Faculty Positions in Cognition and Behavioural Neuroscience

[S. Becker]

Dear colleagues,
Apologies if you receive this posting more than once. 
The department of Psychology at McMaster University
has two open faculty positions, one in higher-order
cognition and one in behavioural neuroscience. Both job ads are
included below. If you know of any suitable candidates for either
position, I would be grateful if you could pass this on to them.
Please note that the rules re: Canadian searches have changed so that
ALL applicants (Canadian and non-Canadian) should apply at the same
time. 

Sincerely,
Sue Becker

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Sue Becker, Associate Professor  Department of Psychology, McMaster University
becker at mcmaster.ca               Building 34, Room 312
Fax: (905)529-6225               1280 Main Street West, Hamilton,Ont. L8S 4K1     
Tel: 525-9140 ext. 23020         www.science.mcmaster.ca/Psychology/sb.html


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Faculty Position in Human Cognition at McMaster University

The Department of Psychology at McMaster University invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in the area of
human cognition to commence July 1, 2003. We seek an individual with
research interests in higher-order cognition (e.g., memory,
categorization, reasoning and judgment, language processing, decision
making).

The Department of Psychology at McMaster University has a rich
tradition in experimental psychology and particular strengths in the
areas of perception and cognition, development, behavioural
neuroscience, behavioural endocrinology, evolutionary psychology,
behavioural ecology, animal behavior and animal learning
(www.science.mcmaster.ca/psychology). McMaster has excellent
facilities for behavioural, neurocomputational and neuroimaging
research.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. and will need to show evidence of a
vigorous research program, promise of leadership in his or her field,
and commitment to both undergraduate and graduate teaching. Applicants
should send a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests,
copies of representative papers, and a brief statement of teaching
philosophy and interests to:

Dr. Allison Sekuler
Chair, Search Committee for Cognitive Psychology
Department of Psychology
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario 
Canada L8S 4K1

They should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent
to Dr.  Sekuler. Review of applications will begin on February 1,
2003, and continue until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian
citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this
position. McMaster University if strongly committed to employment
equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and
staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified
candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal
persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.


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Faculty Position in Behavioral Neuroscience at McMaster University

The Department of Psychology at McMaster University invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Behavioral
Neuroscience to begin July 1, 2003.  We seek an individual with
researchers interests in learning, memory, and/or plasticity. We are
interested in candidates who are using state-of-the-art neuroscience
approaches and animal models.

The Department of Psychology at McMaster University has a rich
tradition in Behavioral Neuroscience and strengths in the areas of
animal learning and behaviour, evolutionary psychology, behavioural
ecology, neuroscience, development, perception and cognition
(www.science.mcmaster.ca/psychology).

Candidates should have a Ph.D. and send a curriculum vitae, a
statement of research and teaching interests, representative
publications, and 3 letters of reference to:


Behavioral Neuroscience Search Committee Chair
Department of Psychology
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario 
Canada L8S 4K1

All applications received by January 15, 2003 will receive full
consideration.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian
citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  McMaster
University is strongly committed to employment equity within its
community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff.  The
University encourages applications from all qualified candidates,
including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons,
members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.