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Poor dietary choices have contributed to a health epidemic in the developed world. Vision plays a significant role in food decisions. This project goes beyond traditional approaches by investigating vision’s active role in food decisions. Utilizing behavioural and brain imaging studies, we will examine how visual processing influences food choices and how plasticity in the visual system shapes our perception of food. Led by a team with expertise in human vision, brain imaging, consumer decision-making, and clinical eating disorders, this research will advance our understanding of vision’s role in food choices while creating opportunities to develop strategies that encourage healthier eating habits.
Requirements: a degree in Psychology with programming skills are essential, and experience with computational methods preferable.
This opportunity/project is part of the Faculty of Science Australian Research Council (ARC) Scholarship scheme and is now advertised on the Scholarship Office website. Applications are open and will close on 18 January 2026.
Associate Professor Thomas Carlson.
The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 3723