[misc.jobs.offered] Artificial Intelligence/Cognitive Science research position available

ashwin@gatech.edu (Ashwin Ram) (04/05/91)

                Research Scientist Positions Available
            in Artificial Intelligence/Cognitive Science

                      College of Computing
                 Georgia Institute of Technology
                     Atlanta, GA 30332-0280


Between one and three research scientist (post-doctoral) positions
in Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science are available in 
the College of Computing at The Georgia Institute of Technology. 
Research scientists will work, along with faculty and students, on 
one or a combination of the following topics:

   1. Creative problem solving.  Taking case-based reasoning as a
      cognitive model, we explore the extensions that are necessary 
      to account for creative problem solving. 
   2. Using examples to teach trouble-shooting.  Based on research
      exploring interactions between teachers and students during 
      laboratory sessions, the aim is to explore the means by which 
      example problems can be used effectively to teach trouble-
      shooting and to build a computer program that can act as an 
      example-based tutor.
   3. Helping teachers teach science better.  In this project, we
      aim to build a case-based decision aiding tool that will help 
      elementary school teachers plan lessons.  In addition to indexing 
      and adaptation issues, issues associated with science education 
      will be addressed.
   4. Case-based design aiding. In this project, we aim to build a 
      case-based decision aiding tool for designers, concentrating 
      first on architectural design.

The AI Group in the College of Computing includes 6 faculty, 1 research
programmer, and 20 Ph.D. students.  In addition to these people, the
Cognitive Science community includes psychologists, linguists, and
engineers.

Applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cognitive 
Science, or Psychology, and to have significant Artificial Intelligence 
and/or Cognitive Science background.  Responsibilities will include both 
conceptual work and computer implementation.  Positions are for one to 
three year periods at this time, but might be extended.  Start-dates can 
be as early as Jan., 1991 but no later than Sept., 1991.

Send applications, including a curriculum vita, a statement of research
interests, reprints or preprints of articles, and any other documentation
the applicant thinks appropriate, to Prof. Janet L. Kolodner, College of
Computing, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0280.  
Direct questions to Prof. Kolodner via email (jlk@cc.gatech.edu), 
phone (404-894-3285), or letter.

Georgia Tech is an Equal Education/Employment Opportunity Institution.

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Janet L. Kolodner <jlk@cc.gatech.edu>
Professor, College of Computing
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0280
404-894-3285