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Camilla Persson Benbow, Dean-elect of the Peabody College of Education and
Human Development, and co-director of the Study of Mathematically
Precocious Youth (SMPY), has asked for this to be posted:
Full time Post-doctoral Fellow or Research Associate Position in the SMPY
50-Year Longitudinal Study of Intellectual Talent: The SMPY Longitudinal
Study, investigating the optimal development of talent across the
life-span, is now in its third decade and involves over 5000 participants,
who are at least in the top 1% in intellectual ability and grouped into
five separate cohorts. Data on participants are currently available at
ages 13, 18, 23, and 33, with data collection continuing. Position
responsibilities include: research design, data collection, data
management, supervision of students, statistical analysis, and writing for
publication. Computer-technical skills for managing large data banks are
preferred; strong statistical training required. Send vitae, cover
letter stating interests and background for position, (pre)reprints, and
three letters of recommendation to: Dean Camilla Persson Benbow,
Department of Psychology and Human Development, Box 512 GPC, Vanderbilt
University, Nashville, TN 37208. The position will remain open until
filled.
For additional information, contact either SMPY co-director: Camilla
Persson Benbow (515) 294-7000, cbenbow@iastate.edu; or David Lubinski
(515) 294-1532, lubinski@iastate.edu.
Vanderbilt University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.