Post-doctoral position

[Daniel Levitin <daniel.levitin@xxxxxxxxx>]

Announcing a post-doctoral position in music cognition

POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN MUSIC COGNITION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF 
PSYCHOLOGY, MCGILL UNIVERSITY in Montreal, QC. The post-doctoral 
scholar will work in the laboratory of Dr. Daniel Levitin studying 
melody recognition under transformations in pitch, rhythm, meter, 
tempo and timbre.  A Ph.D. in cognitive psychology or a closely 
related discipline is required, and background in one or more of the 
following areas is preferred: music cognition, categorization, 
psychophysics, auditory perception, concept formation, or memory. 
Starting date is flexible between March 1, 2010 and September 1, 2010 
and is for one year, renewable.  Applicants should submit a c.v., 
statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation 
to <mailto:laura.testa@xxxxxxxxx>laura.testa@xxxxxxxxx

McGill University's psychology department has a distinguished history 
of auditory research, and offers many opportunities for 
cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary research through 
affiliations with the Schulich School of Music, the Medical School, 
the Montreal Neurological Institute, and the Centre for 
Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology. Montreal is 
known as a lively and dynamic city, a major cultural center with a 
vibrant music and arts scene, including the Montreal Symphony 
Orchestra, the Montreal Jazz Festival, and two major museums.