Connectionists: [PhD/early stage post-doc] Marie Curie ESR University of Cambridge

[Zoe Kourtzi]

Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher (ESR)
University of Cambridge

We have an ESR [PhD/early stage post-doc]  position to work on the visual perception of shape and material. The project is part of the PRISM network (www.prism-network.eu<http://www.prism-network.eu/>) that aims to uncover how the brain represents the richly detailed visual 'look and feel' of surfaces and objects in our everyday surroundings. We aim to shed light on how we perceive the 3D shapes, material properties and illumination in the scenes we encounter as we move through the world. The training network provides multi-disciplinary research training at the interface between psychology, neuroscience, computer science, engineering and industrial design.

The successful applicant will combine behavioural paradigms to assess 3D shape and material perception, with state-of-the-art fMRI analysis and computational modelling. The applicant may be in the later stages of a PhD programme or just embarking on their academic career. If desired, they will be able to apply for the Ph.D. programme in Cambridge.

Applicants should have a strong academic track record in a relevant area (e.g., Experimental Psychology, Biology, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Physics). They must satisfy the eligibility requirements that apply to all Marie Curie Early Stage Researchers: they cannot be in possession of a PhD qualification, and should not have resided in the UK for more than 12 months before appointment.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Andrew Welchman: andrew at welchman.org<mailto:andrew at welchman.org>
Full details can be found here: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/2122/
Closing date for applications is 26th October 2013

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Andrew E Welchman, PhD
Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellow in Basic Biomedical Science

Department of Psychology
University of Cambridge
Downing Street
Cambridge
CB2 3EB