[Infovis] Two Postdoctoral Positions at the USC Institute for Creative Technologies

[Evan A. Suma]

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*--- Postdoctoral Position in Visualization at the USC Institute for 
Creative Technologies ---*

The MxR Lab at the University of Southern California Institute for 
Creative Technologies is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral 
Research Associate who can essentially serve as a Product Designer 
specializing in the field of data visualization / visual analytics.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in computer science or related field and 
a research background in the areas of scientific visualization, 
information visualization, or visual analytics, but also must have great 
client relationship skills, be highly empathic, and be adept at client 
need finding.

Effort will be on a new project that focuses on innovative ways for 
users to interact with scientific data visualization. The position is 
expected to be funded for at least two years, with an initial one-year 
appointment and the possibility of renewal for subsequent years. Some 
travel to DC to spend extended time with local researchers will be 
required as well.

Responsibilities will include:
- Designing novel visualizations and interaction techniques for 
immersive tablet-based displays
- Developing visualization applications and supporting software for 
mobile platforms
- Conducting user studies, analyzing data, and publishing results
- Acting as a liaison between ICT and other contracting organizations
- Providing support for other contracting organizations in integrating 
existing visualization applications with tablet devices

Please note that this position is contingent on expected funding.

How to apply:
Email a cover letter and CV (including list of publications and contact 
information for 3-5 references) to David Nelson (dnelson at ict.usc.edu) 
and Evan Suma (suma at ict.usc.edu).

*
--- Postdoctoral Position in User State Sensing at the USC Institute for 
Creative Technologies ---*

The MxR Lab at the University of Southern California Institute for 
Creative Technologies is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a project 
in user state sensing. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in computer 
science or a related field and a research background in computer vision, 
machine learning, 3D user interfaces, virtual environments, virtual 
humans, or a similar area.

This position is funded by a project that involves assessing the user's 
psychological state through verbal and nonverbal behavior during 
interactions with virtual humans, based primarily on data collected 
through video and depth cameras.  Specific responsibilities will include:
- Designing and prototyping sensing methodologies to inform model's of 
the user's psychological state
- Developing software libraries that facilitate user state sensing
- Collaborating with other divisions of the ICT to contribute to an 
integrated sensing framework
- Conducting user studies, analyzing data, and publishing results

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located 
in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the 
City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a 
world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," 
which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the 
university what it is.

Initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of renewal 
for subsequent years.  Please direct all inquiries to Evan Suma 
(suma at ict.usc.edu).

Applicants can apply online at: 
http://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=66028

-- 
Evan A. Suma, Ph.D.
Senior Research Associate
Institute for Creative Technologies
University of Southern California
www.evansuma.com