Postdoc Position in Mobile Human Computer Interaction

Gerd is getting the Ubicomp group back to strength with this. I look forward to the lab getting more use.
Open University - Computing Department
Temporary contract until 31 January 2015
Based in Milton Keynes

Closing date: noon on 7 June 2012.

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AEL512/research-associate-in-mobile-human-computer-interaction/

The Computing Department at the Open University is looking for a
Research Associate in the area of Mobile Human Computer Interaction.
The post is available in the EU-funded GAMBAS project. The main
objective of GAMBAS is to develop fundamental technologies for
context-aware, behaviour-driven services for innovative public
transportation applications.

The post holder will conduct research in mobile user interfaces for
public transport systems, with a particular focus on proactive
services that predict user movement and information needs. You will
apply human-centred design methods to create engaging mobile user
experiences, and use empirical research methods to conduct user
studies and field trials.

The post holder will be expected to develop proposals for individual
or joint research and contribute to writing bids for research funding.

To apply you must hold a first degree in the areas of computer
science, human-computer interaction, electronic engineering,
mathematics or a related discipline, and a PhD relevant to the
research area or equivalent qualifications. Also, you should have
demonstrated your research competence through high-quality
publications in top conferences in the area of mobile computing,
pervasive computing, human-computer interaction and/or machine
learning. Strong practical software development skills are required
for both posts.

Informal enquiries may be made to Prof Gerd Kortuem
(http://www.kortuem.com) at the Ubiquitous Computing and
Sustainability Lab, Department of Computing, The Open University.

Closing date: noon on 7 June 2012.

For detailed information, an electronic copy of an application form
and how to apply go to www.open.ac.uk/employment, or call the Staffing
Assistant on +44 (0)1908 654161 or email mct-staffing@open.ac.uk
quoting the reference number.

Further particulars are available in large print, disk or audiotape
(minicom 01908 654901).

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all
sections of the community.


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Prof. Gerd Kortuem
Computing Department, The Open University
email: g.kortuem@open.ac.uk, twitter: @kortuem, mob: +44 7590 490843
http://www.kortuem.com
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