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phd student computer science, specialisation human-computer interaction

phd student computer science, specialisation human-computer interaction

Belgium 03 Jan 2021
Hasselt University

Hasselt University

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The Faculty of Sciences, research centre Expertise Centre for Digital Media of Hasselt University seeks a (m/f)

PhD student computer science, specialisation Human-Computer Interaction
Background
The Expertise Center for Digital Media (EDM, www.uhasselt.be/edm) has been conducting mainly software-oriented research in computer science for more than 25 years. The EDM works according to the “Combining Applied and Basic Research” (ABC) principle, striving for fundamental innovations that quickly find their way to the community and end users. This vision has resulted, among other things, in structural collaboration with the Flemish strategic research centers iMinds / imec and Flanders Make.
The EDM research center offers researchers a stimulating, pleasant and easily accessible work environment in which teamwork plays an important role. Researchers will have the opportunity to study the latest technologies and to work with state-of-the-art equipment to support the research.
Job content
The Computational Design and Fabrication group at the Expertise Centre for Digital Media conducts research in human-computer interaction focusing on digital fabrication, physical computing, and interactive systems research. We work on various topics including novel fabrication techniques and workflows for e.g. flexible and stretchable electronics, software design tools, and hardware toolkits, and human-robot interaction. We aim at high impact projects and publish in top-tier technical venues of HCI, including ACM CHI and ACM UIST, and valorize work via spinoffs and licenses. Our group consists of researchers of various nationalities and is highly interdisciplinary. Therefore, projects often cross the boundaries of several domains, including computer science, design, and engineering.
The topic of the PhD will be discussed together with the candidate but will be aligned with the research focus of the group.
During the PhD research you will learn to identify research problems, to design, develop and evaluate solutions that contribute to bringing novel and/or industry-level fabrication techniques to end-users and designers. You will also be involved in the support of academic education. We expect a strong motivation to develop these skills.
You get the opportunity and are encouraged to do at least one international internship during the PhD. 
Profile
  • Candidates have a master degree in computer science or in computer science engineering, preferably with a specialisation in human-computer interaction (or equivalent)
  • You have a strong interest in human-computer interaction.
  • You have strong skills for software development, preferably in various programming languages.
  • You have strong technical skills.
  • Experience with technical-scientific research (publications, project proposals, prototypes, science popularisation) is considered a plus.
  • Enthusiastic applicants with excellent study results are invited to apply.
  • You are highly motivated for PhD research.
  • You are willing to actively participate as a teaching assistant in courses of the bachelor-master of computer science.
  • You succeed in combining independent working with working in a team of researchers.
  • You are able to present and report project results clearly, also in English.
Offer
You will be appointed and paid as PhD student .
The successful candidate will receive a scholarship for a period of 2 years, which is extended with another period of 2 years after a positive midterm review (total duration is thus 4 years). The start of the scholarship will be in the first months of 2021.
Selection procedure
You can only apply online up to and including 03 January 2021.
The selection procedure consists of a preselection based on application file and an interview.
Interested candidates should include a specific motivation letter for the vacant position with their application, as well as a visual portfolio of relevant project work. Candidates are encouraged to contact prof. dr. Raf Ramakers for additional information on the research activities of the Computational Design and Fabrication group. Selection interviews will take place from January 11 onwards.
Further information
Prof. dr. Raf RAMAKERS, +32-11-268401, raf.ramakers@uhasselt.be
More about working at Hasselt University? Check www.uhasselt.be/vacancies for our staff benefits.

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