[AUDITORY] Graduate training opportunity

[Michael Schutz <schutz@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The MAPLE (Music, Acoustics, Perception and LEarning) lab at McMaster
University has two openings for graduate trainees beginning Fall 2019.
The first a project exploring the use of new timbres for auditory
alarms in medical devices.  The successful student will join our group
working with an international team to create more effective
human-computer interfaces optimizing surgical outcomes.  The second
position is for new SSHRC-funded project exploring changes in the
communication of emotion over several centuries of musical history.
Please visit www.maplelab.net for more information on projects and
publications.

Applicants will need a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Cognitive
Science, Neuroscience, Computer Science, or another affiliated
discipline.  Experience with computer programming and statistical
analyses will be viewed favourably but is not required.  General
information on the graduate program and links to application
instructions can be found at www.maplelab.net/grad.  Specific
questions beyond those addressed on this page should be directed to
Dr. Michael Schutz (schutz@xxxxxxxxxxx). Please include a CV,
unofficial transcript, brief writing sample, and indication of
citizenship/residency status (i.e. Canadian or non-Canadian) with your
inquiry.

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Michael Schutz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Music Cognition/Percussion, McMaster University
Director, MAPLE (Music, Acoustics, Perception & LEarning) Lab: www.maplelab.net
Core Member, McMaster Institute for Music and the Mind

Contact Information:
-- Office: 424 Togo Salmon Hall
-- Lab: 422 Togo Salmon Hall
-- Web: www.michaelschutz.net
-- Email: schutz@xxxxxxxxxxx
-- Phone: 905.525.9140, ext 23159 (office); ext 27021
-- Mailing address: 1280 Main St. W. Hamilton Ontario L8S 4M2