Job Openings At U. of A.

[Michael R.W. Dawson]

Three Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions in Brain & Behaviour


The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science at the University of
Alberta, is seeking to expand its development in the area of Brain and
Behaviour. Over the next two years, three tenure-track positions at the
level of assistant professor (salary floor $40,638) will be open to
competition. The first appointment, will be effective July 1, 1999; the
second and third appointments will be effective July 1, 2000.

Applicants should have expertise in any one of the following or related
approaches to the study of brain and behavior: neural plasticity and
development, brain dysfunction, computational or systems, and comparative
cognition.  Applicants must have completed their PhD or equivalent degree
by July 1, 1999.  The expectation is that the successful candidate will
secure NSERC, MRC, AHFMR, or equivalent funding.  Hiring decisions will be
made on the basis of demonstrated research capability, teaching ability,
the potential for interactions with colleagues, and fit with departmental
needs.

A curriculum vitae, a description of current and planned research, copies
of recent publications, and at least three letters of reference should be
sent to: Dr Charles H M Beck, Acting Chair, Department of Psychology, P220
Biological Sciences Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta,
Canada  T6G 2E9. The closing date for applications for the position
available July 1, 1999, is November 15, 1998.  


In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this competition is
directed at Canadian Citizens and permanent residents of Canada.  The
University of Alberta is committed to the principle of equity in
employment.  As an employer we welcome diversity in the workplace and
encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including
Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible
minorities.

Further information is available on the web at URL
http://web.psych.ualberta.ca/people.htmld.


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Professor Michael R.W. Dawson | mike at bcp.psych.ualberta.ca | (403)-492-5175
Biological Computation Project, Dept. of Psychology, University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB, CANADA T6G 2E9 | http://www.bcp.psych.ualberta.ca/~mike/