In an operational environment that is increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous there is a need to ensure that the Air and Space forces can make efficient and effective use of resources and technology to achieve and maintain decision superiority in air, space, and cyberspace. To do this, we must leverage our understanding of human learning and cognition to ensure that warfighters have the knowledge and skills they need to be effective and the agility to adapt to changing operational circumstances. This research opportunity is focused on foundational research and technology to ensure that future operators are prepared for the changing face of military operations. We are interested in a broad range of specific topics that target technologies and capabilities that demonstrate how our understanding of human learning and cognition interacts with  technology, data, and instructional design to ensure that our Airmen and Guardians have the knowledge, skills, agility and innovative capacity to achieve and sustain decision superiority in the context of changing operational demands, information environments, and adversary capabilities and tactics. This research opportunity is focused on advancing the science and technology of human multisensory perception, learning, information processing, and action in pursuit of goals related to this overall vision:

key words

Computational model; Cognition; Cognitive science; Psychology; Cognitive model; Data science; Human machine team; Virtual reality; Augmented reality; Multi-capable airmen; cognitive warfare; information operations

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens

Level:  Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants