---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mitchell Nathan <mnathan@wisc.edu> Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 10:53:45 -0600 Subject: U Wisc Cognitive & Learning Science Postions To: mnathan@wisc.edu The University of Wisconsin-Madison is advertising two (2) open rank positions in Cognitive Science/Learning Science Please consider this position and pass it along to colleagues as well as people approaching graduation. Attached is a description of the position. Interested parties should also visit the link, http://cogsci.wisc.edu/ since this provides additional links to other, related resources. Details follow The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking to fill 2 open-rank positions as part of a cluster of faculty positions in the interdisciplinary area of Cognitive Science. The aim of the cluster is to develop innovative and excellent research programs that will foster productive interactions among faculty and students across departments. These positions are part of a major initiative to build on the strong record of achievement of UW researchers in areas of cognitive science. Areas of specialization are open. Researchers in all areas of Cognitive Science are invited to apply. This is an interdisciplinary search open to candidates with backgrounds in any of the allied disciplines constituting cognitive science including, but not limited to: Communicative Disorders, Computer Science, Education, Linguistics, Neuroscience, Philosophy, and Psychology. In addition to excellent resources within academic departments, faculty have the opportunity to capitalize on a productive network that links researchers across campus. Units supporting cognitive science include: the Waisman Center for Human Development and Developmental Disabilities, the Wisconsin Center for Education Research, the Primate Research Laboratory, the W. M. Keck Laboratory for Brain Imaging and Behavior, and the Center for Neuroscience. Successful candidates will have a strong record of achievement in research consistent with seniority. In addition to research, position responsibilities entail: teaching and training undergraduate and graduate students in cognitive science; and department, university, community, and professional service as appropriate. Faculty hired under this initiative will have appointments in one or more existing campus departments. Applications should include a CV and a statement describing research and teaching interests, accomplishments, and direction, as related to the description above. Names and contact information for three references should be included for tenured candidates. Junior candidates should send three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2004. Applications should be addressed to: Cognitive Science Cluster Initiative University of Wisconsin-Madison ATTN: Kelly Keiner 1025 W. Johnson Street Madison, WI 53706-1796 The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants and nominees must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. -- Mitchell Nathan Department of Educational Psychology University of Wisconsin-Madison 1019 Educational Sciences Building 1025 W. Johnson St. Madison, WI 53706-1796 Office: 608/262-0831 Lab: 608/263-0563 Fax: 608/262-0843 mnathan@wisc.edu
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