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Opening of a Research Assistant Position (f/m) at OFFIS: Cognitive Modelling
of Human-Machine Interaction on Ship Bridges<br>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Research Assistant on full-time basis</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">The OFFIS Research Division Transportation
(</font><a href=www.offis.de><font size=2 face="sans-serif">www.offis.de</font></a><font size=2 face="sans-serif">)
has an open position for a research assistant on a full-time basis available
immediately. The position is for 3 years with an optional extension up
to 5 years. </font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">You will work in a national German Project
in the Maritime domain with leading scientists in the field of Human-Machine
Interaction and with experts from the Maritime Industry. One objective
of the project is to use human models of seafarers within a human-machine
simulation environment to simulate interaction between seafarers, port
operators and advanced e-navigation systems. You will perform research
work in the field of cognitive modelling of seafarers’ decision making
processes based on an existing model architecture. You will implement a
cognitive modelling concept into executable program code in order to perform
model-based simulations of various maritime scenarios. The resulting simulation
platform will be applied for assessment of navigation system designs.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Our requirements:</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">You should be highly motivated and possess
the competence to work in a team. You should enjoy facing interdisciplinary
challenges. As an application-oriented researcher you are interested in
communicating and cooperating with industrial partners. </font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">We expect an outstanding M.Sc. or Diploma
in Computer Science, Cognitive Psychology or a related discipline. Software
implementation competence is required. An interest in, knowledge on and
preferably experience with, either Cognitive Science, Human Factors, Artificial
Intelligence, Software Development and/or Assistance Systems are essential.
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">What we offer:</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">OFFIS is located in Oldenburg (north
western Germany) - a dynamic university city with a distinct sense of personality
and an unique quality of life offering many cultural and free time possi¬bilities.
Oldenburg is located near Bremen and Hamburg with the North Sea only few
kilometres away. OFFIS is an institute for information technology with
an international focus. For our employees, we offer a professionally and
socially attractive working environment. As an academic institute, we have
in cooperation with the University excellent opportunities for the development
of professional and personal skills in a scientific environment. The salary
will be dependent on the qualifications and performance.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Please submit your application incl.
the usual documents to: personal@offis.de and luedtke@offis.de</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">We are looking forward to meeting you!</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">YOUR CONTACT:</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Dr. Andreas Lüdtke</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">OFFIS – Institute for Information Technology</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Escherweg 2</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">26121 Oldenburg, Germany</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Phone: +49 441 9722-530</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Mail: luedtke@offis.de</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Best regards,</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Andreas Luedtke</font>
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Dr. Andreas Luedtke<br>
Group Manager<br>
Human-Centred Design<br>
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OFFIS<br>
FuE Bereich Verkehr | R&D Division Transportation<br>
Escherweg 2 - 26121 Oldenburg - Germany<br>
Phone/Fax.: +49 441 9722-530/-102<br>
E-Mail: luedtke@offis.de<br>
URL: </font><a href=http://www.offis.de/><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.offis.de</font></a>