This is the final call for papers for the next Australasian Mathematical Psychology (AMP) Conference, which will be held in:
Margaret River, Western Australia
February 15-17, 2010
The conference will run on Monday and Tuesday (15 & 16 February 2010) and will be followed by a day of workshops on Wednesday (17 February 2010). There will be a conference dinner on the 16th (Tuesday).

To accommodate the hiatus during the festive season, we have extended the early-bird registration option until 15 January 2010. The early-bird registration costs are AUD$89 (full) or AUD$49 (students), which includes morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea on both conference days and the workshop day. To register, visit http://www.cogsciwa.com and follow the “AMPC2010” starburst.

Registration will increase to AUD$165 (both full and students) after 15 January 2010.

The deadline for submission of abstracts is also January 15, 2010.

Several travel grants have already been awarded, but some further funds continue to be available to graduate students (valued approximately AUD$300 each). To apply, students need to register (and pay the registration fee) and submit an abstract along with a CV and any available (p)reprints before the extended early-bird registration deadline (15/1/10).

Unsuccessful applicants are eligible for a full refund of their registration fee; applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application within days of the deadline.

For more information, visit the website  http://www.cogsciwa.com, follow the conference starburst) for details. Or, send an email to one of the organizers: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Ullrich Ecker.

The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for several Program Director positions within the Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS).  All NSF openings are described in greater detail with application instructions on the NSF website at: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/vacancy.jsp?org=BCS&nsf_org=BCS.

BCS is seeking program directors for the following programs:
- Developmental and Learning Sciences Program (up to 2 positions, one as permanent and one as rotator)
- Perception, Action, and Cognition (1 position as rotator)
- Social Psychology (1 position as rotator)
- Linguistics (1 position as rotator, to be posted shortly)

Program Directors have responsibilities managing proposal evaluation, project development and support, and program planning.  The scientific expertise of the program director is critical in insuring leadership in program planning and internal management and for translating these into effective scientific, budgetary, and operational activities for the division and directorate.   Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in the appropriate or related discipline, plus six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position.

These positions will be filled on a one or two year Visiting Scientist Appointment, a Federal Temporary Appointment or an Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignment.   Visiting Scientist appointments will be made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act with a current salary range of $102,721 to $160,078 including locality pay for the area.  Salaries for IPAs will be determined in collaboration with the candidate's university.

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Amber Story, Deputy Division Director, Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or (703) 292-7249, or contact Dr. Mark Weiss, Division Director, Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or (703) 292-7272.

NSF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO EMPLOYING A HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF THAT REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION.