Postdoc Positions in mathematical and scientific thinking

[Jiajie Zhang]

Postdoctoral Research Positions. The Ohio State University Center for
Cognitive Science invites applications for one or more post doctoral
positions in the James S. McDonnell Foundation-sponsored research project
focused on the development, cognitive mechanisms, modeling, and ways of
amplification of mathematical and scientific reasoning. Candidates with a
Ph.D. in cognitive, developmental, or educational psychology, cognitive
science, or related field, strong research background, and interests in
higher-order cognition (e.g., thinking, reasoning, categorization, problem
solving, mathematical cognition) or in the development of higher order
cognition are encouraged to apply. The Center is a stimulating environment
with excellent research resources. The positions are renewable for up to
three years. Starting salary for a twelve-month appointment is $24,000 plus
fringe benefits. The starting date is October 1, 1998. Review of
applications will begin on June 10, 1998, and applications will be accepted
until the positions are filled. Send curriculum vita, names of three
references, a research statement, and up to three representative
publications to: Vladimir Sloutsky or Jiajie Zhang, Center for Cognitive
Science, 208 Ohio Stadium East, 1961 Tuttle Park Place, The Ohio State
University, Columbus, OH 43210.


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Jiajie Zhang, OSU Psychology, <http://canyon.psy.ohio-state.edu:8080>
zhang.52 at osu.edu, 614-292-8667 (office), 614-292-5601 (fax)