POSITION: Postdoctoral Researcher
START DATE: May - August 2024
DURATION: 1 year (with a possibility of extension)
LEADER: Dr. Joonbum Lee/John Lee
LOCATION: Madison, WI
The Cognitive Systems Laboratory (CSL) in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at UW-Madison is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow. Highly motivated individuals with backgrounds in human factors and driver behavior analysis are invited to join our research group.
DESCRIPTION:
The selected candidate will work on ongoing research projects on enhancing drivers' mode awareness while using driving automation and mitigating driving automation's silent failures by using human-machine interfaces.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ph.D. in Engineering or Psychology with a focus on Human Factors
- Experience in driving-related research and using driving simulators
- Proficiency in data analysis
- Relevant prior publications in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct independent and collaborative human factors research under the mentorship of Dr. Joonbum Lee and Dr. John Lee.
- Apply multiple research methods, including experiment design, study material development, data collection using a driving simulator, and survey design.
- Analyze driving simulator data and human subject data and present findings internally and externally.
- Author/co-author research manuscripts and contribute to proposal writing for the continuation of the ongoing projects.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit the following documents to Dr. Joonbum Lee: joonbum.lee@wisc.edu
- Curriculum vitae
- 1-page letter of interest
- A brief research proposal (maximum 2 pages) on either enhancing drivers' mode awareness while using driving automation or mitigating driving automation's silent failures by using human-machine interfaces
Please make sure to put "Postdoctoral Researcher" in the subject line of your email. Incomplete applications missing any of the required documents will not be reviewed.
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Joonbum Lee
Associate Scientist
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1415 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI 53706
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