Other examples of possible projects on offer:
(1)
Learn and practice one of the following three computational vision
topics: efficient coding, a recurrent visual cortical model, or visual
decoding, using the textbook "Understanding vision: theory, models, and data".
(2) Learn visual psychophysics and practice on visual illusions. First,
learn to do visual psychophysics by a guided self-learning course in the
lab. Second, pick a visual illusion to test/play/explore a
computational theory. Motivated students may add an eye-tracking
component.
(3)
Use visual psychophysics in conjunction with fMRI to test competing
hypotheses of visual function. You may begin learning fMRI data analysis
techniques immediately, with the possibility to help run participants
in the scanner after completion of a safety training course.
(4)
Human olfactory psychophysics project: read some papers in the
literature, and repeat one experiment in a paper. Special skill
requirement: you need to be self-reliant to learn and set up equipment
from scratch to do the experiments, as a pioneer in the lab.
(5)
Clinical/developmental projects: e.g.: age dependence of some visual
illusions/effects. Special requirement: you need to have access to
subjects of clinical/developmental stages.
(6) custom design or modify some projects to suit your skills, interests, and training goals --- need to discuss individually.
Information
we need from you to decide whether there is a suitable project or
internship position (essay rotation, lab rotation, internship, thesis
project) that we can offer for your training needs:
(1)
Tell us your training program, and send us your current transcripts,
with information on the courses you have taken and grades you have
achieved.
(2) A CV, listing your skills (e.g., programming, writing, organization) and experience/achievements.
(3) Tell us what topics in our labs interest you most, or what related topics that you like to do a project/internship on.
(4)
The training requirements for your project/thesis, according to your
module handbook or as required by your department or course program. In
particular, what are the duration and workloads, how many ETC units are
involved, and what are the components that must be completed for the
project or thesis.
(5) Tell us your preferred or planned months/semester/duration in which you would like to do the project.
(6)
You must make sure that a project/internship supervised by our
department can meet the requirement by your particular training program.
Questions and inquiries: zhaoping.li.admin@tuebingen.mpg.de
Some feedback from former students
"I really enjoyed the time in your lab, getting to know the people and the work of your group. I think many of the skills I learned will also help when I teach in school. I also found the subject of my thesis very interesting and will try to stay up-to-date on your research."
"The supervision overall was very good. The weekly meetings were perfect for answering questions and presenting progress. The rest of the week I was able to work independently but had the opportunity to ask others for help. I also found the work environment friendly and felt comfortable to ask my questions."
"I liked, that other students started around the same time with the same or similar project. That way we could always exchange information and help each other out."
"The weekly meetings were a big help. It was great to get the feedback, if I was still on track or should do something differently. The meetings were also a good chance to reflect back on what was achieved in the past week."
"I also really liked that each project was fitted to the persons experience and skill level."
"There is (almost) no limitation in what you want to do."
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