PostDoc: “Computational Modeling of Natural and Enhanced Dynamic Visual Perception”

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Job date: 2015-01-25
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Company : University Hospital in Tübingen 

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Organisation Ophthalmic Research Institute, ZEISS Vision Science Lab in cooperation with: Bethge Lab (www.bccn-tuebingen.de) and Wichmann Lab (www.nip.uni-tuebingen.de). PostDoc: "Computational Modeling of Natural and Enhanced Dynamic Visual Perception" Two research teams, Visual Optics and Visual Neuroscience, focus on basic research issues in the context of optical applications. Your work will concentrate on the functionality of the visual system in diverse and dynamic situations in regard to optical applications aimed at achieving natural and enhanced vision. Job Description: Position as PostDoc (beneficial: experience in the field of Computational Neuroscience as Postdoc) Remuneration is based on the German state-regulated public service salary scale (TV-L). Applicants with disabilities offering equivalent qualifications will receive preferential consideration. The University Tübingen is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply. The employment is based on the corresponding legal terms and conditions of the university. Responsibilities: Address research issues concerning the influence of artificial optics on the human visual system Create a model in the fields of visual optics and visual neuroscience Develop and employ the latest computational and statistical approaches to simulate visual perception (e.g. with deep neural networks) The position can be extended to a Team Leader position of Visual Neurocomputation in the ZEISS Vision Science Lab To submit your application for this position, please click on the "APPLY" button. Please include a CV, list of publications, statement of scientific interest, and the names of two or three referees. Desired skills and experience A master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or a related field of expertise A PhD in Computational Neuroscience A deep understanding of the literature in the field High motivation in joining an interdisciplinary basic research field linked to industrial innovation Natural curiosity and creativity and an integrative and cooperative personality About the employer The University Hospital in Tübingen is one of the leading centers of medicine at university level in Germany. The German Science Council has certified that the Hospital and Faculty of Medicine provide outstanding services in the fields of research, teaching and health-care. Within the framework of the ZEISS Industry-on-Campus Professorship we founded the ZEISS Vision Science Lab. The ongoing mutual benefit of novel insights into vision science and the progress in optical technologies is the essence of research in the ZEISS Vision Science Lab.


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