Postdoctoral Research Associate in Active Perception

• Full time, 3 years fixed term position. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Psychology

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research involving neuroimaging, virtual reality, and AI, at one of the top-ranked universities in the world

• Base Salary Level A6-8, $109,301 - $116,679 p.a. + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Psychology at the University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Active Perception. The position forms part of RideauxLab and will involve conducting experimental research on active perception, with a particular interest in the influence of walking on perception.

The successful candidate will use electroencephalography, virtual reality, and AI to study how perception changes during walking. Research outcomes from the project are expected to advance understanding of active perception, in addition to potential industry and clinical applications.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• to design and conduct experimental research on active perception, particularly the influence of walking on perception

• applying and managing relevant ethics approvals

• to manage data handling and analysis

• drafting and editing manuscripts for publication

• supervising and supporting junior staff and students

• contributing to the day-to-day running of the laboratory.

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About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Active Perception who has:

• a PhD or near completion (submitted PhD) in perception or a related field

• experience conducting perception research using psychophysics, neuroimaging, and/or virtual reality

• a record of publication on perception or a related field

• strong technical and data analysis skills coupled with excellent communications skills.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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How to apply

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