[visionlist] Two postdoc positions (University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada)

[heeyeon Im]

We have two open postdoc positions. Please share this with anyone who might be interested. Thank you! 

[Postdoctoral Fellow 1] Neuroimaging research on human visual perception and action
We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) with particular interests in neuroimaging studies (fMRI and MEG) on visual perception and action in humans. The successful candidate will work on research projects led by Dr. Hee-Yeon Im (UBC Psychology; http://imm-lab.ca/ <http://imm-lab.ca/>) and Dr. Deborah Giaschi (UBC Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences; https://www.giaschilab.ca/ <https://www.giaschilab.ca/>), focusing on:

Neural correlates of visual perception (e.g., motion, depth, faces) and visually-guided action in adults and children with typical or neurodivergent development (e.g., amblyopia or dyslexia)
Integrating task-based and resting-state fMRI for transdiagnostic investigation in pediatric populations
Developing and using new approaches to combining task-based fMRI and MEG.

This position is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Preferred start date is September-October, 2023. The salary is $52,000 per year plus benefits. 

Responsibilities and Opportunities: Responsibilities include: 1) contributing to new study design and implementation; 2) collecting and analyzing behavioural and neural data; 3) leading teamwork; 4) mentoring students; and 5) engaging in the dissemination of findings. 

The candidate will be supported to actively work on their publication record and present findings at international conferences. They will also have various opportunities for professional development and networking with academic collaborators. They will have access to excellent resources for conducting neuroscience research, including MEG, fMRI, and eye and hand motion trackers. The candidate will also have opportunities to expand their learning and networking through the UBC Research Excellence Cluster in Vision and BC Children's Hospital Research Institute. 

Qualifications and Experience: 
A Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, Vision Science, Cognitive Science or a related field
Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Matlab and Python) and strong quantitative and analytic skills.
Ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary projects and independently with excellent problem-solving and people skills.
Strong writing skills, including experience publishing academic journal articles and conference proceedings.
Experience in functional MRI with human participants (preferably children).


[Postdoctoral Fellow 2] Multimodal neuroimaging research on human visuomotor behaviours in real-world settings
We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) with particular interests in multimodal neuroimaging studies on human visuomotor behaviours. The successful candidate will work on interdisciplinary projects led by Dr. Hee-Yeon Im (UBC Psychology; http://imm-lab.ca/ <http://imm-lab.ca/>), focusing on:

Cognitive and motor processes underlying goal-directed movements in distracting and collaborative work environments (e.g., construction sites)
The human ability to learn new cognitive and motor skills to coordinate with robot collaborators
Behavioural and neural predictors of human errors (e.g., lapses, falls, misses, etc.)

Due to the interdisciplinary nature of this project, the successful candidate will closely work with research teams from multiple departments, including Civil (Drs. Zhengbo Zou, Omar Swei, and Qian Chen), Biomedical (Dr. Calvin Kuo), and Mechanical Engineering (Dr. Kefei Wen and Lyndia Wu) as well as Computer Science (Dr. Helge Rhodin). This position is for one year, renewable for a second year. Preferred start dates are September-October, 2023. The salary is $52,000 per year plus benefits. 

Responsibilities and Opportunities: Responsibilities include: 1) contributing to new study designs and implementation; 2) collecting behavioural, neural, and biophysiological data; 3) leading teamwork; 4) mentoring students; and 5) engaging in the dissemination of findings. 

The candidate will be supported to actively work on their publication record and present findings at international conferences. They will also have various opportunities for professional development and networking with academic and industrial collaborators. Our cross-department research team is also deeply committed to providing trainees in different career stages with robust and tailored professional development programs, partnering with professional consultants (e.g., Hikma Strategies). We have access to excellent resources for conducting neuroscience research with real-world applications, including MEG, fMRI, EEG combined with fNIRS, eye-tracker, as well as virtual/augmented reality, biosensing and motion capture set-ups. 

Qualifications and Experience
A Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Biomedical Engineering, Kinesiology, or Health sciences and strong quantitative and analytic skills. 
Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Matlab and Python). 
Ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary projects and independently with excellent problem-solving and people skills.
Strong writing skills, including experience publishing academic journal articles and conference proceedings.
Experience in human neurophysiological recording (e.g., MEG/EEG) and/or brain imaging (e.g., fMRI) is desired. 


To apply for one of these positions, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact details of two referees, and date of availability to Hee Yeon Im (heeyeon.im at ubc.ca <mailto:heeyeon.im at ubc.ca>). Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

UBC hires based on merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

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Hee-Yeon Im, PhD (She/Her)

Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia

Investigator
BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute

Interactive Mind and Movement Lab | http://imm-lab.ca/ <http://imm-lab.ca/>
https://psych.ubc.ca/profile/hee-yeon-im/ <https://psych.ubc.ca/profile/hee-yeon-im/>
https://bcchr.ca/hyim <https://bcchr.ca/hyim>
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