functioning of the human visual system. In this context, the department is developing its expertise into commercial activities, and expanding contacts to regional and international companies such as P&G. Informal enquiries can be made by e-mail to Johannes M. Zanker (HYPERLINK "mailto:j.zanker@rhul.ac.uk"j.zanker@rhul.ac.uk). You can download an application form (for MPhil/PhD Research programmes) from http://www.rhul.ac.uk/Graduate-School/applications.html, and submit it together with your CV to: Johannes M. Zanker Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway University of London Egham, TW20 0EX, UK There is no formal closing date for applications, but the position is immediately available and expected to be filled before the end of 2005. -------------------------------------------------------- Johannes M. Zanker Department of Psychology Royal Holloway University of London Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX, England Tel.: (01784) 443 521, FAX: (+44 1784) 434 347 e-mail: j.zanker@rhul.ac.uk homepage: HYPERLINK "http://www.pc.rhul.ac.uk/zanker/johannes.html"http://www.pc.rhul.ac.uk/zanker/johannes.html -------------------------------------------------------- -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.13.13/197 - Release Date: 09/12/2005 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.13.13/197 - Release Date: 09/12/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.1/204 - Release Date: 15/12/2005 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051215/12a97968/attachment.htm From announcements at journalofvision.org Sat Dec 17 04:45:18 2005 From: announcements at journalofvision.org (Journal of Vision) Date: Sat Dec 17 04:49:30 2005 Subject: [visionlist] New Issue: Journal of Vision, Volume 5, Issue 10 Message-ID: <8d3a01c602c4$ae205d40$020100c0@journalofvision.org> Journal of Vision Volume 5, Number 10, Pages 755-900 doi:10.1167/5.10 http://journalofvision.org/5/10/ ISSN 1534-7362 Articles Spatial scaling factors explain eccentricity effects on face ERPs Guillaume A. Rousselet Jesse S. Husk Patrick J. Bennett Allison B. Sekuler http://journalofvision.org/5/10/1/ Visual illusions based on single-field contrast asynchronies Arthur G. Shapiro Justin P. Charles Mallory Shear-Heyman http://journalofvision.org/5/10/2/ Stereo sensitivity depends on stereo matching Suzanne P. McKee Preeti Verghese Bart Farell http://journalofvision.org/5/10/3/ Range- and domain-specific exaggeration of facial speech Harold C. H. Hill Nikolaus F. Troje Alan Johnston http://journalofvision.org/5/10/4/ Adaptation to the induced effect stimulus normalizes surface slant perception and recalibrates eye position signals for azimuth Baoxia Liu Ellen M. Berends Clifton M. Schor http://journalofvision.org/5/10/5/ Human S-cone vision: Relationship between perceptive field and ganglion cell dendritic field Angel Vassilev Ilia Ivanov Margarita B. Zlatkova Roger S. Anderson http://journalofvision.org/5/10/6/ Focus cues affect perceived depth Simon J. Watt Kurt Akeley Marc O. Ernst Martin S. Banks http://journalofvision.org/5/10/7/ Illumination estimation in three-dimensional scenes with and without specular cues Jacqueline Leigh Snyder Katja Doerschner Laurence T. Maloney http://journalofvision.org/5/10/8/ An oblique effect for local motion: Psychophysics and natural movie statistics Steven C. Dakin Isabelle Mareschal Peter J. Bex http://journalofvision.org/5/10/9/ Symmetry impedes symmetry discrimination Bosco S. Tjan Zili Liu http://journalofvision.org/5/10/10/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051217/3026b39c/attachment.htm From dayan at gatsby.ucl.ac.uk Tue Dec 20 13:02:16 2005 From: dayan at gatsby.ucl.ac.uk (Peter Dayan) Date: Tue Dec 20 15:53:40 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Gatsby PhD Programme: 15th January 2006 closing date Message-ID: <20051220123834.GA26210@flies.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk> I would like to apologise for some erroneous information in my recent posting about the Gatsby Unit's 4 year PhD programme in theoretical neuroscience and machine learning (http://www.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/teaching/phd/) The closing date for applications (to admissions@gatsby.ucl.ac.uk) is actually 15th January 2006. Peter Dayan From derrick at iastate.edu Fri Dec 23 22:05:42 2005 From: derrick at iastate.edu (derrick) Date: Sat Dec 24 02:50:44 2005 Subject: [visionlist] ETRA 2006: New LBR Deadline References: Message-ID: <20051223215335.M5794@iastate.edu> For technical reasons, the submission deadline for the Late Breaking Results venue for the 2006 Eye Tracking Research and Applications Symposium has been extended to December 30th. Note that we have already had numerous submissions, and that these submissions need _not_ be resubmitted. --- ETRA 2006 Eye Tracking Research & Applications Symposium 2006 27-29 March 2006, San Diego, CA, USA Call for Participation Sponsored by ACM SIGCHI and ACM SIGGRAPH MOTIVATION ETRA 2006 will be the fourth biennial symposium in a series focused on all aspects of eye movement research across a wide range of disciplines. The goal of ETRA is to bring together computer scientists, engineers and behavioral scientists in support of a common vision of enhancing eye tracking research and applications. SYMPOSIUM THEMES Advances in Eye-Tracking Technology Eye-tracking systems, software, and algorithms, Eye movement analysis techniques and predictive models Visual Attention and Eye Movement Control Studies of eye movement guidance during natural stimuli and behaviors, driving, web surfing, Usability studies Eye Tracking Applications Gaze-contingent displays, Attentive user interfaces, Human computer interfaces, Assistive technologies Special Theme: Communication by Gaze Interaction Human computer interaction using eye movements is a rapidly growing research topic that is now coming into fruition due to recent advances making eye tracking less expensive and intrusive. We invite submissions that explore eye movements as a communication modality, especially assistive technologies that benefit people with disabilities. SUBMISSION FORMAT Late-Breaking Results must be submitted electronically through the ETRA submission website and conform to the ACM SIGGRAPH proceedings category 4 format. Late-Breaking Results submissions will consist of a one-page abstract. Given the time constraints of this format, submissions must be made in camera-ready format including authors names and affiliations. Accepted submissions will be published in the ETRA 2006 proceedings. Authors will present a poster at the conference. The most highly rated submissions will be selected for additional presentation as a short talk (10 minutes) in a Late Breaking Results session. All submissions will be peer-reviewed by members of the program committee. The most highly ranked presentations will receive awards of excellence. CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS Andrew T. Duchowski Clemson University, USA andrewd@e-t-r-a.org Kari-Jouko Raiha University of Tampere, Finland kari-jouko.raiha@cs.uta.fi PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS Arnon Amir IBM Research Center, USA arnon@almaden.ibm.com Roel Vertegaal Queen's University, Canada roel@cs.queensu.ca LATE-BREAKING RESULTS CHAIR Derrick Parkhurst Iowa State University, USA derrick@iastate.edu DEADLINES Dec. 30, 2005 Late-breaking results abstract submission deadline Jan. 16, 2006 Late-breaking results acceptance/rejection notice LOCATION The Symposium will be held at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, CA. Derrick Parkhurst, PhD Associate Director, The Virtual Reality Application Center Assistant Professor, The Department of Psychology and The Human Computer Interaction Program Iowa State University 1620d Howe Hall Ames, Iowa, 50011 derrick@iastate.edu http://hcvl.hci.iastate.edu/ From a.t.smith at rhbnc.ac.uk Sat Dec 24 14:59:19 2005 From: a.t.smith at rhbnc.ac.uk (Andy Smith) Date: Sat Dec 24 17:55:55 2005 Subject: [visionlist] two senior jobs, London Message-ID: Royal Holloway, University of London Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer Department of Psychology Salaries for Professorships start at ?44,818 per annum, inclusive of London allowance. Salary for Senior Lectureship and Readership positions will be in the range of ?28,685- ?43,850 per annum, inclusive of London allowance. Applications are invited for two permanent posts at Senior Lecturer, Reader, or Professorial levels in the Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway University of London. These posts present the first stage of a major strategic initiative to strengthen and expand key research themes in the Department. We offer a dynamic and supportive environment, in a department that ranks among the best in the UK for research (rating 5 in RAE 2001) and teaching (highest rating 'excellent' for teaching quality). The department has excellent facilities for undertaking research in a broad range of areas, with state-of-the-art equipment available for neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG/ERP), eye-movement and hand-movement recording, and transcranial magnetic stimulation. It also has strong links with NHS hospitals and medical schools, as well as government, industrial, and charity organizations. The College itself is situated in a beautiful leafy campus, and is within easy striking distance of both Central London and Heathrow Airport. Successful applicants should possess an excellent research record, as evidenced by publications and research grants, and should be enthusiastic about working in a multi-disciplinary environment. They should also possess the broad range of skills needed to teach effectively. It is envisaged that at least one of the two posts will be in the area of Cognitive Psychology or Cognitive Neuropsychology. The second area of strategic priority is neuroimaging. However, candidates with outstanding research records in any area of Psychology are also encouraged to apply. An attractive remuneration and startup package will be available. Informal enquiries regarding either of these posts can be directed to Professor Johannes Zanker (j.zanker@rhul.ac.uk). Further details and an application form are available from the Personnel Department, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX; Telephone: 01784 414241; Fax: 01784 473527; E-Mail: Sue.Clarke@rhul.ac.uk Please quote the reference AC/646 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial interviews are planned for February 2006, for which applications need to be received by midday on the 27th January 2006 We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://visionscience.com/pipermail/visionlist/attachments/20051224/f6058480/attachment.html From erik.blaser at umb.edu Fri Dec 30 20:26:11 2005 From: erik.blaser at umb.edu (Erik Blaser) Date: Fri Dec 30 20:56:26 2005 Subject: [visionlist] Tenure-track position at UMass Boston Message-ID: <6A44D39F-76CE-4A40-9EA0-663032B3BC76@umb.edu> TENURE-TRACK POSITION AT UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Behavioral or Cognitive Neuroscience. The Department of Psychology at University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in behavioral or cognitive neuroscience beginning Fall, 2006. Requirements include a Ph.D. in Psychology (or related field) and clear evidence of potential for excellence in both research and teaching. This position is part of a departmental commitment to build strength in developmental, cognitive and neural sciences. Although we are particularly interested in candidates whose interests span these areas, research specialty is open and may include one or more of the following areas: neural plasticity, neurodevelopmental disorders, neuroendocrinology, neuroimmunology, learning, memory, perception, development. The successful candidates are expected to teach core undergraduate courses (e.g., Behavioral Neuroscience; Learning and Memory; Cognitive Science; Research Methods) and advanced courses in the specialty. UMass Boston has strong traditions of diversity and interdisciplinary research and seeks candidates who will foster these traditions. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a letter describing their research and teaching interests along with (p)reprints of publications, and arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent to Dr. Celia Moore, Psychology Dept Search #435c, UMass Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125. Applications are accepted immediately. Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled. Position is contingent upon availability of funding. For more information about the Psychology Department visit our website at http://psych.umb.edu. UMass Boston is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Sharpe Andrew Stockman Wolfgang Jagla Herbert J?gle http://journalofvision.org/5/11/3/ Effects of partial occlusion on perceived slant difference Baoxia Liu Clifton M. Schor http://journalofvision.org/5/11/4/ The highest luminance anchoring rule in achromatic color perception: Some counterexamples and an alternative theory Michael E. Rudd Iris K. Zemach http://journalofvision.org/5/11/5/ Endogenous attention prolongs dominance durations in binocular rivalry Sang Chul Chong Duje Tadin Randolph Blake http://journalofvision.org/5/11/6/ The combination of vision and touch depends on spatial proximity Sergei Gepshtein Johannes Burge Marc O. Ernst Martin S. Banks http://journalofvision.org/5/11/7/ Unfocussed spatial attention underlies the crowding effect in indirect form vision Hans Strasburger http://journalofvision.org/5/11/8/ Synergistic center-surround receptive field model of monkey H1 horizontal cells Orin S. Packer Dennis M. 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