A postdoctoral position to conduct fMRI studies of object perception is available in Dr. Frank Tong’s lab in the Department of Psychology at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Tong’s lab has developed fMRI decoding/pattern classification methods to investigate the neural representations of basic visual features and complex objects in the human visual cortex. This project will investigate how shapes and complex objects are represented at multiple levels of the human visual pathway.

Facilities include high-field 3T and 7T research-dedicated MRI scanners, TMS with MRI-guided stereotactic system, 2000 Hz infrared eye-tracking system, and extensive equipment for fMRI analysis and visual psychophysics.

Candidates should have a strong research background in vision or object recognition. Candidates must have a PhD or MD and extensive research experience in at least one of the following areas: visual psychophysics, cognitive neuroscience, computational methods, and/or functional MRI. Strong programming skills are essential; expertise in computational methods is highly preferred.

Applicants should send their CV, research statement and names of three references to: frank.tong@vanderbilt.edu.  Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. Start date is flexible.

Vanderbilt University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.