27.738, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Language Acquisition: Post Doc, University of Memphis

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Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2016 13:34:52
From: Art Graesser [graesser at memphis.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Language Acquisition: Post Doc, University of Memphis, Tennessee, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Memphis 
Department: Institute for Intelligent Systems
Job Location: Tennessee, USA 
Web Address: http://www.memphis.edu/iis/
Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Language Acquisition 


Description:

The Institute for Intelligent Systems in conjunction with the Psychology
Department at the University of Memphis invites applications for a
Postdoctoral positions in discourse and learning sciences. The candidate will
conduct research on projects funded by the National Science Foundation,
Institute of Education Sciences, Office of Naval Research, and Army Research
Laboratory. These projects develop and test intelligent tutoring systems and
collaborative learning environments with conversational agents that interact
with learners in natural language. Therefore, a strong command of the English
language is essential. The Postdoctoral position is for two years, with
continuation to the second year contingent on renewal of grants/contracts and
the outcome of annual evaluations. The candidate will have the opportunity to
collaborate with other institutions such as the University of Southern
California, Georgia State University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Arizona
State University, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

The research projects have an interdisciplinary scope that requires skills in
several fields in order to adequately develop and test the agent-based
learning environments. These learning environments cover a variety of
different subject matters and applications, including the training of
comprehension strategies with AutoTutor for the Center for the Study of Adult
Literacy, the training of basic electricity and electronics with AutoTutor or
ElectronixTutor, and the training of urban science or medical engineering with
virtual internships that have game simulations, mentors, and small group
interactions. The relevant specialized skills include (1) collecting and
analyzing data in experiments utilizing statistical, computational, and
qualitative methodologies, (2) developing and modifying learning environments
with agents using authoring tools that manage conversations, and (3) mining
educational data with advances in computational linguistics, natural language
understanding, and machine learning. Candidates trained in cognitive or social
psychology, discourse processing, learning science, educational technology,
computational linguistics, artificial intelligence, and other related fields
are encouraged to apply. All of the projects are collaborative and
interdisciplinary so it is important for the candidate to be able to work in
research teams and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

The Institute for Intelligent Systems (IIS) is housed in the FedEx Institute
of Technology on the campus of the University of Memphis. The IIS (now over 30
years) is dedicated to advancing the state of knowledge and capabilities of
intelligent systems, including psychological, biological, and artificial
systems. Implementing our interdisciplinary mission requires assembling
researchers in psychology, computer science, engineering, education,
communication sciences & disorders, English/linguistics, philosophy, physics
and other departments or colleges.



Application Deadline: 01-Apr-2016 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/11896 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Art Graesser 
	Email: graesser at memphis.edu 


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