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POSITION SPECIFICS The Informatics and Intelligent Systems Department at the Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral scholar position in Informatics and Applied Cognition, working with Teaching Professor Robert Thomson. This is a limited-term appointment hybrid position with an initial appointment for one year from date of hire with strong possibility of renewal. The position is available immediately. The successful candidate will conduct research on the development and generalization of cognitive models integrating analyses to capture expert behavior and strategies for vulnerability analysis. Responsibilities include developing algorithmic techniques, establishing performance benchmarks, designing experiments, collaborating with faculty and graduate students, and disseminating research through journal publications and conference proceedings. Applicants must possess a doctoral degree in Human Factors, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or a related discipline by the appointment start date. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, expertise in human study design and analysis, a demonstrated record of research relevant to the position, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The applicant must demonstrate strong written communication skills and have the ability and willingness to mentor students. The postdoctoral scholar will be mentored toward an academic or research career, with opportunities to publish and present research results, develop grant proposals, and collaborate with partner researchers on the project. The position fully focuses on research with no expectation of teaching. However, should the scholar want to teach, arrangements can be made to build teaching experience. The objective of this position is to enhance the researcher’s skills and record for a placement in a leading university or research laboratory at the end of the post-doctoral position. Penn State is a premier Research I university in the northeastern United States situated in a university town, State College, that is within three to four hours by car from New York, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, etc. Situated in a valley surrounded by mountains, State College has a low cost of living and small university town charm. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit an application consisting of a CV, a statement of research interests, and names of three references. Any questions can be emailed to Teaching Professor Robert Thomson ([email protected]). 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