From julian.marewski at unil.ch Tue Nov 6 05:20:59 2012 From: julian.marewski at unil.ch (Julian Marewski) Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2012 11:20:59 +0100 Subject: [ACT-R-users] Call for Papers: Modeling and Aiding Intuitions in Organizational Decision Making, special issue of the Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition, edited by J. Marewski & U. Hoffrage In-Reply-To: <001401cdbc08$1121a3f0$3364ebd0$@marewski@unil.ch> References: <001401cdbc08$1121a3f0$3364ebd0$@marewski@unil.ch> Message-ID: <001c01cdbc08$6a4a0ad0$3ede2070$@marewski@unil.ch> Please pass this call for papers on to potentially interested colleagues. Apologies for cross-postings. Call for Papers Modeling and Aiding Intuitions in Organizational Decision Making Special Issue of the Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition Guest editors: Julian N. Marewski and Ulrich Hoffrage The Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition (JARMAC) will publish a special issue on "Modeling and Aiding Intuitions in Organizational Decision Making", edited by Julian N. Marewski and Ulrich Hoffrage. Interested contributors are referred to a detailed outline of the intended contents below. How do managers, civil servants, politicians, and other administrators make decisions? An avalanche of studies suggests that not only careful rational analyses, but also intuitions, gut feelings, and heuristics play an extremely important role in professional decision making-for the better or for the worse. According to dual-process theories (e.g., Sloman, 1996), for instance, decision making stems from two cognitive systems; one which is rational, rule-based and one which is intuitive. Similarly, following the heuristics-and-biases program (e.g., Kahneman, Slovic, & Tversky, 1982), decisions are prone to a set of biases and irrational fallacies that are often attributed to the intuitive system. The fast-and-frugal heuristics framework (e.g., Gigerenzer, Todd, & the ABC Research Group, 1999), in contrast, stresses also what might be conceived of as the positive side of intuitions: According to this framework, successful decision makers smartly choose from an adaptive toolbox of efficient rules of thumb, labeled fast-and-frugal heuristics. Intuitions reflect the workings of these heuristics. The different, partially segregated, theoretical approaches not only offer contradictory conclusions about the role of intuitions in organizational decision making, but also differ in the methodologies they rely upon. Dual-process theories and the heuristics-and-biases program often invoke verbal, informal accounts of decision making whereas the fast-and-frugal heuristics and other frameworks strive to formulate computational, algorithmic models of the underlying cognitive processes. For example, cognitive architectures (e.g., Anderson, 2007) and connectionist theories (e.g., Rumelhart, McClelland, & the PDP Research Group, 1986), potentially allow understanding decision processes in terms of very detailed formal models. The approaches also differ in terms of the benchmarks they use to assess the success of heuristic, intuitive decision processes. The heuristics-and-biases program, for instance, typically invokes the laws of logic and models that come from the subjective expected utility maximization tradition as normative yardsticks for successful decision making and human rationality. The fast-and-frugal heuristics framework, in turn, aims at assessing how well decision processes are adapted to the statistical structure of the environment in which they operate-an ecological view of rationality that is rooted in Herbert Simon's work (e.g., 1956). Finally, the various approaches differ in terms of how much emphasis they place on actually examining professional decision making in the real-world-as opposed to in the lab- with the naturalistic decision making community (e.g., Klein, 2004), making the study of intuitions in the wild one of its methodological priorities. This rich but partially segregated literature does not offer a consensus as to (i) how intuitive organizational decision making processes should be modeled and (ii) how organizational decision makers can be aided to make better decisions. Yet, especially the latter question is of great importance to practitioners-such as managers, politicians, or civil servants-who strive to improve decision making processes in institutions. This special issue intends to contribute to establishing such a consensus, helping practitioners and theorists alike in their endeavor to both understand and aid intuitive organizational decision making. In line with this goal, the special issue will not only present cutting-edge research in this domain, but also offer a synopsis of the various theoretical and methodological approaches in one volume. To further foster exchanges among these approaches, authors of accepted papers will be invited to publish a commentary on the contributions of the other authors (in the same volume). Submitted articles should make a new theoretical, methodological, or empirical contribution, for example, by presenting theoretical arguments, experimental or observational findings, simulation results, and mathematical analyses. Articles that are explicitly written for practitioners are also solicited. Specific topics of full articles include but are by no means limited to: (a) How do intuitions guide managers, civil servants, politicians, and other administrators, for instance, when making high-stake and low-stake decisions? (b) How can managers, civil servants, politicians, and other administrators avoid falling prey to cognitive biases by training their intuitions? (c) How can heuristics and intuitions be systematically used to aid (rational) decision analysis, for instance, by guiding the construction of complex decision trees and by informing simulations of business scenarios? (d) How can heuristics be implemented as decision aids in organizations? (e) How can simple heuristic principles contribute to the robustness of organizations, institutions, or even society (cf. Taleb, 2010)? (f) Why are there comparatively few detailed computational models of the cognitive processes associated with intuitive organizational decision making? (g) How can cognitive architectures, connectionist models, and other computational theories of cognition aid the study of intuitive organizational decision making? (h) How can the rational analysis approach from the cognitive and decision sciences (e.g., Anderson, 1991; Oaksford & Chater, 1998) be useful for studying intuitive decision making in organizations? (i) When should correspondence criteria and when should coherence criteria (e.g., Hammond, 1996) come into play as normative yardsticks for assessing the success of intuitive decisions in organizations? (j) How do intuitive decision making processes differ depending on whether they are studied in the wild or in the lab? (k) How can the Brunswikian methodological imperative of representative experimental design (e.g., Brunswik, 1955) be applied in the study of intuitive organizational decision making? (l) How can the different theoretical and methodological approaches to intuitive organizational decision making be integrated into an overarching framework? Interested contributors are requested to contact Julian Marewski and Ulrich Hoffrage (by e-mail: julian.marewski at unil.ch, ulrich.hoffrage at unil.ch; for more information about the guest editors, see www.modeling-adaptive-cognition.org) and to submit, as a preliminary step, a summary of the intended contribution (about 200 words). Each summary will be evaluated by the guest editors in terms of the intended contribution's scope and suitability for the special issue. Summaries that are submitted prior to December 31st will be given full consideration for the special issue; summaries that are submitted on a later date will also be considered; however, full consideration of late summaries will only be guaranteed as long as projected number of intended contributions does not exceed the available journal space. The deadline for submitting full papers is October 15th, 2013. Submitted papers will be reviewed within 4 weeks after their reception. All submissions will be subject to the journal's regular peer review process under the direction of the guest editors and Ronald Fisher, the journal's editor-in-chief. The final version of accepted articles must adhere to the journal's author guidelines. One goal of the Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition is to reach not only scientists but also professionals and practitioners who seek to understand, apply, and benefit from research on memory and cognition. Editorial board members are J R. Belli, R. Bjork, N. Brewer, S. Charman, J. Dunlosky, R. Engle, B. Fischhoff, M. Garry, S. Gathercole, M. Goldsmith, P.A Granhag, A. Healy, P. Hertel, S. Kassin, G. Keren, J. Marewski, M. McDaniel, C. Meissner, J. Metcalfe, K Pezdek, D. Poole, H. Roediger III, B. Schwartz, N. Schwarz, D. Simon, B. Spellman, A. Vrij, G. Wells, C. Wickens, J. Wixted, and D. Wright. The journal is owned by the Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition, and published by Elsevier. Cited references Anderson, J. R. (1991). Is human cognition adaptive? Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 14, 471-517. Anderson, J. R. (2007). How can the human mind occur in the physical universe? New York: Oxford University Press. Brunswik, E. (1955). Representative design and probabilistic theory in a functional psychology. Psychological Review, 62, 193-217. Gigerenzer, G., Todd, P. M., & the ABC Research Group. (1999). Simple heuristics that make us smart. New York: Oxford University Press. Hammond, K. R. (1996). Human judgment and social policy: Irreducible uncertainty, inevitable error, unavoidable injustice. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Kahneman, D., Slovic, P., & Tversky, A. (1982). Judgment Under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases. New York: Cambridge University Press. Klein, G., (2004). The Power of Intuition: How to Use Your Gut Feelings to Make Better Decisions at Work. New York: Currency. Oaksford, M., & Chater, N. (Eds.). (1998). Rational models of cognition. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press. Rumelhart, D. E., McClelland, J.L., & the PDP Research Group (1986). Parallel Distributed Processing: Explorations in the Microstructure of Cognition. Volume 1: Foundations, Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. Simon, H. A. (1956). Rational choice and the structure of environments. Psychological Review, 63, 129-138. Sloman S. A. (1996). The empirical case for two systems of reasoning. Psychological Bulletin, 119, 3-22. Taleb, N. N. (2010). The black swan: The impact of the highly improbable (second edition). New York: Random House. Elsevier Inc. 525 B Street, Suite 1800, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Tel +1 619 699 6400 | Fax +1 619 699 6310 | www.elsevier.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ion.juvina at wright.edu Wed Nov 7 07:25:34 2012 From: ion.juvina at wright.edu (Ion Juvina) Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2012 07:25:34 -0500 Subject: [ACT-R-users] Looking for Ph.D. students with interest in cognitive modeling Message-ID: <732C09A2-EFAA-4904-B488-605A0913B5FC@wright.edu> The Cognitive Modeling Group in the Department of Psychology at Wright State University is seeking candidates for multiple funded graduate student positions. The group is lead by Drs. Ion Juvina (psych-scholar.wright.edu/ijuvina) and Joseph Houpt (www.wright.edu/~joseph.houpt). We work in areas ranging from low-level perceptual modeling to high-level cognitive processes such as decision-making and cognitive control. Our interests include both computational modeling, particularly with ACT-R, and mathematical modeling, including dynamic systems and stochastic processes. Graduate students will have the opportunity to work on both theoretical and applied problems. Our group has active collaborations with a number of groups at the nearby Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, as well as connections in academia and industry. Students will work toward a Ph.D. in Human Factors Psychology with a minor in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. We are seeking candidates who have backgrounds in cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, mathematics, computer science or engineering. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and speaking. Additional desired qualifications include programming skills (especially in R, Matlab, Lisp or Python); experience with statistical analysis and modeling (especially in R or Matlab); and experience with fMRI or EEG data collection and analysis. Applications must be received by January 1, 2013. Required applications materials are a statement of research interests, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts and an official copy of your GRE scores. For information on application procedures, see: http://www.wright.edu/cosm/departments/psychology/graduate/howtoapply.html. International students are encouraged to apply. Additional information for international applicants is available at: http://www.wright.edu/ucie/student/graduate_admissions.html Ion Juvina, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Psychology Wright State University ion.juvina at wright.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hedderik at van-rijn.org Fri Nov 9 05:40:15 2012 From: hedderik at van-rijn.org (Hedderik van Rijn) Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2012 11:40:15 +0100 Subject: [ACT-R-users] Fellowships in Groningen, The Netherlands Message-ID: The University of Groningen is awarding a number of fellowships to young, talented international scholars. Although the program is primarily aimed at female researchers, anyone can apply. A fellowship consists of a assistant professorship position, with predefined criteria for tenure (i.e., promotion to associate professorship). People working in our field could apply to the fellowships advertised at the Natural Sciences and/or at the Social Sciences departments. More information regarding the procedure at Social Sciences (Psychology, contact Hedderik van Rijn for more information): http://www.rug.nl/gmw/onderzoek/rff/index And at Natural Sciences (Artificial Intelligence, Niels Taatgen) http://www.rug.nl/fwn/vacatures/rff/index We would be happy to provide more information, - Hedderik. From fer2 at psu.edu Thu Nov 15 18:36:17 2012 From: fer2 at psu.edu (Frank Ritter) Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:36:17 -0500 Subject: [ACT-R-users] CogModel notes: ICCM13/BRIMS13/books/software/Jobs Message-ID: <11151836.KUPGYUHG@psu.edu> This is based on the International Cognitive Modeling Conference mailing list that I maintain. I forward messages about twice a year. (however, this is the first one for ICCM 2013.) The first announcement is driving this email -- the call for papers for ICCM 2013 in Ottawa. The rest indicate things are cooking in Cog Sci and in modeling. If you would like to be removed, please just let me know. I maintain it by hand to keep it small. cheers, Frank Ritter frank.e.ritter at gmail.com http://acs.ist.psu.edu http://www.frankritter.com **************************************************************** 1. ICCM 2013, Ottawa, 11-14 July 2013, Papers due: 25 March 2013 http://www.iccm-conference.org/2013/ 2. ICCM 2012 tutorials proposals call, Ottawa, due: 20 mar 12 http://acs.ist.psu.edu/iccm2013/tutorials-call.html 3. BRIMS 2013, 12-14 Mar 2013 papers / tutorials new deadline: 17 dec 2012 4. How to run studies book, review copies available http://www.sagepub.com/books/Book237263 5. Computing for Ordinary Mortals, book, 20% off http://tinyurl.com/d53opjk 6. iTunes app with Soar in it: Soar Liar's Dice https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/michigan-liars-dice/id562997948?mt=8 7. Nominations for the 2013 Glushko Dissertation Prizes, due 15 jan 2013 http://cognitrn.psych.indiana.edu/CogSciPrizes/index.htm Deadline: January 15, 2013 8. NIH Toolbox for Assessment of Neurological and Behavioral Function http://www.neuroscienceblueprint.nih.gov/factSheet/toolbox.htm 9. Online study on words, semantics, and Cognitive Science, Ongoing http://www.smallworldofwords.com 10. Databrary, large video data repository https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8b3Kohr-n1GQUFPYWtaU2lMVFE 11. Registration / logistics for Advances in Cognitive Systems Due: 22 Nov 2012, conf 6-8 Dec 2012 12. Cognitive Computation journal: ToC, Vol 4 (2) http://www.springer.com/12559 13. Summer School in Cognitive Linguistics, July 22-26, 2013, Bangor, UK Early registration: 15 april 2013 14. Book chapter on how many times to run a simulation http://acs.ist.psu.edu/papers/ritterSQK11.pdf 15. IJHCS Special Issue - Interplay between User Exp. Eval. & Software Dev. Due: 28th Feb 2013 16. Databrary Project Systems Architect http://databrary.org 17. Looking for Ph.D. students in cognitive modeling, Wright State due: 1 jan 2013 18. Fellowships in Groningen, The Netherlands ongoing 19. GE Global Research Starting: 1 Nov 2012 20. Postdoctoral Res Fellow and Res. Assist. in HF at Wright State Ongoing 21. Faculty openings Cognitive Psych or Cog Neuro, Drexel Ongoing review 22. PhD position Cognitive Modeling group, U. of Gronigen Starting: 1 Nov 2012 23. PhD/Post-Doc in Neuro-Comp. Modeling of Vis. Per. & Spatial Cog., TU/Chemnitz Review starting: 20 Oct 2012 24. Frymoyer Endowed Chair Professor Position in IST at PSU http://ist.psu.edu/research/frymoyer-chair 25. Faculty openings at UT Austin School of Information Review starting: 1 Nov 2012 26. UC Santa Barbara Postdoc fellowship announcement Due: 1 Dec 2012 27. Faculty positions at Rensselaer in Cognitive Science Review starting date: 1 Dec 2012 http://www.hass.rpi.edu/pl/news-s17/faculty-position-announcement 28. Res. Fellow on User Modelling and Adaptive Interfaces for Learning Tech. Closing date: 11 November 2012 29. Faculty Job announcemnt, American U. of Beirut Until filled 30. Penn State, Psychology, Systems Neuroscience, senior position Review starting 1 Nov 2012 31. Faculty for Computer Science, Habib University, Karachi, Pakistan http://www.habibuniversity.edu.pk/Faculty/OFP 32. Tenure-track position at UCSD, Department of Cognitive Science Due: 1 Nov 2012 (reviews start) 33. "Ramon y Cajal" Tenure Track program and postdoc program Due: 20 Nov 2012 34. Computational Neuroscience staff position at Sandia National Labs Due: 30 Nov 2012 35. Open position in Applied Cognitive Science, Michigan Tech Due: 30 Nov 2012 36. PHD Studentships in Computational Cognitive Science, PSU Due: 15 Dec 2012 37. Tenure-track Positions in Human-Centered Computing, IU/PUI Due: 1 dec 2012 http://informatics.iupui.edu/files/hcc-tenure-track-2012.pdf 38. PhD positions available at Penn State University, Psych Due: 1 dec 2012 39. PhD training opportunities at Georgia State University Due: 10 dec 2012 40. Tenure Track Opening in HCDE at UWash Due: 31 dec 2012 41. Two Tenure-track Assistant Professor Positions at UMBC, immediate http://www.is.umbc.edu 42. Postdoctoral Positions in Computational Cognitive Science Hongbin.Wang at uth.tmc.edu 42. Call for Papers: COSIT 2013, papers due: 4 Mar 2013 http://www.cosit2013.org/ **************************************************************** **************************************************************** 1. ICCM 2013, Ottawa, 11-14 July 2013, Papers due: 25 Mar 2013 http://www.iccm-conference.org/2013/ The conference will be held from 11 to 14 July 2013 in Ottawa, Canada at Carleton Universitat. The tutorials will be held 11 July 2013. We hope to see you in Ottawa! The International Conference on Cognitive Modeling (ICCM) is the premier conference for research on computational models and computation-based theories of human behavior. ICCM is a forum for presenting, discussing, and evaluating the complete spectrum of cognitive modeling approaches, including connectionism, symbolic modeling, dynamical systems, Bayesian modeling, and cognitive architectures. ICCM includes basic and applied research, across a wide variety of domains, ranging from low-level perception and attention to higher-level problem-solving and learning. The chairs are: Robert L. West Terrence C. Stewart (tcstewar at uwaterloo.ca) The proceedings from previous conferences are now available at http://iccm-conference.org/previous-conferences **************************************************************** 2. ICCM 2012 tutorials proposals call, Ottawa, due: 20 mar 12 http://acs.ist.psu.edu/iccm2013/tutorials-call.html The Tutorials program at the International Conference on Cognitive Modeling (ICCM) 2013 will be held on 11 July 2013. It will provide conference participants with the opportunity to gain new insights, knowledge, and skills from a broad range of areas in the field of cognitive modeling. Tutorial topics will be presented in a taught format and are likely to range from practical guidelines to theoretical issues or software. Tutorials at ICCM have been held many times before, and this year's program will be modelled after them and after the series held at the Cognitive Science Conference. http://acs.ist.psu.edu/iccm2013/tutorials-call.html provides details for submitting a tutorial proposal. **************************************************************** 3. BRIMS 2013, 12-14 Mar 2013, papers / tutorials due 17 dec 12 http://brimsconference.org/ Conference Location: San Antonio, Texas Conference Dates: March 12-14, 2013 All Submissions Due: 17 dec 2012 (Note: Paper submissions are full papers) [Note: new due date] Tutorials Held: March 11, 2013 BRiMS 2013 Opens: March 12, 2013 Call for Papers Document: http://brimsconference.org/submissions/ 2012 Conference Proceedings: http://brimsconference.org/submissions/ Hotel/Travel Information: http://brimsconference.org/submissions/ Contact us "William G Kennedy" , Robert St Amant , "David Reitter" dreitter at ist.psu.edu, Program Co-Chairs Dan Cassenti , General Chair Jean Eury, Jeury at lodestar-group.com, Arrangements Chair 540-829-9585 CALL FOR PAPERS The BRiMS Society is announcing an extension on the deadline for BRiMS conference paper submissions to December 17, 2012. The original deadline was made too early relative to the traditional deadline and the extended deadline aligns the conference with author expectations. Feedback from inside government research institutions also indicates that government employees are seeing increased rates of rejection for travel funds to conferences. This year BRiMS is entirely funded by U.S. government sponsors and thus should not face the same travel restrictions as other conferences as long as government researchers inform travel authorizing officials of the funding situation. BRiMS may be one of the few conferences that includes behavioral modeling research from government researchers, so please consider that when planning your conference papers! You are invited to participate in the 22nd Conference on Behavior Representation in Modeling and Simulation (BRiMS).The BRiMS Conference enables modeling and simulation research scientists, engineers, and technical communities across disciplines to meet, share ideas, identify capability gaps, discuss cutting-edge research directions, highlight promising technologies, and showcase the state-of-the-art in applications. The BRiMS Executive Committee invites papers, posters, demos, symposia, panel discussions, and tutorials on topics related to the representation of individuals, groups, teams, and organizations in models and simulations. All submissions are peer-reviewed. Special Topic Areas of Interest BRiMS welcomes submissions analyzing human factors and human-machine systems through modeling and simulation of empirical data related to the following areas: * Modeling and Simulation (M&S) in Military Domains * Tools for Building Distributed/Large-scale M&S Systems * Data-driven Modeling and Simulation * Virtual World Research * Biological Influences on Behavioral Models * Networked Systems Models/Social Cognition Please view the complete Call For Papers Document here with general topics and additional information. Please note that all submissions are due by November 15, 2012. For more information visit the BRiMS Conference website at http://www.BRiMSConference.org **************************************************************** 4. How to run studies book, review copies available http://www.sagepub.com/books/Book237263 Running Behavioral Experiments With Human Participants: A Practical Guide (Ritter, Kim, Morgan & Carlson, 2013) provides a concrete, practical roadmap for the implementation of experiments and controlled observation using human participants. Covering both conceptual and practical issues critical to implementing an experiment, the book is organized to follow the standard process in experiment-based research, covering such issues as potential ethical problems, risks to validity, experimental setup, running a study, and concluding a study. The detailed guidance on each step of an experiment is ideal for those in both universities and industry who have had little or no previous practical training in research methodology. The book provides example scenarios to help readers organize how they run experimental studies and anticipate problems, and example forms that can serve as effective initial "recipes." Examples and forms are drawn from areas such as cognitive psychology, human factors, human-computer interaction, and human-robotic interaction. It has been used at 8 universities in the US, Canada, and the UK. You can order copies or review copies from http://www.sagepub.com/books/Book237263 **************************************************************** 5. Computing for Ordinary Mortals, book, 20% off http://tinyurl.com/d53opjk [this book has information useful for cognitive modeling and may be useful to teachers in hci and ai] Computing for Ordinary Mortals Robert St. Amant Oct 2012, In Stock Price: $29.95 http://www.oup.com/us/catalog/general/subject/Psychology/CognitivePsychology/?view=usa&ci=9780199775309 Computing isn't only (or even mostly) about hardware and software; it's also about the ideas behind the technology. In Computing for Ordinary Mortals, computer scientist Robert St. Amant explains this "really interesting part" of computing, introducing basic computing concepts and strategies in a way that readers without a technical background can understand and appreciate. Each of the chapters illustrates ideas from a different area of computing, and together they provide important insights into what drives the field as a whole. St. Amant starts off with an overview of basic concepts as well as a brief history of the earliest computers, and then he traces two different threads through the fabric of computing. One thread is practical, illuminating the architecture of a computer and showing how this architecture makes computation efficient. St. Amant shows us how to write down instructions so that a computer can accomplish specific tasks (programming), how the computer manages those tasks as it runs (in its operating system), and how computers can communicate with each other (over a network). The other thread is theoretical, describing how computers are, in the abstract, machines for solving problems. Some of these ideas are embedded in much of what we do as humans, and thus this discussion can also give us insight into our own daily activities, how we interact with other people, and in some cases even what's going on in our heads. 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(enter the code on the upper right) **************************************************************** 6. iTunes app with Soar in it: Soar Liar's Dice https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/michigan-liars-dice/id562997948?mt=8 It's alive! It's free! It is Soar on an iPhone! The iPhone app for playing the dice game against Soar is available: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/michigan-liars-dice/id562997948?mt=8 (The name of the app is Michigan Liar's Dice.) It runs on all iPhones, and it is extremely fun (personal opinion). Please download and play the game (and maybe give it a good rating!). We'd really like to get lots of people to use it. It does have a small issue on iOS6 for iPads, but it looks like that is an Apple problem and not ours. Thanks to everyone who helped develop this: Miller Tinkerhess, Alex Turner, Nate Derbinsky John Laird soar-group mailing list https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/soar-group **************************************************************** 7. Nominations for the 2013 Glushko Dissertation Prizes, due 15 jan 2013 http://cognitrn.psych.indiana.edu/CogSciPrizes/index.htm Deadline: January 15, 2013 Call for Nominations The Robert J. Glushko Dissertation Prizes in Cognitive Science Nomination Deadline: January 15, 2013 The Cognitive Science Society and the http://people.ischool.berkeley.edu/~glushko/ Glushko-Samuelson Foundation seek nominations for up to five outstanding dissertation prizes in cognitive science. The goals of these prizes are to increase the prominence of cognitive science, and encourage students to engage in interdisciplinary efforts to understand minds and intelligent systems. The hope is that the prizes will recognize and honor young researchers conducting ground-breaking research in cognitive science. The eventual goal is to aid in efforts to bridge between the areas of cognitive science and create theories of general interest to the multiple fields concerned with scientifically understanding the nature of minds and intelligent systems. Promoting a unified cognitive science is consistent with the belief that understanding how minds work will require the synthesis of many different empirical methods, formal tools, and analytic theories. The prize was first begun in 2011, so 2013 will occasion the induction of the third group of prize winners. Up-to-date information on the prizes can be found at http://cognitrn.psych.indiana.edu/CogSciPrizes/index.htm . This is the third year for the prize. Information about previous recipients can be viewed at http://www.cognitivesciencesociety.org/about_awards_glushko_recipients.html Prize-winners must have received a PhD degree no more than two years before the January 15 nomination deadline. For the 2013 prizes, dissertations will be considered from individuals who received their PhD degrees during the period from January 15, 2011 to January 15, 2013. **************************************************************** 8. NIH Toolbox for Assessment of Neurological and Behavioral Function http://www.neuroscienceblueprint.nih.gov/factSheet/toolbox.htm [I've thought this type of tool to be useful for modeling, there are others. it appears to be free with registration.] Many clinical studies collect data on neurological function and behavior. Historically, though, the tests available for such studies were expensive, time-consuming, and required specialized training to administer. Many of the most commonly used tests also lacked uniformity. These limitations made it difficult to acquire data and compare it across studies. The NIH Toolbox is an integrated set of tools for measuring cognitive, emotional, motor and sensory function. These tools have been validated for use in diverse cultures, ethnic and geographic groups, ages (3-85 years) and study types. The toolbox: * Is low-cost and royalty-free * Uses state-of-the art psychometric approaches * Uses computer-adaptive testing so that the tests can be calibrated to a subject's abilities * Can be administered within two hours * Is adaptable to changes in measurement and technology * Is available in English and Spanish The toolbox is expected to provide a more complete picture of neurological and behavioral health in large-scale longitudinal studies, epidemiological studies, and clinical trials; and to facilitate cross-study comparisons. **************************************************************** 9. Online study on words, semantics, and Cognitive Science, Ongoing http://www.smallworldofwords.com Over the past few months, we have been trying to set up a scientific study that is important for many researchers interested in words, word meaning, semantics, and cognitive science in general. It is a huge word association project, in which people are asked to participate in a small task that doesn't last longer than 5 minutes. Our goal is to build a global word association network that contains connections between about 40,000 words, the size of the lexicon of an average adult. Setting up such a network might learn us a lot about semantic memory, how it develops, and maybe also about how it can deteriorate (like in Alzheimer's disease). Most people enjoy doing the task, but we need thousands of participants to succeed. After sending e-mails to psychology and cognitive science students from colleagues that I know personally some weeks ago, we got about 50,000 participants quickly, but unfortunately the frequency of participation slowed down and we need more subjects. That is why we address you. Would it be possible to distribute this call for participation to your undergraduate and graduate students, please? The task can be found at: http://www.smallworldofwords.com (Due to a problem we have not been able to identify yet, some people who received this mail did not get the webpage with this name after clicking on it. Typing in this web address gets you to the right place for sure.) If you like the task and/or if you like the idea of the existence of such a data set, you can forward the call to friends, family, colleagues etc. or distribute the call through facebook, twitter, etc. if you don't like the task, please send this mail to your enemies ... We thank you in advance. If you want more information, don't hesitate to contact me. With kind regards, Prof. G. Storms Department of Psychology University of Leuven, Belgium **************************************************************** 10. Databrary, large video data repository https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8b3Kohr-n1GQUFPYWtaU2lMVFE Karen Adolph and I [Rick Gilmore ] discussed open data sharing and the new NSF-funded Databrary (http://databrary.org) project with the CSC's Early Pathways to Competence (EPC) group today. The presentation. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8b3Kohr-n1GQUFPYWtaU2lMVFE If you are interested in the topic and want to join in the discussion, we'd welcome your input. We've started a Google discussion group precisely for this purpose. https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups&hl=en#!forum/databrary **************************************************************** 11. Registration / logistics for Advances in Cognitive Systems Due: 22 Nov 2012, conf 6-8 Dec 2012 I am writing to let you know that registration for the First Annual Conference on Advances in Cognitive Systems is open. You can register online at http://www.cogsys.org/registration for US$200 before midnight on Thursday, November 22, 2012 and for US$250 starting on Friday, November 23, 2012. The purpose is to report progress toward the original goals of artificial intelligence: explaining the mind in computational terms and reproducing the entire range of human cognitive abilities in mechanical artifacts. The meeting will include technical talks, extended breaks to encourage discussions, and evening poster receptions to foster additional interactions among participants. Note that the dates have changed slightly; the conference will now run from 9 AM on Thursday, December 6, until 2 PM on Saturday, December 8, 2012. The event will take place at the Oshman Jewish Community Center in Palo Alto, California, midway between San Fransisco and San Jose. The Web page at http://www.cogsys.org/logistics contains useful information about nearby hotels, airports, car rentals, shuttles, and taxis. I encourage you to arrange lodging soon, since the meeting is only six weeks away and local hotels fill up quickly. If you have any questions, please send email to acs at cogsys.org. I hope to see you at the conference this December. Pat Langley, Program Chair First Annual Conference on Advances in Cognitive Systems **************************************************************** 12. Cognitive Computation journal: ToC, Vol 4 (2) http://www.springer.com/12559 Cognitive Computation journal: ToC, Vol 4 (2) June 2012 issue & First ISI Impact Factor! We are delighted to announce the publication of Volume 4, No. 2 / June 2012, of Springer's Cognitive Computation journal - www.springer.com/12559 The individual list of published articles (Table of Contents) for Vol. 4(2) / June 2012 can be viewed here (and also at the end of this message, followed by an overview of the previous Issues/Archive listings): http://www.springerlink.com/content/1866-9956/4/2/ A list of the most downloaded articles (which can always be read for free) can be found here: http://www.springer.com/biomed/neuroscience/journal/12559#realtime ======================================================= NEW: First ISI Impact Factor for Cognitive Computation of 1.000 for 2011! ======================================================= For further information on the journal and to sign up for electronic "Table of Contents alerts" please visit Cognitive Computation http://www.springer.com/12559 or follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/CognComput for the latest On-line First Issues. Finally, we would like to invite you to submit short or regular papers describing original research or timely review of important areas - our aim is to peer review all papers within approximately six weeks of receipt. We also welcome relevant high quality proposals for Special Issues - five are already planned for 2012-13, including a new special issue to celebrate the work of the late Professor John Taylor, founding Chair of Cognitive Computation's Editorial Advisory Board, CFP can be found here (with a submission deadline of 1 Sep 2012): http://www.springer.com/cda/content/document/cda_downloaddocument/CogComp-Special-Issue-cfp-1-Vass-rev-Amir.doc?SGWID=0-0-45-1326237-p173836203 ------------------------------------------------------------ Table of Contents: Springer's Cognitive Computation, Vol. 4(2) / June 2012 A Time-Dependent Saliency Model Combining Center and Depth Biases for 2D and 3D Viewing Conditions J. Gautier & O. Le Meur http://www.springerlink.com/content/p487157836305731/ CO-WORKER: Toward Real-Time and Context-Aware Systems for Human Collaborative Knowledge Building Stefano Squartini & Anna Esposito http://www.springerlink.com/content/f69j56942733571u/ Extended Sparse Distributed Memory and Sequence Storage Javier Snaider & Stan Franklin http://www.springerlink.com/content/nw6327w8663q785t/ Qualitative Information Processing in Tripartite Synapses: A Hypothetical Model Bernhard J. Mitterauer http://www.springerlink.com/content/y135h23114j17u55/ An Information Analysis of In-Air and On-Surface Trajectories in Online Handwriting Enric Sesa-Nogueras, Marcos Faundez-Zanuy & Jifii Mekyska http://www.springerlink.com/content/m43370741458736g/ Non-Classical Connectionist Models of Visual Object Recognition Tarik Hadzibeganovic & F. W. S. Lima http://www.springerlink.com/content/913t237184319875/ ------------------------------------------------ Previous Issues/Archive: Overview: http://www.springerlink.com/content/1866-9956/1/1/ http://www.springerlink.com/content/1866-9956/1/2/ http://www.springerlink.com/content/1866-9956/1/3/ http://www.springerlink.com/content/1866-9956/1/4/ http://www.springerlink.com/content/1866-9956/2/1/ http://www.springerlink.com/content/1866-9956/2/2/ http://www.springerlink.com/content/1866-9956/2/3/ http://www.springerlink.com/content/1866-9956/2/4/ http://www.springerlink.com/content/1866-9956/3/1/ Special Issue on: Saliency, Attention, Active Visual Search and Picture Scanning http://www.springerlink.com/content/hu2245056415633l/ Guest Editorial can be viewed here: http://www.springerlink.com/content/1866-9956/3/2/ Special Issue on: Cognitive Behavioural Systems, http://www.springerlink.com/content/1866-9956/3/3/ Guest Editorial http://www.springerlink.com/content/h4718567520t2h84/ http://www.springerlink.com/content/1866-9956/3/4/ http://www.springerlink.com/content/1866-9956/4/1/ Amir Hussain, PhD (Editor-in-Chief: Cognitive Computation) E-mail: ahu at cs.stir.ac.uk (University of Stirling, Scotland, www.cs.stir.ac.uk/~ahu/) Comp-neuro mailing list http://www.neuroinf.org/mailman/listinfo/comp-neuro **************************************************************** 13. Summer School in Cognitive Linguistics, July 22-26, 2013, Bangor, UK Early registration: 15 april 2013 Summer School in Cognitive Linguistics July 22-26, 2013, Bangor University, UK http://www.bangor.ac.uk/cogling-summerschool The Summer School in Cognitive Linguistics is a one-week international programme held at Bangor University in July 2013. The Summer School will consist of 16 courses on topics in cognitive linguistics and will be taught by leading researchers in the field. Our teaching faculty will be drawn from across the cognitive sciences and include local instructors as well as distinguished researchers from outside Bangor. The Summer School will also feature keynote speeches by Gilles Fauconnier, Adele Goldberg, and Vyvyan Evans, and a poster session during which participants can present their work and obtain feedback. Teaching faculty: - Benjamin Bergen (University of California, San Diego) - Silke Brandt (Lancaster University) - Daniel Casasanto (New School for Social Research, New York) - Alan J. Cienki (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) - Ewa Dabrowska (Northumbria University) - Christopher Hart (Northumbria University) - Willem Hollmann (Lancaster University) - June Luchjenbroers (Bangor University) - Laura Michaelis (University of Colorado, Boulder) - Aliyah Morgenstern (Universite Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3) - Patrick Rebuschat (Bangor University) - Gabriella Rundblad (King's College London) - Christopher Shank (Bangor University) - Luc Steels (Vrije Universiteit Brussels) - Thora Tenbrink (Bangor University) - Alan Wallington (Bangor University) This event provides a unique opportunity for students and researchers to get a snapshot of the exciting work done in cognitive linguistics and to discuss their research. It is also a wonderful opportunity to visit North Wales and to enjoy some of the most beautiful landscapes and historical sites in the United Kingdom. Registration opens in October 2012 and closes in June 2013. Early-bird rates are available for participants who register by April 15, 2013. - Early-bird fee with accommodation: ?475* - Early-bird fee without accommodation: ?375 *includes transfer to/from Manchester airport For more information, please consult the Summer School website (www.bangor.ac.uk/cogling-summerschool) or email the School Director, Dr. Patrick Rebuschat (p.rebuschat at bangor.ac.uk). ------------------------------------------------ Thora Tenbrink, t.tenbrink at bangor.ac.uk +44 (0)1248 38 2263 Lecturer in Cognitive Linguistics/ Darlithydd mewn Ieithyddiaeth Wybyddol School of Linguistics & English Language/ Ysgol Ieithyddiaeth ac Iaith Saesneg Bangor University/ Prifysgol Bangor www.bangor.ac.uk/linguistics **************************************************************** 14. Book chapter on how many times to run a simulation http://acs.ist.psu.edu/papers/ritterSQK11.pdf >From a book on human in the loop simulation: How many times should a simulation be run to generate valid predictions? With a deterministic simulation, the answer simply is just once. With a stochastic simulation, the answer is more complex. Different researchers have proposed and used different heuristics. A review of models presented at a conference on cognitive modeling illustrates the range of solutions and the problems in this area. We present the argument that because the simulation is a theory, not data, it should not so much be sampled but run enough times to provide stable predictions of performance and of the variance of performance. This applies to both pure simulations as well as human-in-loop simulations. We demonstrate the importance of running the simulation until it has stable performance as defined by the effect size of interest. When runs are expensive we suggest a minimum numbers of runs based on power calculations; when runs are inexpensive we suggest a maximum necessary number of runs. We also suggest how to adjust the number of runs for different effect sizes of interest. Ritter, F. E., Schoelles, M. J., Quigley, K. S., & Klein, L. C. (2011). Determining the number of model runs: Treating cognitive models as theories by not sampling their behavior. In L. Rothrock & S. Narayanan (Eds.), Human-in-the-loop simulations: Methods and practice (pp. 97-116). London: Springer-Verlag. http://acs.ist.psu.edu/papers/ritterSQK11.pdf **************************************************************** 15. IJHCS Special Issue - Interplay between User Exp. Eval. & Software Dev. Due: 28th Feb 2013 [I include this announcement because Pew & Mavor (2007) noted that models could have an important role to play in such systems] International Journal of Human-Computer Studies (IJHCS) SPECIAL ISSUE ========================================= Topic: Interplay between User Experience Evaluation and Software Development Deadline for submission: 28th February 2013 (Thursday) Guest Editors: Effie L-C Law, Silvia Abrahao ========================================= GOAL ---- While the gap between HCI and Software Engineering (SE) with regard to usability has somewhat been narrowed, it may be widened again due to the new emphasis on user experience (UX). This Special Issue aims to build a body of applied knowledge on the increasingly relevant topic of Interplay between User Experience (UX) Evaluation and System Development. Specifically, the topic will be studied from both the HCI and SE perspectives, identifying plausible resolutions to the challenge of optimizing the impact of UX evaluation feedback on software development. RATIONALES & CHALLENGES ----------------------- Usability evaluation methods (UEMs) and metrics are relatively more mature. In contrast, UX evaluation methods which draw largely on UEMs are still taking shape. It is conceivable that feeding outcomes of UX evaluation back to the software development lifecycle to instigate the required changes can even be more challenging than doing so for usability evaluation. It leads to several key issues: ? UX attributes are (much) more fuzzy and malleable, what kinds of diagnostic information and improvement suggestion can be drawn from evaluation data on experiences? ? Conducting usability evaluation in the early phases of a development lifecycle with low fidelity prototypes may facilitate necessary changes to be made cost-effectively. However, is this principle applicable to UX evaluation? Is it feasible to capture authentic experiential responses with a low-fidelity prototype? If yes, how can we draw insights from these responses? ? The persuasiveness of empirical feedback determines its worth. Earlier research indicates that software development teams need to be convinced about the urgency and necessity of fixing usability problems. Is UX evaluation feedback less persuasive than usability feedback? If yes, will the impact of UX evaluation be weaker than usability evaluation? ? The SE community has recognized the importance of usability. Can such recognition and implications be taken for granted for UX, as UX evaluation methodologies and measures could be very different (e.g. artistic performance)? ? Analysis approaches developed by researchers are applied to a limited extent by practitioners. Could such divorce between research and practice be bitterer in UX analysis approaches, which are essentially lacking? This Special Issue aims to address the above as well as other related ones. TOPICS --------------- Contributions, preferably with empirical studies, are invited but are not limited to the following topics: * Which artefacts of software development are useful as the basis for UX evaluation and how do such artefacts influence the selection of UX evaluation methods? * What are the forms and characteristics of UX evaluation feedback that are considered or proved useful and necessary for software development (including the UI design)? * How can UX evaluation methods be integrated in emerging techniques and approaches for software development (e.g., agile development, aspect-oriented software development, model-driven development? * How do software designers/developers perceptions of UX evaluation feedback relate to their redesign strategies and approaches (e.g. prioritisation)? * How can the effectiveness of UX evaluation feedback in improving software quality be evaluated (i.e., the issue of downstream utility)? * How can analysis in UX practical evaluation be supported with techniques and tools applicable to actual industrial practices? SUBMISSION PROCEDURE ---------------------------------------- http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/622846/authorinstructions IMPORTANT DATES --------------------------- * Deadline for submission: 28th February 2013 * Author notification (1st round): 30th April 2013 * Paper revision submission deadline: 11th June 2013 * Camera-ready version submission ready: 23rd August 2013 Guest Editors ------------------ * Effie Lai-Chong Law, University of Leicester, UK law at TIK.EE.ETHZ.CH * Silvia Abrahao, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain chi-resources-subscribe-request at listserv.acm.org CHI-ANNOUNCEMENTS at LISTSERV.ACM.ORG **************************************************************** 16. Databrary Project Systems Architect http://databrary.org Databrary (http://databrary.org) is a web-based data library where scientists who collect and analyze video can store and share their data openly with other researchers. Databrary's leaders, based at New York University and Penn State, have been funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to create Databrary, improve an existing free, cross-platform video coding and analysis tool (http://openshapa.org), and build a desktop lab/data management tool to make data sharing easy and convenient. The goal is to accelerate the pace of discovery in psychology and developmental science and improve scientific transparency and accountability. Databrary seeks a visionary, entrepreneurial systems architect to lead the project, steer its design, and hire and manage the development team. Candidates should have 5-8 years of software development and management experience as a solutions architect, systems architect, project manager, or test manager. Responsibilities - Designing and developing a new web-based tool for sharing large research data sets. - Maintaining and improving an existing desktop analysis tool. - Designing and developing a desktop data management tool to integrate video analysis with a web-based video data library. - Building a small team of developers to execute the above. Writing position descriptions, and conducting interviews. - Mentoring and providing leadership for junior development staff. - Defining software development methodologies and practice. Qualifications - Experience developing in a modern MVC based web development framework (Django, Rails, Tower.js etc). - Experience as a technical team leader, project manager, or systems architect. - Prior development experience in Java and or C/C++. - History of active contributions to open source projects. - Established track record of shipping reliable software products. - Experience developing cross-platform applications for Windows and OSX. Preferred - An understanding of configuration management practices using Chef or Puppet. - Experience with video playback/transcoding tools such as FFmpeg and VLC. - Experience working with large research data sets. Compensation Salary range competitive with senior level positions plus full NYU benefits, including health and tuition remission. To apply send the following to Lisa Steiger (lisa.steiger at nyu.edu): - One page cover letter (PDF). - Academic transcript of your formal qualifications (PDF). - Links to your open source contributions. - Resume (PDF). **************************************************************** 17. Looking for Ph.D. students in cognitive modeling, Wright State due: 1 jan 2013 Looking for Ph.D. students with interest in cognitive modeling The Cognitive Modeling Group in the Department of Psychology at Wright State University is seeking candidates for multiple funded graduate student positions. The group is lead by Drs. Ion Juvina (http://psych-scholar.wright.edu/ijuvina) and Joseph Houpt (http://www.wright.edu/~joseph.houpt). We work in areas ranging from low-level perceptual modeling to high-level cognitive processes such as decision-making and cognitive control. Our interests include both computational modeling, particularly with ACT-R, and mathematical modeling, including dynamic systems and stochastic processes. Graduate students will have the opportunity to work on both theoretical and applied problems. Our group has active collaborations with a number of groups at the nearby Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, as well as connections in academia and industry. Students will work toward a Ph.D. in Human Factors Psychology with a minor in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. We are seeking candidates who have backgrounds in cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, mathematics, computer science or engineering. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and speaking. Additional desired qualifications include programming skills (especially in R, Matlab, Lisp or Python); experience with statistical analysis and modeling (especially in R or Matlab); and experience with fMRI or EEG data collection and analysis. Applications must be received by January 1, 2013. Required applications materials are a statement of research interests, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts and an official copy of your GRE scores. For information on application procedures, see: http://www.wright.edu/cosm/departments/psychology/graduate/howtoapply.html. International students are encouraged to apply. Additional information for international applicants is available at: http://www.wright.edu/ucie/student/graduate_admissions.html Ion Juvina, Ph.D. ion.juvina at wright.edu Assistant Professor Department of Psychology Wright State University **************************************************************** 18. Fellowships in Groningen, The Netherlands ongoing The University of Groningen is awarding a number of fellowships to young, talented international scholars. Although the program is primarily aimed at female researchers, anyone can apply. A fellowship consists of a assistant professorship position, with predefined criteria for tenure (i.e., promotion to associate professorship). People working in our field could apply to the fellowships advertised at the Natural Sciences and/or at the Social Sciences departments. More information regarding the procedure at Social Sciences (Psychology, contact Hedderik van Rijn for more information): http://www.rug.nl/gmw/onderzoek/rff/index And at Natural Sciences (Artificial Intelligence, Niels Taatgen) http://www.rug.nl/fwn/vacatures/rff/index We would be happy to provide more information, - Hedderik. ACT-R-users mailing list **************************************************************** 19. GE Global Research Starting: 1 Nov 2012 Job search: Forwarded on behalf of Arnie Lund So here is the situation. I've just joined GE Global Research in their new software center our here in San Ramon, CA. Global Research is GE's version of Bell Labs, or Microsoft Research, etc. The role, therefore, is on the one hand to create/explore new technologies, and in our human factors/UX/HCI space to advance understanding of how to design compelling and valuable experiences. And on the other hand, to explore those advances in GE-relevant domains and to enable to business to offer more value to customers, innovate with new products, etc. I'm running the UX Innovation Lab here. I've got one person who "owns" work in the healthcare domain. We've got some work on new visualization experiences and interaction techniques for MRIs, etc., and some explorations of novel forms of tele-presence to connect doctors. I've got another person who owns the energy space. There we are helping them build an e-commerce experience, but of special interest is management of very domain sets. We are also doing some simulation work around managing energy grids. But a new domain that is emerging is transportation, which especially focuses on aerospace and railroads. We're expecting virtual reality work, information visualization and modeling, control room design and other projects. So I'm looking for someone to lead the transportation research area. Their official title here for this role is senior scientist. They'll be leading a team of designers, more junior researchers and developers; and defining and driving the research program in the area. Does that help? Know anyone? ARNIE lund at ge.com **************************************************************** 20. Postdoctoral Res Fellow and Res. Assist. in HF at Wright State Ongoing Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Research Assistant in Human Factors in Surgical Simulation and Training Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering Wright State University. We are seeking several highly qualified postdoctoral research associates (2) and research assistants (3) to perform research in surgical simulation and training. This multidisciplinary research is funded by 3 NIH R01 grants and is multi-institutional, involving engineers and physicians from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Wright State University, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Tufts Medical Center, and the Cambridge Health Alliance Hospitals. Successful candidates will hold one-year appointments, renewable for four years. Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate or Research Assistant Qualifications: 1. Earned Ph.D. degree in human factors engineering, experimental psychology, biomedical engineering, computer science, or equivalent, with an interest in medical devices and systems design, virtual reality simulation, haptics, and/or human performance evaluation and training. 2. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on research projects. 3. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. 4. Experience in conducting research with human and animal subjects, using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and the IRB and IACUC process. 5. Ability to prioritise tasks, manage team members, and disseminate results in a timely manner. 6. Experience with virtual or augmented reality, haptic devices, HCI and UI design, programming in C, C++, OpenGL, and statistical data analysis packages such as SAS, SPSS, or R. Responsibilities: 1. Conduct literature reviews. 2. Conduct field studies and controlled laboratory experiments in the hospital operating room, animal labs, and simulation labs. 3. Perform task analysis, cognitive task analysis, work domain analysis, etc of the surgical environment and of emerging surgical techniques. 4. Manage project activities and team members. 5. Assist in writing grant proposals and developing research ideas. 6. Develop and design data acquisition apparatus and measurement protocols. 7. Co-author conference papers and peer-??reviewed journal papers. Job Title: Research Assistant Qualifications: 1. Earned Bachelor's or Master's degree in human factors engineering, experimental psychology, biomedical engineering, computer science, or equivalent, with an interest in medical devices and systems design, virtual reality simulation, haptics, and/or human performance evaluation and training. 2. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on research projects. 3. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. 4. Experience in conducting research with human and animal subjects, using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. 5. Experience with virtual or augmented reality, haptic devices, HCI and UI design, programming in C, C++, OpenGL, and statistical data analysis packages such as SAS, SPSS, or R. Responsibilities: 1. Conduct literature reviews. 2. Conduct field studies and controlled laboratory experiments in the hospital operating room, animal labs, and simulation labs. 3. Perform task analysis, cognitive task analysis, work domain analysis, etc of the surgical environment and of emerging surgical techniques. 4. Develop and design data acquisition apparatus and measurement protocols. 5. Co-author conference papers and peer-reviewed journal papers. Qualified and interested candidates are invited to send a copy of their CV, along with the name and contact information of three references, to Dr. Caroline Cao at caroline.cao at wright.edu with the subject line "NIH Postdoc application" or "NIH Research Assistant application. Review of applications will begin immediately until the positions are filled. **************************************************************** 21. Faculty openings Cognitive Psych or Cog Neuro, Drexel Ongoing review Tenure-Track Assistant Professorships, Cognitive Psychology or Cognitive Neuroscience Requisition Number 4947 Job Overview The College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology at Drexel University invites applications for two full-time Assistant Professorships in any area of Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or Cognitive Engineering. Both positions will begin in Fall, 2013, pending final funding approval. Qualifications Applicants must have a Ph.D. (in hand or expected in 2013) with a developing research and scholarly program in some area of Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or Cognitive Engineering. Successful candidates will have established a publication record and will demonstrate strong potential for external research funding. Essential Functions Qualified candidates will join the Psychology Department's growing doctoral program in Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences (ACBS) to pursue an active program of basic research in cognition with the potential to address real-world problems. Applicants with the potential to collaborate with other faculty both within the Department and in other Departments and Colleges within the University are particularly encouraged. The ACBS program joins the Department's existing nationally ranked APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology and a strong J.D./Ph.D. program. Other potential sources of collaboration include the School of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, the Department of Computer Science, the College of Engineering, the School of Medicine, and the University's new Expressive and Creative Interaction Technologies (ExCITe) Center. There also exist opportunities to form collaborative ties across the numerous colleges, universities, and research institutions in the Philadelphia area. They will teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor and supervise students at all levels, and have a voice in curriculum and program growth planning for the ACBS program. Supplemental Posting Information The University offers an attractive benefits package and an opportunity to join a talented team of professionals and contribute to the University's reputation, quality, and record growth as a Research I institution. Drexel University is located in the University City and Center City neighborhoods of Philadelphia, a major metropolitan area with numerous cultural, medical, educational, and recreational opportunities, as well as easy access to New York City, Washington, DC, and the New Jersey shore. Documents that must be associated with this posting Resume Cover Letter Selected Publication PDF's Three letters of reference (sent independently) https://www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/PrinterFriendlyJobDetails.jsp?time=1347568253513 To apply for this position, please apply online at: http://www.drexeljobs.com and search for Tenure Track Faculty, Cognitive Psychologist or Cognitive Neuroscientist. The requisition # is 4947. Please submit a letter of interest, a current CV, and selected publications and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent. Please indicate teaching specialties for your undergraduate and graduate areas of interest. Interviews are anticipated to begin in late 2012. For additional information regarding your application, please contact: Dr. Douglas L. Chute, Ph.D., Professor of Neuropsychology, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut St. Philadelphia PA 19104, and/or e-mail chute at drexel.edu. For more information about Drexel University, please visit www.drexel.edu . For more information about the Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences program and about the Psychology Department within the College of Arts and Sciences, please visit http://www.drexel.edu/psychology/academics/graduate/acbs/ . **************************************************************** 22. PhD position Cognitive Modeling group, U. of Gronigen Starting: 1 Nov 2012 The Cognitive Modeling group is part of the ALICE research institute of the Department of Artificial Intelligence. The group has a world-class reputation in cognitive modeling, largely based on the ACT-R architecture. The PhD student will carry out his or her research within this group, but will also participate in the Graduate School of Science of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, and the School of Behavioral and Cognitive Neurosciences. Job description This particular project focuses on the transfer of cognitive skill, that is, how learning one skill can benefit learning other skills. This topic has recently become very relevant in research on "brain training", but also has a broad relevance for education, and general theory development in cognitive science. The particular direction of the project is still somewhat open, depending on the candidate. It can focus on experimental work that may include eye tracking and fMRI, or developmental phenomena, in which case the focus will be more on modeling itself. This project will be part of a larger 5-year project "Towards safe and productive multitasking" that is funded by the European Research Council. The project as a whole will involve several research methodologies: human experimentation, fMRI research, computational cognitive modeling and the construction of applications that support multitasking. The team for this project will consist of two other PhD students, a postdoc, and the primary investigator. Qualifications A successful candidate has a Master's degree in Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, Experimental Psychology, Artificial Intelligence or a related field, and has programming skills. Experience in running behavioral experiments or in modeling cognition is an advantage. Conditions of employment The University of Groningen offers a salary of 2,042 gross per month in the first year up to a maximum of 2,612 gross per month in the final year. The appointment is for a period of four years, which should be finished with a PhD examination. The full time appointment is temporary for 1 year with the perspective of prolongation for another 3 years. After 9 months, there will be an evaluation of the feasibility of successful completion of the PhD thesis within the next three years. A training programme within the Graduate School of Science is part of the agreement. You and your supervisor will make up a plan for additional education and supervising that is specific to your needs. How to apply: Send a cover letter (with professional goals and a statement of interest), a curriculum vitae and two references or letters of recommendation (PDF format) before 17 October 2012 by means of the application form, although applications received after the deadline may be considered. (http://www.rug.nl/corporate/vacatures/jobOpportunitiesRUG?lang=en opening, and on the bottom of the page you'll find an "Apply" link). Starting date: as soon as possible. For information you can contact: Prof. Niels A. Taatgen, n.a.taatgen at rug.nl http://research.ai.rug.nl/index.php/cogmod/cogmodhome http://www.ai.rug.nl/~niels/ **************************************************************** 23. PhD/Post-Doc in Neuro-Comp. Modeling of Vis. Per. & Spatial Cog., TU/Chemnitz Review starting: 20 Oct 2012 PhD/Post-Doc in Neuro-Computational Modeling of Visual Perception and Spatial Cognition (Hamker Lab) A PhD or postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Fred Hamker at Chemnitz University of Technology in the Department of Computer Science, given a final confirmation of funding. The position is for three years, starting March 2013. However, an earlier starting date could be possible if required. The research position is part of the EU project "Spatial Cognition" in the program of Future Emerging Technologies: Neuro-bio-inspired systems. In our consortium, that consists of the following partners: Fred Hamker, Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany (coordinator) Neil Burgess, University College London, England Pieter Medendorp, Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands Patrick Cavanagh, Universite Paris Descartes, France Rufin VanRullen, Universite Toulouse III Paul Sabatier, France a strong exchange of experimental and neuro-computational work is planned and required. The research at our lab aims at developing a large-scale model of visual perception focusing on the parietal cortex and its interactions with the Hippocampus, oculomotor and visual areas. Among others we will address research questions such as the updating of visual attention around eye movements, the subjective experience of a stable world, the perception of intra-saccadic displacements of visual stimuli and the role of corollary discharge. The final model will be demonstrated as a virtual human interacting in a virtual reality. See http://www.tu-chemnitz.de/informatik/KI/research/journal.html for our previous work in this field. In particular: Ziesche, A., Hamker, F. H. (2011). A Computational Model for the Influence of Corollary Discharge and Proprioception on the Perisaccadic Mislocalization of Briefly Presented Stimuli in Complete Darkness Journal of Neuroscience, 31(48): 17392-17405. The candidate should have an interest in developing neurocomputational systems, particularly with respect to data in the neurosciences and psychology. Experience in interdisciplinary projects or in experimental studies is welcome. Good programming experience is essential. The salary is according to German standards (PostDoc E13 TV-L, PhD initially 50% E13 TV-L). The university is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply. Disabled applicants will receive priority in case they have equal qualifications. Chemnitz is the third-largest city of the state of Saxony and close to scenic mountains. Major cities nearby are Leipzig and Dresden with a rich tradition of music and culture. [and it has a nice public pool as well as nice city center.] Applications should be sent by email (preferably in PDF format) to (fred.hamker at informatik.tu-chemnitz.de) until October 20th. Later applications will be considered until the position is filled. I am happy to meet with potential candidates at the SfN meeting in New Orleans. Prof. Dr. Fred H Hamker Artificial Intelligence & Neuro Cognitive Systems Department of Computer Science TU/Chemnitz D - 09107 Chemnitz Germany www: http://www.tu-chemnitz.de/informatik/KI/ Comp-neuro mailing list **************************************************************** 24. Frymoyer Endowed Chair Professor Position in IST at PSU http://ist.psu.edu/research/frymoyer-chair The Pennsylvania State University College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) is seeking candidates for the position of Frymoyer Chair. The Frymoyer Chair is a tenured, full professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology. The anticipated start date is Fall 2012 or Spring 2013. The endowed chair was established in 1999 through a gift of $1.5 million from the Edward J. Frymoyer Foundation. The holder of the Frymoyer Chair is expected to have a significant impact not only in the College, but also across multiple disciplines at the University and in the public and private sectors. Funds from the endowment will support the chair holder's contributions to instruction, research, and public service with the overall intent to foster the use, benefits, and effectiveness of the information sciences around the globe. The College was founded in 1998 to develop information science and technology leaders for the digital, global society, and enrolled its first class of students in the 1999-2000 academic year. The College at University Park, which includes 50 full-time faculty, currently serves approximately 1100 undergraduate students, 110 resident graduate students, primarily in the Ph.D. program, and 100 non-resident graduate students in a professional master's degree program. In addition, the IST undergraduate curriculum is offered at 19 other Penn State campuses. In January 2004, the College moved into a new 190,000 square foot building on the University Park campus. The building houses both the College of IST and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. To learn more about our structure, vision, mission, goals, faculty and students, please see http://ist.psu.edu. We seek a candidate who will provide research leadership as our College moves forward in its second decade of existence. We have faculty strengths in: (1) computational informatics and artificial intelligence; (2) human computer interaction and cognitive studies; (3) information systems development/enterprise architecture; (4) security and informatics; and (5) social policy, economics and informatics. As an interdisciplinary faculty we collaborate on problems of national significance. We are particularly interested in candidates with demonstrated research leadership in cutting edge problem areas such as infrastructure and internet security and privacy, innovation in web search, health informatics, network science, social media, and educational technology. The successful candidate will have a well defined and sustained record of funded research and accomplishments. However, we will not limit our search to specific research areas or problems. Applications from those who seek to be a part of a vibrant, civil and diverse academic community and who do research and teaching in any of the information and technology sciences are welcome. Qualified candidates are invited to send a cover letter with their research vision, their curriculum vita, as well as names and email addresses of four persons who will write letters of recommendation to chairsearch at ist.psu.edu. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. **************************************************************** 25. Faculty openings at UT Austin School of Information Review starting: 1 Nov 2012 The School of Information (iSchool) at the University of Texas at Austin has openings for new faculty at all levels: http://cra.org/ads/ads-view/assistant_associate_or_full_professor_university_of_texas_at_austin/ from the ad: "...including technical areas such as information retrieval and natural language processing, data sciences, visualization, digital libraries, educational and assistive technologies, security and information assurance, informatics, and especially human-computer interaction and design" To ensure full consideration, candidate materials should be received by November 1. ============================== Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor The School of Information at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for multiple full-time, tenure-track faculty positions, anticipated to start in Fall 2013. We are considering applicants at both the junior and senior levels. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. We seek candidates with excellent research and teaching abilities and a commitment to shaping the future of the school and the discipline of information studies. We welcome applications from excellent candidates who can enhance our offerings in any area of information studies, including technical areas such as information retrieval and natural language processing, data sciences, visualization, digital libraries, educational and assistive technologies, security and information assurance, informatics, and especially human-computer interaction and design. Candidates must hold a doctorate degree in a field that is relevant to their area of research and be able to articulate clearly a research agenda that fits within the School's core areas of focus. Our program is ranked among the top ten programs in information studies. Admission to our graduate-only degree programs is highly competitive. Our students are high academic achievers, many of them with undergraduate majors in the humanities or social sciences. With over 20 faculty members and lecturers, the School is home to approximately 300 graduate students. The School moved into new facilities in 2009 with extended labs and class space, and offers cutting-edge research and education on the human, social and cultural aspects of information, broadly construed. Application Instructions Applications will be accepted until positions are filled, but we will begin to evaluate applications and invite candidates on November 1, 2012. Send inquiries and applications, including curriculum vitae, a statement outlining how you see a fit with our program, and the names of three references by email to: facultysearch at ischool.utexas.edu -- Matt Lease, Voice: (512) 471-9350 Assistant Professor School of Information University of Texas at Austin http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~ml CHI-JOBS list: **************************************************************** 26. UC Santa Barbara Postdoc fellowship announcement Due: 1 Dec 2012 Sage Junior Fellow Program, Sage Center for the Study of Mind, University of California, Santa Barbara Three postdoctoral positions will be available beginning on July 1, 2013. The initial appointment is for one year, with a possible extension to a second year. The SAGE Center Junior Fellowship will foster interdisciplinary research in the study of brain-mind interaction at the postdoctoral level. We are seeking exceptional scholars who will engage in research and participate in teaching graduate-level courses at UCSB. In addition to developing research programs in close collaboration with individual faculty, Junior Fellows will enjoy special privileges, including access to Visiting SAGE Scholars and attendance at regular group meetings to collaborate and share information about the role of psychology, cognitive neuroscience, economics, political science, anthropology, biology, and philosophy on the study of mind. To be eligible for the Junior Fellows program, a candidate must be at an early stage of his or her postdoctoral career. Proposed research topics must be related to brain-mind interaction. We encourage candidates to apply as an interdisciplinary team with a common research topic; individual applicants may propose any suitable topic. If no viable team application is selected, the search committee will strive to create a team based on common interests of the top individual applicants. Team applicants, please send: 1. A complete CV, published article and three letters of recommendation for each candidate 2. A statement of research interests that outlines your team's proposed topic, the expected contributions of each team member, and a description of how your team's interests complement the goals of the SAGE Center. Individual applicants, please send: 1. A complete CV, published article and three letters of recommendation 2. A statement of your research interests and a description of how those interests complement the goals of the SAGE Center. Application materials are due by December 1, 2012. Letters of recommendation may be sent by applicants or by recommenders. Email the required application materials to juniorfellows at sagecenter.ucsb.edu; include the last names of the members of your team--or your last name if you are applying as an individual--in the subject line of all correspondence. Alternatively, you or your recommenders may send hard copies to this address: Michael S. Gazzaniga, Ph.D. Director, Sage Center for the Study of Mind University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, California 93106-9660 http://www.sagecenter.ucsb.edu/ http://www.psych.ucsb.edu/~gazzanig/ The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. John Hajda, Ph.D. hajda at sagecenter.ucsb.edu Associate Director Phone 805-893-4460 Sage Center for the Study of the Mind Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9660 Comp-neuro mailing list http://www.neuroinf.org/mailman/listinfo/comp-neuro **************************************************************** 27. Faculty positions at Rensselaer in Cognitive Science Review starting date: 1 Dec 2012 http://www.hass.rpi.edu/pl/news-s17/faculty-position-announcement http://www.hass.rpi.edu/pl/news-s17/faculty-position-announcement will take you to position announcement for about 9 positions in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Rensselaer. One of these is a Senior hire in the Cognitive Science Department. Please look at this carefully and see if it attracts you or forward it to a colleague who you think it might fit (even if you don't know whether she is "looking" or not). There is a potential junior position hidden it the "Candidates for all levels, Immersive Intelligent Learning Environments" link. The plan is to hire three junior faculty who meet the general criterion but would be considered by one of the HASS Departments to be strong in that discipline. Of course, Cognitive Science is hoping that one of the strongest candidates is a cognitive scientist. Please free to pass this onto your students, your colleagues, yourself. I would be pleased to field any questions you might have. Wayne D. Gray grayw at rpi.edu Professor of Cognitive Science & Office: 518-276-3315 Professor of Computer Science http://www.rpi.edu/~grayw/ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ACT-R-users mailing list http://act-r.psy.cmu.edu/mailman/listinfo/act-r-users **************************************************************** 28. Res. Fellow on User Modelling and Adaptive Interfaces for Learning Tech. Closing date: 11 November 2012 Research Fellow User Modelling and Adaptive Interfaces for Learning Technologies University of Birmingham -School of Computer Science Salary from ?27,578 to ?38,140 a year. The post is available from 15 January 2013 and is currently funded for up to 24 months. We are looking for a Research Fellow to join the HCI centre at the University of Birmingham. The HCI centre is a joint venture between the Schools of Computer Science and Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering. We take a people-centred perspective on interaction and technology to lead the development of our understanding on how people interact with technologies, and how one transforms the other. The Research Fellow will join the EU funded Technology Enhanced Learning project ILearnRW. The project aims to develop a personalised tutoring system to assist dyslexic children in reading and writing. This includes user modelling of a child's dyslexia type to match teaching material to the child's level. The approach will be interdisciplinary drawing on computer science, HCI and design, education and cognitive psychology. The Research Fellow will be expected to conduct internationally leading research on user modelling and adaptive interfaces. S/He will develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research and will contribute to writing future bids for research funding. S/He will also analyse and interpret research findings and results with the aim of disseminating them to top international journals and conferences. To apply you must have completed, or be near completion of a PhD degree relevant to the research area or equivalent qualifications or research experience. You should have a proven high level of analytical capability and programming skills, as well as experience in user modelling and adaptive user interfaces. Informal enquiries may be made to Dr. Mina Vasalou (a.vasalou at bham.ac.uk) at the School of Computer Science. Closing date: 11 November 2012 More information at http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AFH760/research-fellow/ --------------------------------------------------------------- For news of CHI books, courses & software, join CHI-RESOURCES mailto: chi-resources-subscribe-request at listserv.acm.org For further details of CHI lists see http://listserv.acm.org **************************************************************** 29. Faculty Job announcemnt, American U. of Beirut Until filled My department is looking for another one of "us" - people who apply engineering models to organizations and organizational models to engineers. Here is the full announcement in case you are interested or know someone who fits the bill. The Engineering Management Program, Faculty of Engineering & Architecture at the American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon, invites applicants for a full time faculty position, preferably at the assistant professor level, starting September 2013. The search is open for candidates with a background in Industrial Engineering or Engineering Management and research interests preferably related to the management of technology and technological innovations, technology entrepreneurship, product development, or computational / Mathematical organization Science. Those applying for this position should have the desire to excel, both in teaching and research, in an interdisciplinary work environment. This position will be at the assistant professor rank, but exceptionally qualified candidates with established research and teaching credentials will be considered at higher ranks. The successful candidate must (a) have a PhD degree in industrial and systems engineering or a related field, (b) have at least one degree in an engineering discipline, and (c) demonstrate a record of independent research and publications. Upon appointment, the successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the engineering management program, participate in program development, and be active in research. The candidate is expected to take an active role in developing research initiatives leading to external funding and publications in internationally recognized journals, and should have the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Applications will be reviewed as received and the process will continue until the position is filled, but no later than April 30, 2013. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Applications should include a letter of interest; research, teaching, and service statements; complete curriculum vitae; and the names, e-mails, and addresses of at least three professional references. The complete application should be sent via email in PDF format or air mail to: Dean of Engineering and Architecture (fea at aub.edu.lb), Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, the American University of Beirut, P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut 1107-2020, Lebanon. Information on the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at AUB can be found at http://www.aub.edu.lb/fea/. The American University of Beirut is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. For general information consult the AUB's home page http://www.aub.edu.lb Walid Nasrallah Associate Professor of Engineering Management http://www.aub.edu.lb American University of Beirut http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=author%3Aw-nasrallah&hl=en http://about.me/Dr_Walid The NAACSOS mailing list is a service of NAACSOS, the North American Association for Computational and Organizational Science (http://www.casos.cs.cmu.edu/naacsos/). **************************************************************** 30. Penn State, Psychology, Systems Neuroscience, senior position Review starting 1 Nov 2012 The Department of Psychology at Penn State (http://psych.la.psu.edu/) is recruiting for a systems or computational neuroscientist (open rank) with expertise in advanced data analysis techniques (e.g., graph theory, meta-analysis, data mining, structural equation modeling) as applied to neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG) data. Candidates with expertise in how structural or functional connectivity relates to behavior are especially encouraged to apply. We prefer candidates at the associate professor level or higher who can contribute leadership to the growing neuroscience and imaging communities, but we will consider outstanding junior candidates. The position is co-funded by the Children, Youth, and Families Consortium (http://www.ssri.psu.edu/cyfc/), and successful applicants are expected to participate in and contribute to the Social, Life, and Engineering Sciences Imaging Center (http://www.imaging.psu.edu). Participation in and contribution to the Graduate Program in Neuroscience (http://www.huck.psu.edu/education/neuroscience) and the Center for Brain, Behavior, and Cognition (http://cbbc.psu.edu/) would be welcome. Rich opportunities exist for collaboration within the department's substantive focal areas (cognitive, developmental, social, clinical, and industrial/organizational psychology) and across the campus. Applicants who could also contribute to an overarching department initiative to enhance diversity and our understanding of diversity are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates are expected to have a record of excellence in research and teaching, and a history or promise of external funding. Review of applications for the position begins November 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter of application including concise statements of research and teaching interests, a CV, and selected (p)reprints. Junior candidates should submit at least three letters of recommendation; letters of recommendation for senior candidates will be requested from those selected as finalists. Electronic submission is strongly preferred; please submit materials at http://www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/. If unable to submit electronically, mail materials to Neuroscience Faculty Search Committee - Box A, Department of Psychology, Penn State, University Park, PA 16802. Questions regarding the application process can be emailed to Judy Bowman, jak8 at psu.edu, and questions regarding the position can be sent to Rick Gilmore, rogilmore at psu.edu. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with [NEW, late, misguided, inappropriate, PSU] University policies. We especially encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. **************************************************************** 31. Faculty for Computer Science, Habib University, Karachi, Pakistan http://www.habibuniversity.edu.pk/Faculty/OFP Faculty for Computer Science for School of Science and Engineering Habib University, Karachi, Pakistan The Habib University Foundation is establishing a world class institution of higher learning in Karachi, Pakistan. Beginning in Fall 2014, Habib University will offer undergraduate programs with a unique interdisciplinary education in Science, Engineering, Arts, Humanities, and the Social Sciences. Habib University is establishing a School of Science and Engineering, which will initially offer Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, and Bachelors of Science in Computer Science. The School will initiate classes with 120 students and will continue to increase enrollment each year. The University has long-term plans for the School to offer additional programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Undergraduate program in Computer Science The Computer Science program at Habib University will prepare students for the next phase of innovation in information technology. The integrated curriculum will offer a strong set of core of Computer Science courses along with several courses in its subfields. It will also offer a broad range of subjects from the arts, humanities and social sciences, that will enable students to think outside the box. Entrepreneurial skills are important for the computing industry, and these have been given great importance in the curriculum, along with computing ethics. Habib University is inviting applications for faculty positions at any level (assistant, associate, or full professor). We encourage applications in the areas of Software Engineering, Distributed Computing/High Performance Computing; Computer Graphics & Visualization; Computer Animation, Graphics, Game Design & Development; Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining & Visualization; Databases & Data Warehousing; Cyber, Computer and Network Security; Data Compression & Coding; Mobile Application Development; Computer Networks; Semantic Web Technologies; Theoretical Computer Science (Graph Theory, Computational Complexity, Programming Logics); Interaction Design/Human Computer Interaction; and Intelligent, Soft Computing Systems to apply. Habib University is seeking candidates with excellent teaching, and scholarly credentials who have a passion for undergraduate education, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to communicate and work well in teams. The University will offer opportunities for faculty to pursue research and scholarly advancement across the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences and Engineering. As academic leaders, faculty will have the unique opportunity to build a new institution, shape programs and foster synergies across fields. The terms of employment are competitive and include additional employment benefits. Applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests, representative publications and three letters of reference in PDF format to be considered. The application package can be emailed to minerva.john at huf.org.pk. Please visit the website to download the application form (http://www.habibuniversity.edu.pk/Faculty/OFP). If you have any inquiries, please contact minerva.john at huf.org.pk **************************************************************** 32. Tenure-track position at UCSD, Department of Cognitive Science Due: 1 Nov 2012 (reviews start) Please note that my department has a computational cognitive science position open this fall (deadline: 11/01/12). Please encourage qualified candidates to apply. Angela J. Yu, ajyu at ucsd.edu Assistant Professor http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/~ajyu Department of Cognitive Science 858-822-3317 UCSD, Mail Code 0515 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-0515 ------------------------------------------------ *Assistant Professor in Computational Cognitive Science* DEPARTMENT OF COGNITIVE SCIENCE AT UCSD The Department of Cognitive Science http://cogsci.ucsd.edu within the Division of Social Sciences at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body. The department invites applications for a tenure-track position in computational cognitive science. The department has a preference for a junior researcher to be appointed at the assistant professor level. Applicants must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment that will begin July 1, 2013. Areas of particular interest include: big data, machine learning, brain-computer interaction, but other specializations will be considered. An interdisciplinary perspective and experience with multiple methodologies is highly valued. Strong teaching and research skills in advanced computational methods are required. The preferred candidate will have experience or a willingness to participate in teaching, mentoring, research or service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment. The department is truly interdisciplinary, with a faculty whose interests span anthropology, computer science, design, human development, linguistics, neuroscience, philosophy, and psychology. UCSD Department of Cognitive Science was the first of its kind, and is part of an exceptional scientific community with close ties to California Institute of Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2), UCSD Supercomputer Center, the Institute for Neural Computation, and the NSF Temporal Dynamics of Learning Center. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales. Review of applications will commence on 11/1/2012 and continue until the position is filled. Application will be accepted electronically at https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/applyCandidate should submit the following: a vita; reprints of up to four representative publications; a short cover letter describing background and interests and at least three references (name, title, address and email). Applicants are also asked to contribute a separate statement in which they describe their past or potential experience in activities that promote diversity. For further information about contribution to diversity statement, see http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp Comp-neuro mailing list http://www.neuroinf.org/mailman/listinfo/comp-neuro **************************************************************** 33. "Ramon y Cajal" Tenure Track program and postdoc program Due: 20 Nov 2012 The Granada Neurophysics group (http://ergodic.ugr.es/neurofisica/neurofisica.html) within the Institute "Carlos I" for Theoretical and Computatinal Physics (http://ic1.ugr.es/) is looking for suitable candidates interested to apply for the Spanish "Ramon y Cajal" program to incorporate researchers in the Spanish research institutions including the universities. In some sense it is similar to a tenure track position program (assistant/associate professor level). In case of success the candidate will be incorporated in our group at the Granada University (we are looking candidates with research topics in the frontier of biology, physics, neuroscience, biophysics, computational neuroscience, etc. Experiementalists are also welcome). The "Ramon y Cajal" program is very competitive so the suitable candidates must have a strong scientific background with a large record of high impact factor publications, and to have more than 4 year of postdoctoral experience. The application procedure started last October 29th 2012 and will finish the next November 27th 2012 The gross salary per year for the successful candidate will be 33.720 ?. All information is included in this pdf: http://boe.es/boe/dias/2012/10/24/pdfs/BOE-A-2012-13213.pdf (in Spanish) An official Spanish government web page in English follows http://www.idi.mineco.gob.es/portal/site/MICINN/menuitem.dbc68b34d11ccbd5d52ffeb801432ea0/?vgnextoid=d24669dad3f88310VgnVCM1000001d04140aRCRD&lang_choosen=en Only are eligible candidates that have obtained their Ph.D. after 01/01/2002 For people interested in a two-year postdoc in our lab there is also an additional postdoc contract program "Juan de la Cierva" with deadline for candidate application the next November 20th 2012. Please visit the link below for further information: http://www.idi.mineco.gob.es/portal/site/MICINN/menuitem.dbc68b34d11ccbd5d52ffeb801432ea0/?vgnextoid=fdf669dad3f88310VgnVCM1000001d04140aRCRD&vgnextchannel=76c9282978ea0210VgnVCM1000001034e20aRCRD Granada is a very pleasant city to live, with a well know university and with many cultural events along the year. It is also one of the cheapest cities to live in Spain. There also very interesting places to visit in the surroundings of the city including the highest mountains in Spain (the Sierra Nevada mountain range) with a well known sky resort (which is further south across Europe) very near to the city. Also Granada is just 30 miles far from the Mediterranean sea with very beautiful and pleasant beaches. Concerning our group we constitute a theoretical and computational neuroscience group at University of Granada. The group is formed for an small number of researchers experts in theoretical physics, statistical physics, neurophysics and computational neuroscience. Most of our recent work is focused in nonequilibrium statistical mechanics of neural networks, computational neuroscience, biophysics, theoretical biology, complex networks applied to neuroscience, stochastic resonance phenomena in biological systems, etc. For more details visit http://www.ugr.es/~jtorres/ Comp-neuro mailing list **************************************************************** 34. Computational Neuroscience staff position at Sandia National Labs Due: 30 Nov 2012 Sandia National Laboratories has a staff position open for a computational neuroscientist in our cognitive modeling department. A portion of the full job posting is appended below. To see more details and apply, search for Job ID #641996 at http://www.sandia.gov/careers/ps-forward Brad Aimone (505) 284-3147 Senior Member of Technical Staff Cognitive Modeling Department Sandia National Laboratories Job Summary We are seeking computational neuroscientists to join our interdisciplinary research program in developing multi-scale models of neural processes. We are particularly interested in the cellular and circuit level mechanisms underlying human cognitive functions such as learning, memory, decision-making, etc. Example research topics of interest include the development and validation of large-scale high-fidelity neural simulations, algorithmic understanding of neural circuits, neural basis of decision-making, neuromorphic computing, and methods for analysis of both real and simulated neural data. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a strong background in neuroscience, and an understanding of relations between neuroscience, cognitive science, and computation. Successful staff members at Sandia are expected both to contribute to ongoing projects and to develop new lines of research with potential for application in solving complex problems. Job duties may include writing proposals, conducting research both independently and in teams, giving presentations, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and contributing to program development. The positions are located at Sandia's Albuquerque, NM, USA site. This job series typically applies integrated technical judgment--which requires using the scientific method to recognize and formulate problems, to collect data through observation and experimentation, and to formulate and test hypotheses--to anticipate, innovate, and deliver solutions to Sandia National Laboratories missions. Roots the work in the fundamentals of science and engineering while applying a deep understanding of engineering and scientific principles. Creates and applies scientific theories and laws and engineering methods used within scientific and engineering disciplines to develop or demonstrate new designs, concepts, materials, machines, products, processes, or systems. Uses physical and computational simulation, analysis, and evaluation as inherent activities of development. Plans, conducts, and executes Sandia's science and engineering programs within the spectrum of fundamental research, development, or demonstration. Participates in the development and application of computational capabilities to solve problems in science and engineering. Applies methods and techniques that merge disciplines in science and engineering with computer science. Includes the research, development, deployment and in-depth technical support of general scientific and engineering application software and related tools. Required 1. A Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or related field. 2. Passion for applying fundamental neuroscience to develop theories of cognitive function that can be implemented and tested computationally. 3. Experience with neuroscience research methods and data analysis. 4. Strong publication record. 5. Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills. 6. Demonstrated ability to contribute to, form, and lead multidisciplinary teams. 7. Willingness to travel. 8. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy security clearance. Desired 1. Laboratory experience in any of: electrophysiology, neural imaging, connectomics, pharmacological manipulations combined with measurement of neural activity. Experimental experience is preferred over clinical experience. 2. Demonstrated abilities in mathematical, physical, and computational modeling of neural or cognitive function. 3. Understanding of related domains, such as: physics, biochemistry, theory of computation, numerical analysis, brain inspired computing, high performance computing. Comp-neuro mailing list http://www.neuroinf.org/mailman/listinfo/comp-neuro **************************************************************** 35. Open position in Applied Cognitive Science, Michigan Tech Due: 30 Nov 2012 Below is an advertisement for a (second) open position here at Michigan Tech (rank of full, associate, or possibly advanced assistant). Our description is fairly broad, but we are very much interested in researchers who do computational modeling in a ways that bridge basic and applied domains. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you questions, and I'll be at the SCiP and Psychonomics if anyone has questions. Shane Mueller ======================================= *2012 Associate/Full Professor Faculty Search Advertisement* The Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences at Michigan Technological University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Associate or Full Professor of Psychology to begin Fall 2013. Advanced Assistant professor candidates may also be considered. The successful candidate will assume a leadership role in our rapidly growing Ph.D. program in Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors. Specialization should be in human factors, applied cognitive science, or a closely related field. A Ph.D. in psychology or related discipline is required. Special consideration will be given to candidates with areas of expertise that complement and broaden our Department's strengths in Expert Performance, Decision Making, Computational Modeling, Neuroergonomics, and User Interfaces. The ideal candidate will bridge basic and applied research, have a strong record of publications and external funding, and will pursue interdisciplinary research collaborations with MTU faculty in psychology and affiliated programs. Typical teaching load is 2 (undergraduate and graduate) courses per semester. Michigan Tech, one of the state's four public research universities, is ranked in the top tier of national universities according to the U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2012." The university is rated as one of the safest college campuses in the United States. Twenty-five percent of incoming students ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class. Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, named one of the 100 best small towns in America for its world-class cultural events, community resources and four-season recreation opportunities. This area is known for natural beauty, pleasant summers and abundant snowfall. National Geographic Adventure Magazine rates us as one of the top-ten outdoor adventure spots in the US for our bike trails, Olympic-caliber cross country ski trails and Lake Superior shoreline. Full consideration will be given to applications received by Nov 30th, 2012. Applications should be submitted online https://www.jobs.mtu.edu/postings/680. Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in STEM. The university is also in its sixth year of a strategic faculty hiring initiative (see www.mtu.edu/sfhi). We also have a Dual Career Program which assists departments with partner orientation to the university and community and identification of possible positions for partners (see www.dual.mtu.edu). ACT-R-users mailing list **************************************************************** 36. PHD Studentships in Computational Cognitive Science, PSU Due: 15 Dec 2012 Up to three fully funded PhD studentships will be available in computational cognition at the College of Information Sciences and Technology, Penn State University, beginning 2013. Research topics of interest include - computational models of language processing, - cognitive models of heuristics and biases in decision-making, and - networked cognition and mixed human/agent systems. We seek applicants with undergraduate or master's level degrees with interest in theoretically motivated, but data-driven scientific inquiry. Solid programming and communication skills are required. Penn State's College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) brings together scientists in informatics. Graduate students working in computational cognition may anticipate interacting with researchers in human-computer interaction, security, intelligence analysis, cyber law, online business, and mobile computing. The newly formed working group for Computational Cognition collaborates with other local laboratories at the college, such as Applied Cognitive Sciences (F.E. Ritter), Intelligent Information Systems Research/CiteSeer (C. L. Giles), or Intelligent Agents (J. Yen). With its main campus located in beautiful, affordable and fun State College, PA, Penn State is one of the largest tier-one research universities in the United States. IST attracts funding from the National Science Foundation, the US Department of Defense as well as from private industry. The positions advertised here are college-funded research and teaching assistantships, include tuition and stipends. Informal inquiries: David Reitter, reitter at psu.edu, http://www.david-reitter.com About the college: http://ist.psu.edu/about http://ist.psu.edu/graduate-students/future-graduate-students/phd http://ist.psu.edu/graduate-students/future-graduate-students/apply Due date: December 15, 2012 **************************************************************** 37. Tenure-track Positions in Human-Centered Computing, IU/PUI Due: 1 dec 2012 http://informatics.iupui.edu/files/hcc-tenure-track-2012.pdf The Indiana University School of Informatics invites applications for two tenured or tenure-track faculty positions in its new (as of July 1, 2013) Department of Human-Centered Computing. The appointment will begin August 1, 2013 at the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) campus. Exceptional researchers are being sought to join our new, fast-growing, dynamic department. Candidates must demonstrate an outstanding scholarly record and excellent research credentials, exhibited by original peer-reviewed publications in highly-selective international venues, and a forward-looking, vigorous research agenda that will secure competitive, external funding. While we are seeking candidates in all areas of Human-Centered Computing, we are particularly interested in those with strong research and teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: Human Computer Interaction (HCI), ubiquitous and pervasive computing; digital gaming theory, applications, and simulations; interactive visualization and discovery environments for "big data," especially in the health and life sciences. Qualifications: * Ph.D. in an area such as human-centered computing, human-computer interaction, information science, computer science, communications, design, informatics, or related fields. Applicants must have completed their doctorate degree by the date of appointment. * Demonstrated ability to develop a record of outstanding research productivity and high scholarly impact * Demonstrated ability to secure external research funding * Proven ability to exhibit effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level * A strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, interdisciplinary research, and cultural diversity The Department of Human-Centered Computing is home to a dynamic and interdisciplinary group of 21 faculty members and over 500 students across its Informatics, Media Arts & Science, and Human-Computer Interaction programs. The Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Informatics, a Bachelor and Master of Science in Media Arts and Science, an Undergraduate Certificate, Graduate Certificate, and Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction, and a Ph.D. in Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction Track. The faculty in the department conduct groundbreaking research in the areas of emerging media technologies, human-computer interaction design, ubiquitous computing, collaborative decision-making, computer-mediated communication and cross-cultural cognition, human-robot interaction and android science, and biomedical visualization. For additional information about the Indiana University School of Informatics, including degrees, course descriptions, plans of study and faculty research, please see http://www.informatics.iupui.edu . Submit PDF files containing (1) curriculum vita, (2) cover letter explaining your interest in this position, (3) research statement and philosophy of teaching, and (4) the names and contact information of three references to: Teresa Stukey, Human Resources Coordinator informhr at iupui.edu To ensure full consideration, please submit your application materials by December 1, 2012. However, the position will remain open until filled. ____________________________________________________ Davide Bolchini, Ph.D. dbolchin at iupui.edu Assistant Professor 1 (317) 278 5144 Director, Human-Computer Interaction Program Indiana University School of Informatics at IUPUI Informatics & Communications Technology Complex, IT 485 CHI-JOBS list **************************************************************** 38. PhD positions available at Penn State University, Psych Due: 1 dec 2012 Strongly motivated PhD candidates are invited to apply for Ph.D candidacy in the Department of Psychology at Penn State University's main campus in State College, PA. Applicants should ideally have strong computer programming skills (e.g., two or more years of experience programming in C, MatLab, Python, or equivalent) and a background in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science or physics or biology. Fluency in English is also required. The research area will be some combination of visual attention, computer vision, and computational neuroscience, with a likely emphasis on understanding the temporal and spatial properties of visual processing, broadly construed. You can read more about the work in my lab at http://www.bradwyble.com/Labpage/Home.html. Penn State main campus offers a diverse array of resources for conducting research such as the SLEIC neuroimaging center: http://www.imaging.psu.edu/. There is also a diverse set of research interests both within the psychology department, and across the campus (e.g. Engineering: http://www.esm.psu.edu/wiki/research:cne:start; Neuroscience: http://www.huck.psu.edu/research/neurosciences, http://cbbc.psu.edu/; Social: http://www.ssri.psu.edu/) Interested applicants should apply to the Psychology department at http://psych.la.psu.edu/graduate/howToApply.html and should note that the deadline for applications is December 1st. Brad Wyble bwyble at gmail.com Assistant Professor http://www.bradwyble.com/Labpage Department of Psychology The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16801 _______________________________________________ Comp-neuro mailing list Comp-neuro at neuroinf.org http://www.neuroinf.org/mailman/listinfo/comp-neuro **************************************************************** 39. PhD training opportunities at Georgia State University Due: 10 dec 2012 We are recruiting PhD applicants in the areas of computational and mathematical neuroscience at Georgia State University's interdisciplinary Neuroscience Institute, located in Atlanta, GA. We have faculty strengths in dynamical systems modeling, neural rhythm generation and circuits, neuroinformatics, neurophysics, neuromechanics, and neuroimaging. See http://sites.google.com/site/neuroscienceevents/research for more details. Together with training across a broad range of neuroscience, we offer a range of basic and advanced modeling courses that tie in with applications from biophysics to behavior. Stipends are competitive and guaranteed for students in good standing. Students should apply directly to the Neuroscience Graduate Program, http://neuroscience.gsu.edu/graduate_program.html. The application deadline is Dec 10. Inquiries can be directed to any of the faculty members, or to the Director for Graduate Studies, Dr. Laura Carruth. -- Robert Clewley, Ph.D. rob.clewley at gmail.com Assistant Professor 404-413-6420 Neuroscience Institute and Dep. of Mathematics & Statistics Georgia State University Atlanta, GA 30302, USA http://www2.gsu.edu/~matrhc http://neuroscience.gsu.edu/rclewley.html Comp-neuro at neuroinf.org **************************************************************** 40. Tenure Track Opening in HCDE at UWash Due: 31 dec 2012 The Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering at the University of Washington has posted a revised tenure track faculty ad. Tenure Track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Human Centered Design & Engineering Position open, particular interest in visualization, social media, human centered computing, big data, ubiquitous computing, CSCW, or interaction design. The Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering (http://www.hcde.washington.edu) at the University of Washington invites applications for a full time tenure track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. We are seeking a top caliber researcher and teacher to join our growing and dynamic department. We are most interested in candidates whose research is outstanding in quality and originality, although we are especially interested in candidates with expertise in visualization, social media, human centered computing, big data, ubiquitous computing, CSCW, or interaction design. We are also interested in candidates who engage critically with theory in their research. This faculty member will be joining a growing interdisciplinary community of engineers, social scientists, computer scientists, and humanities scholars at the University of Washington. We will consider candidates from a range of disciplinary backgrounds who use innovative methodological, computational, or theoretical approaches to address current challenges in human centered design and engineering. HCDE is an interdisciplinary community that incorporates a range of research traditions. More information about our department can be found at hcde.washington.edu. The successful candidate is expected to develop a substantial program of research including peer-reviewed publications and external funding. HCDE offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and will supervise doctoral dissertations. The yearly teaching load is three courses (one per quarter) plus supervision of research groups. Teaching opportunities will be based on current course offerings and the individual's areas of scholarly expertise. The successful candidate will join a vibrant faculty conducting interdisciplinary research in human-computer interaction and the design of sociotechnical systems. Current faculty research includes work in CSCW, sociotechnical systems, HCI, computer-mediated communication, ICTD, user research, emerging communication technologies, engineering design, scientific collaboration, and engineering education. The department collaborates with colleagues around campus, including Computer Science and Engineering, the Information School, the eScience Institute, and the School of Art. The faculty also routinely engage in research projects with affiliates from the region's noted high-tech industry. Seattle is home to many prominent technology companies, along with a robust startup and global health community. Appointment begins in autumn 2013, contingent on budgetary approval. Review of applications will begin on December 31, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. PhD, or equivalent, in a related field is required. Exceptional candidates who are awaiting conferral of their PhDs will also be considered at the Acting Assistant Professor level. To apply, the following materials should be sent to <> hcdefac at uw.edu: (1) a letter of application, (2) a current cv, (3) a statement of research and teaching goals, and (4) at least three letters of recommendation. All materials should be addressed to Professor Jennifer Turns, Search Committee Chair. Jan Spyridakis Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195 206-685-1557 http://www.hcde.uw.edu/jansp CHI-JOBS at LISTSERV.ACM.ORG ********************************************************************** 41. Two Tenure-track Assistant Professor Positions at UMBC, immediate http://www.is.umbc.edu The Information Systems Department at UMBC invites applications for two tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of human-centered computing as well as the area of intelligent information systems starting August 2013. Candidates must have earned a PhD in Information Systems or a related field no later than August 2013. For the human-centered computing position, the primary research areas of interest are social computing, computer-supported cooperative work, social informatics, interaction design, and usability. For the intelligent information systems position, individuals should be engaged in artificial intelligence research that builds on state of the art work in machine learning, statistical natural language processing, personalization, mobile computing, knowledge representation, and information extraction, are especially encouraged to apply. Secondary research interests in Health IT or cybersecurity are desirable, but not mandatory for both positions. Ideal candidates will be engaged in research that spans two or more of these areas with preference given to those who can collaborate with current faculty. Candidates for both positions should have a strong potential for excellence in research, the ability to develop and sustain an externally funded research program, and the ability to contribute to our graduate and undergraduate teaching mission. The Department offers undergraduate degrees in Information Systems and Business Technology Administration. Graduate degree programs, MS and PhD, are offered in both Information Systems and Human-Centered Computing, including an innovative online MS in IS program. Consistent with the UMBC vision, the Department has excellent teaching facilities, state-of-the-art laboratories, and outstanding technical support. UMBC's Technology Center, Research Park, and Center for Entrepreneurship are major indicators of active research and outreach. Further details on our research, academic programs, and faculty can be found at http://www.is.umbc.edu/ and http://hcc.umbc.edu. Members of under-represented groups including women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Applications will not be reviewed until the following materials are received: a cover letter, a one-page statement of teaching interests, a one to two-page statement of research interests, one or more sample research papers, and a CV. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the department as soon as possible. Electronic submission of materials as PDF documents is preferred. Electronic copies should be sent to bmorris at umbc.edu. Copies can also be sent to: Dr. Aryya Gangopadhyay, Chair of Faculty Search Committee, Information Systems Department, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250-5398. For inquiries, please contact Barbara Morris at (410) 455-3795 or bmorris at umbc.edu Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This position is subject to the availability of funds. Shaun Kane CHI-JOBS at LISTSERV.ACM.ORG **************************************************************** 41. Postdoctoral Positions in Computational Cognitive Science Hongbin.Wang at uth.tmc.edu Postdoctoral Positions Available in Computational Cognitive Science Two (2) post-doctoral research fellow positions are available in the Computational Cognitive Science Laboratory (C2SL) of the UT Health, School of Biomedical Informatics at Houston. Candidates will be expected to work on a newly funded project to develop a biologically inspired computational account for human trust and suspicion behavior in cyberspace. Candidates with various backgrounds will be considered, including computer science (AI or security), mathematics/engineering, informatics, cognitive science/neuroscience, psychology or related disciplines. Though an multidisciplinary background is preferred candidates with a strong background in any single area will also be considered. Ideal candidates should be able to think about real-world problems in computational and quantitative terms, and are self-motivated and eager to learn new ideas and techniques. If interested, please contact Dr. Hongbin Wang, Professor, at Hongbin.Wang at uth.tmc.edu (Fax: 713-500-0360). **************************************************************** 42. Call for Papers: COSIT 2013, papers due: 4 Mar 2013 http://www.cosit2013.org/ First announcement for 11th International Conference on Spatial Information Theory, COSIT 2013 September 2-6, 2013, Scarborough, UK. http://www.cosit2013.org/ Spatial information theory is concerned with all aspects of space and spatial environments as experienced and represented by humans and also by other animals and artificial agents. The scope of the conference includes both applications to specific domains and also the development of general theories of space and spatial information. Papers may address aspects of spatial information from the viewpoint of any discipline including (but not limited to) the following. Cognitive, Perceptual, and Environmental Psychology Geography and Geoinformation Science Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Cognitive Science Mathematics, Logic, Philosophy and Ontology Engineering and Human Factors Cognitive Anthropology, Psycholinguistics and Linguistics Architecture, Planning, and Environmental Design Papers will be selected through a rigorous review of full papers based on relevance to the conference, scientific significance, novelty, relation to previously published literature, clarity of presentation, and interdisciplinary context. The proceedings will be published by Springer-Verlag in the Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series. Papers should not exceed 20 pages in the LNCS format. Since 1993 the COSIT series has been one of the most important events in this highly interdisciplinary area. An idea of the conference's orientation can be gained from the previous COSIT proceedings published by Springer-Verlag in the LNCS series. The following (non-exclusive) topics are indicative of the fields of interest: activity-based models of spatial knowledge cognitive structure of spatial knowledge cognitive vision cooperative work with spatial information events and processes in geographic space and time incomplete or imprecise spatial knowledge knowledge representation for space and time languages of spatial relations naive geography/behavioral geography navigation and wayfinding, including robot navigation ontology of space presentation and communication of spatial information qualitative and commonsense spatial representation quality issues in geographic information semantics of geographic information social and cultural organization of space spatial and temporal language spatial aspects of social networks spatial data integration/interoperability spatial decision-support systems structure of geographic information theory and practice of spatial and temporal reasoning time in geographic information user-interface design/spatialization of interfaces virtual spaces The conference will be held at the Royal Hotel, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UK. The town of Scarborough is a characterful Victorian seaside resort on the East coast of England. There are good road and rail links to the rest of the UK including a direct train service from Manchester Airport which has flights from many international airports. The conference will be preceded by a day of workshops and tutorials. [these are also welcomed] The doctoral colloquium, after the conference, provides a forum for PhD students working on any aspect of spatial information. Separate calls for workshops and tutorials and for the doctoral colloquium will be issued. Important dates March 4, 2013 - Full paper submission April 20, 2013 - Notification of acceptance June 17, 2013 - Camera-Ready copy due September 2, 2013 - Workshops and Tutorials September 3-5, 2013 - Conference September 6, 2013 - Doctoral Colloquium General Chairs Brandon Bennett, University of Leeds, UK Antony Galton, University of Exeter, UK Program Chairs John Stell, University of Leeds, UK Thora Tenbrink, Bangor University, UK Sponsorship Chair Zena Wood, University of Exeter, UK **************************************************************** -30-