Vision Modelling Lab invites applications for postdoctoral research positions

Vision Modelling Lab invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of computational models of attention.

Vision Modelling Lab invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of computational models of attention.
The general requirements for the postdoctoral fellowship positions are the following:

• Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of Psychology, neuroscience, computer science or related areas which was awarded over the last 5 years or received before starting work at HSE in a relevant field by an internationally recognized university and has been assessed by external reviewers as having the potential to pursue research that is publishable in leading peer-reviewed journals;
• Candidates should have a strong background in machine learning, cognitive science, and/or vision science and ability to work with eye tracking, MEG and deep learning neural nets.
• Fluent English is an obligatory condition as research and other activities are conducted in English. Knowledge of Russian is not required;
• Relevant experience will be an asset although not required.

 

The position involves:

• working under the direct supervision of Dr. W. Joseph MacInnes;
• participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on Vision Modelling Lab research projects such as:
  • Generative models of spatial attention
  • Executive control of eye movements
• writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the Lab;
• participation in the events of the Lab and other contribution to the Lab’s development;
• public presentations of candidate’s own research to the academic community;
• some teaching is encouraged, though not required.

 

Conditions

Appointments are normally made for one year. Postdoctoral fellows have an opportunity of renewal of the contract (no more than two times).

HSE University offers postdoctoral fellows a competitive salary, the standard medical insurance plan, a working space equipped with a computer and free Internet access at the University.

The Lab offers access to its Eye tracking equipment, software, and machine learning tools.

 

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online. Please provide a CV, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper submitted via an online application form. At least two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru before the application deadline. Please note that direct applications to the hiring laboratory may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

 

The deadline for the applications is February 9, 2020.