1. Adam Joseph Kane
28 Diamond Drive, !! ! ! ! ! M: 0414 311658
Blackmans Bay, ! ! ! ! ! ! adamkane72@gmail.com
TAS, 7052! ! ! ! ! ! ! Citizenship: Australian
Summary of skills
Research ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Teaching
Data analysis! ! ! ! ! ! Computing
Written & oral communication! ! ! ! Teamwork
Education
University of Adelaide (UofA)! ! ! ! !
Ph.D., Psychology & Physiology
Jul 2007 - Apr 2014!! ! ! ! !
Thesis: Response latencies to chromatic and achromatic visual stimuli
B.Sc. (Honours), Physiology
2006 !! ! ! ! ! ! !
Thesis: The onset of the waterfall effect is rapid in humans as predicted by the insect model
B.Sc.!(Undergraduate), Major: Psychology, Minor: Physiology
2003 - 2005! ! ! ! ! ! !
Research
I have worked on a range of research projects examining aspects of visual, motor and
cognitive function. My doctoral research focused on differences in how we use colour and
luminance information for perceiving visual stimuli and for eliciting motor responses to
them. This research developed my skills in creating computer programs that are precise in
displaying stimuli and collecting responses. I now build complete user-friendly research
tools that can manage a study from stimulus presentation through to data analysis. Using
these skills I have worked on projects such as examining the correlates of accuracy when
identifying faces. I have also developed tools to studying how human abilities change with
ageing, such as learning sequences or accuracy during fast reaching. I have collected over
200 hours of data on human participants, including using research tools that I have
developed or other standardised psychological tests.
My primary interests are in the differences in processing of visual information between
different tasks, and in the relationships between fitness and healthy aging.
Curriculum Vitae

2. Employment
Laboratory Assistant, Tasmanian Opthalmic Biobank, Menzies Research Institute
Mar 2015 - present
Tasks:
• Extract DNA from human blood samples, manually and robotically
• Develop work flow system and spreadsheets for lab assistant position
• Maintain laboratory and order supplies
Cognitive assessor, CDOT Study, Menzies Research Institute
Jul 2014 - present
Tasks:
• Assess participant performance in battery of cognitive tests
• Mark tests using existing systems
• Discuss test functionality with clinic coordinator
Store assistant, Receiving Store, Hobart Medical Precinct
Jul - Aug 2014 (2 week temporary position)
Tasks:
• Receive, inspect & store goods & biological substances
• Assist in administrating receipt & payment of goods
• Distribute goods within Medical Precinct
Researcher/research assistant, Human motor control laboratory, UTAS
Oct 2012 - present (two projects)
Tasks:
• Analyse literature on sequence learning
• Discuss existing literature & plan experiments with other researchers
• Develop software for stimulus presentation & data collection
• Collect response data in pilot experiments
• Develop data analysis & presentation software
• Develop publication manuscript
Research assistant, Active vision laboratory, UofA
Sep 2010 - Nov 2012 (various projects)
Tasks:
• Developing stimulus presentation & data collection programs in MATLAB
• Recruiting & booking participants
• Collecting eye movement, reaching, perceptual & cognitive data
• Developing data analysis software in MATLAB
Research assistant, Visual physiology laboratory, UofA
Aug 2011 - Oct 2011 (two projects)
Tasks:
• Developing a flexible graphical user interface that generates itself from any list of
variables, allowing for easy & rapid protocol development for future experiments
• Assist in developing stimulus presentation & data collection software in MATLAB
Curriculum Vitae

3. Computer programmer, Eyewitness identification laboratory, UofA
Oct 2009 - Feb 2010
Tasks:
• Developing computer-user interfaces for stimulus presentation & data collection
Other positions
2010 !! Brain & Cognition Research Unit Coordinator, UofA
Jan 2009 ! Student at Advanced neuroscience school on neuroethology, ANU
Peer reviewed publications
1. Kane, A.J., Wade, A.R., & Ma-Wyatt, A. (2011). Chromatic and luminance contrast in
visually guided reaching. Journal of Vision, 11(10):3, 1-18. [ERA A ranking; Impact factor
3.37 (2011)]
2. Kane, A., Yates, M.J., & Ma-Wyatt, A. (Submitted to Cortex). A comparison of three tasks
to measure perceptual latencies to chromatic and achromatic stimuli.
3. Kane, A.J., Wade, A.R., & Ma-Wyatt, A. (in preparation). Delays in using chromatic and
luminance information for a simple reaction time task.
4. Ma-Wyatt, A., Pucek, R., Kane, A., Verghese, P., & Walker, L. (in preparation). A
comparison of visual localisation and rapid pointing between younger and older
participants.
Published peer-reviewed abstracts
1. Ma-Wyatt, A., Kane, A.J., & Wade, A.R. (2012). Delays in using chromatic and luminance
information for a simple reaction time task. Journal of Vision.
2. Kane, A.J. & Ma-Wyatt, A. (2011). Delays in reaction time & correcting reaches to
chromatic targets. Australian Journal of Psychology, Australian Psychology Conferences
Supplement.
3. Kane, A. & Ma-Wyatt, A. (2010). Comparing chromatic and luminance information in
online correction of rapid reaching. Journal of Vision.
4. Kane, A. & Ma-Wyatt, A. (2009). Chromatic and luminance contrast in visually guided
reaching. Australian Journal of Psychology, Australian Psychology Conferences
Supplement.
5. Kane, A. & Ma-Wyatt, A. (2009). Chromatic and luminance contrast in visually guided
reaching. Annual Meeting of the Australian Neuroscience Society.
Research awards & awarded funding
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Ph.D. Scholarship, Faculty of Health Sciences, UofA !! ! ! ! $70,000
Australian Neuroscience Society Student Travel Award! ! ! ! $160
Postgraduate Traveling Fellowship, Faculty of Health Science, UofA! ! $2200
Postgraduate Student Travel Award 2011, School of Psychology, UofA ! ! $1000
Postgraduate Student Travel Award 2010, School of Psychology, UofA! ! $1000
Student Poster Prize 2010, Computational Neuroscience Research Cluster ! $100
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4. Presentations
Mar 2013! Psychology Colloquium, UTAS! ! ! ! ! ! Oral
Jul 2012! Brain and Cognition Research Unit, UofA! ! ! ! Oral
Apr 2012 ! Ph.D candidate induction, UofA! ! ! ! ! ! Oral
Jul 2011! School counsellors conference, UofA ! ! ! ! ! Oral
Jun 2011! 3 Minute thesis competition, UofA ! ! ! ! ! Oral
Apr 2011 ! Experimental Psychology Conference, Auckland, NZ !! ! Poster
Aug 2010 ! Health Sciences Postgraduate Conference, UofA! ! ! Oral
Jul 2010 ! Ph.D candidate induction, UofA! ! ! ! ! ! Oral
May 2010 ! Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, California, USA ! ! Oral
May 2010 ! Visual Sciences Society AGM, Florida, USA ! ! ! ! Poster
Jan 2009! Advanced neuroscience school on neuroethology, Kioloa ! ! Poster
Jan 2009 ! Australian Neuroscience Society, Canberra! ! ! ! Poster
Apr 2009 ! Experimental Psychology Conference, Wollongong ! ! ! Oral
Apr 2009 ! Brain and Cognition Research Unit, UofA! ! ! ! Oral
Aug 2008 ! Health Sciences Postgraduate Conference, UofA! ! ! Oral
Nov 2007 ! Brain and Cognition Research Unit, UofA! ! ! ! Oral
University teaching
Lecturing
Basic MATLAB programming, Honours, UofA
Mar - May 2012 ! ! 5 students for 2, 3 hour workshops
Foundations of perception & cognition, Level 2, UofA
Apr 2010 ! ! ! ~350 students for 5, 50 minute lectures
Mentoring
Assistance in supervision of Honours research student, UofA
2012 !! ! ! 1 student throughout year
Practical supervisor, Visual physiology laboratory, Level 3, UofA
Mar 2011 - Aug 2011 ! 4 students for 7, 3 hour practicals
Undergraduate Tutoring
Psychology C, Level 1, UTAS
Mar - Jun 2013 ! ! 2 groups for 6, 2 hour tutorials
Research methods 2, Level 2, UTAS
Mar - Jun 2013 ! ! 3 groups for 10, 2 hour tutorials
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5. Research methods 3, Level 3, UTAS
Mar - Jun 2013 ! ! 3 groups for 8, 2 hour tutorials
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Cognition, Level 2, UTAS
Mar - Jun 2013 ! ! 2 groups for 10, 2 hour tutorials
Perception & cognition, Level 2, UofA
Mar - Jun 2012 ! ! 2 groups for 4, 1 hour tutorials
Perception, Level 3, UofA
Jul - Nov 2008 ! ! 3 groups for 5, 1 hour tutorials
Psychology B, Level 2, UofA
Jul - Nov 2008 ! ! 2 groups for 6, 1 hours tutorials
Psychology A, Level 2, UofA
Mar - Jun 2008 ! ! 3 groups for 6, 1 hours tutorials
Psychology B, Level 1, UofA
Jul - Nov 2007 ! ! 2 groups for 6, 1 hours tutorials
Australian Army reserve service
Combat Medical Assistant, 3rd Health Support Battalion
Nov 2005 - Nov 2012
Tasks:
• Provide pre-hospital emergency care
• Conduct health assessments
• Assist in resuscitation bay
• Conduct 1st aid & military training
• Participate in military & medical training
Infantry Section Commander, 10th/27th Battalion
Feb 1997 - Nov 2005
Tasks:
• Command section in military training exercises
• Conduct military training
• Command search group on operations
Military awards
Soldiers’ Medallion, 2010, 3rd Heath Support Battalion
Soldiers’ Medallion, 2009, 3rd Heath Support Battalion
Certificate of Merit, 2002, 10th/27th Battalion
Curriculum Vitae

6. Other Employment
Window furnishing sales & administration - Tassie Blinds, Kingston
Feb - Mar 2013
Tasks:
• Handle phone enquiries & receive walk-in clients
• Obtain client needs & discuss solutions
• Provide quotes according to guidelines
• Book on-site measure & quotes
• Process quotes, orders & other administration as per procedure manual
• Develop spreadsheet to display business information by product & supplier
Bar attendant - University of Adelaide Student Union, Adelaide
Mar 2005 - Nov 2008
Tasks:
• Taking & filling food & drink orders
• Management & rotation of kegs & bottled drinks
• Managing patrons in accordance with liquor licensing requirements
Security guard - Hotel Great Northern, Byron Bay
Nov 2000 - Aug 2001
Tasks:
• Maintain security as a part of a team
• Maintain control point (doorway)
• Conduct internal & external security patrols
• Address patron complaints
NGO volunteering experience
English Teacher - Educational Training Organisation, Cambodia
Jan 2005
Teaching English in rural Cambodia for two weeks was an experience in relinquishing
comforts in order to help children escape poverty. It involved teaching large classes of
children basic English, with limited instruction and preparation. I also recruited a number of
other English speakers to volunteer their time and assisted with developing the schools
income.
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7. Referees
Assoc. Prof. Anna Ma-Wyatt! ! ! ! Prof. Alex Wade
School of Psychology! ! ! ! ! Department of Psychology
University of Adelaide! ! ! ! ! University of York
Australia! ! ! ! ! ! ! United Kingdom
+61 8 8313 5600 ! ! ! ! ! ! 0011 +44 +01904 323171
anna.mawyatt@adelaide.edu.au!! ! ! alex.wade@york.ac.uk
Anthony Webster! ! ! ! ! ! Prof. Jeff Summers
Owner/Manager ! ! ! ! ! ! Discipline of Psychology
Tassie Blinds!! ! ! ! ! ! University of Tasmania
Australia! ! ! ! ! ! ! Australia
0407 627687!! ! ! ! ! ! 6226 2884
anthony@tassieblinds.com.au ! ! ! ! jeff.summers@utas.edu.au
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