Decision Science News

DEADLINES IN DECEMBER 2018

Postdoc in Computational Social Science at Microsoft Research New York City

The Computational Social Science group at Microsoft Research NYC is actively seeking a qualified postdoctoral researcher to join us in advancing the state-of-the-art in computational social science and online experimentation. The ideal applicant will be quantitatively oriented, possess awareness of the theoretical and experimental social science literature, and have experience with experimental design, as well as significant computer programming expertise.

Qualifications
• PhD in computer science, statistics, mathematics, and/or a related quantitative social science field
• Completion of upper level (undergraduate) and/or graduate level coursework involving computer programming
• Research agenda that overlaps with computational social science group
• Participation and activity in the scientific community
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment

Application deadline: December 11, 2018.

The application is at

https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/job/533877/Postdoctoral-Researcher-Computational-Social-Sciences

Please list the name Dan Goldstein as a contact in the application.

PhD student Internship in Computational Social Science (focus on Natural Language Processing) at Microsoft Research New York City

PhD students with computational skills in natural language processing are sought for a paid 12 week internship at Microsoft Research New York City. This internship must start no later than Feb 15, 2019 and end before May 30, 2019. If you are qualified but can only do a summer internship, please contact Dan Goldstein (dgg at microsoft dot com).

Application deadline: December 1, 2018.

The application is at

https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/job/528647/Research-Intern-Microsoft-Research-NYC

Please list the name Dan Goldstein as a contact in the application.

SOCIETY FOR JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING NEWSLETTER

The Society For Judgment and Decision Making is pleased to announce that the current newsletter is ready for download:

http://sjdm.org/newsletters/

This one has the 2018 Program in it. And all the abstracts. You could read it like a book. I know I did.

See you in New Orleans Nov 16-19!

NEW ORLEANS, NOV 16-19, 2019

The Society for Judgment and Decision Making (SJDM) Annual conference will be held in New Orleans, LA, Nov 16-19, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The details are here: http://sjdm.org/

Here is why SJDM is our favorite conference:

• The quality of the accepted papers is high. See for yourself here.
• It’s limited to only three tracks which means when you meet someone at a coffee break, you should be able to discuss a talk you have both seen.
• It’s limited to accept only 100 papers so it’s not overwhelming.
• Over 700 people attend which means you will be able to catch up with lots of people in the field.
• It’s really affordable. Advance registration was $300 for faculty and $150 for students.
• JDM research is rigorous. The current methods revolution was started by JDM scholars.

We go to SJDM even when we don’t have a presentation accepted there. Lots of people do. We recommend that you do too.

DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION JANUARY 10, 2019

What: Advances in Decision Analysis Conference
Where: Bocconi University, Milan
When: June 19-21, 2019

Conference website: http://connect.informs.org/das/conferences#ADA2019

The Advances in Decision Analysis conference aims to bring together scientists working in decision analysis, broadly defined. The conference will provide a platform for interdisciplinary discussions and will include talks by researchers in decision analysis, behavioral economics, judgment and decision-making, machine learning, statistics, and other related disciplines with a prescriptive focus.

KEY DATES (preliminary)
January 10, 2019: Deadline for abstract submission
January 30, 2019: Abstract acceptance
May 1, 2019: Final date for abstract changes
May 19, 2019: Early registration deadline & refund deadline

To learn more or submit an abstract, see the conference website

USING A YEAR TO THINK ABOUT HOW LONG YOU NEED TO WAIT FOR A STREAK

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The twitter account Maths Ed Ideas took one of our old posts and put it into perspective.

If you had flipped a coin once every day of the year so far, you would be more than 99% certain to have flipped 6 heads or 6 tails in a row by today, 30 September, the 273rd day of the year. Via @dggoldst • https://t.co/m2Vt7gVbQv • https://t.co/Sk5brYKx6E pic.twitter.com/Gs9HB6XEwT

— Maths Ed (@MathsEdIdeas) September 30, 2018

We love it!

Note: Since it’s now after Sept 29, you’re even more than 99% likely 🙂

DEADLINE TO APPLY MARCH 31, 2019

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is seeking to appoint outstanding scholars to the tenure-track position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Behavioral Science beginning in the 2019-20 academic year. We will consider candidates with interests in the areas of decision-making, negotiations, social psychology and organizations, all broadly defined. Candidates must have earned a PhD (or equivalent) or expect to receive a doctorate in the near future.

We are looking for candidates with strong disciplinary training in any of the social sciences who can use that discipline background to conduct research on aspects of behavior relevant to management in organizations and to introduce MBA students to behavioral science principles. This position is part of the Behavioral Science area, whose members are responsible for teaching courses such as Managing in Organizations, Managerial Decision Making, Power and Influence, and Negotiations. Candidates should be qualified to teach at least one of these courses plus another MBA elective. The group maintains two well-equipped laboratories for experimental research.

The deadline for applications is March 31, 2019. However, we will begin formally reviewing applications on October 17, 2019 and strongly encourage applicants to submit a complete set of materials by this time. To apply, please submit a research and teaching statement, a vita, a written sample of your present work, and two letters of reference at:
http://www.chicagobooth.edu/faculty/openings.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

For additional information, please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination at https://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-5286 or email hr@lists.chicagobooth.edu with their request.

HIGH LEVEL POSITION

JOB POSTING LINK
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/509838100

SUMMARY
Become a part of our mission to maintain and strengthen the vitality of the US science and engineering enterprise. For over 70 years, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has remained the premier Federal agency supporting basic research at the frontiers of discovery across all fields, as well as science and engineering education at all levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as a member of the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate leadership team and as a principal spokesperson in social and economic sciences for the Foundation. Provides leadership and direction to the NSF Division responsible for funding research and education activities, both nationally and internationally, to develop and advance scientific knowledge and methods focusing on our understanding of individuals, social and organizational behavior by creating and sustaining social science infrastructure, and by supporting disciplinary and interdisciplinary research that advances knowledge in the social and economic sciences. The incumbent has managerial and oversight responsibilities for the effective use of division staff and resources in meeting organizational goals and objectives (e.g., broadening participation). Assesses needs and trends involving the social and economic sciences, implements overall strategic planning and policy setting for the Division, provides leadership and guidance to Division staff members, determines funding requirements, prepares and justifies budget estimates, balances program needs, allocates resources, oversees the evaluation of proposals and recommendations for awards and declinations, and represents NSF to relevant external groups. Supervises and provides leadership and guidance to senior staff (Deputy Division Director), program officers, administrative and support personnel. Fosters partnerships with other Divisions, Directorates, Federal agencies, scientific organizations, and the academic community.

DECISION SCIENCE RESEARCHERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

The Department of Psychology at Syracuse University invites applications for a full time tenure-track position in Cognitive Psychology to join the Cognition, Brain, & Behavior (CBB) area. The successful candidate is expected to pursue an exceptional program of research driven by a strong theoretical foundation to understand human cognition, broadly construed. The successful candidate will have a research program that uses rigorous computational and/or mathematical modeling methods. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates who use computational models to study human cognition in the context of interactions with artificial intelligence systems or computer-mediated social networks.

Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the growing cognitive science community at Syracuse University. The Department of Psychology anticipates several hires in the areas of cognitive and information sciences, broadly defined, as part of a multi-year plan to enhance multi-disciplinary research collaborations. These hires will add depth and breadth to Syracuse University’s strong research emphasis in the domains of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. We anticipate novel collaborations to emerge from participants, including faculty and new hires in Psychology, the School of Information Studies, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and Departments of Earth Sciences, Geography and Public Administration.

Applicants for the position should have a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field. Successful candidates will show evidence of (1) high quality scholarship and the potential to build a vigorous program of funded research (2) teaching promise at the undergraduate and graduate levels and (3) promise of excellence in engaging graduate and undergraduate students in research. Responsibilities include maintaining an active program of research, teaching and advising at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and service to the university. Information about the department may be found at http://psychology.syr.edu/.

Applicants must complete a brief online faculty application at https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/76729 to which they will attach electronic copies of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, a diversity statement, and a single representative paper. Candidates will be asked to provide the names of 3 references who might be asked to submit a letter of recommendation. Detailed instructions for uploading their confidential recommendation letter into the system will be sent to the references identified in the application. Review of applications will begin November 1.

Syracuse University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to equality of opportunity and a diverse work force. The university and department have a strong commitment to diversity within its faculty and staff, and strives to foster and sustain an inclusive climate. The Department of Psychology and broader Syracuse community provides a rich and supportive environment for inclusive research involving ethnically and economically diverse populations.

Syracuse is located in beautiful Upstate New York. The city and surrounding areas offer outstanding school systems, a modest cost of living, proximity to nature (Adirondack Mountains, Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario, and the Finger Lakes) and easy access to major eastern cities. Several major medical centers, including SUNY Upstate Medical Center and the Syracuse VA Medical Center, are in close proximity to Syracuse University and offer opportunities for interdisciplinary research.

APPLY FOR A CASBS FELLOWSHIP. DEADLINE NOVEMBER 2, 2018.

Apply for a CASBS Fellowship

Stanford’s Center for Advanced Studies in Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) offers a residential fellowship program for scholars working in a diverse range of disciplines that contribute to advancing research and thinking in social science. Fellows represent the core social and behavioral sciences (anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology, and sociology) but also the humanities, education, linguistics, communications, and the biological, natural, health, and computer sciences. They are pleased to partner with several entities to provide funding for some residential fellowships whose research projects focus on certain topics. Our newest partner fellowship program is the Chinese University of Hong Kong fellowship, which joins the Berggruen, National University of Singapore, Presence-CASBS, and Stanford-Taiwan Social Science fellowships offered through CASBS.

CASBS is a collaborative environment that fosters the serendipity arising from unexpected intellectual encounters. We believe that cross-disciplinary interactions lead to beneficial transformations in thinking and research. We seek fellows who will be influential with, and open to influence by, their colleagues in the diverse multidisciplinary cohort we assemble for a given year.

Applications for the 2019-20 fellowship year are now open. Click here to apply.

The application deadline is November 2, 2018. Applicants will be notified of decisions via email in February 2019.

JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING RESEARCHERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Decision Science News is a fan of the management group at UCSD and encourages readers to apply for this position.

Job posting link

Recruitment Period
Open date: September 13th, 2018
Next review date: October 15th, 2018. Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: May 31st, 2019. Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Rady School of Management (http://rady.ucsd.edu) at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Rady School invites applications for one or more open-rank faculty positions at the assistant professor level (tenure-track) in the area of Management. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or be working toward completion of a Ph.D. by the start date of the new academic year (July 2019). Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests include judgment and decision-making, social psychology, organizational behavior, or people analytics. The School seeks candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.

Salary and appointment level are dependent on experience and based on University of California pay scales. The position is expected to have a start date of July 1, 2019.
Applicants are asked to submit a detailed vita, statement of research, statement on diversity, relevant research papers, and 3-5 reference letters via our on-line submission web site: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF01861.

The application should include: a detailed curriculum vita, a statement of research with relevant publications, and a diversity statement summarizing their contribution, or potential for contribution, to diversity and leadership. The diversity statement should summarize past experience in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions. Further information about the required diversity statement can be found at http://facultyexcellence.ucsd.edu/c2d/index.html.

Review of applications begins October 15, 2018, and continues until position(s) are filled. For applicants interested in spousal/partner employment, please visit the UCSD Partner Opportunities Program web site: https://aps.ucsd.edu/services/pop/index.html. UCSD is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence and diversity (http://diversity.ucsd.edu).