SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, UK Research Fellow in the perception of 3-D shape and surface reflectance A Wellcome Trust funded position is available to work on a collaborative project between Dr Andrew Welchman (University of Birmingham), Dr Roland Fleming (Max-Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Germany) and Prof. Andrew Blake (Microsoft Research, Cambridge, UK). The successful applicant will combine computational image analysis, psychophysical measurements and modelling to examine the perception of 3-D shape from specular highlights. The work makes use of state-of-the-art rendering techniques and provides the opportunity to work with a high dynamic range display. Research will be conducted within well-equipped labs that incorporate a range of bespoke equipment. The 5* School of Psychology provides an excellent working environment with a pronounced research focus and international expertise in Vision Science, Behavioural Neuroscience and Cognitive Neuroscience. Facilities include an Imaging Centre with integrated equipment for the study of human brain and behaviour (3T scanner, EEG) as well as numerous virtual reality devices and eye trackers. Candidates should hold (or expect to hold) a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or a related field. Programming skills (e.g. Matlab, C) are essential and experience with simulation, modelling and behavioural testing desirable. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Andrew Welchman (A.E.Welchman@bham.ac.uk). Details of salary and application procedures will shortly be available from: www.vacancies.bham.ac.uk/vacancies/ Quoting the reference H47002 Closing date for applications: 20th August 2008 Interviews are anticipated soon after the closing date with the position available from 1st September 2008