PhD Student

Fakultet / Datajobb / Göteborg
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We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student with an
excellent background in computer science and human
computer interaction, as well as strong design skills and a
good knowledge of gameplay design. Exposure to interface
design and user evaluation is also preferred. As for all PhD
students, a genuine interest and curiosity in the subject matter
and excellent analytical and communication skills, both verbal
and written, are needed. Furthermore, since the research
normally involves developing and testing prototypes, good
programming skills are important.

This position is part of EVINN (Eventbaserad Innovation), an EU-
funded Interreg project running between 2012 and 2014 with
the focus of developing and testing mobile applications that
expand the types of experiences possible due to large
organized sport events. Examples of application domains
include games, tourist guides, and performance monitors. The
project is co-ordinated by Århus University and other partners
include University of Borås, Imego AB, Göteborg & Co, and the
Business School at the University of Gothenburg.

This advertised position is at the Department of Applied
Information Technology, which is part of both the University of
Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology. The
department has more than 80 faculty members and offers a
number of successful degrees to students committed to
engaged scholarship in the wide area of applied information
technology. It has extensive collaboration with local industry
and government agencies through the interdisciplinary
research center SCCIIL, the joint research unit SAFER, the
research center URBSEC, and the knowledge arena Center of
Visualization Göteborg. It also has close collaborations with
the Interactive Institute, a non-profit research institute.

The holder of the position will be part of the division of
Interactive Design. The division is located in the architecturally
cutting-edge building, Kuggen, and located very close to
Lindholmen Science Park, one of Sweden's most dynamic hi-tech areas, just 5 minutes from downtown Gothenburg.

The qualifications for education on a doctoral level are: degree
in advanced level, at least 240 university points, of which 60 are
on an advanced level, or in an other way acquired similar
knowledge. The qualifications for education on a doctoral level
are: degree in advanced level, at least 240 university points, of
which 60 are on an advanced level, or in an other way acquired
similar knowledge. A MSc degree in computer science,
computer engineering, or a closely related area from a
research university is required to enter the PhD program.

Applications should be written in English and must include a
detailed CV/résumé, informations of university level educational background and practical work experience in
computer science or a closely related field, a statement of
motivation, and a clear exposition of prior HCI and graphics
experience. Certified copies of transcripts are required.
Moreover, it will be very useful if your application includes parts
of your own work, such as theses and articles that you have
authored or co-authored. Please note also that it is highly
recommended that you include or email letters of recommendation. We typically receive a large number of
applications, and so it is not feasible for us to request individual
letters.

Publiceringsdatum
2012-02-10

Arbetstider och omfattning
Visstidsanställning 6 månader eller längre
Heltid

Ersättning
Fast lön

Så ansöker du
Sista dag att ansöka är 2012-03-27
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Ange följande referens när du ansöker: UR 2012/10
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Kontakt
Staffan Björk, Docent, 031-7721039, staffanb@chalmers.se
Fang Chen, Docent, 031-7721076, fang.chen@chalmers.se
Urban Nuldén, Docent, 031-7862763, urban.nulden@gu.se

Företag
FAKULTET

Adress
FAKULTET
41296 GÖTEBORG

Kontorsadress
FORSKNINGSGÅNGEN 6
GÖTEBORG

Kontaktuppgifter
Telefonnummer: 031-7721000

Jobbnummer
1154199

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