[visionlist] Postdoctoral Associate (LOBES at NYU)

[Zhong-Lin Lu]

*New York University: NYU - NY: Faculty of Arts and Science (FAS): Center
for Neural Science*



*Location*

New York, New York



*Open Date*

Dec 16, 2021



*Description*

The Laboratory of Brain Processes (LOBES) at the Center for Neural Science
at New York University is seeking a postdoctoral associate to conduct
research on human retinotopic maps. The NEI-funded research project is a
collaboration between Professor Zhong-Lin Lu at New York University and
Professor Yalin Wang at Arizona State University. We have developed a
Beltrami coefficient-based retinotopic map quantification scheme and
validated it with the retinotopic data in early visual cortical areas from
the Human Connectome Project. The current project aims to further develop
novel geometry methods and construct hierarchical Bayesian models (HBM) of
retinotopic maps. The postdoctoral associate is expected to work with the
existing research teams at NYU and ASU.

-Length of appointment: initially 2 years; can be extended to a maximum of
4 years.
-Start date: ASAP



*Qualifications**:*

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in neuroscience or related field.
Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have a strong
background in computational differential geometry, machine learning, visual
cognitive neuroscience, or related fields.



*Application Instructions*

Please submit your C.V. and a description of your interests and research
experience.



*Application Process*

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this
search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can
send all application materials, including confidential letters of
recommendation, free of charge, using the following link:
https://apply.interfolio.com/100573.



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