Hiring Organization:
George Washington University
Date Posted:
2010-06-03
Position Description:
The Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park (SI/NZP) in collaboration with The George Washington University (GWU) Ape Mind Initiate (AMI) is soliciting applications from qualified candidates with a doctoral degree and a specialization in Primate Social Cognition. The primary focus of the research is to support a National Science Foundation funded program, “The Evolution of Cultural Learning” directed by Dr. Francys Subiaul and Lisa Stevens. This comparative research program focuses on studying social and cultural learning in human children and great apes (subiaul.com/ami.html). Applicants with laboratory experience working with non-human primates and an interest in social learning are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is part of the Think Tank and Great Ape House research program, which are home to 6 orangutans and 6 gorillas. Emphasis will be placed on a new education/research direction that will involve the public as well as high school and university students in the research program.
The position is for 1 year with the possibility of renewal. Salary will be competitive but limited by NSF funding constraints. Applications should be sent electronically and include: (1) a one page letter of research stating how the applicant’s own interests and experiences are compatible with the funded research program, (2) a CV, (3) and the names of three referees including emails and current affiliation. Applicants should submit all application materials to Dr. F. Subiaul subiaul@gwu.edu and Lisa Stevens (stevenslm@si.edu) by June 30th 2010. We will continue to review applications if no applicant is identified before June 30th.
Questions about the zoo program may be directed to Lisa Stevens, Curator, Primates and Giant Pandas. Questions about on-going research studies may be directed to Francys Subiaul. Only complete applications and candidates with doctoral degrees (or those who anticipate a Ph.D. by the start of the appointment in August/September) will be considered.
Qualifications/Experience:
Doctoral degree with a specialization in primate social cognition, to be awarded by the start of the appointment in August/September time frame.
Salary/funding:
Salary will be competitive but limited by NSF funding constraints.
Term of Appointment:
1 year with possibility of renewal
Application Deadline:
June 30th
Contact Information:
Dr. F. Subiaul and Lisa Stevens
2115 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
USA
Website:
http://www.subiaul.com
E-mail Address:
subiaul@gwu.edu and stevenslm@si.edu