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The School of Psychology at the Georgia Institute of Technology places a strong emphasis on scientific research, discovery & innovation, and interdisciplinary education. Housed in the beautifully renovated J. S. Coon Building, a historical landmark in the center of campus, the School is a member of the College of Sciences. Faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students alike engage in an array of wide-ranging topics related to the field of Psychology. The School categorizes this research into five program areas: Cognition and Brain Science, Cognitive Aging, Engineering Psychology, Industrial/Organizational psychology, and Quantitative Psychology.

Georgia Tech's commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration foster fruitful interactions between psychology faculty and faculty in the sciences, computing, business, engineering, design, and liberal arts. Located in the heart of Atlanta, one of the nation's most academic, entrepreneurial, creative and distinct cities with excellent quality of life, the School actively develops and maintains a rich network of academic and applied behavioral science/industrial partnerships in and beyond Atlanta.

Atlanta, GA

The Subjective Uncertainty and Belief Lab at Georgia Institute of Technology is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow under the supervision of PI Mark Himmelstein and in collaboration with David Budescu of Fordham University.

The responsibility of the position is to support an NSF grant funded project for using planned missing data research designs to estimate how people use advice to revise their judgments without requiring them to directly report their independent prior beliefs first. There are two directions this position could potentially be focused on, which would ideally overlap:

• Developing new cognitive models for how people revise probability judgments.
• Extending research designs that use planned missing data methods for addressing measurement reactivity areas beyond just advice taking research.

Ph.D. in Psychology, Computational Social Science, Economics, Data Science or a related field by the start date.

• Theoretical background in topics related to judgment and decision making, preferably advice taking research and Judge Advisor Systems.
• Experience in either psychometric or computational cognitive modeling.
• Experience with missing data imputation methods.
• A strong track record of peer reviewed publications and presentations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Applications must be submitted online as PDF files via (careers) and should include:

• CV
• A brief (1-2 page) research statement
• Names of at least three references willing to provide letters of recommendation.

For more information, please contact Mark Himmelstein at .

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This position is for one year with potential for renewal.

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. employment/pre-employment-screening.

Gabelli School of Business is committed to providing a dynamic and inclusive environment that fosters learning and growth. Our mission is to prepare students for successful careers in business through innovative education and impactful research.

About the Role

The Part-time Assistant Events Manager will work with the Events Manager to plan and execute events hosted by the Gabelli Center for Global Security Analysis, the O’Shea Center for Credit Analysis, and other organizations within the Gabelli School of Business. These events include both in-person and online conferences, panel discussions, lectures, and presentations on topics relating to the mandates of the centers and/or content that is relevant to the marketplace

Responsibilities

• Assists in booking and managing time and space for each event
• Maintains updated email lists, ensuring that names and emails of registrants are added to a continually updated database through the IT group
• Works with Event Manager to plan menus and arrange for catering as applicable
• Works with Event Manager and Marketing Team to establish and execute registration process
• Aids in planning the logistics of the event
• Helps to recruit and manage the graduate assistants who assist with the events
• Creates runs of shows that are approved by the Event Manager and the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
• Ensures that all supplies (pop-up banners, tablecloths, signage, name tags, etc.) are organized and in a transportable state both before and after events
• Helps the Event Manager set up on-site check-in, signage, and reserved seating
• Manages creation, printing, and alphabetization of badges for attendees
• Helps to manage check-ins at events
• Provides daily reports on registration to the Event Manager and to Marketing Team members
• Attends run-throughs for onsite events and tech checks for online events
• Assists marketing staff with tasks, including the organization of advertising files during event downtime

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Three (3) years of professional work experience in executing professional-level events with experience in a university setting, preferred
• Effective problem solver who works well under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Eventbrite and Cvent

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.