[ACT-R-users] Research Positions in Cognitive Modeling at Carnegie Mellon University

[Christian Lebiere]

Research Positions in Cognitive Modeling at Carnegie Mellon University
 
Applications are welcome for research positions in the Psychology Department
at Carnegie Mellon University under the direction of Dr. Christian Lebiere.
The goal of the project is to investigate and model synergies in large
human-machine networked systems.  The project is funded for 3 to 5 years by
a MURI (Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative) grant from the Air
Force Office of Scientific Research.  Specific areas of interest include but
are not limited to: 1) empirically investigate cognitive phenomena arising
from the interaction of sizable number of human and machine decision-makers
in large networked information environments; 2) develop high-fidelity
cognitive models of these phenomena using the ACT-R cognitive architecture
for tasks including information processing and fusion, planning and
scheduling and management and control of human and machine assets; and 3)
relate together a hierarchy of cognitive modeling paradigms of various
fidelity and complexity to provide effective solutions for better network
design in order to improve situation awareness and decision making.
 
Positions include postdoctoral researcher, research programmer and research
assistant.
 
Responsibilities of the postdoctoral researcher include experiment design
and supervision, data analysis, development of cognitive models, and
manuscript preparation and presentation. Requirements include a Ph.D. in
cognitive science, computer science or psychology with cognitive modeling
experience, preferably but not exclusively using the ACT-R cognitive
architecture, and research interests in high-level cognition and
human-computer interaction.
 
Responsibilities of the research programmer include development and
documentation of software for interactive simulations of complex tasks and
their interfacing with cognitive architectures.  Programming experience,
especially in Lisp, and a background in artificial intelligence or cognitive
modeling are preferred but not essential.
 
Responsibilities of the research assistant include conducting experiments,
data analysis and support of manuscript preparation.  Experience in
experimental psychology is preferred.
 
These positions are open immediately and offer competitive salary and
benefits.  Carnegie Mellon University offers a stimulating research
environment in livable Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  To apply or obtain
additional information, contact (email preferred):
 
Dr. Christian Lebiere
Psychology Department
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Tel: 412-268-6028
Email: cl at cmu.edu