[Jobinfo] Fwd: [Ieee_vis_open_positions] Position: Visual Analytics Researcher

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Subject: 	[Ieee_vis_open_positions] Position: Visual Analytics Researcher
Date: 	Thu, 4 Sep 2014 11:55:19 +0000
From: 	Shixia Liu <Shixia.Liu@microsoft.com>
To: 	'ieee_vis_open_positions@listserv.uni-tuebingen.de' 
<ieee_vis_open_positions@listserv.uni-tuebingen.de>



Position: Visual Analytics Researcher

The Internet Graphics group at Microsoft Research Asia (Beijing) is 
seeking applicants for associate researchers and researchers. The 
Internet Graphics group just initiated research in the general area of 
information visualization, intelligent user interaction, and visual 
analytics. In particular, we are interested in designing and developing 
novel visual metaphors and interactive visualization algorithms and 
technologies that help average users or business users easily consume 
huge amounts of complex data/information to discover patterns and derive 
insights. Our group is multi-disciplinary, with members from fields 
ranging from information visualization, intelligent user interaction, 
and computer graphics. We also closely collaborated with the Machine 
Learning and Data Mining groups at MSRA. The complimentary nature of our 
skills creates an exciting environment for research and exploration.

We are currently seeking qualified researchers whose research interests 
overlap with our efforts in the following areas:

*Interactive, visual text analytics: *research and develop interactive 
visual metaphors and tools to transform text collections into a visual 
representation that helps reveal thematic patterns and locate 
interesting information.

*Interactive, visual social media analysis*: research and develop 
interactive visual metaphors and tools to aid in fast social media 
exploration and understanding.

*Qualifications *

We are looking for candidates with research interests and a proven 
research track record in information visualization or scientific 
visualization. Candidates for this position must have:

1.Proved strong research capabilities in the above areas

2.Strong programming skills in C++/C#

3.Great team player

4.Excellent oral and written English skills

*Desired Experience *

Extensive knowledge and research experience in information or scientific 
visualization. Additional research experience in the areas of 
intelligent user interfaces and human-computer interaction would be a plus.

1.Extensive experience in designing and developing interactive, large 
object-oriented software systems

2.Knowledge of the following one or more areas preferred: machine 
learning, data mining, text analytics, and social media analytics 
techniques

3.A strong background in mathematics also preferred

*Educational level *

Ph.D. in Computer Science or relevant fields is required for associate 
researchers and researchers. Preference will be given to candidates who 
have experience in conducting or willing to engage in interdisciplinary 
and collaborative research.

*Job type: Regular For more information, or to apply, please contact us 
at: shixia.liu@microsoft.com <mailto:shixia.liu@microsoft.com> *

Regards,

Shixia



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