<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-size:12.8000001907349px"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">Postdoctoral position on face and object recognition</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-family:Arial;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-family:Arial;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">A postdoctoral research position is open at the Objects and Knowledge Laboratory, headed by Dr. Olivia Cheung, at New York University Abu Dhabi. The postdoctoral researcher will carry out behavioral and fMRI experiments on human object/face/letter recognition. Potential research projects include, but are not limited to, investigations of the influences of experience and conceptual knowledge on recognition processes.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-family:Arial;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-family:Arial;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or a related field, and should possess strong programming skills (e.g., Matlab). Prior experience with neuroimaging or psychophysical techniques is preferred. The initial appointment is for up to two years with the opportunity of renewal for additional years. </span><span style="font-family:Arial;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">Starting date is flexible, preferably during summer/fall 2015.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-family:Arial;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-family:Arial;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">The Objects and Knowledge Laboratory is part of the rapidly growing Psychology division at New York University Abu Dhabi. The lab is located in the new campus on Saadiyat Island (Abu Dhabi’s cultural hub), and has access to the state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities (including MRI, MEG, and TMS). Apart from a generous salary, the postdoctoral researchers will receive housing and other benefits. More information about living in Abu Dhabi can be found here: </span><a href="http://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/campus-life/residential-education-and-housing/living-in-abu-dhabi.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Arial;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">http://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/campus-life/residential-education-and-housing/living-in-abu-dhabi.html</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-family:Arial;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-family:Arial;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">Interested individuals should email a curriculum vita, a brief statement of research interests, the expected date of availability, and contact information of two referees to Olivia Cheung (</span><a href="mailto:olivia.cheung@nyu.edu" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Arial;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">olivia.cheung@nyu.edu</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">). Informal inquires regarding the positions, university, or area, are encouraged.</span></p></div>