Postdoc Position in Human-Computer Interaction KU Leuven, Department of Computer Science

(Ref. BAP-2016-262) Occupation : Full-time Period : Fixed-term contract Place : Leuven Apply no later than : June 30, 2016 The HCI research group of the Department of Computer Science at KU Leuven in Belgium is looking for new members to join our team! PhD/Postdoc position in Human-Computer Interaction Research in the HCI group of the Dept. of Computer Science, KU Leuven focuses on how people interact with information, relying on language technology (including text and multimedia mining), visualization and computer graphics. The focus is on new algorithms and interaction techniques, using the full spectrum of hardware from small mobile devices to large multi-touch displays. Applications include technology enhanced learning, music, research information systems and virtual worlds. Website unit Project We have an open position (fully funded) on HCI aspects of recommender systems. We welcome applications of both postdocs and PhD candidates. The focus of the research for the position is on user interfaces for recommender systems that suggest items that match user preferences. The overall objective is to research the use of information visualization techniques to give end-users insight into the rationale of recommender systems to increase trust in recommendations. In addition, we are researching how we can use visualization techniques to enable end-users to help steer the recommendation process by providing feedback and additional input. Profile We expect from applicants: an excellent Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline a very good background and interest in human computer interaction research strong programming skills and the ability to do independent research strong commitment and the ability to work in a team a high level of proficiency in English, both spoken and written. Offer Funding is available immediately. The research will be carried out at the Department of Computer Science of KU Leuven. More information about the financial compensation can be found online athttp://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/en/phd-info Interested? The deadline for submitting applications is 30 June 2016. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as the position will remain open until filled by a suitable candidate. Interested applicants should upload the following documents: - CV - letter of application, including the motivation to apply for the position - a recent research project (e.g. master thesis, scientific publication) - transcripts of bachelor and master degrees Contact information: katrien.verbert@cs.kuleuven.be or +32 16 328286 You can apply for this job no later than June 30, 2016 via the online application tool If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

(Ref. BAP-2016-262)

Occupation : Full-time
Period : Fixed-term contract
Place : Leuven
Apply no later than : June 30, 2016

The HCI research group of the Department of Computer Science at KU Leuven in Belgium is looking for new members to join our team!

PhD/Postdoc position in Human-Computer Interaction

Research in the HCI group of the Dept. of Computer Science, KU Leuven focuses on how people interact with information, relying on language technology (including text and multimedia mining), visualization and computer graphics. The focus is on new algorithms and interaction techniques, using the full spectrum of hardware from small mobile devices to large multi-touch displays. Applications include technology enhanced learning, music, research information systems and virtual worlds.

Website unit

Project

We have an open position (fully funded) on HCI aspects of recommender systems. We welcome applications of both postdocs and PhD candidates.

The focus of the research for the position is on user interfaces for recommender systems that suggest items that match user preferences. The overall objective is to research the use of information visualization techniques to give end-users insight into the rationale of recommender systems to increase trust in recommendations. In addition, we are researching how we can use visualization techniques to enable end-users to help steer the recommendation process by providing feedback and additional input.

Profile

We expect from applicants:

an excellent Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
a very good background and interest in human computer interaction research
strong programming skills and the ability to do independent research
strong commitment and the ability to work in a team
a high level of proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Offer

Funding is available immediately. The research will be carried out at the Department of Computer Science of KU Leuven.

More information about the financial compensation can be found online athttp://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/en/phd-info

Interested?

The deadline for submitting applications is 30 June 2016. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as the position will remain open until filled by a suitable candidate.

Interested applicants should upload the following documents:
- CV
- letter of application, including the motivation to apply for the position
- a recent research project (e.g. master thesis, scientific publication)
- transcripts of bachelor and master degrees

Contact information: katrien.verbert@cs.kuleuven.be or +32 16 328286

You can apply for this job no later than June 30, 2016 via the online application tool

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy