[visionlist] Postdoctoral fellow / Research assistant - Visual Neuroscience - Melbourne, Australia

[Nicholas Price]

Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Assistant in Visual Neuroscience
Department of Physiology, Monash University - Melbourne, Australia.

Positions are available for a Postdoctoral Fellow and a Research
Assistant in the new lab of Dr Nicholas Price. Research in the lab
explores the neuronal basis of visual perception using a range of
techniques including electrophysiological and eye movement recordings
in alert primates, and psychophysical testing and eye movement
recordings in human subjects. Current projects are characterising
common variability in the activity of sensory neurons in area MT, eye
movements and motion perception, focusing on how these neuronal,
ocular and perceptual responses are affected by stimulus history and
task context.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated with a quantitative
background and have a demonstrated ability to conduct and communicate
research. Skills and experience that are highly desirable, and which
the successful candidate will receive further training in, include:
single-unit electrophysiological recordings; behavioural training of
animals; human psychophysics; and computer programming for stimulus
presentation and statistical analysis (Psychtoolbox, Matlab and C).

Monash University is home to a large neuroscience and mental health
network including over 200 neuroscientists and clinicians. In
particular, the Department of Physiology has a rapidly expanding focus
on sensory and systems neuroscience and is part of a well-funded
inter-disciplinary consortium to develop a cortical visual prosthesis.
Enthusiastic candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate on
these bionic-eye projects.

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience, with a remuneration package of up to $90k p.a. (which
includes base salary of up to $76k p.a., leave loading and 17%
employer's contribution to superannuation). Starting date is flexible,
but the position is available now.

Melbourne is a large and vibrant city with diverse culture, great
food, fantastic arts festivals and easy access to the outdoors. It is
consistently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities.

For more details, please contact Dr Nicholas Price (Nicholas.Price at monash.edu).
Interested candidates should send a CV including publication list and
the names of referees.

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Dr Nicholas Price
Office: +61 3 9905 5131
Mobile: 0424 56 14 17
Department of Physiology
Building 13F
Monash University
Clayton VIC 3800 Australia