A postdoctoral researcher position is available at the
Objects and Knowledge Laboratory, headed by Dr. Olivia Cheung, at NYU
Abu Dhabi (
https://www.oliviacheunglab.org).
The postdoctoral researcher will carry out experiments on high-level
vision (e.g., object, face, letter, scene recognition) in humans using
behavioral, fMRI, and computational methods. Potential research projects
include, but are not limited to, investigations of the influences of
experience and conceptual knowledge on visual recognition.
Applicants
must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive
Science, or a related field, and should possess strong programming
skills (e.g., R, Matlab or Python) and a strong publication record in
topics of high-level vision. Prior experience with fMRI, computational,
or psychophysical techniques is highly preferred. Initial appointment is
for two years, with the possibility of renewal. The start date is
flexible, and the position is available from August 15, 2024.
The
Objects and Knowledge Laboratory is part of the rapidly growing
expertise in Cognitive Neuroscience at NYU Abu Dhabi. The lab has access
to the state-of-the-art neuroimaging and behavioral facilities
(including MRI, MEG, EEG, eyetracking).
For
consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita,
statement of research interests, the expected date of availability, and
at least 2 letters of recommendation
here.
Informal inquiries regarding the position, university, or area, are
encouraged. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Olivia Cheung (
olivia.cheung@nyu.edu). Applications will be accepted immediately, and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.
The
terms of employment are very competitive, including relocation and
housing costs, and other benefits among which educational subsidies for
children. The NYU Abu Dhabi campus is located on Saadiyat Island (Abu
Dhabi’s cultural hub), minutes away from the white sand beaches as well
as the world class entertainment, big city and nature activities that
have made the area one of the top ten tourist destinations in the world.
More information about living in Abu Dhabi can be found here:
https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/campus-life/living-in-abu-dhabi.html
About NYUAD:
NYU
Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully
integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts,
Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi,
NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global
network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and
academic centers across six continents that enable seamless
international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of
academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a
transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual
and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an
international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub
at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYU Abu Dhabi serves as a center
for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and
sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.