RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (REF: 3915)

ARC Centre of Excellence in Cognition and its Disorders (CCD)

School of Psychology, University of Western Australia

•      2 year appointment

•      Salary range:  Level A $56,983 - $77,328 p.a. - minimum starting salary for appointee with PhD will be $77,328 p.a.

•      Salary range:  Level B $81,400 - $96,663 p.a.

•      Plus 17% superannuation

•      Level of appointment is dependent on qualifications and experience

•      Closing date: Friday, 30 March 2012

We are seeking a highly motivated early-career researcher to join the Person Perception Program and CCD in the School of Psychology. This position provides an opportunity to work with Associate Professor Romina Palermo and Winthrop Professor Gillian Rhodes in their labs. The appointee will conduct independent and collaborative research to investigate the mechanisms (perceptual, cognitive, neural, evolutionary) underlying person perception (faces, bodies, voices). The successful candidate will have an excellent publication record, theoretical knowledge of current issues in person perception, experience designing and conducting experiments, strong quantitative skills and excellent communication skills.

For further information regarding the position please contact Associate Professor Romina Palermo on + 61 8 6488 3256 or email romina.palermo@uwa.edu.au.

The position description is attached. 

Best wishes,