[vslist] Postdoctoral Position at Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich: An Investigation of Spatio-temporal Factors in Interaction During the Perception of Visual Groups

[Mark Elliott]

Postdoctoral Position at Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich: An
Investigation of Spatio-temporal Factors in Interaction During the
Perception of Visual Groups

A postdoctoral position funded by The Deutscheforschungsgemeinschaft
(the German research and development agency) is expected to become
available from mid 2002 for a combination of research in process
psychophysics, psychophysiology (EEG recording) and statistical modeling
of the EEG. This work relates to the combined psychophysical and
physiological responses to grouping visual stimuli presented at
different temporal frequencies. This position is part of a research
project lead by Dr. Mark Elliott and is one project of a multi-project
research grouping established to investigate the general topic of the
temporal dynamics of visual object and event coding (Temporale Dynamik
bei der visuellen Objekt- und Ereignisverarbeitung).

The position is expected to be full time, for a minimum duration of 3
years (extendable for a further 3 years depending upon performance of
the research grouping) and is expected to be funded according to the
salary scale for German government employees (in this case at grade BAT
II/a). Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree or be close to
completion. In addition, a good background in mathematics, physics, or
statistics with experience in C language programming is desirable.
Knowledge of Matlab programming, Linux operating systems, EEG recording
and measurement paradigms in psychophysics are also useful but not
essential as these skills may be acquired. Motivation, knowledge or
interest in dynamic systems and dynamic systems analysis would be a
definite plus.

The successful candidate would join a dynamic research team focused on
investigating the temporal structure of human psychophysical systems, in
particular systems of visuo-perceptual organisation and memory. It is
also envisaged that scope would be allowed for the development of the
candidate’s own research interests as they apply to the topic under
investigation. In this context, further information about the research
environment can be found from our website:-

http://www.paed.uni-muenchen.de/~elliott/lab/home.htm

For further details please address informal enquiries to:

Dr. Mark A. Elliott
Ludwig-Maximilians Universität.
Departement Psychologie
Abteilung für Allgemeine und Experimentelle Psychologie.
Leopoldstr. 13,
D-80802 München / Munich.
Germany

Tel: ++49 (0)89 2180 6231
Fax: ++49 (0)89 2180 5211

email: elliott@psy.uni-muenchen.de