postdoc in Amsterdam - why is vision serial?

Postdoc in cognitive neuroscience:
Neurophysiology of visual cognition – Why is vision serial?

A postdoctoral position is available to study the neural correlates
of visual perception, attention, and conscious awareness in the Dept.
Vision Cognition (head Pieter Roelfsema) at the Netherlands
Institute for Neuroscience in Amsterdam.

In spite of the massively parallel architecture of the visual cortex,
many tasks in vision are carried out in a number of successive
processing steps (see Roelfsema et al. 2003 PNAS, Roelfsema 2005,
TiCS). The present project aims to elucidate the neuronal correlates
of the so-called ‘central processing bottle neck’, which is partly
responsible for this seriality at the single cell level (using a PRP
design). The project is part of an international collaboration with
the labs of Dehaene (Paris), Shapiro (Bangor), Vanduffel (Boston) and
Sigman (Buenos Aires).

The successful applicant will use single and multiple neuron
recording techniques. The ideal candidate will have a strong
background in cognitive neuroscience, preferably with some experience
in neurophysiological techniques, and strong programming skills.

Appointment:
The position involves a temporary appointment for 3 years (postdoc).

To apply, please send application letter, CV and two letters of
recommendation to:

Ernita Pfaff
The Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience
Meibergdreef 47
1105 BA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Telephone: +31-20-5666101
E-mail: e.pfaff [ à ] nin.knaw.nl
E-mail: p.roelfsema [ à ] nin.knaw.nl