The project includes work on adaptation and self-organization processes that may guide the development and maintenance of such neural mechanisms in human and animal brains. The postdoc will collaborate with other members of the research group. Experience with visual psychophysics or visual neurophysiology would be a plus. The position is available immediately and is funded for 6 or more months. Because the position is short-term, it might be ideal for a new PhD who needs interim funding before starting another position in the Summer or Fall.
Salary is competitive.
The ideal candidate will have research interests in cognition and experience in applying cognitive theory to solve real-world problems. In particular, we seek a candidate with a Ph.D. and a demonstrated record of applied cognitive research. Knowledge, skills, and abilities in computational cognitive modeling and cognitive task analysis, teaching experience, experience in working for government or industry, and a history of obtaining outside funding are desirable. Responsibilities include research and teaching. Areas of teaching expertise should include undergraduate and graduate cognitive psychology as well as specialty courses in the applied cognitive area.