[visionlist] Graduate student positions in the Active Perception Lab at the University of Rochester

[Michele Rucci]

Graduate student positions are available in the Active Perception 
Laboratory (http://aplab.bcs.rochester.edu) at the University of 
Rochester to study the perceptual consequences of eye movements under 
the supervision of Dr. Martina Poletti and/or Dr. Michele Rucci. We are 
particularly interested in recruiting candidates interested in 
investigating the roles of eye movements in establishing spatial 
representations, the spatiotemporal dynamics of foveal and extrafoveal 
processing, the interplay between eye movements, retinal anatomy, and 
attention, and the possible roles of eye movements in emmetropization 
and myopia.

Research in the laboratory focuses on the interaction between vision and 
behavior.  Our work relies on the integration of theoretical and 
experimental approaches to investigate how visual functions unfold in 
the presence of normal and abnormal motor activity, how vision guides 
behavior, and how changes in visual input signals and modulations 
associated with behavior contribute to perception. The laboratory is 
equipped with a unique array of tools, many developed in-house, to 
investigate the synergy between visual, motor, and cognitive processes 
(https://aplab.bcs.rochester.edu/facilities.html). Approaches include 
human psychophysics with precisely controlled retinal stimulation, 
computational modeling, precise measurements of head and eye movements, 
retinal imaging, and electroencephalography (EEG) during active vision.  
A full list of our publications can be found at 
https://aplab.bcs.rochester.edu/publications.html.

The ideal candidate would have a strong interest in vision science, a 
background in related areas, and experience with data analysis and 
computer programming. Prior experience in eye-tracking, computational 
modeling, signal processing, and/or EEG experiments is a plus. 
Motivation and independence are important, as well as the ability to 
work well in a team.

The University of Rochester offers a highly collaborative and 
stimulating research environment with excellent opportunities for 
interactions and training in vision science and neuroscience.  The 
laboratory is located within the Center for Visual Science 
(http://www.cvs.rochester.edu/) and the department of Brain & Cognitive 
Sciences (http://www.sas.rochester.edu/bcs/). Ongoing collaborations at 
the University of Rochester include the Flaum Eye Institute 
(https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/eye-institute.aspx) the Institute of 
Optics (http://www.hajim.rochester.edu/optics/) and the department of 
Neuroscience (https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/neuroscience.aspx)

To apply, please send curriculum vitae, a statement of research 
interests and accomplishments, and the names of two references to 
Martina Poletti (martina_poletti at urmc.rochester.edu) and Michele Rucci 
(mrucci at ur.rochester.edu).