[visionlist] PhD student and Full-time Research Assistant Positions in Singapore

[Gerrit Maus]

Dear colleagues,

I'm looking to fill a PhD student position in my lab starting August 2018,
as well as a full-time RA position starting in Jan 2018 (or as soon as possible thereafter).

Full details below. Please pass this on to anyone who might be interested.


Kind regards,


Gerrit Maus


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Dr. Gerrit Maus
Nanyang Assistant Professor

Division of Psychology
School of Social Sciences
Nanyang Technological University
14 Nanyang Drive #04-24
Singapore 637332
Singapore

maus at ntu.edu.sg<mailto:maus at ntu.edu.sg>
+65 6592 3533
blogs.ntu.edu.sg/perception<http://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/perception>


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PhD position
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A PhD scholarship is available to work with Dr. Gerrit Maus at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. The lab (http://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/perception<https://www.findaphd.com/common/clickCount.aspx?theid=67805&type=184&DID=3329&url=http%3a%2f%2fblogs.ntu.edu.sg%2fperception>) researches visual perception and eye movements and specifically focuses on how the visual system deals with missing information in its input (e.g. due to eye blinks, eye movements, blind spots and scotomata). We aim to understand the neural mechanisms of extrapolation and interpolation, prediction, and spatial and temporal filling-in. We have access to excellent facilities for visual psychophysics, eye tracking, fMRI, MEG, EEG, fNIRS, TMS, and tDCS.

Requirements:
- Self-motivation, independence, and enthusiasm about science
- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
- An excellent Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Biology, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- Previous experience with experimental psychology or cognitive neuroscience research (including psychophysics, eye tracking, fMRI, TMS, EEG, etc.)
- Programming skills in Matlab or Python

NTU is a young and research-intensive university ranking consistently amongst the top 5 in Asia and 1st amongst young universities under 50 years. Singapore is a fascinating, multi-cultural city in a tropical climate and a great hub for exploring countless travel opportunities in Southeast Asia and beyond.

Please email maus at ntu.edu.sg for informal enquiries and expressing interest. Official application deadline on the NTU website<http://www.sss.ntu.edu.sg/Programmes/Graduate/ProspectiveStudents/Pages/Apply-to-SSS.aspx> is 15 November for an expected start date in August 2018.

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RA position
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A position as full-time Research Assistant / Project Officer / Research Associate is available in the Visual Perception and Cognitive Neuroscience lab of Dr. Gerrit Maus in the School of Social Sciences at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Job description
The role is to assist in all research activities and the day-to-day running of the lab, including

  *   Maintenance of lab equipment
  *   Programming of experimental stimuli and tasks
  *   Scheduling and running experiments with volunteer research participants
  *   Data analysis and preparation of manuscripts and presentations
  *   Administrative tasks

The position is ideal for a recent graduate who wants to gain additional research experience before applying for doctoral programs in psychology or cognitive neuroscience.

Job Requirements

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


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