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The Vision and Image Understanding Laboratory, within the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for an open, full-time Postdoctoral Scholar position with an anticipated start date of 9/1/2019. The laboratory is looking for exceptional individuals with particular emphasis in the area of computational modeling, computer vision, visual search, eye movements, and medical imaging. Under the direction, of Dr. Miguel Eckstein, the Vision and Image Understanding Laboratory investigates visual perception, search, eye movements, attention and learning. The position will be for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal depending upon job performance and availability of funds. Requirements: The successful candidate should have a strong technical background and a Ph.D. in any of the following: Training and experience in a subset of these areas: computer vision, pattern recognition, machine learning, computational modeling, psychophysics, eye movements and/or model observers for medical imaging. The position is available immediately. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent) except the dissertation at the time of application in Psychological and Brain Sciences Vision Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Medical Physics/Imaging, Mathematics, or related a field. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS At least on year of research experience in Computational Neuroscience, Computer Engineering, or Applied Mathematics, supported by a strong publication record, is required. In addition, the successful candidate should have at least one year of experience strong technical background including training in computational vision and computer programming. PhD must be conferred by start of appointment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Applicants with training and experience in a subset of these areas will be given priority: visual search modeling. Bayesian ideal observers, computer vision, pattern recognition, machine learning and deep neural networks, computational modeling, model observers for medical imaging, and/or medical image processing. APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS   Applications should be submitted electronically, and must include: Cover letter CV 2 Publications Names of Two references Applications received by August 2, 2019 will be given priority consideration, but the position will remain open until filled. To apply please visit:   https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF01536 The Psychological & Brain Sciences Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are seeking clinician-scientists for this prestigious fellowship to investigate human communication sciences and disorders. Eligibility includes:    > clinical credentials in speech-language Pathology or Audiology or a related field.    > any citizenship    > PhD in communication Sciences & Disorders or related fields is preferred but we will        consider applicants without a doctoral degree who propose a project that is well aligned with the program objectives. Start date: September 2019 or January 2020             The award value is $35K and may be renewed for a second year. A $2500 allowance for research-related expenses (e.g. conference travel) is also included.            The clinical professional will develop and implement a research project in collaboration with one or more faculty within the school. Our objective is support research activities that lead to advances in clinical practice or training or provide new findings that may launch an ongoing clinical research project.  Applicants are encouraged to work with SCSD faculty in developing a brief (2-page) proposal that includes the following: Relevant background Specific aims, i.e. research question or hypothesis Brief description of methodology Comment on feasibility of the project – including possible difficulties Expected outcomes (wrt knowledge gained and/or training involved) SCSD faculty who will be involved Comments on the specific roles of the applicant and SCSD faculty who will be involved To apply, please submit a CV and along with your project proposal, and the names and contact information for two referees, by July 31, 2019 to the Graduate Program Director .

Post Doctoral Fellowship in Affective Science: Emotion, Stress & Psychopathology The Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University invites applications for a post-doctoral research position in affective science. The successful candidates will become part of a multi-disciplinary investigation to understand affective and behavioral predictors of psychological risk. Specifically, this research program, led by Dr. Karin Coifman, aims to examine the association between emotion response behavior and risk for affective disease following aversive life events. The Post-Doctoral Fellows will work as part of a NIMH funded 5-year project that aims to investigate the role of emotion in-flexibility and risk for affective disease following traumatic injury, as well as to assist with other existing data collection efforts ,  manuscript preparation, grant development, and to develop new lines of inquiry based on current findings. The project team is multidisciplinary and extends across two hospital recruiting sites, allowing for opportunities for collaboration and additional data collection within surgery, psychiatry, emergency and trauma medicine, in addition to with KSU faculty in health, neuropsychology and clinical science.  This position offers the opportunity to develop an integrated research program and enhance skills necessary for a successful academic career in psychological science. The position is a minimum of two years and renewal of appointments will be dependent upon performance.  Salary is consistent with current NIH post-doctoral training levels and includes health insurance and a stipend for professional travel. Postdoc Description: Post-doctoral applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Psychology or Neuroscience. Applicants must have demonstrated research productivity and academic excellence in emotion-related research and/or affective neuroscience related to psychopathology. Advanced quantitative skills are required. All inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Coifman ( kcoifman@kent.edu ;  330-672-9155 ). Send a CV, three letters of reference, relevant reprints, and a detailed cover letter describing research experience, interests and long term career goals to:  Dr. Karin Coifman, Department of Psychological Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242-0001 or by email to  kcoifman@kent.edu . Applications will be reviewed in order of their receipt and start date is flexible. Kent State University   is nestled between two cities (Cleveland & Akron) and attracts students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The university maintains strong corporate and community partnerships, including strong ties to prominent area research institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic. Kent, OH is an inexpensive college town with close proximity to national parks, arts and culture. Students and faculty often live within walking distance. The Department of Psychological Sciences is a highly productive, collaborative research environment. The department has over 100 students in doctoral degree programs and over 900 undergraduate majors. There is an established community of post-docs both within the department and across the university community, with considerable post-doc resources and support in place both at the department level and at the institution more broadly. Kent State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer