Two-Year Post Doctoral Fellowship Position at the ISRG, York University
The Interactive Systems Research Group (ISRG) in the Department of Computer
Science and Engineering at York University in Toronto, Canada invites
applications for a postdoctoral position to work on innovative digital media
research. York University has identified Digital Media as an area of strategic
importance with a vision of further developing its existing, cross-faculty
repertoire
of digital media research programs. The Digital Media initiative is
designed to
create new research and economic opportunities around an existing consortium
of industrial and academic partners existing in the York region (CONCERT). see:
http://www.yorku.ca/ylife/2007/03-March/03-12/concert-031207.htm
Applicants should have a relevant PhD (e.g. in interactive visualization, 3D
user
interfaces, virtual worlds, 3D content creation, augmented & virtual reality,
tangible user interfaces, 3D reconstruction & computer graphics) or relevant
industry experience. Fluency in both written and spoken English, along with
experience and a track record of writing scientific papers is essential.
Candidates should already have published multiple papers in peer-reviewed
conferences or journals. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record that
demonstrates high-quality independent research. Applicants that have already
performed research in fully interactive 3D systems will be preferred.
The position is located in the ISRG in Toronto, a rich community of students,
researchers, and faculty investigating many aspects of Human Computer
Interaction. The ISRG is based within the Department of Computer Science and
Engineering in the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE), and has
established connections with the Departments of Film, Design, and Visual
Arts in
the Faculty of Fine Arts (FFA) and with the York University community of
researchers, which include artists, designers, kinesiologists, digital media
practitioners, and those in the world-renowned Centre for Vision Research.
This
forms an ideal environment for young researchers. Moreover, Toronto is a
vibrant, safe, multi-cultural city that enjoys an easily accessible location
with
direct flights to all major destinations. Candidates will primarily work with
Wolfgang Stuerzlinger (FSE), Melanie Baljko (FSE), and Caitlin Fisher (FFA).
This position is funded for two years, starting ideally in September 2008
but no
later than December 31, 2008. Salary is CAD $50,000 per year in salary,
benefits and research allowance.
For further details and information on how to apply, please see
http://www.digitalmedia.yorku.ca/
Applicants must submit in PDF form a curriculum vitae (including a publication
list); three samples papers (either PDFs or WWW links); and a statement of
research interests, including a plan for a research project to be performed.
Three
reference letters should be sent independently to the chair of the PDF search
committee. For more information, please email pdf-ctte [at]
digitalmedia.yorku.ca.
York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action
Program can be found on York's website at:
http://www.yorku.ca/acadjobs/index.htm, or a copy can be obtained by calling
the
affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. Only Canadian citizens or
Permanent
Residents are eligible for this funding.
Applications must be received by July 14, 2008.
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