Graduate student and postdoctoral positions are available in the Active Perception Laboratory (http://aplab.bcs.rochester.edu)
at the University of Rochester to study the perceptual consequences of eye movements under the supervision of Dr. Martina Poletti and/or Dr. Michele Rucci. We are particularly interested in recruiting candidates interested in investigating the roles of eye
movements in establishing spatial representations, the spatiotemporal dynamics of foveal and extrafoveal processing, the interplay between eye movements, retinal anatomy, and attention, and the possible roles of eye movements in emmetropization and myopia.
Research in the laboratory focuses on the interaction between vision and behavior. Our work relies on the integration of theoretical and experimental approaches to investigate how visual functions
unfold in the presence of normal and abnormal motor activity, how vision guides behavior, and how changes in visual input signals and modulations associated with behavior contribute to perception. The laboratory is equipped with a unique array of tools, many
developed in-house, to investigate the synergy between visual, motor, and cognitive processes (https://aplab.bcs.rochester.edu/facilities.html#).
Approaches include human psychophysics with precisely controlled retinal stimulation, computational modeling, precise measurements of head and eye movements, high-resolution retinal imaging, and electroencephalography (EEG) during active vision. A full list
of our publications can be found at https://aplab.bcs.rochester.edu/publications.html.
The ideal candidate would have a strong interest in vision science, a background in related areas, and experience with data analysis and computer
programming. Prior experience in eye-tracking, psychophysics, computational modeling, signal processing, and/or electroencephalography is a plus. Motivation and independence are important, as well as the ability to work well in a team.
The University of Rochester offers a highly collaborative and stimulating research environment with excellent opportunities for interactions and training
in vision science and neuroscience. The laboratory is located within the Center for Visual Science (http://www.cvs.rochester.edu/)
and the department of Brain & Cognitive Sciences (http://www.sas.rochester.edu/bcs/).
Ongoing collaborations at the University of Rochester include the Flaum Eye Institute (https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/eye-institute.aspx)
the Institute of Optics (http://www.hajim.rochester.edu/optics/)
and the department of Neuroscience (https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/neuroscience.aspx)
To apply, please send curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and accomplishments, and the names of two references to Martina Poletti (martina_poletti@urmc.rochester.edu)
and Michele Rucci (mrucci@ur.rochester.edu).
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Martina Poletti, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Department of Neuroscience
Center for Visual Science
University of Rochester
Active Perception Laboratory
web: https://www.sas.rochester.edu/bcs/people/faculty/poletti_martina/index.html