[visionlist] Postdoc Position in Cognitive Neuroscience at UMass Amherst

[Rosie Cowell]

Applications are invited for an NIH BRAIN Initiative postdoctoral 
position in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the 
University of Massachusetts Amherst, under the supervision of Dr. Rosie 
Cowell (http://people.umass.edu/cmap-lab/) and Dr. David Huber 
(http://people.umass.edu/dehuber/). The funded research will develop and 
validate a novel technique for mathematically inferring the operations 
of neural subpopulations that contribute to the voxel response in fMRI 
experiments. This research will use a combination of neurocomputational 
modeling, fMRI experiments, and psychophysical experiments in the 
domains of vision, attention, and perceptual learning.

The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology, 
cognitive science, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, or 
statistical/mathematical modeling of behavioral or biological data. 
Programming experience and excellent quantitative and statistical skills 
are required. Initial appointment is for 2 years, renewable for up to 
two more years, contingent upon excellent performance. Post-doctoral 
research associates at the University of Massachusetts are unionized and 
receive standard salary and benefits, depending on experience.

Please apply online at: 
http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=90594 by 
submitting a cover letter, CV, research statement, up to three sample 
publications, and the contact details of three referees. Review of 
applications will begin November 15, 2017 and continue until the 
position is filled.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal 
Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and 
individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and 
other protected group members.

-- 
Rosie A. Cowell
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Tobin Hall Room 431 | rcowell at umass.edu
http://people.umass.edu/cmap-lab/