Cognitive Neuroscience of Visual Perception

A PhD scholarship is available to work with Dr. Gerrit Maus at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. The lab (http://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/perception) researches visual perception and eye movements and specifically focuses on how the visual system deals with missing information in its input (e.g. due to eye blinks, eye movements, blind spots and scotomata). We aim to understand the neural mechanisms of extrapolation and interpolation, prediction, and spatial and temporal filling-in. We have access to excellent facilities for visual psychophysics, eye tracking, fMRI, MEG, EEG, fNIRS, TMS, and tDCS.

Requirements:
- Self-motivation, independence, and enthusiasm about science
- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
- An excellent Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Biology, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- Previous experience with experimental psychology or cognitive neuroscience research (including psychophysics, eye tracking, fMRI, TMS, EEG, etc.)
- Programming skills in Matlab or Python

NTU is a young and research-intensive university ranking consistently amongst the top 5 in Asia and 1st amongst young universities under 50 years. Singapore is a fascinating, multi-cultural city in a tropical climate and a great hub for exploring countless travel opportunities in Southeast Asia and beyond.

Please email [Email Address Removed] for informal enquiries and expressing interest. Official application deadline on the NTU website is 15 November for an expected start date in August 2018.