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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">3 postdoc positions in Leuven, Belgium<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We are looking for three postdocs to work in the group of Johan Wagemans (<a href="http://www.gestaltrevision.be/">GestaltReVision group</a> in Brain & Cognition at the University of Leuven).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Each of the <b>three profiles</b> combines several interests, and in this way, they will strengthen our current expertise to be applied to current and future projects in the broad areas of vision science and empirical
aesthetics:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">1. Computational modeling of visual processing (experience in predictive coding theories and/or Bayesian modeling of perceptual organization in relation to the visual cortical hierarchy is an asset)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">2. Eye-movement research in the context of visual perception and appreciation of (images) of art works (experience in mobile eye-tracking – data acquisition and analysis – is an asset)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">3. Applications of machine learning and computer vision techniques in the context of visual perception and appreciations of images (experience with DNNs that are relevant for image analysis, e.g., CNN, GAN and/or transformers,
is an asset)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Postdocs in our group get a lot of freedom to work on their own projects, if embedded in our current research programs, as well as opportunities to be involved in projects of other lab members (e.g., supervising bachelor’s
and master’s projects, co-supervising PhD students) and in teaching classes in courses in psychophysics, advanced research topics, and advanced research methods.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Your profile<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US">- You hold a PhD in
</span><span lang="EN-GB">experimental, cognitive, biological or mathematical psychology, or in a related field (e.g., cognitive neuroscience, cognitive science, computer science, artificial intelligence), or will hold a PhD by September 2021</span><span lang="EN-US">.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US">- You have programming experience (e.g., Python, R) and experience in statistics (e.g., Bayesian, multilevel).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US">- You have good knowledge of written and spoken English.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US">- You have good communication skills and you enjoy working in a team.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US">- You have publications in international journals on topics related to our research.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Our offer<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We offer full-time employment for 1, 2, or 3 years, depending on your own preference and our evaluation of your capacities and performance. The ideal starting date is in September or October 2021. The University of Leuven
(KU Leuven) </span><span lang="EN-US">is consistently ranked within the top of European Universities and is located in the city of Leuven, with a strong international appeal (close to Brussels and thus very well connected to the rest of Europe). For more information
about our university, please visit </span><a href="http://www.kuleuven.be/about/"><span lang="EN-US">http://www.kuleuven.be/about/</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Applications </span>
</b><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US">Formal applications should be sent by email to Johan Wagemans at
<a href="mailto:johan.wagemans@kuleuven.be">johan.wagemans@kuleuven.be</a> and should include a specification of the position you are applying for (+ why you think you are suited for that) as part of the motivation letter, a scientific CV with publication list,
and the names of two senior researchers who would be willing to provide a recommendation (no letters have to be sent yet). Application deadline is
<b>July 4<sup>th</sup> 2021</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Johan Wagemans<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL-BE">University of Leuven (KU Leuven)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL-BE">Department of Brain & Cognition<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL-BE">Tiensestraat 102, box 3911<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL-BE">B-3000 Leuven<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL-BE">BELGIUM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL-BE">Email:
<a href="mailto:johan.wagemans@kuleuven.be">johan.wagemans@kuleuven.be</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL-BE">Website:
<u><span style="color:#0563C1"><a href="http://www.gestaltrevision.be">www.gestaltrevision.be</a></span></u><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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