PSYCOLOQUY V2 #8 (2.8.8 Employment: 286 lines)
Stevan Harnad
(1) Post-Doc, Developmental Psychology, University of Pennsylvannia
(2) Full-time Position, Dept. of Psych., Albion, Michigan
(3) Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Laurentian University, Ontario, Canada
(4) Assist. Professor, Cognitive Psychology, Yale University
(5) Research Scientist, Salk Institute, La Jolla, California
(6) Post-Doctoral Fellowships: USIEF awards
(7) Chair, Dept. of Psychology, Georgia College
(8) Faculty Positions, Memphis State University
(9) Two Positions in Cognitive Science, UCSD
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From: dia...@cattell.psych.upenn.edu (Adele Diamond)
Subject: (1) Post-Doc, Developmental Psychology, University of Pennsylvannia
Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Fellowship in Robotics and
Developmental Psychology of Perception and Action.
Person will work with infants and interface with computer scientists
and engineers working on formal robot models of the postdoctoral
fellow's findings. Work will focus on visual control of reaching and
integration of information from vision and touch. To apply send CV,
brief statement of interests & qualifications, 2 papers, & 3 letters
of reference to: Adele Diamond, Dept. of Psychology, or Ruzena
Bajcsy, Dept. of Computer & Information Sci., University of
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
(dia...@cattell.psych.upenn.edu or baj...@cis.upenn.edu)
University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer
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From: DHOG...@ALBION.BITNET
Subject: (2) Full-time Position, Dept. of Psych., Albion, Michigan
ANTICIPATED full-time position (sabbatical replacement), CALENDAR year
1992. Teach industrial/Organizational plus two intros, Jan 13-May 6 and
Social + two intros late August - mid-December. Salary competitive,
fringes provided. PhD preferred, will consider ABD. Join lively six-
member department in an attractive facility at a highly selective
liberal arts institution an hour from Ann Arbor and East Lansing.
Women and minorities especially encouraged to apply. CONTACT:
Willaim N. Hayes, Chair, Department of Psychology, Albion, Michigan
49224. E-mail: WHa...@Albion.Bitnet
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From: CSUM...@NICKEL.LAURENTIAN.CA
Subject: (3) Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Laurentian University, Ontario, Canada
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP:
Social Cognition, Political Psychology
Developing a model of decision-making, focusing on ethical dilemmas in the
context of militarism. Two years funding, plus possibilty of some teaching.
The project involves data collection, possibly with the use of on-site
or telephone interviews. Aim is production of a major research paper, and
possibly also collaboration on a related book. Experience with scale
development, validity and reliability would also be an assett.
Please direct any notes of interest immediately to:
Dr. Craig Summers, Department of Psychology, Laurentian University, Sudbury,
Ontario, Canada
phone: (705) 675-1151 ext. 4222
fax: (705) 675-4823
e-mail: CSum...@Nickel.Laurentian.Ca
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From: tarr-m...@CS.YALE.EDU (Michael J. Tarr)
Subject: (4) Assist. Professor, Cognitive Psychology, Yale University
Job Available
Assistant Professor, Cognitive Psychology
Yale University
The Department of Psychology at Yale University expects to make an appointment
at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of cognitive psychology
effective July 1, 1992. Outstanding candidates in any subspeciality of this
area are encouraged to apply. All applicants are expected to provide
high-quality teaching at the undergraduate level and in a graduate cognitive
psychology program, and to have exhibited (or shown very clear promise of)
excellence in research. Applicants should send a letter of application, a
resume, and papers or reprints, and should arrange for three letters of
recommendation to be sent to: Chair, Cognitive Psychology Search Committee,
Department of Psychology, Yale University, PO Box 11A Yale Station, New Haven,
CT 06520-7447. Deadline for completed applications: December 1, 1991. Yale is
an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and applications from women
and minority group members are especially encouraged.
Michael J. Tarr, Department of Psychology, Yale University, ta...@cs.yale.edu
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From: cor...@crl.ucsd.edu (David Corina)
Subject: (5) Research Scientist, Salk Institute, La Jolla, California
Please post this notice and/or give to any persons you believe would be
appropriate candidates. Thank you for your assistance.
THE SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES
JOB NOTICE
RESEARCH SCIENTIST
Position: The Salk Institute has an immediate opening for a Research
Scientist in the Laboratory for Cognitive Neuroscience to join a team of
scientists investigating signed and spoken languages and their representation
in the brain. Researcher to coordinate project on Brain Organization: Clues
from Sign Aphasia. Candidates should have some knowledge of American Sign
Language and background in neuropsychology, neurolinguistics, or cognitve
science. Central research directions of the laboratory involve issues of
brain organization for language and spatial cognition. Salary dependent on
background and experience. Please send resume, letter of interest, and names
of references to: Dr. Ursula Bellugi, The Salk Institute for Biological
Studies, 10010 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037. An
affirmative action employer.
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From: psy...@buacca.BITNET
Subject: (6) Post-Doctoral Fellowships: USIEF awards
AWARDS TO AMERICAN POST-DOCTORAL SCHOLARS
The United States-Israel Educational Foundation (USIEF) will offer
in 1992 a number of of 10 to 21 month awards to post-doctoral scholars.
Benefits: The total amount of a 10 month grant varies from $18,750
to $34,150, depending on the number of accompanying dependents. The
total amount of a 21 month grant varies from $37,500 to
$68,300 depending on the number of dependents. The award covers
allowances for maintenance, settling-in, housing, incidental expenses
and travel for the grantee. Grants for those receiving an extension
for 21 months will include an extra round trip ticket to the U.S.
for the purpose of seeking employment.
Applications are limited to scholars who will be affiliated with
Ben Gurion University of the Negev, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem,
the Technion, Tel Aviv University, and the Weizmann Institute of Science.
These institutions have agreed to contribute to USIEF 20% of the cost of
the grant.
Preference will be given to scholars up to the age of 35, who have not
previously studied or done research in Israel and to those who have
completed their doctorate within the previous two years. Continuation
of the award beyond the first 10 month period will be dependent on
evidence of satisfactory progress.
Applications for awards should be made in the U.S. to local university
campus Fulbright program advisors or to the Institute of International
Education, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10017-3580 before
November 1st of the year preceding the grant period.
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From: LGi...@USCN.BITNET
Subject: (7) Chair, Dept. of Psychology, Georgia College
CHAIR: Georgia College is seeking a chairperson for the Department of
Psychology. The area of specialization is open; the salary and rank will be
commensurate with qualifications. Minimal qualifications: a Ph.D. in
psychology, eligibility for rank of Associate or Full Professor, evidence of a
commitment to the effective teaching of psychology, and a demonstrated
commitment to scholarly endeavors. Desirable experience: Departmental
administration, curriculum development and implementation, and management of
major fiscal responsibilities. The position offers a 12 month contract with a
one-third time release from teaching duties for administrative
responsibilities. In addition to significant teaching and administrative
responsibilities, the chairperson coordinates and participates in advising.
Georgia College has approximately 5000 students. The department has 7 full-
time faculty, 230 undergraduate majors (B.A. and B.S.), and 35 graduate
students (M.S.). The Application Deadline is November 22, 1991; position
begins July 1, 1992. Application must include: 1. A letter detailing
reasons for being interested in the position, academic/teaching philosophy, a
statement of the applicant's leadership style, and the names and telephone
numbers of four references, 2. A curriculum vita, and 3. Letters of
recommendation from the four persons listed in the cover letter. Finalists
will be requested to submit official transcripts of all college level work.
Please submit materials to: Sarah A. Hendry, Ph.D., Chair, Psychology Search
Committee, CBX 90, Department of Psychology, Georgia College, Milledgeville,
GA 31061 (912-453-5120). Georgia College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.
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From: "Jeffrey S. Berman" <BERM...@MEMSTVX1.BITNET>
Subject: (8) Faculty Positions, Memphis State University
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FACULTY POSITIONS
The Department of Psychology at Memphis State University invites
applications for three tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant
professor level. For each position, we are seeking an active scholar
who shows promise of developing a nationally recognized program of
research. Contingent on final budgetary approval, appointments will be
made in the following areas: (1) SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY: Specific research
and teaching specialization within social psychology is open. (2)
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY: Area of specialization within clinical psychology
is open. However, current specialization of our clinical faculty are in
the areas of behavioral medicine, child-clinical, neuropsychology,
psychotherapy research, and research design and statistics. (3) The
third appointment will be in one of the following areas: BIOPSYCHOLOGY,
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY/COGNITIVE SCIENCE, DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY, or
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. Specialization within any of these areas is open.
Salary for the three positions is highly competitive and research
support is readily available through a Center of Excellence grant
awarded to the department by the State of Tennessee. Our department
currently includes 31 full-time faculty and offers Ph.D. degrees with
concentrations in biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental
psychology and social psychology as well as an APA-accredited Ph.D. in
clinical psychology and a Ph.D. in school psychology. EVALUATION OF
CANDIDATES WILL BEGIN ON DECEMBER 5, 1991, but applications will be
considered until the positions are filled. Send curriculum vitae, three
letters of recommendation, and reprints/preprints to: Jeffrey S. Berman
and Sam B. Morgan, Co-chairs, Faculty Search Committee, Department of
Psychology, Memphis State University, Memphis, TN 38152. Memphis State
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and
encourages applications from women and minorities.
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From: nor...@cogsci.ucsd.edu%Sdsc.BITnet (Don Norman)
Subject: (9) Two Positions in Cognitive Science, UCSD
TWO POSITIONS IN COGNITIVE SCIENCE
COGNITIVE SCIENCE RESEARCH IN
MATH & SCIENCE EDUCATION
The Department of Cognitive Science at the University of California, San
Diego seeks someone in the area of learning in mathematics and the
sciences. Candidates must have demonstrated interest in cognitive science
and education. The position is associated with the new Mathematics and
Science Education Joint PhD Program between UCSD and San Diego State
University to train researchers in the cognitive study of mathematics and
science education. Level of appointment will be determined by the
qualifications of the applicant, but may be at any level in the
professorial series (assistant, associate, full).
University of California, San Diego
Math & Science Education Search Committee, PSYC
Department of Cognitive Science
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0515
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR COGNITIVE SCIENCE
The Department of Cognitive Science at the University of California, San
Diego seeks someone at the assistant professor level (tenure-track) who can
fulfill two important functions: (1) Represent a major area of empirical
research in human cognition; (2) Teach graduate and undergraduate courses
in experimental laboratory and field or observational methods.
University of California, San Diego
Methods Search Committee, PSYC
Department of Cognitive Science
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0515
The following applies to both positions:
The Department takes a broadly based approach to topics in learning and
cognition, including experimental, observational, theoretical, and
computational investigations. Salary is commensurate with experience and
qualifications and based upon UC pay schedules. Women and minorities are
encourage to apply. The University of California, San Diego is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
First priority will be given to applications received by January 1, 1992.
Candidates should send a vita, reprints, a short letter describing their
background and interests, and names and addresses of at least three
references to the addresses listed above.
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