Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Post-Doc at MPI

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research position in the research group “Comparative Gestural Signalling“, led by Dr. Simone Pika at the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology, Seewiesen, Germany (http://www.orn.mpg.de).

The lab conducts comparative research on the development and complexity of communicative signalling with a special focus on gestures. This position will focus on the gestural development and complexity of human children in different cultures (German culture, Hadza culture [in cooperation with C. Power, University of East London, UK], Ugandan culture). For additional information on gestural research and recent publications, please visit http://www.primate-gesture-center.eu.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Anthropology, Biology, Psychology, or a related discipline or must show evidence that the PhD will be completed before the start of the position. Experience with developmental research, or communication studies are also a requirement for the position, with field experience being an additional plus.

To apply, please send your current CV and three letters of reference to Dr. Simone Pika (spika@orn.mpg.de). Applications will be reviewed until September 1^st .

research scientist position

Greetings Colleagues,

The Department of Psychology and Delta Center at the University of Iowa are seeking an Associate Research Scientist to coordinate the newly opened CHild Imaging Laboratory in Developmental Science (CHILDS; http://www.uiowa.edu/delta-center/research/facilities.html ). CHILDS is equipped with a 24-channel Near-infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) system from TechEn, Inc., as well as multiple supportive technologies including two eye-tracking systems, stereo touch-screen display, and motion-tracking systems. The Research Scientist will also work on several projects involving simultaneous fNIRS and fMRI using the Siemens Trio 3T scanner at the Magnetic Resonance Research Facility at the University of Iowa (https://mri.radiology.uiowa.edu/about_facility.html ).

The ad for this position is included below. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Best,
Larissa Samuelson
Department of Psychology
Associate Research Scientist
(Requisition #59703)


Associate Research Scientist wanted to perform research on typical and atypical populations to study the early development of cognitive abilities using functional neuroimaging. Work to develop new theories and methodologies to assess early cognitive function with complete responsibility for all aspects of the research project.

To see a complete job description, requirements and to apply, visit the University of Iowa website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu (Requisition #59703). The University of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. A background check will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.

Developmental job at Indiana University Bloomington

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY FACULTY POSITION, INDIANA UNIVERSITY
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University -- Bloomington seeks to fill a faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) to begin August 2012. Applicants must have a doctorate, a strong record of publication, a program of research with the promise of significant and sustained contributions and the potential for research funding. Strong preference will be given to candidates whose research is theory-driven and spans both typical and atypical developmental processes. The department is highly integrative and collaborative. Teaching responsibilities will include courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
To apply, please send a curriculum vita, copies of representative publications, statements of research and teaching interests, and three (3) letters of recommendation to: Developmental Search, Linda B. Smith, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology and Brain Sciences, 1101 E. 10th St., Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405.
Review of all applications will begin on November 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. The Department is committed to increasing faculty diversity and welcomes applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial, and cultural groups, sexual minorities, and from people with disabilities. Information about the department and the university is available at www.iub.edu.

New Vacancy to be Advertised

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH FELLOW


This is an exciting opportunity to work on a project exploring the cognitive and affective processes that underpin our sense of self, and investigate how these processes might contribute to self-memory biases and social-cognitive functioning. This will involve joining a team of researchers investigating the developmental, neural, and cognitive aspects of the self. The post holder will be responsible for research on the development of self-memory biases in early childhood and how the self referencing effect can be employed in education and learning. The main roles will involve liaising with local schools, designing studies and orchestrating experimental testing. The post holder will also be required to present project findings at major international conferences and author papers for peer reviewed journals.


Applicants must have a PhD in Psychology and a proven track record of research and publication in developmental psychology. Experience of conducting research with young children is also essential. Furthermore, a background in research on social cognition or memory is particularly desirable.



Since many of the proposed experiments are likely to be computer-based, programming experience (e.g. ePrime, Matlab,, Psyscope) is essential, and previous experience with Macintosh computers is highly desirable. Applicants must also have expertise in data handling using Excel and SPSS.

This post is funded by a grant from the European Research Council until 30 November 2012.

Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Lynda Johnston, HR Adviser, for further information on this.

The salary for this post will be paid at the appropriate point on Grade 6 of the University’s salary scale (£29,972 - £35,788) per annum.


Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Dave Turk (email: david.j.turk@abdn.ac.uk).

Online application forms and further particulars are available from www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs.

Job Reference Number: YPS245R

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 1 August 2011.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place on the week commencing Monday 15 August 2011.

Seeking applications for a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Behavioral Epigenetics

Dear Colleagues,

Dalhousie University is seeking applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Epigenetics. The approved advertisement is attached below. This position is contingent on the applicant being approved for a CRC Tier 2 award. The successful applicant will submit research proposals to the Canadian Foundation for Innovation for additional infrastructure support related to their research. Details of the program are available at

http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/index-eng.aspx

http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/nomination-mise_en_candidature-eng.aspx

Tier 2 Chairs, tenable for five years and renewable once, are for exceptional emerging researchers, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. Chairholders are also eligible for infrastructure support from the Canada Foundation for Innovation to help acquire state-of-the-art equipment essential to their work.

Tier 2 nominees should:
* be excellent emerging researchers who have demonstrated particular research creativity;
* have demonstrated the potential to achieve international recognition in their fields in the next five to ten years;
* be proposing an original, innovative research program of high quality;
* as a chairholder, have the potential to attract excellent trainees, students and future researchers.

For further information, contact:

Richard Brown
rebrown@dal.ca