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Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, a research statement (not more than 2 pages), a one page teaching statement and contact information for 3 references. Research statements should specify how the applicants research will integrate with and benefit from ongoing cognitive science research conducted at The University of Michigan. For example, the research statements could make ties to the interests of faculty from the Departments of Linguistics, Psychology, Philosophy, Computer Science and Engineering and/or The Neuroscience PhD Program, or related departments and units. Please combine all application materials (in the order above) into one PDF to submit through the UM job application site.
Summary
The Weinberg Institute for Cognitive Science at The University of Michigan invites applications to become a Weinberg Interdisciplinary Scholar. Scholars are creative, highly qualified, and motivated researchers who are generously supported in a postdoctoral position for two full years. Scholars enjoy freedom and flexibility to develop and advance their own innovative research projects without expectations for teaching. They also enjoy substantial opportunities for mentorship and collaboration with Michigan's world class research community in Psychology , Linguistics , Neuroscience , Philosophy , Artificial Intelligence/Computer Science , and related fields.
We welcome applications working in all areas of cognitive science. In this cycle, we are especially interested in interdisciplinary scholars who combine research in cognitive science with methods and models derived from generative artificial intelligence.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Required Qualifications*
The successful application will hold a Ph.D. in any area of cognitive science and have a demonstrated record of high quality research.
Additional Information
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE WEINBERG INSTITUTE and THE UNIVERSITY of MICHIGAN:
For additional information regarding the Weinberg Institute for Cognitive Science, please go to https://lsa.umich.edu/weinberginstitute . For more information about this position, please contact weinberg.Institute.HR@umich.edu.
BENEFITS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN: Information on benefits can be found here: https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness
Salary: $75,000 / year
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Review of applicants will start in January 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. The desired start date of the appointment is September 2024, but this is negotiable.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
240955
Working Title
Weinberg Interdisciplinary Research Scholar
Job Title
RESEARCH FELLOW
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
College Of Lsa
Department
LSA Linguistics: Weinberg ICS
Posting Begin/End Date
10/19/2023 - 3/01/2024
Salary
$75,000.00
Career Interest
Research Fellows
Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, a research statement (not more than 2 pages), a one page teaching statement and contact information for 3 references. Research statements should specify how the applicants research will integrate with and benefit from ongoing cognitive science research conducted at The University of Michigan. For example, the research statements could make ties to the interests of faculty from the Departments of Linguistics, Psychology, Philosophy, Computer Science and Engineering and/or The Neuroscience PhD Program, or related departments and units. Please combine all application materials (in the order above) into one PDF to submit through the UM job application site.
Summary
The Weinberg Institute for Cognitive Science at The University of Michigan invites applications to become a Weinberg Interdisciplinary Scholar. Scholars are creative, highly qualified, and motivated researchers who are generously supported in a postdoctoral position for two full years. Scholars enjoy freedom and flexibility to develop and advance their own innovative research projects without expectations for teaching. They also enjoy substantial opportunities for mentorship and collaboration with Michigan's world class research community in Psychology , Linguistics , Neuroscience , Philosophy , Artificial Intelligence/Computer Science , and related fields.
We welcome applications working in all areas of cognitive science. In this cycle, we are especially interested in interdisciplinary scholars who combine research in cognitive science with methods and models derived from generative artificial intelligence.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Required Qualifications*
The successful application will hold a Ph.D. in any area of cognitive science and have a demonstrated record of high quality research.
Additional Information
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE WEINBERG INSTITUTE and THE UNIVERSITY of MICHIGAN:
For additional information regarding the Weinberg Institute for Cognitive Science, please go to https://lsa.umich.edu/weinberginstitute . For more information about this position, please contact weinberg.Institute.HR@umich.edu.
BENEFITS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN: Information on benefits can be found here: https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness
Salary: $75,000 / year
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Review of applicants will start in January 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. The desired start date of the appointment is September 2024, but this is negotiable.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
240955
Working Title
Weinberg Interdisciplinary Research Scholar
Job Title
RESEARCH FELLOW
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
College Of Lsa
Department
LSA Linguistics: Weinberg ICS
Posting Begin/End Date
10/19/2023 - 3/01/2024
Salary
$75,000.00
Career Interest
Research Fellows
