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 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. This comparative research program focuses on studying different types of imitation learning (e.g., motor-spatial and cognitive imitation) in human children and apes (subiaul.com/ami.html). 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 AMI, SI/NZP research program.
The position is for 2 years with the possibility of renewal. Salary will be competitive but limited by NSF funding constraints. Applications should be sent electronically and include: a letter of interest and a letter of research stating how the applicant’s own interests and experiences are compatible with the funded research program, a CV, and the names of three referees including emails and current affiliation. Applicants should submit all application materials to Dr. F. Subiaul subiaul@gwu.edu. Questions about the zoo program may be directed to Lisa Stevens, Curator, Primates and Giant Pandas (stevenslm@si.edu). Only complete applications and candidates with doctoral degrees (or those who anticipate a Ph.D. by the start of the appointment) will be considered. The review of applications will begin on July 1 and continue until the position has been filled.
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Francys Subiaul, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Mind, Brain & Evolution Center
Speech & Hearing Science
The George Washington University
2115 G Street, N.W. # 204
Washington, D.C. 20052
202-994-7208 (Office)
202-994-1344 (Lab)
202-994-2589 (Fax)
subiaul@gwu.edu (Email)
subiaul.com (Web)
The position is for 2 years with the possibility of renewal. Salary will be competitive but limited by NSF funding constraints. Applications should be sent electronically and include: a letter of interest and a letter of research stating how the applicant’s own interests and experiences are compatible with the funded research program, a CV, and the names of three referees including emails and current affiliation. Applicants should submit all application materials to Dr. F. Subiaul subiaul@gwu.edu. Questions about the zoo program may be directed to Lisa Stevens, Curator, Primates and Giant Pandas (stevenslm@si.edu). Only complete applications and candidates with doctoral degrees (or those who anticipate a Ph.D. by the start of the appointment) will be considered. The review of applications will begin on July 1 and continue until the position has been filled.
**************************************
Francys Subiaul, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Mind, Brain & Evolution Center
Speech & Hearing Science
The George Washington University
2115 G Street, N.W. # 204
Washington, D.C. 20052
202-994-7208 (Office)
202-994-1344 (Lab)
202-994-2589 (Fax)
subiaul@gwu.edu (Email)
subiaul.com (Web)