Connectionists: [plz fwd]: ICCM 2019: announcement, resources, jobs
Frank Ritter
frank.ritter at psu.edu
Sat Nov 24 15:29:54 EST 2018
This is driven by ICCM announcement of place and time (#1) and to pass
numerous job opportunities. Happy thanksgiving to those in the US.
cheers,
Frank
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CONFERENCES
1. ICCM 19, Montreal, CAN,
estimated Jul 20-23
2. IJCNN 19 in Budapest, 14 -19 Jul 19
https://www.ijcnn.org/
3. CogSci 2019
RESOURCES
4. Interactive Task Learning
Humans, Robots, and Agents Acquiring New Tasks through Natural Interactions
https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/interactive-task-learning
5. Graduate funding for US citizens, future problem for ONR and DoD
6. A new journal of the Society for Mathematical Psychology
https://www.editorialmanager.com/cobb/default.aspx
7. ARL STRONG Program, due 21 Dec 18
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=a33549b6039752990aaf6f50777f1379&tab=core&_cview=0
8. Nengo Summer School
https://www.nengo.ai/summerschool
9. Travel fund in memory of Sayan Gul
https://www.gofundme.com/travel-fund-in-honor-of-sayan-gul
10. Research on enhancing video game / eSports performance?
JOBS
11. Job teaching in IST at Penn State
https://psu.jobs/job/82796
12. Need For Program officers
13. Faculty Hire. Assistant Prof Indiana in Machine and Human Learning
14. Cognitive Scientist, Open Rank, U of Rochester
http://www.sas.rochester.edu/bcs/jobs/faculty.html
15. Assistant Professor, CS (Computational Analysis of Behavior) Saskatchewan
https://usask.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=2953&site=14
16. Associate or Full Professor of Usability Studies, U of Arizona
https://uacareers.com/postings/31719 Deadline: Oct 1
17. (tenure-track) Assistant Professor position at Rutgers U
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/74628
18. 6 faculty positions in data analytics,
Industrial and System Engineering, U. of FL
http://www.ise.ufl.edu/about/careers/
19. UF-ISE Human Systems Tenure Track Positions
http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/505562/assistantassociatefull-professor
20. Tenure Track Search - Cognitive Modeling, RIT
https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25483&siteid=5291#home
21. Positions at RIT
22. Tenure track position in computational language science
(U of Florida) (Edith Kaan)
Application Deadline: 18 Nov, 18
23. Sloan Scholars job board
https://sloan-scholars.ssrc.org/resources/index/
24. Professor in Data Science, Geovisualization and Design
http://seas.umich.edu/node/2132
25. Cognitive Science Lecturer, U of Michigan
due 30 nov 18
26. Post-doc in Gronigen, due 'soon'
27. ISO two postdocs to work on models of learning from instruction
AFRL, Dayton, OH
28. 3 years independent research fellowship in Computational Neuroscience
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI219418
29. PhD / Postdoc position in the CRC EASE, U of Bremen
30. Penn State Earth and Mineral Sciences Looking for Post-Doc
https://psu.jobs/job/79865
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1. ICCM 19, Montreal, CAN,
estimated Jul 20-23
ICCM 19 will be held with Math Psych, which will be held near the Cognitive
Science Conference in space and time (which is the next announcement). Details
as they become available.
Terry.Stewart at gmail.com will be acting as the chair or co-chair.
Submissions open 30 Nov
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2. IJCNN 19 in Budapest, 14 -19 Jul 19
https://www.ijcnn.org/
IJCNN19 Budapest - Plenary Speakers
International Joint Conference on Neural Networks - IJCNN 19
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is our great pleasure to invite you
to the International Joint Conference on Neural Networks (IJCNN 19). The
conference is organized by the https://www.inns.org/ International Neural
Network Society (INNS) in cooperation with the https://cis.ieee.org
Computational Intelligence Society (IEEE-CIS), and is the premier
international meeting for researchers and other professionals in neural
networks and related areas. It will feature invited plenary talks by
world-renowned speakers in the areas of neural network theory and
applications, computational neuroscience, robotics, and distributed
intelligence.
Important dates:
Paper submissions due: 15 Dec 18
Paper Acceptance Notifications: 30 Jan 19
Conference Dates: 14-19 JUL 19
Call for Papers:
https://www.ijcnn.org/callforpapers
Paper Submissions guidelines
https://www.ijcnn.org/paper-submission-guidelines
site includes a link for uploading papers, plus brief instructions for paper
formatting and submission. More detail is available in the
Authors' Guide for young researchers and those unfamiliar with the IEEE Paper
submission system and IJCNN conference requirements.
Lists of the approved [Tutorials, Competitions, Workshops, Panels, Special
Sessions] will be posted soon.
Confirmed Plenary Speakers:
Lee Giles is the David Reese Professor at the College of Information Sciences
and Technology at the Pennsylvania State U, U Park, PA. He is also graduate
college Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, courtesy Professor of
Supply Chain and Information Systems, and Director of the Intelligent Systems
Research Laboratory.
Isabelle Guyon obtained a engineering diploma from the Ecole Superieure de
Physique et Chimie Industrielles de Paris, Paris, in 85, and a PhD degree in
Physical Sciences from the Universite Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, in 1988.
She joined AT&T Bell Labs Research , Homdel, NJ, in Jan 89. In Jan 96, she
left AT&T to try her luck with a startup company, CyberGold, which she left in
Apr of the same year to start her own consulting company, ClopiNet. Recently,
she also served as Vice President of a bioinformatics startup called BIOwulf.
Nicola Kasabov is the Director of the Knowledge Engineering and Discovery
Research Centre (KEDRI) and Personal Chair of Knowledge Engineering in the
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences at AUT. His main
interests are in the areas of: computational intelligence, neuro-computing,
bioinformatics, neuroinformatics, speech and image processing, novel methods
for data mining and knowledge discovery.
Vera Kurkova received PhD in mathematics from the Charles U, Prague, and DrSc.
(Prof.) in theoretical computer science from the Czech Academy of Sciences.
She is a senior scientist in the Department of Machine Learning, Institute of
CS, Czech Academy of Sciences. In 02-09 she was the Head of the Department of
Theoretical CS.
Adam Miklosi is a Hungarian ethologist, expert on dog cognition and behavior.
He is a full professor and the head of the Ethology Department at the Eötvös
Loránd U in Budapest, Hungary. In 16 he was elected as a corresponding member
of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. He is the co-founder and leader of the
Family Dog Project, which aims to study human-dog interaction from an
ethological perspective. In 14 he published the 2nd edition of an academic
volume entitled Dog Behaviour, Evolution, and Cognition by Oxford U Press.
Errki Oja is a Finnish computer scientist and Aalto Distinguished Professor
in the Department of Information and Computer Science at Aalto U School of
Science. He is recognized for developing Oja's rule, which is a model of how
neurons in the brain or in artificial neural networks learn over time. He is a
Fellow of the International Association for Pattern Recognition and the IEEE,
and a member of the Finnish Academy of Sciences. He served as chairman of the
European Neural Network Society between 2000 and 05, and as the chairman of
the Academy of Finlandís Research Council for Natural Sciences and Engineering
between 07 and 12.
Danil Prokhorov received his Diploma in Robotics with Honors from the St.
Petersburg State U of Aerospace Instrumentation, Russia, in 92. He then worked
in the St. Petersburg Institute for Informatics and Automation. After
receiving PhD in 97, he joined the staff of Ford Scientific Research
Laboratory, Dearborn, Michigan. While at Ford he was engaged in
application-driven studies of intelligent technologies, developing new and
improving existing machine learning/computational intelligence algorithms and
applying them to problems in system modeling, control, diagnostics and
optimization. Since 11 he has been in charge of future mobility research
department of Toyota NA.
Wolf Singer studied Medicine in Munich and Paris, obtained his MD from the
Ludwig Maximilian U in Munich, and his PhD from the Technical U in Munich. He
is Director em. at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research in Frankfurt,
Founding Director both of the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS)
and of the Ernst Strüngmann Institute for Neuroscience (ESI) and Director of
the Ernst Strüngmann Forum.
Ichiro Tsuda holds the position of Professor at Chubu U Academy of Emerging
Sciences, Professor Emeritus of Hokkaido U, and Visiting Professor at Osaka U,
Tamagawa U and at many other universities. He has been Associate Member of
Science Council of Japan since 14. He received a degree of Doctor of Science
(DSc) from Kyoto U in 82. He has published widely in the field of chaotic
dynamical systems and complex systems, and also in the field of cognitive
neurodynamics.
Call for Sponsor and Exhibits:
IJCNN19 is a great opportunity to promote your brand and to show off your
neural network success stories as well as leading edge products to a world
wide audience of people and organization in neural networks research and
development. Please contact : Bill at BillHowell.ca Bill Howell,
Sponsors & Exhibits Chair, Alberta, Canada
Topics and Areas include, but not limited to
Neural Networks Theory
Deep Learning
Deep Neuro Fuzzy Systems
Computational Neuroscience
Cognitive Models
Brain-Machine Interfaces
Embodied Robotics
Evolving Neural Networks
Neurodynamics
Neuroinformatics
Neuroengineering
Connectomics
Neural Networks and Big Data
Pattern Recognition
Machine Learning
Collective Intelligence
Hybrid Systems
Self-aware Systems
Data Mining
Sensor Networks
Hardware, Memristors
Agent-based Systems
Machine Perception
Bioinformatics
Artificial Life
Neural Network Applications
Social Media
Philosophical Issues
IJCNN 19 General Co-Chairs :
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/templates/pages/staff.aspx?uid=p0085348
Chrisina Jayne
INNS Director
Head of Engineering-Computing-Mathematics
Oxford Brooks U, UK
Zoltán Somogyvári somogyvari.zf at gmail.com
Wigner Institute
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Budapest, Hungary
Péter Érdi perdi at kzoo.edu
Honorary General Co-Chair
INNS VP Membership
Kalamazoo College
Michigan, USA
Young researchers, and experienced researchers who are not familiar with the
IJCNN processes and IEEE [paper submissions, formatting, copyrights,
plagiarism checks], may find the
http://www.billhowell.ca/Neural%20nets/Conference%20guides/Author%20guide%20website/Author%20guide.html
Authors' Guide to be of some help.
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3. CogSci 2019
41st Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society
Creativity+Cognition+Computation
Montreal, Canada
24-27 Jul 19
Plenary Speakers:
Elizabeth Churchill, Google
Mary Lou Maher, U of North Carolina
Takeshi Okada, U of Tokyo
Rumelhart Prize Presentation:
Michelene Chi, Arizona State U
Carvalho-Heineken Prize Presentation:
Nancy Kanwisher, MIT
Cognitive scientists from around the world are invited to attend CogSci 19.
The Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society is the world's premiere
annual conference for the interdisciplinary study of cognition. Cognitive
Science draws upon a broad spectrum of disciplines, topics, and methodologies;
in addition, CogSci 19 will highlight the theme of creativity in plenary
presentations, and we invite submissions representing diverse approaches to
creativity, cognition, and computation.
We solicit your submissions of high-quality research on all topics within
Cognitive Science. Each submission will be competitively peer-reviewed in the
categories of research papers, publication-based talks, and member abstracts.
Submitted proposals for symposia, tutorials, and workshops are also requested.
Submissions may report on work involving any approach to Cognitive Science,
including anthropology, artificial intelligence, computational models,
cognitive development, cognitive neuroscience, cognitive psychology,
education, evolution of cognition, linguistics, logic, machine learning,
network analysis, neural networks, philosophy, and robotics. Please see the
submissions page on the conference website for submission
details. The deadline for submissions is 1 Feb 19 (UTC-11 by midnight)
Please note the below important deadlines:
Submissions open: 30 Nov 18
Submissions closed: 1 Feb 19
Member abstract submissions closed: 1 Feb 19
Notifications of decision sent: 12 Apr 19
Accepted submissions due in final form: 10 May 19
Presenting author registration deadline: 13 May 19
Sincerely,
Ashok Goel, Colleen Seifert, Christian Freksa
CogSci 19 Program Committee
cogsci19 at gmail.com
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4. Interactive Task Learning
Humans, Robots, and Agents Acquiring New Tasks through Natural Interactions
https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/interactive-task-learning
Edited by Kevin Gluck and John Laird. Experts from a range of disciplines
explore how humans and artificial agents can quickly learn completely new
tasks through natural interactions with each other.
Experts from a range of disciplines explore how humans and artificial agents
can quickly learn completely new tasks through natural interactions with each
other.
Humans are not limited to a fixed set of innate or preprogrammed tasks. We
learn quickly through language and other forms of natural interaction, and we
improve our performance and teach others what we have learned. Understanding
the mechanisms that underlie the acquisition of new tasks through natural
interaction is an ongoing challenge. Advances in artificial intelligence,
cognitive science, and robotics are leading us to future systems with
human-like capabilities. A huge gap exists, however, between the highly
specialized niche capabilities of current machine learning systems and the
generality, flexibility, and in situ robustness of human instruction and
learning. Drawing on expertise from multiple disciplines, this Strüngmann
Forum Report explores how humans and artificial agents can quickly learn
completely new tasks through natural interactions with each other.
The contributors consider functional knowledge requirements, the ontology of
interactive task learning, and the representation of task knowledge at
multiple levels of abstraction. They explore natural forms of interactions
among humans as well as the use of interaction to teach robots and software
agents new tasks in complex, dynamic environments. They discuss research
challenges and opportunities, including ethical considerations, and make
proposals to further understanding of interactive task learning and create new
capabilities in assistive robotics, healthcare, education, training, and
gaming.
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5. Graduate funding for US citizens, future problem for ONR and DoD
At the BRIMS meeting, the funding panel got asked about graduate fellowships
for US citizens. I've noticed that this is a potential problem in my own
department. Nearly all of our graduate students are not US citizens. This
makes some work (not even near classified) difficult.
The Smart program was mentioned, and found.
https://dodstem.us/stem-programs/scholarships
I [Ritter] also just checked, and the fellowship I had
has been replaced by this program, the National
Defense Science and Engineering graduate
fellowship:
https://ndseg.asee.org/
I am just following up with a conversation with Q and with John, that the lack
of US citizens in graduate school appears to a problem for the future. And the
existing programs are little known and perhaps not large enough. The use of
ONR grant and project funds help, but they are hard to use to recruit new
students with.
cheers,
Frank
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6. A new journal of the Society for Mathematical Psychology
https://www.editorialmanager.com/cobb/default.aspx
The Society for Mathematical Psychology has a new official journal, with some
exciting manuscripts in the pipeline. One of the aims of the new journal is to
publish a diverse range of work. To this end, we need manuscripts submitted
from a wide selection of people, and in a variety of formats. This might
include further developments or expansions of work previously submitted as
CogSci proceedings papers, for example. If you have something appropriate,
please consider sending it in. If you are unsure, send me (Scott Brown) an
email.
The new journal, Computational Brain & Behavior, publishes research across a
wide range of topics using mathematical modelling, computer simulation, and
empirical work. We emphasise scientific rigour, and the insights that
quantitative modelling can provide. The journal is published by Springer and
supported by a great editorial board, listed below. Manuscripts can be
submitted for initial review in a very flexible range of formats and styles,
through this website: https://www.editorialmanager.com/cobb/default.aspx
You can find more about our journal's progress online, here:
FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/CompBrainBeh/
TWITTER @CompBrainBeh
WEB https://www.springer.com/psychology/cognitive+psychology/journal/42113
Yours,
Scott Brown
scott.brown at newcastle.edu.au
Editor
EDITORIAL BOARD
John Anderson, CMU
Jerome Busemeyer, Indiana U
Amy Criss, Syracuse U
Birte Forstmann, U of Amsterdam
Charles (Randy) Gallistel, Rutgers U
Isabel Gauthier, Vanderbilt U
Andrew Heathcote, U of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
Mark Howard, Boston U
Eileen Kowler, Rutgers U
Rich Shiffrin, Indiana U
Mark Steyvers, U of California-Irvine
Eric-Jan Wagenmakers, U of Amsterdam
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7. ARL STRONG Program, due 21 Dec 18
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=a33549b6039752990aaf6f50777f1379&tab=core&_cview=0
A new external US Army Research Laboratory Program Announcement for the STRONG
program (Strengthening Teamwork for Robust Operations in Novel Groups), which
focuses on enhancing teamwork in Human Agent Teams using individualized,
adaptive approaches, was published on FBO and grants.gov. Cycle 1 proposals
are due 21 Dec 18.
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=a33549b6039752990aaf6f50777f1379&tab=core&_cview=0
If you have any further questions, you can submit them on the website
(https://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?page=3501) as well as join the
Opportunities Webinar on 15 Nov at 1300 EST.
Matthew Marge, PhD, matthew.r.marge.civ at mail.mil
Computer Scientist
U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Computational & Information Sciences Directorate
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8. Nengo Summer School
https://www.nengo.ai/summerschool
The Centre for Theoretical Neuroscience at the University of Waterloo is
excited to announce our 6th annual Nengo summer school on large-scale brain
modelling and neuromorphic computing. This two-week school will teach
participants to use the Nengo simulation package to build state-of-the-art
cognitive and neural models to run both in simulation and on neuromorphic
hardware. Summer school participants will be given on-site access to Loihi,
Intel's new neuromorphic research chip [1], and will learn to run high-level
applications on Loihi using Nengo! More generally, Nengo provides users with a
versatile and powerful environment for designing cognitive and neural systems,
and has been used to build what is currently the world's largest functional
brain model, Spaun [2], which includes spiking deep learning, reinforcement
learning, adaptive motor control, and cognitive control networks.
For a look at last year's summer school, check out this short video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwtYgBB2N6I
We welcome applications from all interested graduate students, postdocs,
professors, and industry professionals with a relevant background.
[1] Davies, et al. (2018). Loihi: A neuromorphic manycore processor with
on-chip learning. IEEE Micro. Vol. 38 no. 1 pp. 82-99.
[https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8259423]
[2] Eliasmith, C., Stewart T. C., Choo X., Bekolay T., DeWolf T., Tang Y.,
Rasmussen, D. (2012). A large-scale model of the functioning brain. Science.
Vol. 338 no. 6111 pp. 1202-1205. DOI: 10.1126/science.1225266.
[http://compneuro.uwaterloo.ca/files/publications/eliasmith.2012.pdf]
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9. Travel fund in memory of Sayan Gul
https://www.gofundme.com/travel-fund-in-honor-of-sayan-gul
Sayan Gul, who had recently finished his undergraduate degree at Berkeley,
died suddenly this summer after having a heart attack on the way to the Annual
Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. His friends, family, and
colleagues are raising funds to contribute to the Society to start a travel
award in his name supporting similarly exceptional undergraduates presenting
research at the conference.
If you knew Sayan or would like to support undergraduate research in cognitive
science please consider contributing:
https://www.gofundme.com/travel-fund-in-honor-of-sayan-gul
Tom Griffiths
Professor of Psychology and Computer Science
Princeton U
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10. Research on enhancing video game / eSports performance?
I am interested in connecting with folks who are researching the cognitive
and/or neurocognitive aspects of video game performance, both in the context
of competitive video gaming/eSports as well as more broadly. If you or your
colleagues are looking into how cognitive and/or physiological factors
influence game performance, and what can be done to enhance player performance
(as opposed to the cognitive/neurocognitive benefits of playing video games,
of which there is already plenty of extant research), please reach out! I'd
also be very grateful for any pointers to people/groups I should contact.
Many thanks in advance for your time!
Mark J. W. Lee
Adjunct Senior Lecturer, School of Education,
Charles Sturt U, Australia
Visiting Faculty, Entertainment Technology
Center, Carnegie Mellon U, USA
malee at csu.edu.au / mjwlee at cmu.edu
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11. Job teaching in IST at Penn State
https://psu.jobs/job/82796
[if you apply, please let me know if you wish or contact me with questions]
The College of IST (http://ist.psu.edu) at the Pennsylvania State U in
University Park, Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor in Human-Centered Design (HCD) to begin Aug 19. We seek
exceptional candidates with high quality research and publications to
strengthen and complement our current research programs We are especially
interested in areas related to any or all of the following topics: the design
of data, algorithms, and interactions that are useful and transparent to
people; human-computer interaction (HCI) and design, ubiquitous computing and
mobile systems; tangible and embodied interaction; computer-supported
cooperative work (CSCW); computer-mediated communication (CMC); human-robot
interaction (HRI); information visualization; and technology-mediated
complexity and nuance. Penn State has many other programs related to
human-centered design and to computing and information technology, including
the Social Science Research Institute, the Institute for CyberScience, the
Hershey Medical Center, and programs throughout Penn State's other colleges
and campuses. We seek to strengthen our collaborations with these groups.
Candidates should be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in
HCD and contribute to the College's service and outreach objectives. All
candidates must have a PhD or a terminal degree in information science or a
closely related field. The successful candidates for the Assistant Professor
rank must have demonstrated ability as a researcher and shown evidence of
continuous scholarship. All candidates must have received their PhD or a
terminal degree no later than the time of appointment. All successful
candidates must pass a background check.
TO APPLY: Visit
https://www.ist.psu.edu/node/3757 basic personal information is required, but
not other information listed below). IN ADDITION, applicants must submit the
following material to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12172 [awkward
privacy policy]: (1) a cover letter, (2) a Curriculum Vitae, (3) 3-5 page
research statement, (4) a one-page teaching statement, (5) contact information
of 3-5 professional references. Review of applications will begin on 1 Nov 18,
and will continue until the position is filled. Inquires about the position
may be directed to facultyrecruiting at ist.psu.edu.
The Penn State is the land grant institution of Pennsylvania. University Park
is the largest of Penn State's 24 campuses, with undergraduate enrollment of
approximately 44,000 students and offering more than 150 programs of graduate
study. The College of IST has award-winning faculty and state-of-the-art
facilities. Both faculty and students are dedicated to collaboration and
applying knowledge to make our lives better.
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12. Need For Program officers
There is a continued need for program officers at a variety of organizations,
primarily in the DC area. I know a couple and it is a possible career for
PhDs. Similar positions are available in nearly all other governments. If you
are interested, please feel free to call me. I know of two slots that I think
will be open in our area, broadly defined, and I know of other programs that
routinely are looking for program officers. I can refer you to existing
officers in NiH, ONR, NSF, for further information. If for some odd reason you
want to write a book, there is a book missing in this area, about how to be a
program officer. The existing program officers don't have time, and most
others don't know enough to write it.
Frank
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13. Faculty Hire. Assistant Prof Indiana in Machine and Human Learning
This hire is part of Indiana University's Emerging Area of Research Initiative
-Learning: Brains, Machines and Children, http://www.indiana.edu/~earbmc/ .
Last year, we hired in the in Brain area, Richard Betzel. This year, the focus
is on Machines and the position will be in Computer Science at the Assistant
Professor Level.
The goal of the Emerging Area Initiative is to promote the study of learning
across disciplinary boundaries bridging the gap between the study of human and
machine learning. Individuals with integrated research programs or an
open-minded interest in these questions are encouraged to apply. The Indiana
University initiative on learning will continue over the next few years by
promoting additional faculty lines with synergistic research programs to
address the important topic of learning in humans and machines.
The job posting and path to application is here:
https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/6576 Cognitive Science, Computational
Neuroscience, Psychology, Informatics, and Computer Science at Indiana form an
invigorating, innovative, synergistic and intellectually fun community in
which young scientists thrive and break barriers.
Linda B. Smith
Distinguished Professor
Psychological and Brain Sciences
Indiana University
Bloomington IN 47405
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14. Cognitive Scientist, Open Rank, U of Rochester
http://www.sas.rochester.edu/bcs/jobs/faculty.html
The Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the U of Rochester is
seeking to hire multiple faculty members in the area of decision making and
cognitive or sensorimotor planning at the Assistant (tenure-track) or
Associate Professor level. Areas of interest include the roles of learning,
prediction, memory, and attention in guiding goal-directed behavior,
especially within complex, naturalistic environments. We are primarily
interested in candidates using neuroimaging, computational (e.g., Bayesian
decision theory, reinforcement learning), behavioral (including
technology-driven approaches such as virtual reality), and/or developmental
approaches. Both individuals and teams are encouraged to apply. Successful
candidates will join a dynamic department with interests in the study of
perception, motor control, learning, cognition, language, and development
through combined neurobiological, computational, and behavioral research
(http://www.sas.rochester.edu/bcs/); she or he will also be part of a U-wide
community engaged in graduate and undergraduate education.
Candidates should hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in cognitive science,
psychology, neuroscience, or another relevant domain, and should have
considerable research experience. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement
of research and teaching interests, and contact information for three referees
via https://www.rochester.edu/faculty-recruiting/login In addition, team
applications should include a joint statement that describes the research
synergies of the team. Questions concerning this position can be addressed to
Robert Jacobs (rjacobs at ur.rochester.edu) and Duje Tadin
(dtadin at ur.rochester.edu), co-chairs of the search committee. Review of
applications will begin on 1 Nov 18. The U of Rochester is an Equal
Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, and actively
encourages applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in higher
education.
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15. Assistant Professor, CS (Computational Analysis of Behavior), Saskatchewan
https://usask.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=2953&site=14
Requisition: req2953
Open Date: 7/9/18
Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a tenure track
position at the rank of Assistant Professor with the College of Arts and
Science in the Department of Computer Science. The U of Saskatchewan, the
College of Arts and Science and the Department of Computer Science are
strongly committed to diversity. Applications from Indigenous persons and
women are especially encouraged and will be given preference. The successful
candidate will build a substantial, externally funded research program in
Analytics, with an emphasis on understanding human behavior, broadly defined.
While all aspects of analytics will be considered, preference will be given to
research in mining and analysis of digital records of human behavior such
social media posts, game logs, or interaction logs. The successful candidate
will teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level. As the current U
vision emphasizes collaborative research, the successful candidate will be
able to identify how they will work with other faculty members in the
department, units on campus, and external and academic partners, while
maintaining an analytics research program. Prospective candidates are
encouraged to visit the departmental website (https://www.cs.usask.ca/) for
program details.
The Department of CS is the home of 23 faculty, 10 staff, and more than 130
graduate students and postdoctoral fellows working in diverse areas of
computer science. The U of Saskatchewan is home to the Social Sciences
Research Laboratory, a CFI endowed Social Sciences research facility. The
Department of Computer Science is home to the Human Computer Interaction Lab,
one of the most per capita productive HCI research groups in the world,
including ACM CHI Academy Fellow Carl Gutwin, and Steacie-Award winning Regan
Mandryk, and former WISE Chair Julita Vassileva. The Department and U have
diverse collaboration opportunities in the area of the computational analysis
of behavior including the MADMAC, CEPHIL, DISUCS and BIG labs, and potential
collaborators in the social and medical sciences.
The U of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the
Homeland of the Métis. The U of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts
community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The U has a reputation
for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a
full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student
population of over 24,000.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Computer Science or related
discipline, from a reputable institution. We are seeking candidates who have a
strong research record evidenced by publications at recognized Computer
Science venues, and evidence of teaching. Teaching, particularly in analytics
and in upper division courses, would be an asset. Evidence of an ability to
attract external grant funding would be an asset. Evidence of professional
service or outreach activities would be an asset.
Salary bands at the U of Saskatchewan are as follows:
Assistant Professor: $93,293 to $112,109;
Associate Professor: $112,109 to $130,925; and
Professor $130,925 to $152,877. The position is
anticipated to be at the Assistant Professor
level.
This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a
dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance
(compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel
insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional
expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.
Interested candidates must submit, via email, a cover letter, a detailed
curriculum vitae, a research statement; a teaching statement, and the contact
information of at least three references to faculty.recruiting at cs.usask.ca .
In addition to its usual content, the cover letter should clearly state the
position the candidate is applying for, and the Canadian citizenship or
immigration status of the applicant. We encourage all candidates to
self-identify as a member of an equity group (women, members of visible
minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities) in their letter
of application.
For additional information or questions, please contact
Kevin Stanley, kevin.stanley at usask.ca
Head, Department of Computer Science
110 Science Place
U of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon,SK S7N 5C9
Telephone: (306) 966-4886
Review of applications will begin 15 Sep 18; however, applications will be
accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start
date is 1 Jul 19.
This position is in scope of USFA
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16. Associate or Full Professor of Usability Studies, U of Arizona
https://uacareers.com/postings/31719 Deadline: Oct 1
Associate or Full Professor of Usability Studies w/ tenure
at the School of Information at the U of Arizona
We are searching for an associate or full professor of usability studies with
tenure at the School of Information at the U of Arizona. The job advertisement
can be seen here: https://uacareers.com/postings/31719 For questions on the
position, you can contact the search committee chair at
hongcui at email.arizona.edu
As the reviews will begin soon, early application is strongly recommended. The
deadline for application is 1 Oct 18.
[might be too late, might not]
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17. (tenure-track) Assistant Professor position at Rutgers U
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/74628
I am writing to draw your attention to the (tenure-track) Assistant Professor
position we just posted (https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/74628). The
target research area for this position is very broad -- the ad says: "any of
three broad areas: (1) cognitive neuroscience; (2) computational approaches to
cognition; or (3) experimental approaches to development, language, or
decision making." But basically we are looking for the kind of person who
might be working as a graduate student or postdoc in YOUR lab. I hope you'll
think about whether any of your students or postdocs might be suitable for
this position, and if so urge them to apply.
The cognitive area in the Psychology department at Rutgers is a very cohesive
and strong unit with particular expertise in cognitive development, memory,
decision making, language, visual perception, motor control, and
categorization. Faculty include: Jacob Feldman, Arnold Glass, Pernille Hemmer,
Judith Hudson, David Kleinschmidt, Eileen Kowler, Alan Leslie, Melchi Michel,
Julien Musolino, Manish Singh, Karin Stromswold and Elizabeth Torres. We also
have strong connections to the Rutgers Center for Cognitive Science (RuCCS),
the Rutgers Center for Computational Biomedicine Imaging and Modeling, the
Rutgers Brain Health Institute, and the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Please tell your students and postdocs to apply!
Jacob Feldman jacob at ruccs.rutgers.edu
Professor
Department of Psychology
Center for Cognitive Science
Rutgers U - New Brunswick
152 Frelinghuysen Rd.
Piscataway, NJ 08854
https://ruccs.rutgers.edu/jacob
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18. 6 faculty positions in data analytics,
Industrial and System Engineering, U. of FL
http://www.ise.ufl.edu/about/careers/
See link.
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19. UF-ISE Human Systems Tenure Track Positions
http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/505562/assistantassociatefull-professor
I am writing to let you know of exciting open-rank tenure-track opportunities
within Industrial and Systems Engineering at the U of Florida. We are
currently building a strong team of faculty within the applied area of Human
Systems Engineering. This past year the department hired three faculty in this
area including our current department chair, Dr. Kaber. This year, we are
continuing our growth by seeking candidates with expertise in transportation
human factors and human-robot interaction, among other topics. In general, we
are interested in candidates pursuing HSE research with broad societal
implications (e.g., improving automated vehicle design and transportation
networks; promoting safety in human-in-the-loop systems).
We are still seeking new applicants, and we are currently looking to hire at
all levels. Please let me know if you have any questions about the position or
the UF ISE department.
Wayne C.W. Giang, PhD | Assistant Professor
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
U of Florida
wayne.giang at ise.ufl.edu | 352-294-7729
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20. Tenure Track Search - Cognitive Modeling, RIT
https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25483&siteid=5291#home
I'm reaching out just to spread the word that our department will be
advertising for an assistant professor tenure track position in cognitive
psychology with a preference for expertise in cognitive modeling or game
theory. If you know of anyone (e.g., students, postdocs or other colleagues)
that might be looking for a position at a school with a dual emphasis on
research and teaching, please feel free to pass along the attached
advertisement.
The Dept of Psychology at the Rochester Institute of Technology
(http://www.rit.edu/cla/psychology/) invites candidates to apply for a
tenure-track assistant professor position starting Mid-Aug 19. We are looking
for an energetic and enthusiastic psychologist who will serve as an
instructor, researcher, and mentor to students. Candidates should have
expertise in the area of Cognitive Psychology, preferably with expertise in
modeling of cognition or game theory. The Department of Psychology at RIT
serves a rapidly expanding student population. The position requires a strong
commitment to teaching, active research and publication, and a strong
potential to attract external funding. Faculty are expected to supervise
graduate and undergraduate students in research. The hire will be expected to
contribute to the Department's undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as
the Human Centered Computing (http://hcc.rit.edu/) program, through the
teaching of our research method courses and cognitive psychology courses. We
are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to
RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Have PhD, or PhD expected by 1 Jul 19 in cognitive psychology or related
specialty; Have demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in
psychology; Have consistently and recently published; Have demonstrated
teaching ability and have taught college courses independently beyond TA; Have
demonstrated ability to supervise student research; Show external research
grant attainment potential; Show a career trajectory that emphasizes a balance
between teaching and research; Show a fit with the department of psychology's
general mission, teaching, research, and resources. Ability to contribute in
meaningful ways to the college's continuing commitment to cultural diversity,
pluralism, and individual differences.
HOW TO APPLY
Read the full ad and apply online at
https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25483&siteid=5291#home;
search openings, then Keyword Search 4009BR. Please submit your application,
curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload
the following attachments: A brief teaching philosophy A research statement
that includes information about previous grant work, the potential for future
grants, and information about one-on-one supervision of student research The
names, addresses and phone numbers for three references Contribution to
Diversity Statement
You can contact the search committee with
questions on the position at: Dr. Esa Rantanen
(esa.rantanen at rit.edu)
To receive full consideration, all application materials should be received by
1 Oct 18. The position will be kept open until a suitable candidate is found.
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21. Positions at RIT
I am happy share that RIT has launched a research-cluster faculty search in
the areas of HCI and accessibility this year, with three openings at the
assistant, associate, or full professor rank. I was hoping you might be able
to share this opportunity with any Penn State students who are entering the
job market this year.
https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25483&siteid=5291&jobid=1462074#jobDetails=1462074_5291
Information about HCI at RIT: http://hci-research.rit.edu/
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22. Tenure track position in computational language science
(U of Florida) (Edith Kaan)
Application Deadline: 18 Nov, 18
https://apply.interfolio.com/56557
[has an awkward privacy policy]
The U of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in
computational language science at the rank of assistant professor, effective
Aug 16, 19. This is a 9-month position. Applicants are expected to have a
PhD in linguistics, computer science, or a closely-related field. Candidates
should have an active research agenda studying language from a computational
perspective. Specialization is open, including but not limited to
sociolinguistics, neuro/psycholinguistics, corpus linguistics, and/or language
documentation. UF Linguistics seeks to train the next generation of linguists
who are comfortable integrating and evaluating computational approaches in
their research. To this end, ability to teach computationally-oriented courses
is required. Candidates must hold the PhD by the starting date.
The successful candidate will be expected to 1) maintain an active research
agenda, 2) pursue external research funding, 3) teach two courses per semester
at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, 4) provide service to the
department, the U, and the profession, and 5) seek collaborations within the
department as well as with other units on campus such as the UF Data Science
and Information Technology Center, the UF Informatics Institute, or the
McKnight Brain Institute.
The Department is committed to creating an environment that affirms diversity
and inclusion across a variety of dimensions, including ability, class,
ethnicity/race, religion and/or cultural background, gender identity and
expression. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an
environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional
service. The U and greater Gainesville community enjoy a diversity of cultural
events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social
opportunities
Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and
experience, and includes a full benefits package.
The Linguistics Department at the U of Florida is a vibrant and congenial unit
consisting of 11 full-time faculty and 15 affiliated faculty in the
departments of Anthropology; Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Spanish and
Portuguese; and the Dial Center for Written & Oral Communication. We offer a
BA, MA and PhD in Linguistics, as well as an undergraduate minor and
undergraduate certificate in TESL and a graduate certificate in Second
Language Acquisition and Teaching. We have faculty expertise in a wide range
of linguistic subfields, and particular strengths in the areas of
bilingualism, language documentation, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, and
African linguistics. Please see our website, lin.ufl.edu, for more information
about the department.
For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at
https://apply.interfolio.com/56557 and must include: (1) a brief cover
letter, (2) a statement of teaching and research interests, (3) a CV, (4) 1-3
sample publications, (5) the names and email addresses for three references,
and (6) representative teaching evaluations if available. After initial
review, letters of recommendation will be requested for selected applicants.
Review of applications will begin on 18 Nov 18 and will continue until the
position is filled.
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which
includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of
education.
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23. Sloan Scholars job board
https://sloan-scholars.ssrc.org/resources/index/
As the 19-20 job postings start circulating, we will be adding opportunities
that come our way to https://sloan-scholars.ssrc.org/resources/index/ our
job posting board on the SSMN website. As we will not post every job to the
listserv, if you are on the market, be sure to check the board regularly.
If your university and/or department is hiring and you would like to share
these opportunities with the Sloan Network, please feel free to forward them
(sloan-network at ssrc.org) to the listserv, particularly if you are willing to
field questions about the position, the department, or the U environment. All
members of this listserv may also post to it.
Alma M. Granado, PhD
Program Officer | Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network
granado at ssrc.orggranado@ssrc.org | 718-517-3640
https://www.ssrc.org/
Social Science Research Council
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24. Professor in Data Science, Geovisualization and Design
http://seas.umich.edu/node/2132
Assistant Professor in Data Science, Geovisualization and Design
The School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the U of Michigan is
seeking applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant
Professor in Data Science, Geovisualization and Design. We seek candidates
whose work focuses on the theory and application of data analytics, design and
geovisualization within the interdisciplinary field of environment and
sustainability. Candidates should be pursuing hypothesis driven research on
analyzing, designing and visualizing spatial complexity in environmental
systems for sustainability efforts. Topic areas include, but are not limited
to, data science techniques, digital and critical cartography, and how humans
understand and communicate spatial relationships.
http://seas.umich.edu/employment/assistant_or_associate_professor_energy_systems_analysis
Assistant or Associate Professor in Energy Systems Analysis
The School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the U of Michigan is
seeking applicants for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track
Assistant/Associate Professor in Energy Systems Analysis. We seek a scholar
with demonstrated excellence in research and teaching in the energy systems
analysis field. This position focuses on integration across technology,
science and policy, toward a goal of accelerating adoption of renewable energy
technology, energy efficiency, energy demand shifts, and other climate
mitigation strategies. Examples of relevant methods/areas of expertise include
system dynamics, agent-based modeling, decision-support, life cycle
assessment, techno-economic analysis, and policy analysis and design.
http://seas.umich.edu/employment/assistant_or_associate_professor_spatial_science_coupled_natural_human_systems
Assistant or Associate Professor in Spatial
Science of Coupled Natural-Human Systems
The School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the U of Michigan is
seeking applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant or
Associate Professor in Spatial Science of Coupled Natural-Human Systems.
We seek applicants whose work advances the frontiers of knowledge in
natural-human system processes and relationships at diverse scales using
theories, methods, and tools of spatial science. Topical areas of interest are
broad. These could include human dimensions of global change as they relate to
biodiversity loss, land-cover/land-use change, urbanization, climate change,
ecosystem services and valuation, material and energy flows, and environmental
degradation, among others.
http://seas.umich.edu/employment/faculty_position_water_policy_politics_and_planning
Faculty Position in Water Policy, Politics and Planning
The School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the U of Michigan (UM)
seeks applicants for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor
position in Water Policy, Politics and Planning. Applicants should have a
PhD in environmental policy or planning, political science, public policy,
water resource management, or a closely related discipline, or a JD in
environmental law with a demonstrated record of scholarly research.
http://seas.umich.edu/employment
Assistant Professor in Data Science, Geovisualization and Design
http://seas.umich.edu/
School for Environment and Sustainability
The School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the U of Michigan is
seeking applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant
Professor in Data Science, Geovisualization and Design.
We seek candidates whose work focuses on the theory and application of data
analytics, design and geovisualization within the interdisciplinary field of
environment and sustainability. Candidates should be pursuing hypothesis
driven research on analyzing, designing and visualizing spatial complexity in
environmental systems for sustainability efforts. Topic areas include, but are
not limited to, data science techniques, digital and critical cartography, and
how humans understand and communicate spatial relationships.
Post-doctoral experience is preferred, but we welcome candidates with
exceptional PhDs in geography, computer science, information sciences,
ecology, landscape architecture, urban planning, art and design or closely
related disciplines. Applicants must demonstrate a strong record of scholarly
publication, evidence of teaching potential in a multidisciplinary setting,
and evidence of potential for and/or trajectory towards national and
international recognition. Importantly, we are seeking candidates with a
history of using their research to help solve real-world sustainability
problems. Therefore, candidates should have the potential and willingness to
engage stakeholders in their work, and evidence of collaboration across
disciplinary boundaries to develop implementable solutions to sustainability
challenges.
SEAS's mission is to contribute to the protection of the Earth's resources and
the achievement of a sustainable and just society. The School contributes new
scientific knowledge, visionary leadership, and trained professionals toward
that end. The faculty of the School is diverse, with natural scientists,
social scientists, engineers, and designers working collaboratively in an
integrative setting. A professional school set within a major research U, SEAS
provides a model of interdisciplinary and applied research and a focal point
of research, teaching and societal engagement on sustainability. Recently
renamed with an expanded mission, the School is hiring six new faculty during
18. The School focuses on key cross-cutting sustainability themes, including
climate and energy; water; food, land use, and agriculture; conservation and
restoration; and cities, the built environment, and mobility.
The School offers a PhD as well as both research and professional MS degrees
in six fields of study: conservation ecology; geospatial data science;
sustainable systems; environmental policy and planning; behavior, education
and communication; and environmental justice. The School also offers a
Master's degree in Landscape Architecture (MLA) and a cross-campus
undergraduate program in the environment. The student body includes over 350
MS/MLA. and 60 doctoral students. SEAS also participates in dual degree
programs with the Schools of Architecture and Urban Planning, Business,
Engineering, Law, Public Health, and Public Policy. Additional information
about the School can be found at http://seas.umich.edu/
The successful candidate will be expected to:
1) Develop a widely recognized research program that attracts external funding
and contributes to the interdisciplinary mission of the School;
2) Support SEAS's teaching mission at both graduate and undergraduate levels,
including mentoring and supervising doctoral and master's students;
3) Contribute to the stewardship of SEAS, the U, relevant professions and
society through service, collaboration and engagement.
The position will be filled at the assistant professor (tenure-track) level.
Applications should include (1) a cover letter; (2) CV; (3) a concise personal
statement describing your vision and plans for research, teaching and societal
engagement; (4) a one-page statement on how you have or plan to contribute to
diversity efforts, and (5) a list of three academic references with contact
information.
To apply, submit application materials (in a single PDF file), via the
following web address: http://seas.umich.edu/employment For assistance or
further information, you may contact SEAS.faculty.search.staff at umich.edu
Review of applications will begin on Sept 14, 18 and continue until the
position is filled. SEAS hopes to appoint a faculty member to this position to
begin Fall 19.
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25. Cognitive Science Lecturer, U of Michigan
due 30 nov 18
The Weinberg Institute for Cognitive Science in the College of Literature,
Science, and the Arts at the U of Michigan seeks applicants for a new
full-time (100%) academic year position: Lecturer and Assistant Director of
the Cognitive Science Major. The position will start as early as 1 Jan 19, but
not later than 1 Sep 19, pending final authorization. This is a non-tenure
track position classified as Lecturer-III within U-M, with a university-year
nine-month appointment from 1 Sep through 31 May each year, with salary paid
over a 12-month period, and benefits-eligible. The initial appointment will be
for three academic years, contingent upon satisfactory performance, need and
available funding. The Institute expects that, for the suitable candidate,
this will be a long-term position extending beyond the initial appointment.
How to Apply
Candidates should submit a single attachment (in PDF format) to the University
of Michigan posting #163328 with the following required materials:
1. Letter of Application (no more than two pages)
2. CV
3. Teaching Statement (no more than 3 pages; includes teaching philosophy
and experience)
4. Evidence of Teaching Excellence
5. Two sample syllabi (from courses previously taught)
6. Names and contact information of three recommenders who can comment on the
applicant's qualifications for this position. Letters are not required in the
initial application submission stage.
Responsibilities
The new Lecturer and Assistant Director of the Cognitive Science Major
appointed in the Weinberg Institute for Cognitive Science will help support the
instructional and administrative demands of the Cognitive Science major by (a)
teaching the gateway course Introduction to Cognitive Science (COGSCI200) at
least once per year; (b) providing additional upper division course offerings
in at least one of the four tracks of the undergraduate major (Computation and
Cognition, Decision and Cognition, Language and Cognition, or Philosophy and
Cognition); and (c) providing administrative oversight of advising and student
enrichment activities.
Instructional duties
The position requires teaching three courses per year. At least one course will
be Introduction to Cognitive Science, the interdisciplinary gateway course for
the Cognitive Science major (COGSCI200), either alone or as co-teacher with one
other existing faculty. The other two courses will be upper-level
undergraduate offerings that help to meet curricular needs in one or more of
the four tracks of the major.
Administrative duties
The position involves approximately 13-16 hours per week of administrative
activities. More specifically, these activities will encompass at least the
following four areas of responsibility: (i) oversight of peer academic
advising; (ii) oversight of the creation and execution of student-enrichment
activities focused on academic, intellectual, and career development; (iii)
some academic and career advising; and (iv) oversight of the communication and
administration of Institute-funded opportunities for cognitive science majors.
All of these responsibilities will be carried out with guidance from and in
coordination with the Institute Director, the Institute Chief Administrator,
the Institute Undergraduate Committee, and the communications and events staff.
Required Qualifications
We expect that a successful applicant will hold a PhD in Cognitive Science or
one of the related core disciplines (e.g. Computer Science, Linguistics,
Psychology, Philosophy). The applicant must have interdisciplinary teaching
interests and experience, evidenced by interests and experience that span at
least two of the core disciplines. The applicant must also be capable of
contributing to the upper division offerings in one or more of the four tracks
of the Cognitive Science major.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and engagement with diverse student
populations will be an important criterion in our selection process. We expect
that the applicant will be a visible and engaged faculty member in the
Institute.
Desired Qualifications
We are especially interested in applicants who can teach large lecture courses
in Cognitive Science as well as upper division courses or seminars that will
contribute to at least one of the four tracks of the Cognitive Science major.
Questions regarding problems with application upload can be directed to
Weinberg.Institute.HR at umich.edu.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for full consideration is 30 Nov 18.
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26. Post-doc in Gronigen, due soon
We have a postdoc vacancy here in Groningen for up to four years. The research
should be within cognitive modeling, but the topic is open. The application
deadline is within a week, so if you are interested apply soon! Best, Niels
https://www.rug.nl/about-us/work-with-us/job-opportunities/overview?details=00347-02S0006MZP
The FSE Fellowship programme
Our unique FSE fellowship programme offers temporary positions for talented
junior researchers who want to further develop both their research and
teaching skills. You will have an appointment for four years during which you
can do challenging research, have various teaching responsibilities
(approximately 30% of the time), and be offered opportunities for training and
career orientation.
>From the start, you will have a personal Work and Development Plan (WDP) that
describes the specific research, teaching and training activities that you
will undertake. You will receive didactic training in your first year and have
the opportunity to obtain a University Teaching Qualification. In addition to
the yearly Result and Development Interviews with your supervisors, you will
have a yearly meeting with a career counsellor to discuss your career
development and plans.
A personal budget of a ¤ 1,000 per year is dedicated for additional training
and career activities.
We currently offer 15 fellow positions in a broad range of scientific fields.
The preferred starting date of the fellows is before April 2019.
Niels Taatgen - Professor
Chair of the Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics,
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
University of Groningen
http://www.ai.rug.nl/~niels n.a.taatgen at rug.nl
+31 50 3636435
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27. ISO two postdocs to work on models of learning from instruction
AFRL, Dayton, OH
I am looking for two bright and energetic individuals who are interested in
conducting postdoctoral research on developing computational cognitive
processes models capable of learning from instruction. The selectees will work
closely with myself & Dr. Christopher Stevens of the Cognitive Science,
Models, & Agents Branch at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The
positions will also involve close collaboration with Dr. Dario Salvucci
(Drexel), Dr. Pascal Hitzler (Wright-State U), and Dr. Benji Maruyama
(Materials & Manufacturing Directorate, AFRL). Qualified candidates must be
U.S. citizens, have (or will soon receive) a doctoral degree in cognitive
science, psychology, AI/computer science, or a related field. Strong
applicants will have expertise in computational modeling and programming.
Awardees will receive a pre-tax annual salary of $70,000 (plus a travel
stipend) and will be required to relocate to wild and wonderful Dayton, OH.
Further inquiries regarding the positions should be sent to Dr. Myers
(christopher.myers.29 at us.af.mil) & Dr. Stevens
(christopher.stevens.28 at us.af.mil). To apply for a position, please provide a
copy of your graduate school transcripts, a curriculum vitae, and references
with their contact information.
Thanks for the help!
CHRISTOPHER MYERS, PHD
Senior Cognitive Scientist
Cognitive Models Core Research Area Lead
Cognitive Science, Models, & Agents
711th Human Performance Wing
2620 Q Street B852
Wright-Patterson AFB, 45433-7955
C: 937-723-0186 O: 937-938-4044
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28. 3 years independent research fellowship in Computational Neuroscience
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI219418
Fantastic job opportunity here at Nottingham: 3 years independent research
fellowship in Computational Neuroscience (joint post with Psych/Maths).
Several (up to 3?) posts @CogNeuroJobs
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29. PhD / Postdoc position in the CRC EASE, U of Bremen
in the scope of the project P3 (Spatial Reasoning in Everyday Activity) of the
Collaborative Research Center EASE, I am looking for a PhD student or Postdoc
(see attachement). The CRC EASE comprises 12 projects that bring together
expertise from AI, Robotics, Linguistics, and Cognitive (Neuro)Science to
ultimately enable robots to master everyday activities. The CRC features
project-spanning working groups on ontologies, machine learning, and human
activity data as well as its own Grad School (with regular meetings and a
spring and a fall school each year).
The project P3 focusses on analyzing and formalizing human processing
principles that allow keeping spatial problems arising in everyday activities
managable.
Holger
OPEN POSITION
1 full Postgraduate Position / Junior Researcher
at the Collaborative Research Center
SFB 1320 Everyday Activity Science and Engineering, Universitaet Bremen
Project P03 - Spatial Reasoning in Everyday Activity
Under the condition of job release / reference number: A161/18
Project Description
Despite the seeming ease with which humans perform everyday activities such
as, for example, (un)loading a dishwasher or setting the table, mastery of
everyday activities by artificial cognitive agents has yet to be achieved. By
focusing on the processing of spatial information, the aim of this project is
to facilitate building artificial cognitive agents that master complex
human-scale manipulation tasks. To this end project work will (a) investigate
human processing of spatial information in everyday activities, (b) formalize
human spatial cognition in computational cognitive models, and (c) employ the
insight gained on the mechanisms governing human performance to provide
information processing principles allowing to master everyday activities to a
robotic platform. A particular focus of the project will be on principles that
allow humans to keep the size of spatial problems manageable as well as on
principles that allow direct action-based problem solving by exploiting the
structure of the physical world..
Qualifications
Applicants should have expertise in computer science / artificial intelligence
and cognitive science and should hold a master or diploma degree in computer
science, cognitive science, or a related field. They should be committed to
interdisciplinary, team-based research and be fluent in spoken and written
English. Ideally, an applicant will also have knowledge of / interest in one
or more of the following areas: computational cognitive modeling of human
(spatial) cognition; qualitative spatial reasoning; affordance-driven
information processing Additional training will be provided on the job.
Main Tasks
* Contributing to conceptual and computational modeling of human information
processing (in particular, processing of spatial information when performing
everyday activities).
* Planning and conducting exploratory studies and analyzing human activity
patterns.
* Preparing manuscripts for publication in international journals / at
conferences.
Conditions of Employment
Salary is according to the German Federal pay scale (TV-L 13, approx. EUR
44,000 p.a.). The position is available as soon as possible until the end of
Jun 2021.
Application Deadline
Aug 25th, or until a suitable candidate is found
(timely informal requests or statements of interest are very welcome)
As the U of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female employees in
science, women are particularly encouraged to apply. In case of equal personal
aptitudes and qualification, disabled persons will be given priority.
Applicants with a migration background are welcome.
How to Apply & What to Do in Case of Questions
Please address questions about the position and
send your application under the reference number
(preferably by email) to:
PD Dr. Holger Schultheis schulth at informatik.uni-bremen.de
Bremen Spatial Cognition Center
Universitaet Bremen
P.O. Box 330 440
28334 Bremen / Germany
For a paper-based application, please make sure to only send document copies
as all received application material will be destroyed after the selection
process.
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30. Penn State Earth and Mineral Sciences Looking for Post-Doc
https://psu.jobs/job/79865
The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, at The Pennsylvania State U,
invites applications for a post-doctoral research position in adapting deep
learning methods for use in the earth sciences. This position will provide the
successful candidate with experience conducting cross-cutting research working
under the supervision of three faculty members Dr. Guido Cervone from the
Dept. of Geography, Dr. Christelle Wauthier from the Dept. of Geosciences, and
Dr. Melissa Gervais from the Dept. of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences.
They will conduct collaborative research that will advance the use of deep
learning within the earth sciences through its application to several
scientific questions that require the identification of patterns of
spatio-temporal variability. The successful candidate will have access to
significant computing resources and be involved in the high performance
computing activities of the Institute for CyberScience at Penn State.
Applications can be submitted at: https://psu.jobs/job/79865
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