From byrne at rice.edu  Mon Sep  9 16:13:26 2019
From: byrne at rice.edu (Mike Byrne)
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2019 15:13:26 -0500
Subject: [ACT-R-users] Looking for a Postdoc
Message-ID: <34FBB7BC-AFFB-4D32-B188-FDFC5FCE0815@rice.edu>

ACT-R folks,

My lab, the Computer-Human Interaction Laboratory (CHIL) at Rice University, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to take a leading role in an NSF-funded project on using ACT-R to assess the usability of voting systems, particularly the design of ballots.  

The position is fully funded for three years, with possible continuation contingent on additional funding. The ideal candidate has (or will have) a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology, cognitive science or computer science, with experience in ACT-R modeling and a strong programming background. 

The position is open starting immediately but there are still some administrative hoops to be jumped through before it is really ready to go, so what I'm actually hoping for is someone who can start in January 2020.

Please contact me directly (byrne at rice.edu) if you have questions or want more information.

-Mike


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Rice University, MS-25        <http://chil.rice.edu/byrne/>
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From christopher.dancy at bucknell.edu  Thu Sep 12 17:03:53 2019
From: christopher.dancy at bucknell.edu (Chris Dancy)
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:03:53 -0400
Subject: [ACT-R-users] Faculty Opening: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur
 Professor of Data Science @ Bucknell University
Message-ID: <CAKf0ujbPF=BYg1fjyGRrcuwrnLDTH1XCEXr6sEJKsMaLsJ9hjQ@mail.gmail.com>

All,

Bucknell University is hiring for a new interdisciplinary faculty position,
see below for more information:

Bucknell University is a private undergraduate-focused institution
comprised of highly-ranked colleges in arts and sciences, engineering, and
management. We invite applications for a John D. and Catherine T.
 MacArthur Professor of Data Science. We seek a dedicated teacher-scholar
with a PhD degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science, Information
Systems, Statistics, or a closely related field, and welcome applicants
with a broad background. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the field,
the position is being jointly supported by the Departments of Analytics &
Operations Management, Computer Science, and Mathematics. The subsequent
affiliation of a successful applicant will be determined in consultation
with the candidate, and a shared appointment between two departments is a
possibility. The successful applicant is expected to have an
interdisciplinary focus and to work closely with departments from across
the University. It is expected that the degree will be completed by the
start of the appointment in August 2020.

We expect to hire at the Assistant Professor level, but outstanding
candidates will be considered at the Associate Professor or Professor
level. We will be accepting external applicants only. The successful
candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary offerings in data science;
these will include courses at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced
levels. Such courses might include data management, data
visualization, machine learning, data storytelling, or topics courses in
data science; many of these courses will address, to varying degrees, the
intersection of data analytics and ethics. The successful candidate will
also develop a strong body of scholarship in their field of specialization
within data science. There is an active community of faculty and staff on
campus who have been discussing the role of data science at Bucknell, and
the successful candidate would be expected to join and contribute to this
community.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, graduate transcripts
(unofficial copies accepted), a statement of teaching philosophy, and a
research statement that includes opportunities for undergraduate research.
Applicants are asked to summarize in their cover letter any past
experiences and leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion, or their
potential to make contributions in this area. Applicants should arrange to
have three letters of recommendation submitted separately. For additional
information and to apply, please go to Bucknell?s career site (
careers.bucknell.edu). Review of applications will begin no later than
October 15, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the application process should be addressed to one of the
following:
Matt Bailey, Professor of Analytics and Operations (matt.bailey at bucknell.edu
)
Peter Brooksbank, Professor of Mathematics (peter.brooksbank at bucknell.edu)
Brian King, Associate Professor of Computer Science (brian.king at bucknell.edu
)


See the job ad here -
https://jobs.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/496449/john-d-and-catherine-t-macarthur-professor-of-data-science
--
Christopher L. Dancy
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science
Bucknell University
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From lschoole at syr.edu  Mon Sep 16 20:05:30 2019
From: lschoole at syr.edu (Lael Schooler)
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:05:30 +0000
Subject: [ACT-R-users] Call for Papers: Group Decision Making,
 Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications, special issue
Message-ID: <c6db58ff514f43459198a7c7272904e9@syr.edu>

Hi All,


I want to let you know about this special article collection on Group decision making to be published by the psychonomic society journal Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications (CR:PI). I realize the deadline is approaching, but please do let me know if you think that you might have something to contribute and I can see about whether an extension would be possible.


Best, Lael




Call for Papers<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001G996_y-b6Ouk-mdfeVPBZ4UgcElDT-PgTh5FkGneuIy-mv8hBCQl1AmqrDkCcjZr8E1_YTQn1Z-IzxQTvbOxW3_Fx6aCgl_E2BvAFe54KhjbSabe8Wo_dwN9OK6Hp4R7Uny-4j_MCAiL-wInsGJWLxiCRv4T2G6txduW8y7WBwicfJc5PwMZmQ==&c=qYUVcqeWzdzprQlbHJaM89by71eFDFJRGM9lkvC8S4bANub8YOGtqA==&ch=wVtcMiCyChz1MzDnlGxMWAUZBK6K1crzp4qJMhV37R7i4r50li9QlA==>

?Group Decision Making<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001G996_y-b6Ouk-mdfeVPBZ4UgcElDT-PgTh5FkGneuIy-mv8hBCQl1AmqrDkCcjZr8E1_YTQn1Z-IzxQTvbOxW3_Fx6aCgl_E2BvAFe54KhjbSabe8Wo_dwN9OK6Hp4R7Uny-4j_MCAiL-wInsGJWLxiCRv4T2G6txduW8y7WBwicfJc5PwMZmQ==&c=qYUVcqeWzdzprQlbHJaM89by71eFDFJRGM9lkvC8S4bANub8YOGtqA==&ch=wVtcMiCyChz1MzDnlGxMWAUZBK6K1crzp4qJMhV37R7i4r50li9QlA==>

A Special Issue/Article Collection in

Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications (CR:PI)

Manuscript Deadline: October 1, 2019

www.psychonomic.org/page/crpigroupdecision<https://www.psychonomic.org/page/crpigroupdecision>


Co-editors: Christian C. Luhmann and Lael J. Schooler


Real-world decisions are often made in a social context. Physicians and financial advisors make decisions in consultation with their clients. Spouses collaborate to make an array of household decisions. In general work settings, decisions are almost always being made by a team, committee, or group.


Decisions made by groups can be influenced by diverse perspectives, information, and expertise. Past work has demonstrated that such diversity can improve the quality of the resulting decisions (e.g., the wisdom of crowds). However, research has also demonstrated that interaction (e.g., discussion among the group members) can hurt the quality of group decisions (e.g., group polarization). When and why groups produce these contrasting outcomes is the subject of ongoing research.


This special issue seeks articles addressing group decision-making, including questions such as: What factors influence the quality of group decisions? How are the capabilities of groups and their constituent members related? How do group members' individual differences influence the quality, speed, confidence, and other characteristics of group decisions? How and when is knowledge and information distributed among group members combined when groups make decisions? Can the performance of a given group be predicted ahead of time? We invite you to contribute. Please email the guest editors with any questions about submissions.


CR:PI is the open access journal of the Psychonomic Society. Its mission is to publish use-inspired basic research: fundamental cognitive research that grows from hypotheses about real-world problems. As with all Psychonomic Society journals, submissions to CRPI are subject to rigorous peer review. For manuscripts accepted for the special issue, the publication fee may be fully or partially waived depending on the number of manuscripts accepted for the special issue. The authors should indicate when they submit a manuscript if they are requesting a waiver of the publication fee and why.


About the journal:

https://cognitiveresearchjournal.springeropen.com/about


Editorial regarding use-inspired, basic research:

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41235-016-0011-x


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From cld028 at bucknell.edu  Wed Sep 18 21:23:49 2019
From: cld028 at bucknell.edu (Chris Dancy)
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 21:23:49 -0400
Subject: [ACT-R-users] Bucknell University Dept of CompSci hiring for two
	tenure-track positions
Message-ID: <CAKf0ujaJE6JWKjU-79MJcC-bYURWGhuig8+p_gE+3zZ916sD+w@mail.gmail.com>

Hello all,

The Dept of Computer Science is hiring for two tenure-track opportunities
this year!
If you are interested, see the full ad here -
https://jobs.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/496458/tenure-track-positions-in-computer-science

The Department of Computer Science at Bucknell University seeks
applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor
level in computer science beginning August 2020. We are interested in
applicants working in any area of computer science, most particularly in
those with research areas that expand the range of expertise in the
department or that may lead to interdisciplinary collaborations. A PhD is
required for this position. Candidates in the final stages of completing
their doctoral work will be considered.

We seek candidates who will contribute to the teaching of courses in
theoretical aspects of computer science or programming languages design,
and core courses in our degree programs. Candidates will have opportunities
to develop elective courses in their areas of expertise. We expect that
candidates will develop a vigorous scholarly program that creates
opportunities for student participation.
--
Christopher L. Dancy
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science
Bucknell University
cdancy.com
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