EPSRC Visual Science Studentship
PhD research project to work on mesopic vision and aging
A doctoral studentship is currently available to study mesopic vision mechanisms with emphasis on the effects of aging and light level on vision. The study aims to provide better understanding of mesopic vision in relation to aging that can be used to optimize lighting in residential streets. Experiments have, so far, been designed to establish how receptor signals in the eye combine and interact to determine what is frequently labelled as the "effective contrast", or visual conspicuity. These experimental data will be used to test and improve existing models of mesopic vision. The experimental work involves only non-invasive assessment of human vision using visual psychophysical techniques, pupillometry and eye movements with stimuli generated on visual displays and real scenes illuminated with computer-controlled, LED light sources.
The principal requirements are a strong interest in human vision and at least an upper second class degree in physics, experimental psychology, computing or other relevant discipline. Experience and interest in computing, mathematical modelling or statistics would be an advantage.
The closing date for the application is 31 October, 2011.
The appointment can start any time before 1st March 2012.
Standard EPSRC rules on residential eligibility apply.
If you are interested in this project and wish to discuss any aspects of the proposed investigations in more detail, please contact us.
J.L.Barbur@city.ac.uk
Tel. 020 7040 8357