The laboratory of Brad Wyble at the Pennsylvania State University (http://www.bradwyble.com/Labpage), invites applications for a new postdoctoral position. This laboratory uses a multi-disciplinary approach centered around computational neuroscience, with an aim to understand how visual input is converted into robust mental representations that can inform subsequent cognitive activity. The topics related to this aim include visual attention, attentional capture, encoding of working and visual short-term memory (VSTM), the attentional blink, and repetition blindness. The lab's research program develops and tests neural simulations of vision and mental processes, using a variety of experimental techniques that includes psychophysics, eye tracking and EEG.
The ideal applicant has a PhD in psychology, computer science, or a related field, a background that includes several years of computer programming experience (especially Matlab), a strong publication record, and an interest in understanding the mechanisms of vision, attention, and visual forms of memory. Applicants without specific expertise in vision science or modeling will be considered, but candidates are expected to make a commitment to gain expertise in these areas. The research will involve a combination of computational and empirical research, informed by data from psychophysics, EEG, eye tracking, and/or FMRI. Possibilities also exist for the development of artificial vision applications through an existing collaboration with partners in the Applied Research Lab here at Penn State.
The initial appointment will be for one year, with a strong possibility of renewal for a second year. Salary and benefits follow NSF/NIH guidelines. The search is open to all eligible candidates regardless of citizenship.
Applicants should submit an online application at http://www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/ (PSU Job Number 39244) and should include a CV, several reprints, and a 1-2 page statement of research interests. This statement should describe the candidate's goals for research and training during a postdoctoral position, including previous experience. Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent separately to wyblepostdoc@gmail.com. If unable to submit electronically, please send application materials to Brad Wyble, 140 Moore Building, University Park, PA 16802.
Review of applications will begin immediately. We will consider applications until the position is filled. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity of its workplace.
Brad Wyble
Assistant Processor
Psychology Department
Penn State University
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