Position in Cognitive Science

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Lectureship in Psychology. Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer (British system: equivalent to an Assistant Professor in N. America) in the Department of Psychology in the area of cognitive science. The filling of post is subject to the availability of funds, but it is hoped that an appointment will be made early in 1994, for a fixed term of 2 to 3 years, which would be expected to be renewed at the end of this first contract. Applicants for this post should ideally possess a Ph.D. degree and have research, teaching and practical experience in cognitive science. Teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels would be required. There is currently little teaching of cognitive science at the University of Hong Kong, and the appointee would be expected to fill this gap, as well as do research in this area. It is anticipated that a new degree or postgraduate degree course in Cogntive Science will soon be offered by the University, and the Department of Psychology will take on a significant teaching role. Other departments that are likely to be involved include Computer Science, Philosophy and Education. The annual salary (non-superannuable, but attracting a 15% (taxable) terminal gratuity) is on an 11-point scale: HK$377,220 - HK$630,180 (approx. Sterling L32,800 - L54,800; US$48,500 - US$80,800 at December, 1993 exchange rates). Starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience. At current rates, salaries tax in Hong Kong will not exceed 15% of gross income. Children's education allowances in Hong Kong and abroad, leave, and medical/dental benefits are provided; housing or tenancy allowances are also provided in most cases at a charge of 7.5% of salary. Further particulars and application forms may be obtained from the Appointments Unit, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (fax (852) 5592058; email APPTUNIT(a)HKUVM1.HKU.HK). Closes February 15, 1994 (extended deadline from earlier advert). Further particulars ------------------- Facilities at the University of Hong Kong are very good, with all lecturers provided with a PC connected via LANs to the Departmental servers, the University's mainframes (Vax 6420, IBM9375, IBM4361, DECSystem 5500s, SUN SPARCserver 670), and the universities' and polytechnics' DECmpp 12000 supercomputer. There is access, via the LANs, to the Internet, and to computers and networks abroad. There is external access to this network. The University of Hong Kong has expanded rapidly over the last few years, with a current student quota of 8500 undergraduates and 2500 postgraduates (of which about 1000 are research postgraduates). Resourcing and facilities for research can be excellent. The Department of Psychology has several purpose- built laboratories, for research in psychophysiology, perception, experimental psychology, and developmental psychology amongst others. The standards of the undergraduate students are high, the University being able to select only those in the top percentiles. The programmes themselves are of an international standard, and are vetted by external examiners usually from abroad, while many courses and programmes are internationally accredited. Hong Kong itself is an exciting and vibrant city, being at the heart of an area which is economically forging ahead of the rest of the world. Informal queries can be sent to Dr. John A. Spinks, Department of Psychology, at: spinks(a)hkucc.bitnet ------------------------------