Connectionists: postdoc position in London

[Denis Mareschal]

Dear all,

Please circulate the following job advert to any interested parties.

Best Regards,

Denis Mareschal


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Research Fellow

Exploring the emergence of analogical and 
figurative reasoning in typical and atypical 
children Faculty of Science, School of 
Psychology, Birkbeck University of London

Fixed-term appointment for up to 24 months

We are seeking a post-doctoral researcher to work 
with Professor Denis Mareschal, and Dr Michael 
Thomas exploring the emergence of analogical and 
figurative reasoning in typical and atypical 
children using behavioural testing and 
computational modelling. The Centre currently 
involves about twenty people all part of a strong 
team in a friendly working environment. See 
website, www.cbcd.bbk.ac.uk.

You will need to have a strong research 
background in cognitive science, child 
development, experimental psychology or a related 
discipline. You should have a keen interest in 
cognitive development, and hold or be close to 
completing a PhD in Psychology or related 
discipline. Good computer skills are essential. 
You should also have experience of analysing 
complex data sets and writing scientific research 
papers.

The post is funded from the European Commission Framework 6 Programme

Salary will be £30,075 rising to £34,450 per 
annum at Grade 7. Initial salary award will be 
dependent on skills and experience.

Further details can be obtained at 
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobfiles/SH957.html  or be 
emailing  humanresources at bbk.ac.uk. Informal 
enquires can be directed to Professor Mareschal 
(d.mareschal at bbk.ac.uk)

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30 May 2007

Birkbeck is an equal opportunities employer.

Birkbeck is a world-class research institution, a 
vibrant centre of academic engagement and 
excellence and the UK's leading provider of 
part-time, evening education for mature students.

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	Professor Denis Mareschal
	Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development
	School of Psychology
	Birkbeck College
	University of London
	Malet St., London
	WC1E 7HX, UK
	tel +44 (0)20 7079-0751/7631-6582 reception: 7631-6207
	fax +44 (0)20 7631-6312
	http://www.psyc.bbk.ac.uk/people/academic/mareschal_d/


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