LINGUIST List 15.2913
Thu Oct 14 2004
Jobs: Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, University of Memphis
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1. Danielle
McNamara,
Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, University of Memphis, TN, USA
Message 1: Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, University of Memphis, TN, USA
Date: 14-Oct-2004
From: Danielle McNamara <d.mcnamaramail.psyc.memphis.edu>
Subject: Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, University of Memphis, TN, USA
University or Organization: University of Memphis
Department: Dept. of Psychology / IIS
Job Rank: Post Doc
Specialty Areas: Psycholinguistics
Description:
The University of Memphis invites applications for postdoctoral research
positions in the Institute for Intelligent Systems. Two positions are available
to work on a project investigating the use of an intelligent tutoring system
(iSTART) to deliver reading strategy instruction.
The project is funded by the Institute of Education Sciences for three years to
expand iSTART and to conduct experiments investigating the effects of strategy
instruction. A Ph.D. in cognitive psychology, education, or a related field is
required. The successful candidate should also have demonstrated interests and
experience in one or more of the following areas: comprehension, reading
comprehension strategies, learning from text, individual difference measures,
student modeling, intelligent tutoring systems, verbal protocol analysis, and
educational applications. The applicant should have experience conducting
empirical research including data management and advanced statistical analyses.
Application review will begin November 1, 2005, and continue until the positions
are filled. Positions will begin in the spring or fall of 2005.
Send curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and reprints/preprints
to the address below. The University of Memphis is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women
and minorities.
Address for Applications:
Mattie Haynes
IIS Postdoctoral Search
University of Memphis
202 Psychology Building
Memphis TN 38152-3230
United States of America
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Contact Information:
Dr. Danielle McNamara
Email: d.mcnamaramail.psyc.memphis.edu
Phone: 901-678-3803
Fax: 901-678-2579
Website: http://csep.psyc.memphis.edu/McNamara
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