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

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Subject: 27.915, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Language Acquisition: Post Doc, University of Memphis

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Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:13:19
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 position in discourse and learning sciences under the direction
of Dr. Art Graesser. The candidate will conduct research on a grant funded by
the Institute of Education Sciences. This project develops and tests
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 Georgia State University, University of Toronto, and
Brock University.

The research project has 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 training in
comprehension strategies with AutoTutor for the Center for the Study of Adult
Literacy 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. The
candidate that is trained in cognitive or social psychology, discourse
processing, learning science, educational technology, computational
linguistics, artificial intelligence, and other related fields are encouraged
to apply. The research project is 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-Jun-2016 (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/11980 
Contact Information:
	Art Graesser 
	Email: graesser at memphis.edu 

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