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Human Factors Post-Doc Position at UMTRI

Human Factors Post-Doc Position at UMTRI Dear STTG Members,  Please see the job posting for a post-doc research fellow at UMTRI.  You can also send your application information to Dr. Shan Bao  Shanbao@umich.edu Please contact Dr. Shan Bao with any further questions regarding this position. Notice of Open Position Title:  Research Fellow Posting Number:  101428 Post Doctoral Research Fellow Job Summary The Human Factors group of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute is seeking an outstanding Post Doctoral Research Fellow for a one-year, renewable appointment.  The Human Factors Group studies the interactions of the driver, the vehicle, and the environment. The underlying rationale for research in this division is that well-designed vehicles and driving environments make the driving task safer, easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable. Research conducted by the Human Factors group ranges from basic to translational in purpose, individual to

Texas Tech University Neuroscience Faculty Position

Texas Tech University Neuroscience Faculty Position Dear STTG Members, Please see this Human Factors related job opening in Texas Tech. Notice of Open Position Texas Tech University Department of Psychological Sciences Open Rank Position in Neuroscience The Department of Psychological Sciences at Texas Tech University anticipates hiring a neuroscientist to collaborate with a multidisciplinary,  computational neuroimaging group. The successful candidate will employ human neuroimaging as a core methodology but can have a research focus that fits within any subarea of the department including clinical, cognitive, counseling human factors, or social. The appointment will be rank-appropriate to credentials and experience. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or a closely related field. Applicants must have a strong, programmatic research focus and are expected to attract extramural research   funding. Applicants should have the ability to teach eff

Post-Doc Position at UMass Amherst & Liberty Mutual for Driving Safety Research

Dear STTG members, Please find attached a post-doc position posting at UMass Amherst & Liberty Mutual for Driving Safety Research.  This is a great opportunity to conduct research with some of the sharpest minds in driving safety research. Both UMass and Liberty Mutual are well known, have great resources, and are at the forefront of this research field. Plus Western Massachusetts is wonderful.  Please contact faculty and researchers at UMass and LM for any questions. Notice of Position Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Driving Safety Research The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) seeks a post-doctoral research associate in driving safety research. This is a full-time, benefited position with funding for an initial period of one year. Pending satisfactory performance, the position is typically extended to two years. The primary goal of the program is to develop the research careers of recent doc

Congratulations to the Stephanie Binder Young Professional Award Winner

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Stephanie Binder Young Professional Award The memory of NHTSA’s Stephanie Binder was honored at the annual meeting of Human Factors and Ergonomics Society in Chicago. The Surface Transportation Technical Group awarded the first annual “Stephanie Binder Young Professionals Award” in her memory  to Birsen Donmez of the University of Toronto. Stephanie, a human factors engineer in Vehicle Safety Research who played an instrumental role in NHTSA’s driver distraction research program, motorcycle conspicuity studies, and connected vehicles research among many other programs, died unexpectedly at age 35 in 2011. The award is intended to recognize a human factors professional, aged 35 or younger, who demonstrates outstanding contribution to transportation human factors. NHTSA’s Chris Monk was on hand with committee members Linda Boyle of the University of Washington and Bryan Reimer of MIT to help present the inaugural award to Birsen Donmez of the University of Toronto. 

STTG Election Results

TG Chair : Anuj Pradhan (UMTRI) Program Chair Elect - to support the next Program Chair Stas Krupenia (Scania) : Shan Bao (UMTRI) Webmaster : Andrew Krum (VTTI) Newsletter Editor : Robert (Mac) McCall (VTTI) The new officers will officially take their positions at the end of the HFES annual meeting on October 30th, 2014. To represent the sentiments of the current officers, it’s been an honor serving the STTG. We’ve had a great time and look forward to seeing you all next week in Chicago. Sincerely,

STTG Business Meeting and Dinner | Wednesday Oct 29th, 2014 | Rock Bottom Brewery

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What: STTG Business Meeting and Dinner Where: Rock Bottom Brewery (1 West Grand Ave., Chicago, Il, 60654) When: Wednesday Oct 29 th , 2014 Time: 5:30 PM Cost: $10 cash ($31 Value) | Free for first 20 students Dear STTG Members, The STTG business meeting will take place at 5:30 PM on Wednesday October 29th during the 2014 Annual Meeting in Chicago. Based on feedback from members and students, as well as the success of last year’s offsite meeting, we’ve organized the following event. •          The meeting will take place at Rock Bottom Brewery , down the street from the conference hotel and across the street from Grand Station. Map It •          Heavy hors d’oeuvres and one drink will be provided during the cocktail hour at a cost of $10 cash o     This is a $31 value made possible by support from the Toyota Collaborative Safety Research Center. We would greatly appreciate it if you could bring an exact bill o     Please RSVP here : Attendance is

Human Factors Engineer / Research Psychologist

The Transportation Research Center Inc. is seeking a Human Factors Engineer or Research Psychologist to support projects conducted for the U.S. Department of Transportation.  Research to be supported may involve experiments in areas such as Collision Avoidance Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Driver Distraction. Qualified applicants should possess a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in a Human Factors engineering or applied Psychology program.  Strong technical skills are preferred, including experience in statistical analysis and experimental design. Participation in research involving human participants would be beneficial.  Good PC, writing, and communication skills are necessary. To apply, reference job #2014-017 and send resume to: Transportation Research Center Inc. Attn:  Human Resources PO Box B-67 East Liberty, OH 43319 FAX:  (937) 666-2203 E-mail:  hr@trcpg.com TRC INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/H/V For additional information about TR

Summer student research experience in Germany

UNH professors Andrew Kun and Tom Miller were recently awarded an NSF grant to fund students conducting research at the University of Stuttgart in Germany. Each summer between 2014 and 2017, 3 undergraduate and 3 graduate students  will conduct research for just under 9 weeks at the Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Lab of Professor Albrecht Schmidt at the University of Stuttgart. Professor Schmidt and his lab are among world leaders in the field of HCI. See  http://www.hcilab.org . Student research will focus on two areas: in-vehicle speech interaction and speech interaction with public displays. For in-vehicle speech, students will relate the benefits and limitations of speech interaction with in-vehicle devices with real-world parameters, such as how well speech recognition works at any given moment. They will also work to identify why it is that talking to a passenger appears to reduce the probability of a crash, and how we might be able to use this new information to create safer i

4th International Symposium on Naturalistic Driving Research Call for Abstracts

The National Surface Transportation Safety Center for Excellence (NSTSCE) at Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) is hosting the Fourth International Symposium on Naturalistic Driving Research at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center in Blacksburg, Virginia on August 25-28, 2014. The two-day international symposium (preceded and followed by full-day workshops on Monday, 8/25 and Thursday, 8/28) will gather experts in the field of naturalistic driving research to discuss a wide range of topics. The symposium will provide researchers and practitioners with an overview of international naturalistic driving studies (NDS) and insight into the next generation of NDS in addition to the opportunity to interact with panelists to discuss naturalistic driving in their respective countries. Workshop participants will receive hands-on experience with NDS data. Registration for the symposium is a prerequisite for attending the workshops. Participants are invited to

Automotive UI 2014, Seattle, WA

AutomotiveUI‘14: The 6th International Conference on Automotive User Interfaces and Interactive Vehicular Applications September 17-19, 2014 , Seattle, Washington, USA For further Information visit: http://www.auto-ui.org AutomotiveUI, the International Conference on Automotive User Interfaces and Interactive Vehicular Applications, is the premier forum for UI research in the automotive domain. AutomotiveUI brings researchers and practitioners interested in both the technical and the human aspects of in-vehicle user interfaces and applications. AutomotiveUI'14 will address novel in-vehicle services, models of and concepts for enhancing the driver experience, driver performance and behavior, development of (semi-) autonomous driving, and the needs of different user groups. TOPICS AutomotiveUI‚ 2014 invites you to submit original work in one or more of the following formats: full and short papers, workshops, posters, interactive demonstrations, tutorials and indus

Surftech Winter 2014

STTGs, Please click on the link below to download the latest STTG Newsletter. Stay warm!! Click here to download STTG 2014 Winter Newsletter

Nominations: Stephanie Binder Young Professional Award (Sponsored by HFES-STTG)

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Stephanie Binder Young Professional Award Sponsored by: HFES-STTG (Surface Transportation Technical Group) Stephanie Binder was 35 years old when she tragically passed away.  She was a human factors engineer at NHTSA and played a vital role in the Department’s efforts to combat distracted driving. She was the primary author of NHTSA’s overall driver distraction plan, and played a leading role in both of the US DOT’s Distracted Driving Summits. In honor of this amazing person, the HFES, Surface Transportation Technical Group (STTG) is providing an annual Young Professional Award to a young human factors professional who demonstrates outstanding contribution to transportation human factors.  Applications will be due July 1 each year. Qualification for award: Employed full time (in academia, industry, or government) in a surface transportation related field for at least two years. Be 35 years old or younger. Consideration criteria: Research: Advancing transport

Dissertation Funding Opportunity - Link Foundation Fellowship in Advanced Simulation & Training

The Link Foundation Fellowship in Advanced Simulation and Training is a $27,000 fellowship opportunity for students at the dissertation phase of their doctoral studies who are conducting research in the area of advanced simulation and training.  Applications are due on January 15, 2014 .  A complete description of the fellowship and application process can be found at the following URL:  www.linksim.org .  Qualified students are encouraged to apply.