[ACT-R-users] PhD Position at TU Berlin

[Nele Rußwinkel]

We have an open PhD Position in an DFG granted project for up to three 
years.

The interdisciplinary project aims to model the role of the self through 
interaction with a spatial/dynamic environment.
The project combines research approaches from cognitive science, 
computer science and modelling and is carried out in cooperation with 
Prof. Stefan Kopp (University of Bielefeld), (SPP 2134 "The Active Self").
A cognitive architecture will be extended with sensorimotor abilities 
based on a simulated body. This approach aims to model how a 
representation of the "self" is created through the interaction of 
sensomotoric and cognitive control processes and how it affects action 
decisions. We offer a young, interdisciplinary research group bridging 
basics and application as well as cognitive sciences and computer science.

Faculty V - Institute for Psychology and Ergonomics / Cognitive Modeling 
in dynamic Human-Machine Systems
Reference number: V-728/18 (starting at 01/01/19 / limited until 
31/12/2021 / closing date for applications 28/12/18)
Working field:

  * Extending the cognitive architecture ACT-R with sensorimotor skills
  * Developing task models interacting with their environments
  * Integration of prediction-based processing
  * Coordination with project partner at CITEC University Bielefeld
  * Preparation, execution and evaluation of experiments
  * Consolidation of model approaches and comparison with performance data

Requirements: We are looking for an interdisciplinary interested and 
open-minded person with a university degree
(Diplom/ M.Sc. or equivalent) in Cognitive Science, Computer Science, 
Human Factors, Psychology or similar. The candidate
ideally has the following skills and knowledge:

  * Previous experience with interdisciplinary projects
  * Experience in the field of cognitive modeling or simulation (e.g.
    ACT-R),
  * basic knowledge in cognitive science and fundamental programming
    experience (e.g. Python, Lisp, etc.)

Ideally, the person sought should have experience in carrying out and 
evaluating experiments. In addition, an interest in
autonomously acting agents would be of advantage and prior knowledge in 
the field of self-understanding or embodiment.
Good english skills are desired.

More information on 
http://www.personalabteilung.tu-berlin.de/menue/jobs/stellenausschreibungen/
  and https://www.kmodys.tu-berlin.de/menue/aktuelle_projekte/compas/

Please send your application with the reference number and the usual 
documents by e-mail to nele.russwinkel at tu-berlin.de.

Best
Nele
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Nele Rußwinkel

FG Kognitive Modellierung in dynamischen Mensch-Maschine-Systemen

Institut für Psychologie und Arbeitswissenschaft

Fakultät V Verkehrs- und Maschinensysteme

Technische Universität Berlin

MAR 3-2

Marchstr. 23 - Raum 3.071

D-10587 Berlin

Tel: +49 30 314 72408

Fax: +49 30 314 25289

http://www.kmodys.tu-berlin.de/

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