Postdoc position in psychophysics and modeling

Department of Neuroscience

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX

Postdoc in human psychophysics and mathematical modeling

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position (minimum 2 years) in the laboratory of Dr. Wei Ji Ma (http://neuro.bcm.edu/malab) in the Department of Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.

The long-range goal of our lab is to understand decision-making under uncertainty. Our methods include human psychophysics, mathematical modeling of behavior, and theoretical neuroscience. Recent publications have been in the areas of visual perception, visual short-term memory, visual attention, and multisensory perception.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. and experience in both psychophysics and modeling/theory. Good analytical and programming skills are required. Expertise in machine learning is an advantage.

To apply, please send CV, statement of interest, and the names and contact information of two references to Wei Ji Ma at wjma@bcm.edu. Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will end when the position is filled. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal-Opportunity, Affirmative-Action and Equal-Access Employer.

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Wei Ji Ma, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Department of Neuroscience

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX 77030, USA

+1 713 798 8407

http://neuro.bcm.edu/malab