This page lists upcoming conferences, courses, talks, jobs, and funding opportunities for the color & vision research community. Send additions or corrections to
davidpeterzell@mac.com and
mtedesco12@gmail.com. Additional opportunities can be found in the
CVNet Archive and the
VisionList Archive.
Conferences
Major academic and industry meetings in vision science, neuroscience, imaging, color, and related fields. Includes key dates for abstracts, registration, and workshops. Conferences are listed in chronological order by event date (not by submission deadlines).
Smoky Mirrors Symposium: Self–Other Actions and Interactions in Real and Virtual Worlds
Type
Interdisciplinary symposium (hybrid)
Dates
December 12, 2025 — 09:45–18:00 (CET / UTC+1)
Location
In person: TU Darmstadt, Building S3|20 Room 18 (Friedrich-Ludwig-Weidig-Saal), Rundeturmstraße 10, 64283 Darmstadt, Germany Online: via Zoom (link provided after registration)
Overview
Interdisciplinary event on human–human and human–machine interactions across real and virtual environments,
connecting work in neuroscience, psychology, VR/HCI, cognitive science, and robotics.
Confirmed Speakers
Juan Avendano (Aalto University) •
Helge Gillmeister (University of Essex) •
Loes van Dam (TU Darmstadt) •
Georgia Chalvatzaki (TU Darmstadt) •
Anna Ciaunica & Altea Vanni (ULisboa) •
Amir Jahanian Najafabadi (Bielefeld University)
Attendance is free, but registration is required.
Registration form:
Registration link In-person deadline: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (17:00 CET)
Organisers
Loes van Dam (TU Darmstadt) •
Anna Ciaunica (ULisboa) •
Juan Avendano (Aalto University)
AVA Xmas Meeting 2025
Dates
December 15, 2025
Location
Aston University, Birmingham, UK
Organizer
Applied Vision Association (AVA)
Overview
Annual end-of-year meeting of the AVA community, featuring talks and posters across vision science and perception research. Especially supportive of early-career and student presenters. Abstracts published in Perception (SAGE).
Scope: formal elements bridging science & art (texture, colour, light, shape, space, material, motion, etc.)
Organiser: Maarten Wijntjes (TU Delft)
Contact if unsure about fit; selection, timeline, and registration on the website
Innovations in Neuroimaging Methods — NYU Abu Dhabi 2026
Dates
February 9–11, 2026
Location
NYU Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Overview
Conference bringing together an international cohort to assess the state of human cognitive neuroimaging and chart future directions, including tutorials for students and junior researchers.
Program
Research talks • Poster sessions • Panels: “Women in Neuroscience”, “Neuroimaging in the UAE & MENA” • Hands-on tutorials.
Confirmed Speakers
Yanchao Bi • Olivia Cheung • Olivier Collignon • Ida Gobbini • Clayton Hickey • Angelika Lingnau • Liuba Papeo • Marius Peelen • Nathan Weisz
Extended: December 12, 2025 (11:59 p.m. AoE)
Notification: January 23, 2026
Camera-ready: February 6, 2026
Tracks
Track 1: Computer Science Foundations for Digital Libraries
(Algorithms, systems, retrieval, data management) Track 2: Digital Humanities & Cultural Heritage
(Computational humanities, text mining, preservation)
Topics
Digital libraries • information retrieval • generative AI • ML/data mining • digital humanities •
metadata & ontologies • document analysis • cultural heritage • HCI • multimodal information
management • open science • preservation • scientometrics.
Submissions
Via CMT: CMT submission portal
Research papers: 10–12 pages
Short papers: 6–7 pages
Extended abstracts: 5 pages
(References not counted)
Proceedings
CEUR-WS (open access)
Electronic Imaging Symposium (EI 2026)
Frequency
Annual (multi-conference symposium)
Dates
March 1–5, 2026
Location
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, Burlingame, CA
3rd workshop on advancing document analysis and recognition through computer vision — tackling heterogeneous document classes,
low-data environments, and multi-modal fusion strategies for improved accuracy.
Topics
Document image processing • Layout and handwriting recognition • Document forensics • Table and formula recognition •
Multimedia and multi-modal document analysis • Graphics recognition • Structured document generation •
Historical documents • Datasets and benchmarks.
Key Dates (PST)
Paper submissions (extended): Dec 7, 2025 (11:59 PM PST)
Notifications: Jan 2, 2026 (11:59 PM PST)
Camera-ready: Jan 9, 2026 (11:59 PM PST)
Organizers
Axel De Nardin, Silvia Zottin, Silvia Cascianelli, Claudio Piciarelli, Gian Luca Foresti
3rd Physical Retail AI Workshop (PRAW) @ WACV 2026
3rd edition of the Physical Retail AI Workshop at WACV, focusing on computer vision and AI
for physical retail environments, with shared public datasets (Grocery Vision, RetailAction)
and associated challenges in the grocery/retail domain.
Workshop Papers
Submission deadline: December 19, 2025 (23:59, anywhere on earth)
Abstract submission deadline: October 16, 2025 (11:59 PM PST)
Author notifications: December 2025
Workshop proposals due: October 23, 2025 (11:59 PM PST)
Undergraduate travel grant deadline: November 12, 2025 (11:59 PM PST)
Travel grants: at least €500 (larger possible); priority for first-time attendees, under-represented groups, mentor–student pairs, undergrads, and authors of submitted abstracts
Workshop on computational and mathematical models in vision, with longer, more interactive talks than
typical VSS presentations and ample discussion time during coffee breaks and a long lunch.
Program
Contributed oral presentations • Informal discussion periods • Keynote lecture by
Jonathan Victor (Weill Cornell Medical College).
Abstracts & Registration
Abstract submission and registration are handled through the VSS website. Registration deadlines align
with VSS; MODVIS abstract deadlines will be later than those for VSS, and limited post-deadline
submissions may be accepted on a space-available basis.
TradeWinds Island Resorts, St. Pete Beach, Florida · and Online
Symposia
November 20, 2025 – Symposium Submission Deadline (closed)
Abstracts
December 10, 2025 – Abstract Submission Deadline (extended)
February 9, 2026 – Abstract Decision Notifications
Other Key Dates
November 13, 2025 – T-shirt Design Competition Opens
November 20, 2025 – Satellite & Social Event Applications Open
November 24, 2025 – VSS Award Nominations Open
December 10, 2025 – Abstract Submission Deadline (extended)
December 16, 2025 – Registration Opens
January 5, 2026 – Travel Grant Applications Open
January 9, 2026 – Satellite & Social Event Applications Deadline
January 15, 2026 – T-shirt Design Submission Deadline
January 22, 2026 – Award Nominations Deadline
February 1, 2026 – Winning T-shirt Design Announced
New Features
Expanded online symposium series for members throughout the year, recorded and published in the Journal of Vision.
Limited remote presentation options (talks and posters) for those unable to attend in person.
December 16, 2025 – Registration Opens January 16, 2026 – Abstract Submission Deadline February 9, 2026 – Notification of Accepted Abstracts February 27, 2026 – Early Registration Deadline
May 20, 2026 – AVS 2026 Meeting
Program includes invited talks and poster sessions.
Co-located with the Vision Sciences Society annual meeting.
Focuses on the science underlying practical applications such as display technology, AR/VR/MR, HDR imaging, computational photography, UI/UX design, and computational graphics.
Professor Anina Rich (Macquarie University, Australia)
Chairs
Tessa van Leeuwen (Tilburg University) & Romke Rouw (University of Amsterdam)
Topics
Synaesthesia and multisensory integration · Synaesthetic art across media · Lived experiences of synaesthetes
Notes
Hosted by the International Association of Synaesthetes, Artists, and Scientists (IASAS).
Interdisciplinary symposium welcoming both research papers and creative works exploring synaesthetic experience.
Abstracts ≤500 words; accepted formats: PDF, DOC, or RTF.
Include name, affiliation, and contact details in submission.
ACM Symposium on Eye Tracking Research & Applications (ETRA 2026)
Dates
June 1–4, 2026
Location
Marrakech, Morocco
Overview
Premier international meeting bridging eye tracking research and applied domains across computer science, psychology, perception, and human–computer interaction. Hosted by ACM SIGCHI and SIGGRAPH.
Key Dates (AoE)
Abstract submission (mandatory):CLOSED — Nov 3, 2025 (AoE)
Full paper submission: November 10, 2025 (AoE)
1st review notifications: January 8, 2026
Revisions due: February 16, 2026
2nd review notifications: March 13, 2026
Camera-ready: March 30, 2026
Ethics Requirement
Each submission must include a brief privacy and ethics statement (2–3 sentences) addressing potential societal risks, fairness, or broader impacts of the work.
Publication
Accepted papers appear in PACM on CGIT or PACM on HCI and are indexed in the ACM Digital Library.
Topics
Eye-tracking systems, gaze prediction, visualization, perception and cognition, gaze-based interaction, and applied methods in real-world contexts.
Visual field assessment · ophthalmic imaging · technologies and methods for evaluating visual performance; aimed at researchers and clinicians at all career stages.
Support
Travel grants and awards for students and early-career researchers (see conference website for details).
Hosted by the Turner Kirk Centre for Spatial Reasoning.
Focus on the acquisition, development, representation, and use of spatial knowledge in real, virtual, and hybrid environments by humans and artificial agents.
Interdisciplinary scope across cognitive & developmental psychology, computer science, linguistics, geography, cartography, philosophy, neuroscience, education, and robotics.
Proposal deadline: January 23, 2026 (minimum 5 presentations per session).
Proposals to: contact@aiih.cc
Accepted special sessions receive one free full registration; full papers appear in
Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS).
Important Dates
Special session proposals: January 23, 2026
Full paper submission: April 10, 2026
Author notification: May 25, 2026
Author registration deadline: June 16, 2026
Early registration deadline: July 13, 2026
Main conference: August 26–28, 2026 (Imperial College London)
Keynotes
Mihaela van der Schaar (University of Cambridge) • Alejandro Frangi (University of Manchester) •
Huiru Zheng (Ulster University) • Michael Lones (Heriot-Watt University)
Tutorial
Prof. Stephen Smith (University of York): “Translating AI in Clinical Practices”
Organizers
Conference Co-Chairs: Hao Ni (University College London) & Xianghua Xie (Swansea University)
Clinicians & Medical Students Engagement: Duaa Alim (Imperial College London)
Notes
Single-track conference with oral and poster presentations.
Focus on AI methods tailored to the specific challenges of healthcare, from ethics to deployment.
Full papers undergo double-blind peer review; short abstracts are archived online with DOIs.
Previous editions hosted in Cambridge (2025) and earlier; participants from 27+ countries.
World’s largest meeting devoted to eye-movement research, uniting neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, computer science, and applied domains such as XR, education, and clinical vision science.
Gruppo del Colore — Associazione Italiana Colore (Annual Meeting)
Click here for a comprehensive list of relevant journals,
complete with website information, type of journal, open access status, and more.
For special or feature issues, we try to keep up to date with the following journals:
Attention, Perception & Performance; Color Research and Application; IOVS; JOSA A/B; JOV;
Multisensory Perception; Perception; and Vision Research. We also provide permanent links for
some journals’ special or feature issues. If you have suggestions for journals or calls we
should track, or would like to share information about a special issue, please contact us.
Visual Cognition — Special Issue: The Control of Visual Attention
Deadline
December 1, 2025
Theme
Honoring the contributions of Charles Folk & Roger Remington; attentional control and orienting mechanisms.
Fully funded (UK Home students). International students encouraged to apply — automatically considered for Cambridge studentships.
Notes
Jozwik Lab integrates cognitive science, neuroscience, AI, and NeuroAI; uses fMRI, MEG, EEG, mobile EEG, VR, ultrasound stimulation, and deep learning models.
The PI will also be recruiting a postdoc for October 2026 in a similar research area.
Interdisciplinary Training in Computational Neuroscience (ITCN) — University of Pennsylvania
Overview
PhD-level interdisciplinary training integrating computational methods with experimental neuroscience.
Deadlines
December 1, 2025 (Neuroscience, Psychology, Physics) • December 15, 2025 (Bioengineering)
Participation
Students apply to a home PhD program first, then apply to ITCN before or during Year 1.
Application
Submit materials to Vijay Balasubramanian, Maria Geffen, and Joshua Gold.
Contact
mgeffen@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
PhD — Eye Movements to Faces (Lingnan University, Hong Kong)
PI
Prof. Will Hayward
Lab
Lingnan Visual Cognition Lab
Project
Funded doctoral project on idiosyncratic eye-movement patterns to faces using eye-tracking and advanced analytics.
Anterior eye and ocular immunology, particularly uveitis; development and validation of new biomarkers
and translational research to improve patient care.
Responsibilities
Lead innovative research projects • Contribute to and/or lead competitive grant applications •
Produce high-impact publications • Mentor graduate students and early-career researchers •
Build collaborations with academic, clinical, industry, and professional partners.
Summer 2026 Internship — OMNI Ophthalmology (Genentech, South San Francisco)
Role
Lead a research project on retinal imaging biomarkers and clinical outcomes in retinal vascular disease.
Analyze clinical-trial datasets; explore mechanisms & treatment response; communicate findings across teams.
Vision Scientist (Computational Modeling) — Apple Vision Science
Organization
Apple — Vision Science Team
Location
Cupertino, California, USA
Role
Vision scientist focusing on computational modeling and psychophysical experiments
to support cutting-edge imaging and display technologies across the Apple ecosystem
(e.g., iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, and emerging platforms).
Overview
Join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team working at the intersection of
vision science, image processing, color science, neuroscience, and optics.
The position centers on developing vision models and metrics to quantify and
optimize user experience for advanced display and imaging systems.
Responsibilities
Develop and validate models/metrics of human vision and image quality •
Design and run psychophysical studies of user experience •
Compare and optimize algorithms for perceptual quality •
Inform feature and specification decisions for future Apple products.
Profile
Strong background in vision science or related fields (e.g., neuroscience,
optics, image processing) • Experience with computational modeling and
quantitative data analysis • Comfortable working in an interdisciplinary,
product-oriented environment.
PhD project developing a non-head-mounted, real-time camera system for the Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT) —
a key diagnostic tool for vestibular disorders and differentiating benign ear infections from life-threatening brainstem strokes.
The goal is an inexpensive smartphone/webcam-based vHIT suitable for emergency rooms worldwide.
Motivation
Current head-mounted systems suffer from motion artifacts, calibration drift, and patient discomfort.
This project aims to improve accuracy, reduce artifacts, and enhance usability using advanced AI and imaging techniques.
Supervisors
A/Prof Miriam Welgampola — Director, Balance Clinic & Laboratory, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Dr. Donald Dansereau — Head, Robotic Imaging Lab, University of Sydney
Funding
Fully funded PhD with competitive stipend; open to domestic & international applicants.
Research Group “Color blindness and universal design”, Faculty of Psychology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)
Location
Madrid, Spain
Project
“Colour Vision Deficiencies: Diagnosis, Compensation Mechanisms and Perceptual Learning in children and adults” (PID2024-155495NA-I00; PI: Leticia Álvaro)
Duration
4-year fully funded PhD position (final year may convert into a postdoctoral contract if the thesis is completed within 3 years)
Overview
Investigates colour vision deficiency (CVD) across the lifespan, combining molecular genetics and perceptual training to improve screening, diagnosis, and compensation strategies in children and adults.
Eligibility
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field; good English skills.
Application
Apply via the UCM online platform:
ucm.es/ct65-25
(national call “Ayudas para contratos predoctorales para la formación de doctores 2025”). Applicants must hold a valid electronic certificate.
Graduate Student Position — Visual Perception, Medical Imaging & AI (University of Arizona)
Lab
ADAMO Lab (Attention Detection and Medical Observation)
Departments
Psychology; Radiology & Imaging Sciences
Location
Tucson, Arizona, USA
Research Areas
Visual search and attention; medical image perception; breast cancer detection in simulated radiology tasks;
applied human factors; AI-assisted perception; behavioral, eye-tracking, and EEG experiments.
Responsibilities
Lead and support grant projects; conduct psychophysics, EEG, and eye-tracking studies; manage data collection
(domestic & international); prepare manuscripts; contribute to grants; present at meetings.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields;
experience with programming (Python, MATLAB, R, etc.); behavioral research experience; EEG/eye-tracking preferred;
AI/ML skills preferred.
PhD — Computational Cognitive Neuroscience (Hebart Lab, University of Giessen)
Lab
Dept. of General Psychology, University of Giessen (Germany) — Prof. Michael N. Hebart
Research Areas
Computational models of perceptual decision-making, probabilistic inference, perceptual organization, and human behavior in complex environments.
Position
Fully funded PhD — 3-year term with extension possible
Requirements
Master’s in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, cognitive science, or related field.
Strong background in quantitative methods, modeling, machine learning, or computational approaches desirable.
Application
Send application materials to apply@cog-giessen.de (details per digest announcement).
PhD Positions in ML/AI — COSMOS Center, University of Texas at Arlington (Spring & Fall 2026)
Center
Center on Stochastic Modeling, Optimization, & Statistics (COSMOS), University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
Location
Arlington, Texas, USA (Dallas–Fort Worth metro area)
Start
PhD positions available for Spring 2026 (for students already in the US) and Fall 2026 intakes.
Research Areas
Deep learning • Data analytics • Artificial intelligence • Intelligent systems •
Stochastic modeling & optimization.
Topics
Deep learning & decision analytics for healthcare and biomedical imaging (cancer/brain imaging, precision medicine) •
Generative AI for computational life science & drug discovery (protein/DNA/RNA, molecular design) •
Multivariate time series & sequential data modeling (energy, healthcare, agriculture, finance) •
Interpretable & probabilistic deep learning (uncertainty, robustness) •
AI-driven smart systems for agriculture •
AI engineering & intelligent agent systems (LLMs, autonomous AI agents).
Support
Full financial support for PhD students (tuition, stipend, and benefits).
Visiting student/scholar positions also available in ML/AI and intelligent systems.
Eligibility
Strong quantitative background, solid programming skills, and experience in machine learning / deep learning.
Application
Email CV, transcripts, and any materials highlighting experience (papers, thesis, awards, certificates, etc.) to
Dr. Shouyi Wang (shouyiw@uta.edu).
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with prompt feedback.
Two 4-Year PhD Positions — Scene Grammar Lab (LMU Munich)
Lab
Scene Grammar Lab, Chair of Neuro-Cognitive Psychology (Prof. Melissa Lê-Hoa Võ), LMU Munich
Location
Munich, Germany
Positions
PhD #1: 4-year funded position within the Cluster of Excellence The Adaptive Mind (TAM), focusing on real-world search using VR eye-tracking and (mobile) EEG. PhD #2: University-funded 4+2 year position (with ~4 hr/week teaching), flexible research agenda, long-term perspective.
MSc in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Cognitive Science, or related fields.
Experience with eye-tracking and/or EEG strongly preferred.
Programming experience (Python, Unity) and solid statistical/methodological skills beneficial.
Application
Send CV, statement of research interests, and contact information for two academic references to
melissa.vo@psy.lmu.de.
Preferred deadline: before Nov 30, 2025 (later applications considered).
Postdoctoral Position — Anderson Lab (Texas A&M University)
Institution
Texas A&M University — Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences
Area
MRI-based research in learning & attention; cognitive neuroscience; biomedical imaging
Overview
Postdoctoral researcher to join the lab of Dr. Brian A. Anderson, Director of the Human Imaging Facility and Interim Executive Director of the Human Clinical Research Facility.
The position is supported by institutional funds, allowing broad flexibility in research direction based on mutual interest.
Focus
fMRI investigations of learning and attention; opportunities for broader biomedical imaging work using TMS, CT, ultrasound, and EEG.
Qualifications
Strong publication record with multiple first-author fMRI papers; ability to independently develop and complete fMRI projects.
Additional Opportunities
Engagement with academic–industry partnerships; experience in applied and translational imaging; preparation for academic or industry pathways.
How to Apply
Email cover letter, CV, and contact information for 2–3 references to
brian.anderson@tamu.edu.
Doctoral degree in vision science, optometry, psychology, neuroscience, or related fields;
programming skills (Python/Matlab); strong analytical & software skills; team-focused.
Desirable
Experience with brain stimulation, EEG, eye-tracking, psychophysics; optometry or clinical background.
Salary
HKD 35,000/month + HKD 10,000 living allowance.
Apply
Email CV + cover letter + completed application form to
career@cevr.hk (quote “RP 1.5S Postdoc Position”).
About
CEVR is a collaboration between Hong Kong Polytechnic University and University of Waterloo,
based at Hong Kong Science Park.
Post-doctoral Position — Visual & Cognitive Neuroscience Lab (University of Fribourg, Switzerland)
Project
“Auditory spatial attention and eye-movement guidance in blindness and its use for sight rehabilitation.”
Collaboration with Georgetown University (Ella Striem-Amit) and Lausanne University Hospital (Marzia de Lucia).
PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience or related field; strong programming skills (Python/R/Matlab);
experience with fMRI design/analysis; strong analytical/statistical skills; publication record;
ability to work independently & supervise students.
Postdoctoral Researcher: Experience with human neuroimaging required (fMRI/EEG/MEG).
PhD Students: Applications via BU's BBC Program and Graduate Program in Neuroscience.
Requirements
Strong quantitative skills and interests.
PhD applicants: Minimum 2 years relevant research experience.
Postdoctoral Fellowships — Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute (San Francisco)
Organization
Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute
Location
San Francisco, California, USA
Fellowships (2026)
NEI Training Grant Fellowship: 1-year appointment (with possible renewal) for
U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Apply by December 10, 2025;
start before March 31, 2026.
Smith-Kettlewell Funded Fellowship: 2-year appointment open to fellows
of all nationalities. Apply by January 30, 2026;
start in summer or fall 2026.
Fellows can propose independent projects, work with one or more mentors, and
apply for mentored or independent grants, with potential to move onto the PI track.
Postdoctoral Fellowships — InnoHK Centre for Eye & Vision Research (CEVR)
Organization
InnoHK Centre for Eye & Vision Research (CEVR)
Location
Hong Kong Science Park, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
Supervisors
Dr. Ken Tan & Prof. Benjamin Thompson
Duration
Up to 3 years
Salary
HKD 35,000 /month + HKD 10,000 living allowance
Research
Novel neuromodulation approaches for vision enhancement using non-invasive brain stimulation and perceptual learning; psychophysical, eye-tracking, and electrophysiological techniques.
Prerequisites
PhD in vision science, optometry, psychology, or neuroscience; programming experience (Python/MATLAB); strong analytical and teamwork skills.
Ph.D. in neuroscience or related field; experience in systems/visual neuroscience,
behavioral analysis, neuroanatomy, in-vivo imaging, viral vector work, or surgical methods.
Lecturer in Cognitive Science — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
Start
Fall 2026
Location
Department of Cognitive Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA
Role
Full-time lecturer (one-year appointment, renewable) focused on teaching and developing
core undergraduate courses in cognitive science, especially introductory offerings that
serve students across the Institute.
Desired Background
Strong grounding in cognitive science and related areas (psychology, philosophy,
neuroscience, artificial intelligence, or cognitive systems) plus evidence of effective
college-level teaching.
Qualifications
Terminal degree (or foreign equivalent) in a relevant field by time of appointment;
demonstrated or potential scholarly and/or research achievement in the candidate’s area.
Review Process
Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Associate Professor in Motor Control — University of Leeds
Institution
School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Leeds (UK)
Rank
Associate Professor (Motor Control)
Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Interviews
Week commencing 12 January 2026
Area
Motor control and related topics within Biomedical Sciences, including
neural control of movement, motor learning, plasticity and rehabilitation,
and sensorimotor integration across the life course.
Research Environment
Part of a vibrant Cardiovascular and Exercise Sciences research pillar
spanning motor control, biomechanics, exercise physiology, computational
modelling, and exercise & health psychology; research from
fundamental science through translational rehabilitation applications.
Profile
Experienced and influential academic with internationally excellent
publications, strong record of competitive research funding, evidence
of impact, and commitment to delivering world-leading research and an
exceptional student experience.
Role
Contribute to research, teaching, supervision, and academic leadership
in Biomedical Sciences; supervise postgraduate researchers and mentor
colleagues; help shape the future of the School’s research portfolio.
Benefits
26 days holiday plus ~16 bank/university-closure days (≈42 days total);
generous pension (14.5% employer contribution); access to campus gym
(The Edge), wellbeing support, professional development, childcare,
shopping discounts, and travel schemes.
Visa
Post may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker route;
eligibility under the Global Talent visa will also be considered.
Maria Alegria, Academic HR Analyst • Search Chair: Prof. Meng Lin
Notes
Seeking candidates across broad areas of clinical optometry and vision science. Please share widely with potential applicants.
Tenure-Track Faculty Positions — Department of Psychology (Bilkent University)
Institution
Bilkent University, Department of Psychology
Location
Ankara, Turkey
Start Date
September 2026 (negotiable)
Rank
Open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor)
Areas
All areas of psychology, including social, developmental, cognitive, and clinical psychology
Overview
Bilkent invites applications for multiple tenure-track positions as part of a departmental expansion. Successful applicants will maintain active research programs, supervise graduate students, and teach two courses per semester (no summer teaching).
Facilities
Newly renovated labs; access to 3 T MRI, animal research center, EEG suites, and interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program resources.
Compensation
Competitive salary, free on-campus housing, private health insurance, and International Baccalaureate schooling for dependents.
Application Materials
Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching and Research Statements
PDFs of three representative publications
Contact information for three professional references
Assistant Teaching Professor — School of Psychology (University of Southern Mississippi)
Institution
University of Southern Mississippi (USM)
Location
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Start Date
August 2026
Positions
Two full-time, 9-month Assistant Teaching Professor appointments
Area
Behavioral Neuroscience and Developmental Psychology (open specialization; applied fields encouraged)
Overview
Doctoral-level graduates with strong teaching ability are invited to apply for teaching-track faculty roles supporting undergraduate and graduate programs at USM’s Hattiesburg campus. Positions are permanent with eligibility for promotion.
Highlights
Opportunities for practicum supervision for license-eligible applicants
Leadership potential within the Master’s Counseling Psychology program
Peer supervision available during licensure process
Visa sponsorship not available
Application Details
Review begins October 1, 2025, and continues until filled
The School of Psychology serves ~600 undergraduates and 125 graduate students across counseling, clinical, school, and experimental psychology programs. Visit usm.edu/psychology for details.
AI Chair Positions — ENACT Cluster (University of Strasbourg)
Institution
University of Strasbourg • AI Cluster ENACT • IHU Strasbourg • ICube Laboratory
Location
Strasbourg, France
Program
ENACT — a France 2030–funded initiative uniting AI research and education partners across Eastern France.
Focus Areas
Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare, in collaboration with IHU Strasbourg and the ICube Laboratory.
Vanderbilt University — College of Connected Computing
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Rank
Assistant (tenure-track), Associate, or Full Professor
Deadline
Application review begins November 5, 2025
Start
Fall 2026 (anticipated)
Fields
Computational models of cognition · Computational social psychology · Affective computing · Clinical informatics · Computational models of development · Machine learning & psychometrics · Computational neuroscience · NLP · Agentic & generative AI
Qualifications
Ph.D. in computer science, psychology, neuroscience, data science, or related field; strong publication record in computational methods (e.g., ML, modeling, AI); collaborative, interdisciplinary research experience.
Full-time, career-track teaching position (3–5 year renewable term; promotion within IP track). Union-covered role; benefits per University policy.
University of California, Irvine — Assistant Professor, Cognitive Sciences
Rank
Tenure-track Assistant Professor
Start
July 1, 2026
Areas
Empirical human cognition (perception, memory, decision-making) combined with computational modeling,
cognitive modeling, or data science. Interest in AI approaches and human–AI interaction encouraged.
Research may bridge cognitive science, neuroscience, computer science, and AI.
UCI offers strong interdisciplinary collaborations across cognitive science, engineering, and statistics.
Assistant Professor in Cognitive & Psychological Sciences (AI & the Mind)
Dates
Start July 1, 2026
Location
Brown University — Department of Cognitive & Psychological Sciences (CoPsy), Providence, RI
Joint mentorship across Allen Institute for Brain Science and the University of Washington
Supports independent, high-risk/high-reward neuroscience research
Competitions and Prizes
Community contests and prizes highlighting creativity and achievement (e.g., Illusion of the Year).
Awards & Prizes
VSS 2026 – Call for Award Nominations
Society
Vision Sciences Society (VSS)
Awards
Ken Nakayama Medal for Excellence in Vision Science Davida Teller Award Elsevier/VSS Young Investigator Award
Schedule
Nominations open: November 24, 2025
Nominations close: January 22, 2026
Recipients announced: March 2026
Awards presented at VSS 2026, May 15–19, 2026 (St. Pete Beach, Florida).
Ken Nakayama Medal
Honors a senior investigator (≈25+ years post-terminal degree) whose fundamental, clinical, or applied
work has made exceptional, lasting contributions to vision science.
Davida Teller Award
Recognizes an outstanding mid-career vision scientist, with attention to impactful research,
mentorship, and contributions to diversity and inclusion in the field.
Elsevier/VSS Young Investigator
Early-career award sponsored by Vision Research, for outstanding fundamental, clinical, or applied work.
Selection emphasizes significance, originality, and long-range impact; the awardee writes a review article for
Vision Research.
Nominations should highlight scientific contributions, service to the community, and—where relevant—
mentoring and efforts to broaden participation in vision science.
ICVS 2026 Early Career Investigator Award
Deadline
January 16, 2026
Presented At
ICVS Symposium 2026 · Brighton, UK
Eligibility
Researchers ≤ 10 years post-PhD (extensions possible with justification). Recognizes exceptional
achievement in colour vision research.