[ACT-R-users] Post-doc at University of Manchester

[Andrew Howes]

Research Associate
The University of Manchester
School of Psychological Sciences
 
Closing Date: 12/07/2013
Reference: M&HS-02906
Faculty / Organisational Unit: Medical & Human Sciences
Division: Psychology
Salary: £29,541 to £36,298 per annum according to relevant experience
Employment type: Fixed Term
Duration: tenable from 1 September 2013 to 28 February 2015
Hours per week: Full time
Location: Oxford Road, Manchester
 
Project
Applications are invited for an 18-month position funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The aim of the project is to develop causal models of human judgement and decision making behaviour subject to environmental and cognitive constraints.
 
A dominant perspective in psychology and behavioural economics suggests that human judgement and decision making (JDM) is flawed. In contrast, in this project we aim to demonstrate that, contrary to the dominant perspective, human judgement and decision making are optimal if the constraints imposed by the environment and the limitations of the cognitive system are taken into account. In doing so, we aim to develop a novel, causal framework which can account for a wide range of behavioural phenomena as optimal under constraints. In addition, we aim to provide a proof of concept that this framework can facilitate the design and testing of interventions to bring about advantageous behavioural change.
 
You should hold a PhD (or be working towards submission of a PhD) in a discipline involving a significant mathematical modelling component. Alternatively, candidates with an undergraduate degree in a numerical discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science) and some relevant PhD or postdoctoral experience will also be considered. Applicants with primary expertise in the behavioural study of human judgement and decision making or in Economics will also be considered provided that they have appropriate skills and experience.
 
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Paul Warren or Andrew Howes

Email: paul.warren at manchester.ac.uk
Telephone: 0161 275 7699

Email: Howesa at bham.ac.uk

 
For further details and application information please go to:
https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/search.aspx
and search on the job reference number: M&HS-02906