AVAILABLE POSITION: Research Associate
LOCATION: THE INSTITUTE FOR THE LEARNING SCIENCES -
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
The Institute for the Learning Sciences is a leading
research institute developing innovative computer
implementations of new ideas in areas of training and
education.
STATUS: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
JOB FUNCTION: This position is for someone to work with me
on a new project, using qualitative reasoning and analogical
reasoning techniques to develop a new kind of educational
software. The software to be built includes systems that enable
teachers to craft simulations and an intelligent learning
environment that teaches students how to build models,
both qualitative and quantitative. The target student
populations range from elementary through high school
students. This project is expected to last at least two
years, starting in June.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: This project requires a
background in qualitative physics, a willingness to immerse
yourself in the domains being taught, a committment to
creating software that is usable by students, and some
degree of programming skill (although there will be a full-
time programmer who will be doing the bulk of the coding).
Send resume with salary history to:
Dept.E95 - Programming - KF/NSF
Administrative Services
Institute for the Learning Sciences
1890 Maple Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
Copies of vitae can be emailed to ······@ils.nwu.edu
Copies of vitae can be faxed to 708-491-5258
For additional information, please call Ken Forbus at 708-
491-7699.
Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action employer. Employment eligibility verification
required upon hire.