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[Jan Theeuwes]

3 salaried PhD positions Vrije Universiteit, Cognitive Psychology, Amsterdam, Netherlands

 

PhD Project 1: The endogenous and exogenous control of eye movements. 

During search for information people make numerous eye movements. The aim of the present project is to develop a neurobiological plausible model for eye movement control. Some experience with computer programming and computational modeling is necessary.  

 

PhD Project 2: The neurocognition of visual selection

Visual selection can occur on the basis of location or other properties like color, size, and shape. The aim of the present project is to determine how attention modulates spatial and non-spatial (feature) representations. Various brain-imaging techniques will be used like event-related fMRI and event-related potentials (ERP). Some experience with computer programming as well as experience with brain-imaging techniques is necessary.

 

PhD Project 3: Selective attention and eye movements 

Selection occurs through the allocation of attention and eye movements. The aim of the present project is to determine what sort of information (for example features or whole objects) controls the allocation of attention and eye movements. Experiments will be conducted measuring reaction times and eye movements. Some experience with programming and computational modeling is required.

 
Requirements: 
The candidate has (or will have in the near future) a degree in experimental/cognitive psychology, physics, informatics, biology, or a similar degree. The candidate has a strong interest in experimental research in the area of visual perception and attention; expertise in methods of research; experience with empirical research and computer programming; excellent ability to write and read English. 

 

The candidate will be appointed during a period of four years. At the end of the four years, a dissertation should be finished.

 

Payment: According to the regulations for scientific personnel in the first year Euro 1501 per month to Euro 2143 per month in the fourth year (with a fulltime appointment).

 

Information: More information about the above projects can be acquired with Jan Theeuwes; email: j.theeuwes at psy.vu.nl. See also our website: www.cogpsy.nl

Applications (with detailed CV) should send before March 28, 2003 by email to J.Theeuwes at psy.vu.nl



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