[ACT-R-users] Cognitive Scientist Positions available at Aptima, Inc.

[Craig Haimson]

Aptima currently has openings for Cognitive Scientists at both its Woburn,
MA and Washington, DC offices. 

We are looking to fill Cognitive Scientist positions in both our Applied
Cognitive Modeling and Performance Assessment areas. In the Applied
Cognitive Modeling area, we are looking for individuals interested in the
design, development, and testing of software that leverages computational
modeling and knowledge representation to provide semi-automated solutions
for training and facilitating human decision-making. In the Performance
Assessment area, we are looking for individuals interested in working on a
variety of projects related to training needs analysis, training system
development, performance measure development, and human performance
assessment.

Minimum Requirements:
-Ph.D. in Cognitive Science, Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology,
Human Factors, or a related field
-Ability and willingness to travel
-Excellent written communication skills
-Excellent verbal communication skills
-U.S. Citizenship
-Must be able to obtain Secret security clearance

For the Applied Cognitive Modeling position, the ideal candidate will have
at least three of the following:
-Proficiency in cognitive modeling
-Proficiency in expert systems
-Proficiency in software requirements and design
-Proficiency in education or training system design
-Proficiency in intelligent tutoring systems
-Proficiency in natural language processing
-Proficiency in experimental design and statistical data analysis

For the Performance Assessment position, the ideal candidate will have at
least three of the following:
-Proficiency in task and training needs analysis
-Proficiency in defining measures for assessment (e.g., training,
performance)
-Experience in education or training system design
-Experience with simulation-based training systems
-Proficiency in experimental design and statistical data analysis
-Proficiency with data analysis programs (SPSS/SAS)

Aptima will compensate applicants for any travel or relocation expenses to
fill this position. All applicants must be willing to work in one of
Aptima's office locations Aptima's Woburn, MA office or Washington, DC
office Monday through Friday (no telecommuting or compressed schedules).
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume/vita, and writing
sample to aptima_personnel at aptima.com. 

ALL APPLICANTS SELECTED WILL BE SUBJECT TO A GOVERNMENT SECURITY
INVESTIGATION AND MUST MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS TO
CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F, VETS/DISABLED.



Craig Haimson, Ph.D.
Team Lead, Cognitive Training Technologies
Aptima, Inc.
1726 M Street NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20036
202-842-1548 x314 (voice)
202-842-2630 (fax)

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