Research Position in Human-Computer Interaction
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
- Develop and evaluate interactive systems for Mixed Reality in Visual Computing
- Disseminate research results at top-level journals and international conferences through publications and presentations
- Assist in teaching and tutoring, The charming city of Konstanz is perfectly located at the beautiful Lake of Constance (Bodensee), right at the border to Switzerland. Surrounded by glorious nature and near the Swiss and Austrian alps, it offers lots of opportunities for leisure activities like hiking, biking, sailing, and skiing. Larger metropolitan areas like Zurich and Stuttgart are well-connected by public transport.
The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity, as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our
dual career programme
. Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact sbv@uni-konstanz.de
Requirements
Do you have experience in Web development?, Do you have a Master's degree?, ### (full-time, E 13 TV-L), We work toward improving interaction with immersive technologies through novel user interfaces and interaction techniques by studying human perceptual processing, behavior, and experience. We are looking for a candidate who is inherently curious and strongly self-driven, who can work independently, but also enjoys teamwork and collaboration. The working language is English., * Solid background in Computer Science, or equivalent, with respective graduate degree
- Solid development skills (e.g., tools and technologies for web development, Unity)
- Good knowledge of HCI-related concepts (e.g., user-centered design and evaluation)
- An avid interest in interactive Mixed Reality technologies (VR, AR, etc.)
- Excellent English language skills in speech and writing
- Experience in the following is optional but beneficial: statistical data analysis, * Certificates of relevant graduate and undergraduate studies (Master, Bachelor), with indicated GPA
Benefits & conditions
- Be part of a highly motivated, supportive and ambitious team
- Expand your knowledge and skills in a dynamic and international research environment with excellent lab infrastructure
- Shape the future of Mixed Reality applications with interaction paradigms that promote good usability and positive user experience
- Participate in international collaborations, go on research visits, and travel to top HCI conferences
- Coaching for development of leadership and didactic skills
- The position is paid according to the collective agreement