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Graduate Research Assistantship in Human-Machine System/Interface
Design:
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The Department of Industrial Engineering at Mississippi State
University is seeking a research assistant for Spring semester, 1997
to work in the area of human factors in automation, specifically
human-machine system/interface design.  The Department is currently
conducting research in the following areas:

(1) the effect of level of automation on human control of complex,
dynamic systems including telerobots (semi-autonomous remote
manipulators),
(2) the effects of automated system interface design and cognitive
workload on teleoperator performance and human controller decision
making, and
(3) the effects of spatial and temporal disturbances in visual and
control feedback on teleoperations.

The available position will support project efforts in these areas
as part of a half-time appointment (20-hrs. per week).  Specifically,
the following responsibilities will be assigned:

(1) literature work,
(2) lab equipment setup and integration,
(3) software prototyping,
(4) human subjects research,
(5) statistical data analysis, and
(6) technical report writing.

Applicants are expected to qualify for admission to either of two
graduate programs comprising the Master of Science (Industrial
Engineering) or the Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering).  Persons
applying should be highly-motivated and capable of self-directed
work with good oral and written (English) communication skills.
Special consideration will be given to applicants with coursework in
human factors and statistics.

The successful candidate will be supported for 1-yr. with a possible
2-yr. extension.  Support will include an annual stipend of $12,000
plus tuition waiver.  In addition, practical experience is available
through internships with local industry leading to full-time
employment.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please mail or fax your
curriculum vitae including three professional references along with
current transcripts to the below address.

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Dr. David B. Kaber
Assistant Professor
Mississippi State University
Dept. of Industrial Engineering
125 McCain Bldg./P.O. Box 9542
Miss. State, MS 39762
Office:  (601) 325-8609
Fax:  (601) 325-7618
E-mail:  Kaber@engr.msstate.edu
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