The National Institute for Risk and Resilience at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for our postdoctoral researcher position in survey research, quantitative data analysis, and statistics. Position Description: This position will assist with various ongoing research that relates to risk and public policy in the US. Projects may focus…
Faculty Position in Human Cognition and Computational Modeling at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
The Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, invites applications for a faculty position (Assistant Professor) in human cognition, with a focus on decision making (broadly construed) and computational modeling. Preference will be given to individuals who combine theoretical and empirical approaches (which may include behavioral or…
Endowed Professorship @ Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute at Cornell Tech
In support of a major initiative at Cornell Tech in New York City, the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute seeks to fill a tenured faculty position at the full professor level in the emerging area of urban technology. The position-holder will be nominated for an endowed chair. Cornell Tech is a unique engineering…
Research Scientist- Decision Analysis
The Water Institute of the Gulf is a not-for-profit, independent applied research institute headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana dedicated to providing advanced understanding and technical expertise to support management of coastal, deltaic and water systems, within Louisiana, the Gulf Coast and around the world. Our mission supports the practical application…
Postdoctoral Research Associate: Climate Vulnerability and Adaptation
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department (CEE) at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate focusing on climate adaptation for water resources systems, under the supervision of Professor Jon Herman. The successfulcandidate will join an interdisciplinary team that includes Cornell University, the U.S. Army Corps…
PhD Decision-Making for Reliable Supply Chains at Delft University of Technology
For more information and to apply: https://www.academictransfer.com/en/300453/phd-decision-making-for-reliable-supply-chains/
Reopening California: Seeking Robust, Non-Dominated COVID-19 Exit Strategies
Lima, Pedro Nascimento de, Robert J. Lempert, Raffaele Vardavas, Lawrence Baker, Jeanne S. Ringel, Carolyn M. Rutter, Jonathan Ozik, and Nicholson Collier DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0259166 Abstract:Amid global scarcity of COVID-19 vaccines and the threat of new variant strains, California and other jurisdictions face the question of when and how to implement…
Approval and plurality voting with uncertainty: Info-gap analysis of robustness
Ben-Haim, Y. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11127-021-00881-2 Abstract:Voting algorithms are used to choose candidates by an electorate. However, voter participation is variable and uncertain, and projections from polls or past elections are uncertain because voter preferences may change. Furthermore, electoral victory margins are often slim. Variable voter participation or preferences, and slim margins…
Engaging People on Climate Change: The Role of Emotional Responses
Wong-Parodi G., Feygina I. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17524032.2020.1871051 Abstract:Overcoming climate change skepticism and disengagement is a pressing challenge. Evidence suggests that reactions to climate science and proposed solutions are strongly driven by emotion. This paper explores whether negative emotional responses to learning about climate impacts support recognition of the reality and risks…
Cyber resilience of autonomous mobility systems: cyber-attacks and resilience-enhancing strategies
Zou, B., Choobchian, P. & Rozenberg, J. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12198-021-00230-w Abstract: The increasing cyber connectivity of vehicles and between vehicles and infrastructure will drastically reshape mobility in the coming decades. While the advent of connected mobility is expected to benefit travelers and the society by smoothing traffic, improving rider convenience, and…