Cognitive Scientist – Applied Cognitive Modeling & Performance Assessment

Cognitive Scientist – Applied Cognitive Modeling & Performance Assessment

Woburn Ma or Washington DC

 

Aptima currently has openings for Cognitive Scientists in the Applied Cognitive Modeling and Performance Assessment areas. For the Applied Cognitive Modeling area, we are looking for individuals interested in the design, development, and testing of software that leverages computational modeling and knowledge representation to provide semi-automated solutions for training and facilitating human decision-making.  For the Performance Assessment area, we are looking for individuals interested in working on a variety of projects related to training needs analysis, training system development, performance measure development, and human performance assessment.

 

Minimum Requirements:

 

Ph.D. in Cognitive Science, Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Human Factors, or a related field

Ability and willingness to travel

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

U.S. Citizenship

Must be able to obtain Secret security clearance

 

For the Applied Cognitive Modeling position, the ideal candidate will have at least three of the following:

 

Proficiency in cognitive modeling

Proficiency in expert systems

Proficiency in software requirements and design

Proficiency in education or training system design

Proficiency in intelligent tutoring systems

Proficiency in natural language processing

Proficiency in experimental design and statistical data analysis

 

For the Performance Assessment position, the ideal candidate also will have at least three of the following:

 

•   Proficiency in task and training needs analysis

•   Proficiency in defining measures for assessment (e.g., training, performance)

•   Experience in education or training system design

•   Experience with simulation-based training systems

•   Proficiency in experimental design and statistical data analysis

•   Proficiency with data analysis programs (SPSS/SAS)

 

Aptima will compensate applicants for any travel or relocation expenses to fill this position. All applicants must be willing to work in one of Aptima's office locations Aptima’s Woburn, MA office or Washington, DC office Monday through Friday (no telecommuting or compressed schedules).

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume/vita, and writing sample to aptima_personnel@aptima.com .

ALL APPLICANTS SELECTED WILL BE SUBJECT TO A GOVERNMENT SECURITY INVESTIGATION AND MUST MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION.

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