[visionlist] Postdoc in visual cognition and translational science

[Steve Luck]

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Steve Luck  
at the UC-Davis Center for Mind & Brain.  Approximately half of the  
research will involve basic science studies of visual cognition, using  
a combination of psychophysics, eye tracking, ERPs, and possibly  
fMRI.  The other half of the research will be focused on translating  
the basic science paradigms for use in patients with schizophrenia.   
This will involve paradigm development and data analysis, but not  
testing of patients (the patients are tested by our collaborators at  
clinical research centers).

We are seeking an individual with an excellent background in the  
theories and methods of high-level vision science and cognitive  
psychology.  Experience with eye tracking and ERPs is desirable but  
not required.

Translational research is becoming increasingly important, and NIH  
funding of basic science research on cognition is becoming  
increasingly dependent on the ability of investigators to show direct  
clinical relevance. This position will provide a recent PhD with an  
excellent opportunity to develop as a basic scientist while  
simultaneously obtaining experience in translating basic science  
theories and paradigms into clinical research.

Salary will be set according to the NIH postdoc scale.  The position  
will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.  Start date  
is negotiable.

Davis is a vibrant college town in Northern California, located  
approximately 20 minutes from Sacramento and approximately 90 minutes  
from the Bay Area.  The Center for Mind & Brain is an  
interdisciplinary research center devoted to cognitive science and  
cognitive neuroscience, located in a beautiful new building with state- 
of-the-art laboratories (see http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/).

To apply, send (by post or email)  a letter describing your background  
and interests, a CV, and at least two letters of recommendation to  
Steve Luck at the address given below.

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Steven J. Luck, Ph.D.
Professor
Center for Mind & Brain
University of California, Davis
267 Cousteau Place
Davis, CA 95618
530-297-4424 (office)
530-297-4400 (fax)
mailto:sjluck at ucdavis.edu
http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/content/StevenLuck
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