[visionlist] PhD Position in visual perception and EEG

[David Pascucci]

*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*
*modeling*, 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 modeling
   - 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

david.pascucci at chuv.ch

We look forward to hearing from you!


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