Applications are invited for a full-time Programmer position in the Vision and Action lab of Professor David Knill, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences and Center for Visual Sciences, University of Rochester.

Dr. Knill's laboratory focuses on human experimental work using virtual reality displays, motion tracking and eye tracking to understand how the brain uses visual information to perceive the world and to guide motor behaviors. Current topics include depth perception, 3D cue integration, perceptual learning, visual control of reaching and grasping and visuomotor decision-making. Duties will primarily include programming experiments using 3D graphics and real-time tracking systems, assisting in the design of experiments and the analysis of experimental data and managing the hardware and software systems in the lab. This is  an excellent position for someone seeking additional research  experience to prepare for graduate school. The successful candidate will join a large and thriving community of cognitive science and vision researchers at the University of Rochester.

Qualifications: BA/BS in cognitive science, neuroscience, computer science, math, or related fields with programming experience in C++.
Experience with OpenGL graphics programming is desirable but not necessary.

Starting salary is competitive and will be based on experience. The position comes with health and other employee benefits. Expected start date is any time after June 1, 2007 (the sooner the better). To apply, send a brief  letter of interest, vita/resume, summary of research experience, and  names of 2-3 references to David Knill at Feel free to email with any questions.
Interviews will be conducted  over the phone.

For more information, see the lab website at http://www.cvs.rochester.edu/knill_lab/index.htm