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MINDSET Postdoctoral Scholar The Pennsylvania State University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Available
Country
United States
University
Pennsylvania State University
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The MINDSET Postdoctoral Scholar position is a full-time, limited-term research appointment in the Informatics and Intelligent Systems Department at The Pennsylvania State University. The scholar will work with Teaching Professor Robert Thomson on research in Informatics and Applied Cognition, focusing on the development and generalization of cognitive models that integrate analyses to capture expert behavior and strategies for vulnerability analysis.
The role is centered on building research outputs and methods around algorithmic approaches, experimental design, and performance evaluation. The postdoctoral scholar will develop algorithmic techniques, establish performance benchmarks, design experiments, collaborate with faculty and graduate students, and disseminate findings through journal articles and conference proceedings.
The position emphasizes a strong research trajectory and is intended to support the scholar’s preparation for an academic or research career. The scholar will have opportunities to publish, present research results, develop grant proposals, and collaborate with partner researchers on the project. The appointment is hybrid, available immediately, and described as an initial one-year appointment with a strong possibility of renewal.
Penn State presents the role within a large Research I environment in State College, Pennsylvania, with access to a broader university research community and a project structure that includes faculty and graduate student collaboration.
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Available
What's required
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.
How to apply
Apply through Workday using the external applicant process unless you are a current Penn State employee or student, in which case apply internally through Workday. Submit a CV, a statement of research interests, and the names of three references. Contact Teaching Professor Robert Thomson by email with questions.
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Teaching Professor at The Pennsylvania State University
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Research Interests
Research Method
Vulnerability Assessment
Psychology
Computer Science
Cognitive Science
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