Cognitive Neuroscience Job

[Dr. Michael R.W. Dawson]

The University of Alberta, Department of Psychology, is pleased to announce
that it is continuing its expansion into the Cognitive Neurosciences in
1997. Canadians and Non-Canadians are encouraged to apply for a
tenure-track position. Details are described below. Additional information,
including profiles of two cognitive neuroscientists hired by our Department
last year, can be found at our web-site:

http://web.psych.ualberta.ca/Neuroscience_Positions.htmld/index.html
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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Cognitive Neuroscience

The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science at the University of
Alberta, is seeking to expand its development in the Cognitive
Neurosciences.  A tenure-track position in Cognitive Neuroscience at the
assistant professor level will be open to competition (salary range $39,230
- $55,526).  The appointment will be effective July 1, 1997.

Candidates should have a strong interest in neuroscience with demonstrated
excellence and ongoing research programs.  The expectation is that the
successful candidate will secure NSERC, MRC, or equivalent funding.  Hiring
decisions will be made on the basis of demonstrated research capability,
teaching ability, and the potential for interactions with colleagues.
Applicants should have an expertise in any of the following or related
areas: perception, language, neural plasticity, development and aging,
attention, motor control, emotion, or memory.

The applicant should send a curriculum vitae, a statement of current and
future research plans, recent publications, and arrange to have at least
three letters of reference forwarded, to the Chair of the Cognitive
Neuroscience Search Committee, Department of Psychology, P-220 Biological
Sciences Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G
2E9.  Applications for the competition should be received by November 1,
1996.  PhD must be completed by July 1, 1997.

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.