post-doctoral position at UW-Madison

[Jan Edwards]

Postdoctoral Position in Language.  The Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is soliciting applications for a postdoctoral position in their NIH training program, Training in Language:  Acquisition and Adult Performance.  The Program emphasizes integration of child language acquisition and adult language comprehension and production, encompassing both typical and atypical performance. The successful candidate will benefit from a cohesive group of faculty whose interests span language processes from speech perception to discourse, and from infancy through adult performance to cognitive aging.  Facilities are outstanding.  More information about language research can be found at http://glial.psych.wisc.edu/index.php/gradpsychresearch/psychgradresearchfoci/200 Questions about faculty research interests may be directed to relevant program faculty.  Administrative questions can be directed to the Program Director, Maryellen MacDonald, mcmacdonald at wisc.edu.
 
The positions will be for one year, with renewal for a second year contingent on satisfactory performance.  Salary and benefits are set by NIH guidelines.  Provisions of the training program limit funding to US citizens and permanent residents. 
 
Applicants should apply electronically, seinding a CV, several reprints or preprints, and a statement of research interests to Maryellen MacDonald, mcmacdonald at wisc.edu.  This statement should indicate two or more Language Training Program faculty members as likely primary and secondary mentors.  The statement should describe the candidate's goals for research and training during a postdoctoral position, including directions in which the candidate would like to expand his/her expertise, consistent with the mission of the training program.  Applicants should also provide names of three recommenders and arrange for letters of recommendation to be sent separately to mcmacdonald at wisc.edu.  For fullest consideration, all materials should be received by December 15, 2010, however we will consider applications until the position is filled.  The appointment date is flexible but must be before April 30, 2011.  UW-Madison is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 

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