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<td>[Ieee_vis_open_positions] Postdoctoral Fellow @ Boston
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<td>Sat, 7 Dec 2019 21:58:29 -0500</td>
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<td>Nam Wook Kim via ieee_vis_open_positions
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<td>Nam Wook Kim <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:nam.wook.kim@bc.edu"><nam.wook.kim@bc.edu></a></td>
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<td><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ieee_vis_open_positions@listserv.uni-tuebingen.de">ieee_vis_open_positions@listserv.uni-tuebingen.de</a></td>
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<div dir="ltr">Dear Colleagues,<br>
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<div>Posting: <a
href="https://www.namwkim.org/recruiting/postdoc.html"
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The Computer Science department at Boston College invites
applications for a postdoctoral position in visualization and
human-computer interaction. The candidate will be sponsored by
and work under the supervision of Dr. Nam Wook Kim. The
candidate will be responsible for establishing their own
research agenda and conducting original research on topic
areas that are agreed upon by the candidate and the
supervisor. Example topic areas include but are not limited
to:<br>
<ul>
<li>Systems and techniques for data-driven, explorable
explanations</li>
<li>Intelligent and collaborative support for data
exploration and communication</li>
<li>Perception & cognition principles for data
storytelling</li>
<li>Multimodal interaction (Pen+Touch/AR/VR) for immersive
data experiences</li>
<li>Inclusive/accessible visual data communications</li>
<li>Visualization applications for creativity, social
computing, civic engagement, etc</li>
</ul>
The candidate is expected to publish at top venues in
visualization and human-computer interaction, such as VIS,
CHI, UIST, and CSCW. The candidate may also be invited to
supervise research projects led by undergraduates and help
with grant applications. Teaching is not required unless
requested by the candidate.<br>
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<b>Starting Date</b><br>
The position begins immediately upon the availability of the
candidate. The position will be for one year, while renewable
for additional years with budget and performance allowing.<br>
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<b>Qualifications</b><br>
The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science,
Information Science, or a related field. Strong prior research
records in visualization and human-computer interaction are
desired. Depending on the type of research that the candidate
will conduct as part of this position, one or more of the
following technical skills are required:<br>
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<ul>
<li>Prototyping and development skills (e.g., D3 and WebGL)</li>
<li>Qualitative and quantitative research methods (e.g.,
contextual inquiry and empirical analysis)</li>
<li>Applied machine learning (e.g., intelligent agents and
recommendation systems)</li>
</ul>
<b>How to Apply</b><br>
Please submit the required materials to <a
href="mailto:nam.wook.kim@bc.edu" moz-do-not-send="true">nam.wook.kim@bc.edu</a>.<br>
The email should contain the words "Postdoc" and the
candidate's "Name" in the subject line.<br>
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<b>Required Materials:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Cover letter describing the candidate’s research
interest and suitability for the position</li>
<li>Curriculum vitae</li>
<li>Contact information of two references</li>
</ul>
Compensation includes a competitive salary with additional
funds for travel and research support, and a complete benefits
plan.<br>
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<b>Contact</b><br>
Please forward any questions to Nam Wook Kim (Email: <a
href="mailto:nam.wook.kim@bc.edu" moz-do-not-send="true">nam.wook.kim@bc.edu</a>)<br>
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<b>Additional Information</b><br>
Boston College is a tier-1 research university located in the
Boston area, a historic place with a full of cultural and
educational experiences (e.g., Boston Symphony Orchestra and
Museum of Fine Arts). The Boston area has a strong
visualization and human-computer interaction community
consisting of a myriad of academic and industrial research
institutions and tech companies such as Harvard, MIT, Tufts,
Northeastern, UMass, Brown, WPI, IBM, and Adobe that is ideal
for synergetic research collaborations as well as networking
opportunities.<br>
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<b>Equal Employment Opportunity:</b><br>
<br>
Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally
protected category including disability and protected veteran
status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and
inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office
for Institutional Diversity at <a
href="http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity"
moz-do-not-send="true">http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity</a>.<br>
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