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from the Mind, Brain and Evolution Center dept. Applications are invited for a full-time, benefited position as Postdoctoral Scientist to participate in the Mind, Brain & Evolution Center (MBEC) at The George Washington University. The MBEC is a new collaborative group of cognitive and neural scientists, comprised of Drs. Tad Zawidzki (Philosophy), Francys Subiaul (Speech & Hearing Science) and Chet Sherwood (Anthropology). The goal of MBEC is to foster interdisciplinary research and collaboration on the evolution of the brain, language and cognition. We are seeking a postdoctoral scientist to interact within this dynamic framework to develop his or her own research program in the area of social cognition, with support from MBEC. In addition, we expect the postdoctoral scientist to participate in extramural research grant writing, to be involved in some collaborative teaching, and to assist with administration of the Center. Because of the interdisciplinary design of the MBEC, we invite applications from diverse fields including, but not limited to: philosophy, anthropology, psychology, robotics, neuroanatomy, and cognitive neuroscience. The minimum degree required for this position is a PhD.For more information on current research by MBEC members, please visit the following webpage: The Social Cognition Lab (www.subiaul.com) and Laboratory for Evolutionary Neuroanatomy (www.evolneuro.org)The position will start January 1, 2009 and it is funded by The George Washington University’s Research Enhancement Fund for 24 months. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and the position will stay open until it is filled.Please email applications to Dr. Tad Zawidzki at zawidzki@gwu.edu. The application should include a cover letter with a brief proposal describing the research you intend to perform while funded by MBEC. The cover letter should clearly state how the applicant’s proposal and past research relate to the goals and interests of MBEC. Please note that we are seeking researchers with an explicit focus on applying the principles of evolutionary theory to understanding the emergence of the human mind and brain. The application should also include a CV and names of three people who can be contacted for letters of reference. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. < Post-Doctoral Fellowship | field assistant needed: bottlenose dolphin feeding behavior >
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Postdoctoral Research Scientist: Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Evolutionary Origins of the Human Mind
