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Natural Vision Laboratory
Principal Investigator: Johannes Burge
Lab Location
Richards Building, 4th Floor
Office Location
Goddard 426
3710 Hamilton Walk
Psychology Department
University of Pennsylvania
(215) 573-6528
Mailing Address
433 S. University Ave
Goddard 426
3710 Hamilton Walk
Psychology Department
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6228
Post-doctoral Position Available Now!
The applicant should have an interest in visual processing of natural images, motion & depth perception, and underlying neurophysiology.
The applicant should also have a background in psychophysics, computational modeling, optics, and/or image processing.
Other desirable skills:
Strong math skills (Probability theory, Fourier analysis, 3D geometry)
Strong programming skills (Matlab, C/C++, PsychToolbox, OpenGL, GPU programming)
Desire to tinker with high-end display equipment
Familiarity with statistical learning and numerical optimization
Joining the Laboratory:
We are always interested in hearing from candidates with an interest in vision and perception research. Backgrounds in visual psychophysics, computational modeling, statistics, probability theory, and display technology are desired. A willingness to think and work hard are required.
Post-doctoral researchers:
Prospective post-doctoral researchers should email Professor Burge a curriculum vitae, a research statement, electronic copies of two papers (published or in preparation), and the names, emails, and phone numbers of three people qualified to recommend you and your work.
Graduate students:
Prospective graduate students should email Prof. Burge a curriculum vitae, and a research statement. Prospective students must apply through an appropriate PhD program (Psychology, Neuroscience Graduate Group, Engineering).
Undergraduate students:
Prospective undergraduate student researchers should email Prof. Burge a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a transcript, previous research experience (if any), a list skills potentially useful to the lab, and a description of goals after receiving your degree. Applicants should expect to spend 1-3 years in the lab and to publish the results of their work.