[visionlist] Post-doc in fMRI and Vision, Vanderbilt University

[Frank Tong]

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 at 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.

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