Connectionists: Tenure-track Position in Cognitive Neuroscience

[Clay Holroyd]

Tenure-track Position in Cognitive Neuroscience



The Department of Psychology at the University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in cognitive neuroscience at the level of Assistant Professor to begin July 1st, 2010.



The ideal candidate will have a strong background and training in functional magnetic resonance imaging and in computational cognitive neuroscience techniques, but applications demonstrating competence in either of these methods will be considered. The candidate’s research interests will add to the existing strengths of the department that include the study of cognitive control, attention, learning, memory, eyewitness testimony, visual cognition, motor control, development and aging. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of a 1.5 T General Electric MRI system, presently being upgraded to be capable of acquiring functional data, at the Royal Jubilee Hospital located approximately 1 mile from campus. The candidate will also have access to Westgrid, a high-performance computing network that encompasses 14 partner institutions across four provinces.



Duties include the maintenance of a successful program of research (as evidenced by publications and external grant support), teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and contributions to the collegiality, reputation and day-to-day operation of the Department and the University (e.g., collaborative research, curriculum development and committee service). Applicants must have a PhD in cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, computer science, or a related discipline.



To apply, submit a letter of application (including a statement of research interests and accomplishments and a statement of teaching interests and experience), a curriculum vitae, copies of publications, evidence of teaching experience, and arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent to:



Cognitive and Brain Sciences Search Committee

Department of Psychology

University of Victoria

PO Box 3050 STN CSC

Victoria, British Columbia

V8W 3P5 Canada



The deadline is December 7, 2009, but applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority.



The University of Victoria is located on beautiful Vancouver Island, in close proximity to Vancouver, BC, and Seattle, WA. Victoria is the provincial capital of British Columbia and provides a wealth of cultural and outdoor recreation opportunities.




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