<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=windows-1252"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">We are currently looking for a postdoctoral researcher for the Intelligent Systems Section at the Naval Research Laboratory. The postdoc will primarily be working with Dr. Greg Trafton and Dr. Laura Hiatt to investigate ways to leverage priming effects and context in ACT-R to improve autonomous robotic systems. Work on this will include developing a theory of long-term context using ACT-R’s priming mechanisms, and using it to improve machine perception and human-robot interaction.<br><br>The ideal candidate has (or will have) a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology, cognitive science or computer science, with experience in cognitive modeling and a strong programming background. Postdocs will be hired through the NRC Research Associateship Program (<a href="http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/rap/">http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/rap/</a>); the next application deadline is February 1.<br><br>For additional information, please contact Dr. Greg Trafton (<a href="mailto:greg.trafton@nrl.navy.mil">greg.trafton@nrl.navy.mil</a>) or Dr. Laura Hiatt (<a href="mailto:laura.hiatt@nrl.navy.mil">laura.hiatt@nrl.navy.mil</a>).<div><br></div><div>Greg</div></body></html>