<div>Computational Social Cognition</div><div>Research Scientist Positions in Singapore</div><div><br></div><div>A*STAR’s Computational Social Cognition research programme is seeking two PhD scientists in cognitive and/or social psychology, with strong skills in experimental design and data analysis.</div>
<div><br></div><div>The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore's national agency for promoting world-class research in science and technology, sponsors a research programme to study and simulate social cognition, social perception and social decision-making.</div>
<div><br></div><div>The Computational Social Cognition (CSC) programme is hosted within the Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC), an A*STAR research institute that specializes in solving challenging scientific problems using advanced computational techiques including modelling, simulation, and visualization.</div>
<div><br></div><div>We are seeking PhDs in cognitive and/or social psychology who have strong skills in experimental design and data analysis and an interest in cognitive modeling. We are primarily interested in increasing our strengths in the areas of intention perception, decision-making and/or cognitive neuroscience. Primary responsibilities would include experimental design and data analysis, as well as collaborating with other members of interdisciplinary project teams on the development of cognitive/AI models.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Interested applicants should send their CV, and contact information for two references, to Professor Andrew Ortony at <a href="mailto:csc.ihpc.jobs@gmail.com">csc.ihpc.jobs@gmail.com</a>, with the subject line "Application for CSC Research Scientist position".</div>
<div><br></div><div>Positions will be for an initial period of two years, with possibility of renewal based on performance. A*STAR is an equal opportunity employer valuing diverse cultures and disciplines in our research environment.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Information about CSC:<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="http://cogsys.ihpc.a-star.edu.sg">http://cogsys.ihpc.a-star.edu.sg</a></div><div>Information about IHPC:<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="http://www.ihpc.a-star.edu.sg">http://www.ihpc.a-star.edu.sg</a></div>
<div>Information about A*STAR: <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="http://www.a-star.edu.sg">http://www.a-star.edu.sg</a></div><div>Information about Singapore:<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="http://www.contactsingapore.org.sg">http://www.contactsingapore.org.sg</a></div>
<div><br></div><div>Please note that funding for the positions is pending approval.</div><div><br></div>