[Infovis] University of Calgary – 3 tenure-track positions in "Digital Science and Immersive Technologies" and "Fundamental Data Science"

[Wesley Willett]

The Department of Computer Science and Faculty of Science at the University
of Calgary is seeking candidates for two tenure-track positions in “Digital
Science and Immersive Technologies”, and one in “Fundamental Data Science”
(3 positions total).

*** Digital Science and Immersive Technologies ***
https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/6496559-assistant-professor-digital-science-and-immersive-technologies-department-of-computer-science-faculty-of-science

Candidates must have strong interests in trans-disciplinary research to
support the University of Calgary’s Growth through Focus strategic vision,
as well as the Faculty of Science 's initiative on Digital Science. The
successful candidates will embrace the opportunity to develop
future-focused undergraduate and graduate programs, including the expansion
and augmentation of on-line delivery and experiential learning activities
(e.g., labs and field work). The Faculty of Science is committed to
enhancing and accelerating the use of digital technology in our research
laboratories and classroom spaces. We are specifically interested in
candidates fluent in VR/AR/XR tools to explore and apply immersive
visualization technologies.

*** Fundamental Data Science ***
https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/6496560-assistant-professor-fundamental-data-science-department-of-computer-science-faculty-of-science

The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of a track record of
impactful publications in high quality journals and conferences. The
successful applicant needs to contribute to the Faculty's innovative
teaching and research initiatives, including our highly successful
professional graduate programs in Data Science & Analytics. The successful
applicant must have demonstrated expertise in the latest big data
processing approaches, data analysis, information presentation and
visualization, machine learning, cloud computing, or distributed processing
of sensors and computational devices.

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