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.
Community Events & Honors
Community-wide events marking major contributions, milestones, and notable moments in vision science.
Ian P. Howard Memorial Lecture — Dr. Marlene Behrmann
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).
Innovations in Neuroimaging Methods — NYU Abu Dhabi 2026
Conference Papers: CLOSED Workshop proposals: March 12, 2026 Published Research Track: March 15, 2026 Work-in-Progress: April 12, 2026 Demonstrations: April 16, 2026
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.
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