[visionlist] PhD Position - Out of the Corner of the Eye and Back: Functional Interactions between Foveal and Peripheral Vision

[Árni Kristjánsson - HI]

PhD Position in Visual Perception – Joint Opportunity in Iceland and Switzerland
The Icelandic Vision Lab (https://visionlab.is/) at the University of Iceland and the Psychophysics and Neural Dynamics Lab (PND<https://www.chuv.ch/fr/rad/rad-home/recherche/groupes-de-recherche/psychophysics-and-neural-dynamics-lab>) at the University of Lausanne and Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) invite applications for a fully funded 3-year PhD position, supported by the University of Iceland Research Fund.
Supervisors:

  *   Prof. Árni Kristjánsson (University of Iceland)
  *   Prof. David Pascucci (University of Lausanne & CHUV)
  *   In collaboration with Prof. David Whitney (UC Berkeley)
The successful candidate will be primarily based in Reykjavík, with research visits to Lausanne, engaging with two complementary research environments.
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Project Title
Out of the Corner of the Eye and Back: Functional Interactions between Foveal and Peripheral Vision
Project Summary
Peripheral vision is often perceived as blurred or disorganized compared to the sharp detail of central (foveal) vision. This has led to the view that these systems operate largely independently. This project challenges that assumption by investigating how foveal and peripheral vision interact in real time.
The work will involve visual psychophysics, EEG, and computational  modelling, conducted across both research sites.
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Candidate Profile
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field. Experience in visual perception is welcome but not required.
Preferred skills:

  *   Psychophysics software (e.g., PsychoPy, Psychtoolbox)
  *   Programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++)
  *   EEG and/or computational modelling
  *   Statistical analysis (e.g., in R)
We seek dedicated, enthusiastic candidates with strong motivation to contribute to interdisciplinary research.
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Research Environment
The Icelandic Vision Lab is an internationally active group with state-of-the-art facilities for eye tracking, EEG, and high-precision psychophysics. The PND Lab in Lausanne brings strong expertise in visual cognition, EEG, and computational methods, embedded within the collaborative research ecosystem of UNIL and CHUV.
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Why Apply?
Iceland and Switzerland offer outstanding research environments and exceptional quality of life, regularly ranking high in global indices of happiness, safety, and equality.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and genders.
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Contact
For informal inquiries, feel free to contact the supervisors directly.
ak at hi.is<mailto:ak at hi.is>
david.pascucci at chuv.ch<mailto:david.pascucci at chuv.ch>
We look forward to hearing from you!
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