Developmental Job Talk
Dr. Kathleen Corriveau will give a talk entitled "Children's selective trust in informants". Dr. Corriveau is a candidate for the position in the developmental area.
Open Position: Director of the Brain Imaging Center
The Psychology Department at the University of Maryland, College Park seeks an established scientist with an active research program to serve as the inaugural director of a newly established NSF-funded Brain Imaging Center equipped with state-of-the-art fMRI facilities particularly suited for human developmental work. We invite applications at the full or advanced associate professor level in affective, cognitive, developmental, or social neuroscience. This individual will be a leader for a growing group of scientists whose research involves brain imaging. The Brain Imaging Center is an initiative of the interdepartmental Ph.D.-granting Program in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science (NACS), which brings together faculty and students from 14 departments and 8 colleges across the university.
The appointment is in the Psychology Department, with joint teaching commitments to the Department and to the NACS Program. The Psychology Department has Ph.D. training programs in Clinical Psychology; Cognitive and Neural Systems; Counseling Psychology; Developmental Psychology; and Social, Decision, and Organizational Systems. The successful candidate will fit comfortably in one or more of these areas and have an innovative research program that aligns with the existing research strengths of the Psychology/NACS communities. Interested persons studying any area of developmental, cognitive, sensory, social, and/or affective neuroscience are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must present a record of external funding, excellent research productivity, and interest in forming collaborative research ties within and across programs and departments. Experience with fMRI research is essential and administrative experience is highly desirable. A strong commitment to teaching and mentorship at both the undergraduate and graduate levels is expected. Salary is highly competitive, research conditions are excellent, and there are outstanding opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration both at the University of Maryland and at universities and Federal laboratories in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
Please apply electronically by sending PDF files with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and up to three articles to search@psyc.umd.edu. Please also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent electronically to the same address. In all cases, put DIRECTOR COG NEURO SEARCH in the subject heading followed by your last name. In addition, send a signed copy of your cover letter to Ms. Charlene Brooks, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. Inquiries can be addressed to Dr. Robert Dooling, Chair of the Cognitive Neuroscience Search Committee.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, but for best consideration materials should be received by November 15, 2009. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer with a commitment to racial, cultural, and gender diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.