ABSNet, Vol 16, Issue 28
Shan Duncan
sdduncan at abs.animalbehavior.org
Fri Oct 24 15:42:23 EDT 2008
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Editor: Shan D. Duncan Internet: sdduncan at abs.animalbehavior.org
Editorial Support: * James C. Ha Internet: jcha at u.washington.edu
Today's Topics:
1. two tenure track positions (Darryl J. Mayeaux)
2. Research scientist for cognition and decision making
(Jeffrey Stevens)
3. Postdoctoral fellowships and visiting graduate fellowships in
cognition and decision making (Jeffrey Stevens)
4. Tenure-track Assistant Professor Position in
Evolutionary/Behavioral Ecology (Matthias Foellmer)
5. Masters opportunities in Behavioral Ecology at the College of
William and Mary (John Swaddle)
6. graduate student opportunity (Brian C. Trainor)
7. PhD Opportunity - Animal Communication - Macquarie
University, Australia (Chris Evans)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:23:30 -0400
From: "Darryl J. Mayeaux" <DMAYEAUX at sbu.edu>
Subject: two tenure track positions
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Can you teach a couple of the following courses?
· Sensory Processes
· Perception
· Cognitive Psychology
· Comparative Cognition
· Evolutionary Psychology
· Behavior Genetics
· Hormones and Behavior
And combine that with one of these?
· Psychological Research: Methods and Statistics (integrated, two
semesters)
· Introduction to Psychology
SBU is in a great location for someone doing field work. We also have
modest-sized USDA-inspected animal-housing facilities. And we are
trying to
hire TWO PEOPLE!
E-mail me with any questions: dmayeaux at sbu.edu. Official job ad is
below and
has the address of the chair of the search committee.
Best,
Darryl
Darryl J. Mayeaux, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
P. O. Box P
St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
716-375-2490
St. Bonaventure University seeks applicants for two tenure-track
assistant
professor positions in the Department of Psychology, appointments
beginning
in August 2009. St. Bonaventure is a private liberal-arts university
located
in southwestern New York State. The Department of Psychology has
approximately 125 undergraduate majors and an active faculty dedicated
to
advancing psychology as a behavioral science. ABDs are welcome to apply,
however applicants should have completed their doctorate or expect
completion by August 2009. The successful candidate will be committed to
teaching in a liberal arts and sciences environment and to developing a
behavioral research program with undergraduate collaborators.
Candidates are
expected to have expertise and prior teaching experience that will
fill our
department needs: we seek coverage of aging, cognition and memory,
sensation
and perception, and research methods and statistics. For example, a
cognitive psychologist with expertise in cognitive aging and the
ability to
teach research methods and statistics would be desirable. Alternatively,
expertise in sensory and perceptual processes or cognition in non-humans
combined with expertise in aging would be desirable. Finally,
candidates are
expected to add to our curriculum by developing courses in their area of
expertise. For example the successful candidate may develop courses in
hormones and behavior, psychopharmacology, comparative cognition,
evolutionary psychology, etc. St. Bonaventure University is located at
the
northern tip of the Appalachia region and proximate to state parks and
forests in both Pennsylvania and New York. We are ideally situated for a
variety of research involving free ranging non-human species such as
insects, rodents, and migratory birds. Recent and continuing
renovation of
the science facilities has provided the department with new offices, lab
spaces, and technologically advanced teaching facilities. Successful
candidates will have input into designing laboratory research space.
Applicants should submit by US mail a cover letter, vita, graduate
transcripts, statements of teaching and research interests,
representative
(p)reprints, evidence of teaching effectiveness, grade distributions,
and
three letters of reference to: Dr. Stephanie Vogel, Department of
Psychology, 109 Plassmann Hall, St. Bonaventure University, St.
Bonaventure,
NY 14778. For information only, you may contact Dr. Vogel at svogel at sbu.edu
.
Application review to begin immediately. Application deadline is
December 1,
2008.
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:11:58 +0200
From: Jeffrey Stevens <jstevens at mpib-berlin.mpg.de>
Subject: Research scientist for cognition and decision making
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The Center for Adaptive Behavior and Cognition at the Max Planck
Institute for Human Development in Berlin, under the direction of Gerd
Gigerenzer, is seeking applicants for a research scientist position at a
rank equivalent to assistant professor. The positions are for 6 years
(renewable every 2 years) beginning August 2009, but earlier or later
start dates are possible. Salary depends on experience. Candidates must
have a PhD by the time they start.
Candidates should be interested in studying the cognitive mechanisms
underlying bounded, social, and ecological rationality in real-world
domains. Current and past researchers in our group have had training in
psychology, cognitive science, economics, mathematics, biology, and
computer science to name but a few. The Center provides excellent
resources, including support staff and equipment for conducting
experiments and computer simulations, generous travel support for
conferences, and, most importantly, the time to think.
For more information about our group please visit our homepage at
http://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/en/forschung/abc/. The working language of
the center is English, and knowledge of German is not necessary for
living in Berlin and enjoying the active life and cultural riches of
this city. We strongly encourage applications from women, and members of
minority groups. The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more
individuals with disabilities and especially encourages them to apply.
Please submit applications (consisting of a cover letter describing
research interests, curriculum vitae, up to five reprints, and 3 letters
of recommendation) by January 2nd, 2009. However, applications will be
accepted until the positions are filled. The preferred method of
submission is a single PDF file for the cover letter and CV, plus PDF
copies of the reprints e-mailed to
researchscientist2009(at)mpib-berlin.mpg.de. Letters of recommendation
and questions can be emailed to the same address. Under exceptional
circumstances applications can be mailed to Ms. Wiebke Moeller, Center
for Adaptive Behavior and Cognition, Max Planck Institute for Human
Development, Lentzeallee 94, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:14:03 +0200
From: Jeffrey Stevens <jstevens at mpib-berlin.mpg.de>
Subject: Postdoctoral fellowships and visiting graduate fellowships in
cognition and decision making
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The Center for Adaptive Behavior and Cognition at the Max Planck
Institute for Human Development in Berlin, under the direction of Gerd
Gigerenzer, is seeking applicants for up to 3 two-year Postdoctoral
Fellowships (with the possibility of third year) and up to 2 one-year
Visiting Graduate Fellowships beginning on or after September 1, 2009,
but earlier or later start dates are possible. The Visiting Graduate
Fellowships are intended for students currently enrolled in graduate
programs.
Candidates should be interested in studying the cognitive mechanisms
underlying bounded, social, and ecological rationality in real-world
domains. Current and past researchers in our group have had training in
psychology, cognitive science, economics, mathematics, biology, and
computer science to name but a few. The Center provides excellent
resources, including support staff and equipment for conducting
experiments and computer simulations, generous travel support for
conferences, and, most importantly, the time to think.
For more information about our group and other funding possibilities for
graduate students please visit our homepage at
http://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/en/forschung/abc/. The working language of
the center is English, and knowledge of German is not necessary for
living in Berlin and enjoying the active life and cultural riches of
this city. We strongly encourage applications from women, and members of
minority groups. The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more
disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply.
If you are interested in applying, *contact Jeff Stevens*
(jstevens[at]mpib-berlin.mpg.de). Please submit applications
(consisting of a cover letter describing research interests, curriculum
vitae, up to five reprints, and 3 letters of recommendation) by January
10th, 2009 to ensure consideration. However, applications will be
accepted until the positions are filled. The preferred method of
submission is a single PDF file for the cover letter and CV, plus PDF
copies of the reprints e-mailed to
fellowships2009(at)mpib-berlin.mpg.de. Letters of recommendation and
questions can be emailed to the same address. Under exceptional
circumstances applications can be mailed to Ms. Wiebke Moeller, Center
for Adaptive Behavior and Cognition, Max Planck Institute for Human
Development, Lentzeallee 94, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:16:15 -0400
From: Matthias Foellmer <Foellmer at adelphi.edu>
Subject: Tenure-track Assistant Professor Position in
Evolutionary/Behavioral Ecology
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Evolutionary/behavioral ecologists are especially welcome to apply for
the following job.
As seen in the 10 October issue of Science:
ADELPHI
UNIVERSITY
www.adelphi.edu
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
TENURE-TRACK
BIOLOGY
Adelphi University invites applications for a tenure-track position in
Biology to begin August, 2009. Teaching responsibilities will include
participation in introductory biology and advanced courses in the
candidate's specialty. We are especially interested in candidates who
work on the organismal level with marine/coastal systems (preferably
invertebrates, algae, and/or plants) and whose research involves a
significant amount of field work. A Ph.D is required; postdoctoral
experience preferred. The successful applicant will have excellent
potential as a teacher, significant research accomplishments, and the
potential to develop a fundable independent research program involving
undergraduates and master's students. We are committed to diversity and
encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Deadline for Applications: November 10, 2008
Adelphi is a private university with the spirit of a liberal arts
college,
located in suburban Long Island within easy reach of New York City. Our
faculty carry out the challenging and fulfilling combination of teaching
and research.
For more information about the department, visit
www.academics.adelphi.edu/artsci/bio/
Apply online at:
www.adelphi.edu/positions/faculty
--
Matthias Foellmer
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology, Adelphi University
1 South Ave., Garden City, New York, 11530, USA
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:14:51 -0400
From: "John Swaddle" <jpswad at wm.edu>
Subject: Masters opportunities in Behavioral Ecology at the College of
William and Mary
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Masters opportunities in Behavioral Ecology at the College of William
and
Mary
The Biology department at the College of William and Mary is looking to
recruit new Masters students in behavioral ecology and evolution, to
start
in Fall 2009.
We offer a two-year research-intensive Masters program where students
are
supported by teaching assistantships and full tuition waivers. For many
students, getting a Masters in two years and having some publications
and
grants under their belt before applying to a top-flight Ph.D. program
is a
very viable option. We have a great track record of our recent MS
students
going on to excellent PhD programs or professional research positions. I
would greatly appreciate it if you circulated this message to any
talented
senior undergraduates or recent grads that you know are thinking about
graduate schools but may not be quite ready to apply to a high-profile
Ph.D.
program.
With a low student to faculty ratio (approximately 8-10 new students
each
year with 23 full-time faculty), we can offer an intimate and highly
personalized research and education experience. Also, our graduate
students
often work closely with and mentor undergraduates, offering numerous
informal teaching and personal development opportunities.
Importantly, we have a real strength in behavioral ecology and
evolutionary
biology. We are one of the few smaller universities that have two
behavioral
ecologists on their faculty (John Swaddle and Dan Cristol). Please
feel free
to pass this message on to any students you think may be
interested/suitable. They can get some general information about our
program
from the department website: http://www.wm.edu/biology/graduate.php
Or more specifically on John's research at: http://
jpswad.people.wm.edu or
on Dan's at http://dacris.people.wm.edu/
Thanks for your help.
John Swaddle.
_____________________________________
Dr. John Swaddle
Director of Environmental Science and Policy Program
Arts & Sciences Distinguished Associate Professor of Biology
College of William and Mary
Millington Hall
Landrum Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
http://jpswad.people.wm.edu/
Tel. 757.221.2231
Fax. 757.221.6483
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:31:15 -0700
From: "Brian C. Trainor" <bctrainor at ucdavis.edu>
Subject: graduate student opportunity
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PhD Opportunity - Behavioral Neuroendocrinology
An opening for a PhD student is available in behavioral
neuroendocrinology
at the University of California - Davis. Our lab is focusing on how
estrogens regulate aggressive behavior in California mice, and this
regulation is affected by the environment. Ongoing studies are using
behavioral, neural, and molecular levels of analysis. Students can
enter
the lab through one of four graduate training groups focusing on either
psychology, physiology, animal behavior, or neuroscience. For more
information see our lab web page
(www:http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/faculty/Trainor/) or contact Brian
Trainor (bctrainor at ucdavis.edu).
Brian Trainor
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
University of California
Davis, CA 95616
Ph: 530-752-1672
www:http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/faculty/Trainor/
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:32:20 -0500
From: Chris Evans <chris at galliform.bhs.mq.edu.au>
PhD Opportunity - Animal Communication
Expressions of interest are invited for a PhD on the acoustic and
visual signals of fowl. This is an ideal system for addressing
questions of mechanism and
function. The student will be enrolled in the postgraduate program of
the Macquarie
University Centre for the Integrative Study of Animal Behaviour
(CISAB) and supervised by Dr
Chris Evans. Scholarship support is available for both Australian and
overseas students.
Possible topics include:
Communication and cognition.
Multimodal signalling.
Reliability and deception.
Resources
CISAB is exceptionally well equipped for controlled experiments as
well as studies of spontaneous social behaviour. Facilities include a
large sound chamber
with a complete '€˜virtual environment'€™ allowing the simulation of a
wide range of
acoustic and visual events, together with workstations for sound and
movement analysis and for
animation and high-definition video work. A new building providing
9000 sq ft of
additional research space, including a shared molecular facility, will
be completed in November.
This project will also have access to 10 large aviaries, each housing
a breeding population
under naturalistic conditions.
Selection criteria
Experience in Animal Behaviour would be valuable. Demonstrated
experience in the conduct of laboratory and ï¬eld experiments, a
working understanding
of hypothesis testing and statistics, and evidence of research
capability (e.g.,
publications or presentations at scientific meetings) would be an
advantage. Applicants should have
completed equivalent research qualifications to a four-year Australian
BA / BSc with First
Class Honours, such as a Bachelors degree plus a Masters degree with a
substantial
research component.
Financial support
MQRES scholarships include a stipend (currently $AU 20,007 p.a. tax
exempt), all international tuition fees, allowances for relocation and
thesis
costs, and overseas health cover. Maximum tenure is 3.5 years. Note
that the Macquarie PhD
program does not have a coursework component, so this term of funding
is adequate for
completion of a significant project. Students supported by these
scholarships are not
obliged to contribute to teaching, but may do so to supplement their
income if desired.
CISAB provides all students AU$6,000 p.a. to cover direct research
expenses. In addition,
generous internal schemes are available to fund travel to visit
overseas laboratories
and attend conferences.
Enquiries should be directed to Chris Evans: chris at galliform.bhs.mq.edu.au
In your email, please include electronic copies of your CV, as well as
undergraduate and postgraduate academic transcripts (including grades).
Additional contact details
Chris Evans +61 (0)2 9850 9230
Lab page: http://galliform.bhs.m.edu.au
CISAB: http://galliform.bhs.mq.edu.au/~cisab/
Applications close November 21, 2008
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Contact Addresses:
James Ha
Department of Psychology and National Primate Research Center
University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195
Shan D. Duncan
Animal Behavior Society Central Office at Indiana University
402 N. Park St, Bloomington, IN 47405
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