Master thesis: Understanding human metacognitive learning 1272 views

The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems – Rationality Enhancement Group is inviting applications for a Master thesis (m/f/d) on understanding human metacognitive learning. This position can be started as soon as possible.

Tasks:

• Design, program and conduct online experiments using HTML / Javascript and manage deployment as an Web Application
• Perform scientific data analysis on the collected data (Python or R) to test the hypothesis that metacognitive learning involves reinforcement learning mechanisms
• Do literature research
• Write up methods and findings for publication in scientific articles
• Communicate findings

Requirements:

• Strong HTML / JavaScript skills
• Intermediate data analytics (Python or R) skills
• Strong academic background in the field of cognitive science and machine learning with solid knowledge in reinforcement learning
• Enrolled at a university
• Fluent in English

How to apply:

Apply by sending email as a single page PDF containing application documents to [email protected]. The PDF should include four documents:

• CV
• A cover letter explaining motivation and highlighting most relevant skills and experiences
• Transcripts of relevant degrees (unofficial documents are fine)
• The names and email addresses of two people whom candidate has previously worked for and who can assess his/her abilities and working style.