Research position on modelling of expertise

[Fernand Gobet]

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT

EXPERT MEMORY


Applications are invited for the above post to work on an ESRC-funded
project on expert memory. The project will involve data collection and
computer modelling of chess players' memory. The person appointed will be
expected to carry out empirical studies and contribute to the refinement of
a computer model of chess expertise.

Candidates should have a PhD in computer science, cognitive science, or
psychology, and have good computing skills. Knowledge of Lisp or of a
similar computer language is required.

Salary will be within the range #15,735 - #20,867 per annum, depending on
qualifications and experience. This post is available from June 1999 and
will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of one year.

Information about related projects is available on the WWW at:
http://www.psychology.nottingham.ac.uk/research/credit/projects/chess_expertise/

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Candidates should send a detailed CV, a statement of research interests and
two letters of recommendation, to Dr F Gobet, School of Psychology, The
University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD. Tel: 0115
951 5402. Fax: 0115 951 5324. Email: Fernand.Gobet at Nottingham.ac.uk.