[Infovis] Postdoctoral Fellow Position at Boston College

[Nam Wook Kim]

# Job Description

The Computer Science department at Boston College is seeking applications
for a postdoctoral position in the areas of visualization and
human-computer interaction. The selected candidate will be sponsored by and
work under the supervision of Dr. Nam Wook Kim. The candidate will be
encouraged to establish their own research agenda and conduct original
research on agreed-upon topic areas. General topic areas include, but are
not limited to:

- Understanding how people interact with data
- Building and evaluating novel data-driven systems
- Exploring applications of large language models, AR/VR, and other
emerging technologies.
- See prior publications on the group website [dwr.bc.edu](
https://dwr.bc.edu/).

The candidate is encouraged to publish their work in top venues for
human-computer interaction and data visualization, such as ACM CHI and IEEE
VIS. They are also advised to mentor research projects led by
undergraduates, assist with grant applications, and participate in teaching
as part of their postdoctoral training.

# Starting Date

The position will begin as soon as the candidate is available. Once the
supervisor has made an informal offer, it will take additional time to
complete the formal hiring process.

# Qualifications

The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Science,
or a related field. A minimum of two first-authored academic papers are
required in relevant academic conferences and journals (e.g., ACM CHI, IEEE
VIS, EuroVis, UIST, CSCW, etc.).

# How to Apply

1. Please submit your application here: [Application form](
https://forms.gle/hpbBpzessZWmZ1ay8)
2. Please send an email reminder to Nam Wook Kim (Email: nam.wook.kim at
bc.edu) regarding your submission.

##Required Materials

- Cover letter describing the candidate’s interest and suitability for the
position
- Curriculum vitae
- (Optional) Research Statement
- Contact information of two references

Compensation includes a competitive salary with additional funds for travel
and research support and a complete [benefits](
https://www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/human-resources/sites/employee-handbook/benefits.html)
plan.

# Contact

Please forward any questions to Nam Wook Kim (Email: nam.wook.kim at bc.edu)

# About Boston College

Boston College is a tier-1 research university located in the Boston area,
a historic place full of cultural and educational experiences (e.g., Boston
Symphony Orchestra and Museum of Fine Arts). The Greater Boston area has a
strong visualization and human-computer interaction community consisting of
a myriad of academic and industrial research institutions and tech
companies.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally
protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. To
learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the
university, please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at
http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.

Kind Regards,
*Nam* Wook Kim (he/him/his)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Boston College
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