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Position at: Franklin & Marshall College
The Department of Psychology at Franklin & Marshall College invites applications for a visiting Assistant Professor in Comparative Psychology/ Animal Behavior beginning July 2008. Position is renewable for up to 3 years based on evidence of good teaching and/or continued administrative approval. Preferred candidates will be prepared to teach Animal Behavior and Conditioning and Learning. Teaching load is five courses per academic year and will include participation in the College's general education requirement and in the department's interdisciplinary programs. Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. or offer assurance that the degree is near completion, present evidence of excellence in teaching and research, and have a strong interest in initiating and guiding student research. Review of applicants will begin on April 1, 2008, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, graduate transcript, selected reprints/preprints, teaching evaluation forms, and three letters of recommendation to John Campbell, Chair, Department of Psychology, Franklin & Marshall College, P.O. Box 3003, Lancaster, PA 17604-3003. We will not accept application materials electronically. Franklin and Marshall College is a highly selective liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to cultural pluralism. EOE
Deadline: 2008-03-13
For more information, please contact:
John Campbell
john.campbell@fandm.edu
717-291-4286
Position at: Bucknell University
Bucknell University Department of Psychology seeks to hire a one year entry-level(i.e., three or fewer years of full-time postdoctoral teaching experience) Visiting Assistant Professor who can cover courses in Animal Learning. Facilities exist to support teaching activities involving animals and humans. The successful candidate will teach our General Psychology course (individual or team-taught options) and will also teach lecture and research methods courses in Learning and an advanced seminar in the candidate�s area of interest. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or be able to complete it by 8/08. Bucknell is a highly selective, primarily undergraduate (3400 undergraduates and 250 masters students) institution, combining a strong liberal arts tradition with characteristics of a comprehensive university. Send vitae, materials demonstrating evidence of success or promise at teaching, and 3 letters of reference to: Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Applications will be reviewed beginning 03/15/08, and continue until the position is filled. Bucknell University values a diverse college community and is committed to excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. 570-577-1200 or jwade@bucknell.edu for more information. Visit www.departments.bucknell.edu/psychology for more information about the department.
Deadline: 2008-03-15
For more information, please contact:
Search Committee
570-577-1200
Position at: Durham University, UK
I have a vacancy in my laboratory at Durham University, UK, for a three-year BBSRC-funded post-doctoral research associate position beginning in September 2008. The aim of the project is to understand the interaction between components of spatial learning in the rat, at both a behavioural and neural level, to determine the level of psychological independence between memory systems. The position would be suited to anyone who has an interest in animal behaviour, behavioural neuroscience, or associative/spatial learning. The successful applicant must have experience of, or a willingness to learn, neuropsychological techniques, and will be eligible to hold a Home Office personal licence following appropriate training.
Further details are available at http://jobs.dur.ac.uk
Informal enquiries may be directed to Anthony McGregor: anthony.mcgregor@dur.ac.uk
http://www.dur.ac.uk/behavioural.neuroscience/
Deadline: 2008-06-27
For more information, please contact:
Dr A. McGregor
anthony.mcgregor@durham.ac.uk
+44 191 3343277
Position at: Reed College
The Reed College Psychology Department seeks applicants for a one-year visiting position in ANIMAL MODELS of BEHAVIOR, to begin August, 2008.
The candidate's primary research could be in various fields that involve animal modeling with a focus on behavior, such as learning; memory; cognition; psychophysics; social behavior; developmental change; emotions; abnormal behavior; addiction. Teaching would be two courses per semester plus supervision of year-long senior thesis projects.
Ability to teach a course focused on learning is a plus. The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher and researcher and be at least ABD. Applications should include a vita, statements of research and teaching interests, three letters of recommendation, and any other materials that will help us assess the candidate's research and teaching experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send materials to Psychology Search, Animal Models, c/o Jo Cannon, Reed College, 3203 S.E. Woodstock Blvd., Portland, OR 97202. E-mail can be sent to animalsearch@reed.edu. FAX:
503-777-7785. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Reed values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
Deadline: 2008-06-30
For more information, please contact:
Psychology Search Committee c/o Jo Cannon
animalsearch@reed.edu
503-777-7785
Position at: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
A postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. John Phillips at Virginia Tech to study light-dependent magnetoreception in larval Drosophila. This project is part of an ongoing effort to characterize the molecular and biophysical basis of the light-dependent magnetic compass using recently developed behavioral assays of magnetic compass organisms in larval Drosophila (Dommer et al. 2008. J. Insect Physiol. 54: 719-726, and C57BL/6 mice (Muheim et al. 2006. Learn. Behav. 34: 366-373). Research will involve behavioral studies of exposure to different lighting conditions and to low level radio frequency fields, as well as testing of mutant strains targeting candidate molecules (e.g., cryptochromes). Experience working on animal spatial cognition, insect behavior, photoreception, or Drosophila behavioral genetics preferred. Position includes a competitive salary and fringe benefits. Funding is available for 2+ years.
Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and statement of interest upon applying online at: www.jobs.vt.edu(Posting #080581). Three letters of recommendation should be sent via email to Dr. John Phillips at jphillips@vt.edu. Review of applications will begin July 5, 2008. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. John Phillips at jphillips@vt.edu or 540/231-1484
Phillips lab website: http://www.biology.vt.edu/faculty/phillips/
Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
Deadline: 2008-07-05
For more information, please contact:
John Phillips
jphillip@vt.edu
540-231-1484 (l
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Position at: The National Zoo
NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN PRIMATE COGNITION
The Smithsonian’s National Zoolgical Park (SI/NZP) in collaboration with The George Washington University (GWU), Ape Mind Initiate (AMI) is soliciting applications from qualified candidates with a doctoral degree and a specialization in Primate Cognition. The primary focus of the research is to support a National Science Foundation funded program, “The Evolution of Cultural Learning” directed by Dr. Francys Subiaul. This comparative research program focuses on studying different types of imitation learning (e.g., motor-spatial and cognitive imitation) in human children and apes (subiaul.com/ami.html). This position is part of the Think Tank and Great Ape House research program, which are home to 6 orangutans and 6 gorillas. Emphasis will be placed on a new education/research direction that will involve the public as well as high school and university students in the AMI, SI/NZP research program.
The position is for 2 years with the possibility of renewal. Salary will be competitive but limited by NSF funding constraints. Applications should be sent electronically and include: a letter of interest and a letter of research stating how the applicant’s own interests and experiences are compatible with the funded research program, a CV, and the names of three referees including emails and current affiliation. Applicants should submit all application materials to Dr. F. Subiaul subiaul@gwu.edu. Questions about the zoo program may be directed to Lisa Stevens, Curator, Primates and Giant Pandas (stevenslm@si.edu). Only complete applications and candidates with doctoral degrees (or those who anticipate a Ph.D. by the start of the appointment) will be considered. The review of applications will begin on July 1 and continue until the position has been filled.
Deadline: 2008-07-15
For more information, please contact:
Francys Subiaul
subiaul@gwu.edu
Position at: Emory University, Yerkes
Research assistant position available immediately (July 2008) in the Laboratory of Comparative Primate Cognition at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The successful candidate will conduct studies of learning, memory, and cognition in monkeys. The work will involve training and testing monkeys in a variety of settings, including both computerized and open-field tests of memory. The successful candidate will have at minimum a BA or BS in psychology, biology, neuroscience, animal behavior or a related field, and a strong interest in animal cognition and behavior. Training in working safely and responsibly with monkeys will be provided, but previous experience working with animals is required. Computer skills (Excel, Word, etc) and interest in computer programming are essential. The successful candidate will also be prepared to manage the day to day operations of the laboratory, including: ordering supplies and equipment, trouble shooting technical problems with computer equipment, communicating with animal care and veterinary staff, and training new lab members in basic procedures. The position offers an excellent opportunity to study primate cognition in state of the art facilities, interaction with a diverse community of scientists, and a competitive salary with benefits. More information about the lab can be found at http://www.psychology.emory.edu/lcpc/ Candidates should send a C.V. by email and arrange to have three letters of reference sent by email to: Dr. Robert Hampton (robert.hampton@emory.edu).
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Emory does not discriminate in employment on the basis or race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran/Reserve/National guard status.
Deadline: 2008-07-31
For more information, please contact:
Robert Hampton
Robert.Hampton@emory.edu
Position at: Villanova University
The Laboratory Technical Coordinator is responsible for developing, updating, and maintaining computer programs and equipment for research and instruction in psychology as well as for training students and faculty on the use of programs and equipment systems within the department. Secondary responsibilities will involve assisting and providing support with respect to other tasks in the department requiring the use of technology. Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred, in psychology, computer science, or related field. Proficiency in computer programming with a high-level language
Proficiency with standard computer software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity/experience with E-Prime, Matlab, and Visual Basic would be useful, but not necessary.
Additional Information can be found at
http://www.hr.villanova.edu/Employment/Job_Opportunities/hrposting.htm
Deadline: 2008-10-01
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Thomas Toppino
thomas.toppino@villanova.edu
610.519.4722
Position at: George Washington University
Applications are invited for a full-time, benefited position as Postdoctoral Scientist to participate in the Mind, Brain & Evolution Center (MBEC) at The George Washington University. The MBEC is a new collaborative group of cognitive and neural scientists, comprised of Drs. Tad Zawidzki (Philosophy), Francys Subiaul (Speech & Hearing Science) and Chet Sherwood (Anthropology). The goal of MBEC is to foster interdisciplinary research and collaboration on the evolution of the brain, language and cognition. We are seeking a postdoctoral scientist to interact within this dynamic framework to develop his or her own research program in the area of social cognition, with support from MBEC. In addition, we expect the postdoctoral scientist to participate in extramural research grant writing, to be involved in some collaborative teaching, and to assist with administration of the Center. Because of the interdisciplinary design of the MBEC, we invite applications from diverse fields including, but not limited to: philosophy, anthropology, psychology (cognitive, comparative, developmental, social), robotics, neuroanatomy, and cognitive neuroscience. The minimum degree required for this position is a PhD.
For more information on current research by MBEC members, please visit the following webpage:
The Social Cognition Lab – www.subiaul.com
Laboratory for Evolutionary Neuroanatomy – www.evolneuro.org
The position will start January 1, 2009 and it is funded by The George Washington University’s Research Enhancement Fund for 24 months. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and the position will stay open until it is filled.
Please email applications to Dr. Tad Zawidzki at zawidzki@gwu.edu. The application should include a cover letter with a brief proposal describing the research you intend to perform while funded by MBEC. The cover letter should clearly state how the applicant’s proposal and past research relate to the goals and interests of MBEC. Please note that we are seeking researchers with an explicit focus on applying the principles of evolutionary theory to understanding the emergence of the human mind and brain. The application should also include a CV and names of three people who can be contacted for letters of reference.
The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Deadline: 2009-01-01
For more information, please contact:
Tad Zawidzki
zawidzki@gwu.edu
