post-doctoral positions

[Len J. Abbeduto]

			    Post-Doctoral Training in Mental Retardation Research
				Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Post-Doctoral Training Program in Mental Retardation Research at the
Waisman Center of the University of Wisconsin-Madison is recruiting for
four two-year post-doctoral fellowship positions beginning in July or
September, 2000.  The program provides multidisciplinary training in
research on the social and communicative behavior of persons with mental
retardation and in the functioning of their families.  Applicants should
have a Ph.D. in a discipline related to human behavior or social policy,
including child and family studies, communicative disorders, educational
psychology, psychology, social work, or sociology.  The Waisman Center is a
NICHD-funded Mental Retardation Research Center.  The Training Program has
a faculty of 16 who serve as mentors to post-doctoral fellows.

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2000 and will continue until
all positions are filled.  Eligibility is restricted by Federal guidelines
to US citizens and permanent residents. All appointments are contingent on
federal funding. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal
opportunity employer.  Women and minorities are especially encouraged to
apply.

For more information, contact Dr. Leonard Abbeduto, Waisman Center,
University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1500 Highland Ave, Madison, WI  53705.
Phone:  608/263-1737.  E-mail:  abbeduto at waisman.wisc.edu, or visit our
website at http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/postdoc.html.

Leonard Abbeduto, Ph.D.
Professor of Educational Psychology
Waisman Center
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 263-1737