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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 62837

Working title:

RESEARCHER-WAISMAN CENTER

Official title:

RESEARCHER(E05DN) or ASSOC RESEARCHER(E05FN) or ASST RESEARCHER(E05LN)

Degree and area of specialization:

Ph.D. in cognitive or biological sciences.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

At least 2 years of research experience studying infant language learning.
Knowledge of foreign language strongly preferred.

Principal duties:

The Infant Learning Lab at the Waisman Center studies how humans learn. In particular, what kinds of learning mechanisms do humans possess that allow them to discover structure in their environments. The primary focus of the lab is on infant language learning, though we also investigate other forms of learning that occur early in life.

The Researcher will design and run studies focused on infant language acquisition in both English and other languages. S/he will provide technical expertise, solving problems in research, development, and applications by applying discipline-related skills. The incumbent will also assist in the development of grant applications and the preparation and presentation of reports of research results, and in informal instruction of research students.

Additional Information:

A Criminal Background check will be performed.
Occasional Evening and Weekend work.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
A period of evaluation will be required
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Appointment type: Academic Staff
Department(s): GRAD/WAISMAN CENTER
Full time salary rate: Minimum $34,650 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term: This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent: 25% - 100%
Anticipated begin date: OCTOBER 28, 2009
Number of positions: 1

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: OCTOBER 23, 2009

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #62837 to

Rose Maier Phone: 608-263-5876
UW-Madison, Waisman CenterFax: N/A
1500 Highland AvenueEmail: maier1@wisc.edu
Madison WI 53705-2280

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