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align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2>Postdoctoral Positions in
Cognitive Science/Reasoning on the Semantic Web<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =
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<P style="mso-line-height-alt: 9.75pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2>The Center for
Adaptive Behavior and Cognition at the Max Planck Institute for Human
Development in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns =
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State
w:st="on">Berlin</st1:State></st1:place>, under the direction of Gerd
Gigerenzer, is seeking applicants for postdoctoral fellow positions for a period
of 3 years. All positions can begin as soon as May 1st 2008, but later or
earlier start dates are possible. </FONT></P>
<P style="mso-line-height-alt: 9.75pt"><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2>Candidates
should be interested in studying the cognitive mechanisms underlying bounded,
social, and ecological rationality in real-world domains. Current and past
researchers in our group have backgrounds in psychology, cognitive science,
economics, mathematics, biology, and computer science to name but a few. These
positions are associated with a multi-institution grant from the European Union
Seventh Framework Programme, entitled <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">The Large Knowledge
Collider (LarKC): a platform for large scale integrated reasoning and
Web-search</SPAN></I>. In this project, our role is to study how human cognition
can be used as a model for information retrieval and reasoning on the semantic
web. For example, by using computational models of how people search for
information in literature databases we can learn not only about how humans solve
the task, but also how this understanding can suggest novel approaches to
automated reasoning on the semantic web.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>The center provides excellent resources, including support staff and
equipment for conducting experiments and computer simulations, generous travel
support for conferences, and, most importantly, the time to think.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P style="mso-line-height-alt: 9.75pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2>For more
information about our group please visit our homepage at </FONT><A
href="http://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/abc"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><FONT face=Arial color=#006699
size=2>www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/abc</FONT></SPAN></A><FONT face=Arial size=2> and
</FONT><A href="http://www.larkc.eu/"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><FONT
face=Arial color=#006699 size=2>www.larkc.eu</FONT></SPAN></A><FONT face=Arial
size=2> to learn more information about the project. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The fellows will work under the direction
of <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Henry Brighton</st1:PersonName>, Joerg Rieskamp,
& Lael Schooler. If you have questions, please email larkc2008<SPAN
class=plainblue1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt"><FONT color=#006699> (<FONT
size=2>at) mpib-berlin.mpg.de</FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN>. The working language
of the center is English, and knowledge of German is not necessary for living in
<st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Berlin</st1:place></st1:State> and
enjoying the active life and cultural riches of this city. We strongly encourage
applications from women, and members of minority groups. The Max Planck Society
is committed to employing more individuals with disabilities and especially
encourages them to apply.</FONT></P>
<P style="mso-line-height-alt: 9.75pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2>Please submit
applications (consisting of a cover letter describing research interests,
curriculum vitae, up to five reprints, and 3 letters of recommendation)
by<STRONG> April 1st 2008, </STRONG><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">when the review of
applications will begin.</SPAN></STRONG> However, applications will be accepted
until the position is filled. The preferred method of submission is a single PDF
file for the cover letter and CV, plus PDF copies of the reprints e-mailed to
larkc2008 (at) mpib-berlin.mpg.de.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Referees should send letters of recommendation directly to the email
address given above.</FONT></P>
<P style="mso-line-height-alt: 9.75pt"><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=2>Alternatively, under exceptional circumstances, they can be mailed to
<BR>Ms. Ilona Prodeus<BR>Center for Adaptive Behavior and Cognition<BR>Max
Planck Institute for Human Development<BR>Königin-Luise-Strasse 5 <BR>14195
<st1:State w:st="on">Berlin</st1:State><BR><st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Germany</st1:place></st1:country-region></FONT></FONT></P>
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