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<p class=MsoNormal>We are looking for applicants for an NRC Post-Doc with a
background in cognitive linguistics/psycholinguistics and computational
cognitive modeling to work on the language generation component of a synthetic
teammate. We are using the ACT-R cognitive architecture to develop the
synthetic teammate. The major components of the synthetic teammate, including
language comprehension, language generation, dialog management, situation model
and task behavior are all being implemented within ACT-R. A prototype language
generation component grounded in Optimality Theory has already been developed,
but is in need of modification to align it with ongoing modifications to the
other components, to expand its coverage, and to improve its cognitive
plausibility. The overall goal of the project is development of a synthetic
teammate which is at once functional and cognitively plausible.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Before beginning the post doc on or after summer 2010 in
Mesa, AZ, interested candidates will need to have completed their doctoral
degree. To start in summer 2010, applications must be submitted in early
February, 2010. American citizenship is also required.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>For more information, contact Jerry Ball at <a
href="mailto:Jerry.Ball@mesa.afmc.af.mil">Jerry.Ball@mesa.afmc.af.mil</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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