[Infovis] Open Position: PhD candidate (Visual Analytics) @ VUT

[Silvia Miksch (asgaard)]

Open Position: PhD candidate (Visual Analytics) at the Information 
Engineering Group,
Vienna University of Technology, Austria
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The Information Engineering Group, at the Institute of Software
Technology and Interactive Systems of the Vienna University of
Technology, is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate in the field of
Information Visualization and Visual Analytics to work in the following two
research projects
+ EXPAND: EXploratory Visualization of PAtent Network Dynamics: 
http://www.cvast.tuwien.ac.at/ieg-projects/expand
+ MobiGuide: Guiding Patients Anytime Everywhere: 
http://www.cvast.tuwien.ac.at/ieg-projects/mobiguide



RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful applicant will
* perform research in the field of Information Visualization and Visual 
Analytics
* design new techniques and implement interactive prototypes
* write and review scientific publications
* participate in scientific and consulting projects
* work within a creative, highly motivated, and international team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
* university degree (bachelor or master) in Computer Science,
Information Systems, or an equivalent university study
* experience in programming (preferably Java, Javascript, C++, or similar)
* knowledge or interest in one or more of the following: Visual
Analytics, Information Visualization, Computer Graphics, Human-Computer
Interaction, Data Mining
* abilities to work as an independent and flexible researcher in
interdisciplinary teams
* fluency in the English language both orally and in written form

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
* knowledge or interest in one or more of the following: Graph Theory,
Social Network Analysis, Business Process Management, Medical Informatics
* (for international applicants) basic proficiency in German or
willingness to learn

DATES
* Application deadline: as soon as possible, but not later than *March 
10*, 2013
* Start date: *March 31*, 2013 (negotiable)
* Duration: 2,5 years (extension planned)
* Working hours: 38,5 hours/week
* Salary: according to the standard university regulations
(http://www.tuwien.ac.at/fileadmin/t/pers1/downloads/Personalkostensaetze_2013.pdf)


APPLICATION AND CONTACT
Please send your application (with the usual documents including a
statement of interest (motivation letter), full CV, list of subjects 
taken at university
plus grades, publications, etc.) by email with the subject “iegJob2013”
to Mr. Paolo Federico:federico at ifs.tuwien.ac.at
The Vienna University of Technology aims for enhancing the number of
women in scientific positions and therefore particularly invites women
to apply. We encourage sending your application in electronic form.
Applicants are not entitled to claim reimbursement of traveling expenses
and/or other costs caused by the application procedures.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Silvia Miksch:
miksch at ifs.tuwien.ac.at

MORE INFO
Vienna University of Technology:www.tuwien.ac.at
Institute for Software Technology and Interactive Systems:
www.isis.tuwien.ac.at
Information Engineering Group: http://www.cvast.tuwien.ac.at/
Information Visualization:
www.infovis-wiki.net/index.php?title=Information_Visualization