Connectionists: Postdoctoral position in Computational Cognitive Science

[Dan Navarro]

The computational cognitive science group at the University of Adelaide
(Australia) is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to contribute to a
project focused on problems of inductive inference. Project PIs are Dan
Navarro and Amy Perfors.

The research project investigates how different assumptions about the
nature and origin of data lead to different inferences, both in a normative
sense and in human behaviour. From a modelling perspective the project is
interested in developing Bayesian models of human induction,  and in
understanding how these relate to more traditional psychological models.


Position Requirements

You should have:

- PhD in cognitive science, psychology, computer science, statistics, or
other related discipline
- Experience in implementing and interpreting probabilistic models (in
particular, Bayesian modelling, MCMC techniques).

Additional desirable characteristics:

- Previous experience developing new cognitive models
- Matlab or R skills (although other programming languages are also
acceptable)
- Experience in psychological experimental design and data analysis


Term of Position

This position is available from 1 August 2013 (although the starting date
is flexible) for an initial period of 1 year with the possibility of
renewal for another year depending on funding.


Salary

Salary: A$74,001 - A$79,435 per annum.  The successful applicant will be
appointed at an appropriate level within this range depending on
qualifications and relevant experience. An employer superannuation
contribution of 9% also applies.


Applications

The closing date is 15 June 2013. Applications received after this date
will be accepted but cannot be guaranteed equal consideration.

Your application should:

- include your résumé/Curriculum Vitae
- address the selection criteria
- quote the job reference number (18047)
- include your Australian residency status (non-Australian candidates are
fine)
- include the names, addresses and/or email details of three referees.

Email applications to Dr Amy Perfors at amy.perfors at adelaide.edu.au


Further Information

- Feel free to email us with any questions!
- Our lab website: ua.edu.au/ccs
- The official job posting: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/current/18047/
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