[Infovis] Tenure-track assistant professor in visualization at University of Copenhagen

[Kasper Hornbæk]

Dear group

We are looking for a tenure-track assistant professor in visualization at Department of Computer Science at University of Copenhagen. Details of the call are at http://www.diku.dk/ominstituttet/ledige_stillinger/tenure-track-assistant-professor-of-information-visualization/. Please email me (Kasper Hornbæk, kash at diku.dk<mailto:kash at diku.dk>), if you have any questions (or get in touch at CHI).

Best regards, Kasper
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Kasper Hornbæk, Professor, PhD
Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen
Emil Holms Kanal 6, build. 24, 5th floor, DK-2300 Copenhagen, Denmark
kash at diku.dk, www.kasperhornbaek.dk, skype:kasperhornbaek, mbl: +45 30957883
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The Department of Computer Science (DIKU) is expanding its research and educational activities and hereby invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship of Information Visualization.

Information visualization at DIKU is at the intersection between data science and human-centered computing. Data science techniques are central to dealing with and modelling large sets of data; human-centered computing is central to the design of effective visual representations and task-relevant interaction. The assistant professor will join the department’s Human-Centered Computing Section (http://www.diku.dk/english/research/hcc/). The section’s research is concerned with the theory and practice of how people engage with computing. Currently, our focus is on computer-supported collaborative work, health informatics, human-computer interaction, and information systems development.

The candidate will be associated with the BIOPRO project (http://www.biopro.nu). This project aims to design and evaluate novel interactive visualizations that help domain experts develop and combine mathematical models and statistical models with online sensor data with the ultimate goal of optimizing bio-based production processes. We work with domain experts from leading bio-based manufacturing companies in Denmark and with leading university researchers in chemical engineering, chemometrics, and applied statistics.

Preferred candidates should

  *   combine an outstanding research record with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring.
  *   have a PhD in Computer Science, or equivalent.
  *   have a strong background in information visualization documented by publications in top tier venues or journals, such as IEEE VIS or ACM CHI.

The tenure track assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within information visualization. Contributing to BIOPRO research – together with a professor and a PhD student – is also key to the position. To a limited extent the position may also include other duties.

The tenure track assistant professor must have an academic standing showing internationally competitive research, and/or have internationally recognized high potential to make a future impact.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.
The position is open from 1 November 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Head of Section, Professor Jørgen Bansler (bansler at di.ku.dk, cell phone: +45 2381 1332) and Head of Department, Professor Mads Nielsen (mads at diku.dk, cell phone: +45 2460 0599).
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
The starting salary is currently up to DKK 413,717 including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK 70,746).
Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The tenure-track programme
An assigned mentor will provide the tenure-track assistant professors with guidance related to career development, other academic topics and administrative procedures.
Performance of the tenure-track assistant professor will be followed via internal yearly evaluations and a mid-term and final international evaluation by an assessment committee. If the ‘final appraisal’ is positive you will be promoted as associate professor. Performance and progression towards the criteria below will be evaluated with due consideration of differences between research fields.

Criteria for promotion
After a 6-year tenure-track period tenure-track assistant professors are expected to meet the following criteria:

  *   A strong publication track record within the specific field of research, including a significant number of corresponding authorships and at least some publications in high-ranked journals based on work carried out during the tenure-track period
  *   Strong external network of collaboration, including joint publications
  *   A significant track record of successful external research funding
  *   Establishment of a strong and internationally competitive research group demonstrating clear independence of former supervisors/mentors, or/and major contributions to the development of an existing research group demonstrating an ability to collaborate within the research group
  *   Completed http://www.ind.ku.dk/english/course_overview/up/ and established a teaching portfolio via participation in teaching, including preparation and development of departmental courses
  *   Successful supervision/co-supervision of MSc and PhD students

More details at http://www.diku.dk/ominstituttet/ledige_stillinger/tenure-track-assistant-professor-of-information-visualization/ (where you can also apply).