• Scheduled commencement of duties: as soon as possible
• Duration of employment: 2 years, renewal possible
• Hours per week: 30 - 40
• Working hours: negotiable
• Duties: scientific support in the field of human-computer interaction and advanced user interface engineering (international research projects or Christian-Doppler-Laboratory "Contextual Interfaces" respectably), especially in the field of 3D interface prototyping & simulation, multimodal usability/user experience measurement (e.g. eye-tracking, physiological measuring); contextual interface engineering; the tasks include the conception of usability engineering tools, basic technical concepts and basic tools or the development of prototypes on various platforms, respectively.
• Requirements:  completed Diploma or Master Study of computer science or related technical disciplines, as well as other relevant interdisciplinary areas (e.g. design)
• Desired qualifications:  Previous knowledge in the fields of human-computer interaction and user experience tools (e.g. eye-tracking), according to the subareas (as mentioned above): signal processing, modern software architectures and tools/platforms (e.g. flash, mobile development platforms), 3D modeling/design/tools (e.g. StudioMax, CryEngine), established knowledge on coding (e.g. Java, C++), Web technologies, sensor technologies, experienced in research projects and project work.
• Desired personal qualities: interdisciplinary/scientific/experimental concern, interest in developing tools and prototypes, capacity for teamwork, operational readiness, ability of working independently, fluency in spoken and written English, accurateness, toughness, flexibility, creativity

Further information can be given at: Phone No.: +43/662/8044-4811
Please send your written application including a CV and copies of study credentials to Univ.-Prof. Dr. Manfred Tscheligi, Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 18, 5020 Salzburg, until 22nd February 2010.

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At the ICT&S Center, research project in the field of human-computer interaction (User Experience Research), the vacancy of a scientific research fellow (doctoral student) is to be filled:

• Scheduled commencement of duties: as soon as possible
• Duration of employment: 2 years, renewal possible
• Hours per week: 30 - 40
• Working hours: negotiable
• Duties: scientific support in the field of human-computer interaction and usability/user experience research (international research projects or Christian-Doppler-Laboratory "Contextual Interfaces" respectably), especially in the field of ambient assisted living/elderly interfaces, human-robot interaction, persuasive interfaces/technologies, automotive interfaces; the tasks include the methodical analysis of usage requirements, interface conceptions/interface prototyping and the performance of user studies (laboratory- or field study).
• Requirements:  completed Diploma or Master Study of computer science, communication studies, sociology, psychology or other relevant interdisciplinary areas/neighboring disciplines (design, behavior science, etc.)
• Desired qualifications:  Previous knowledge in the fields of human-computer interaction, knowledge on quantitative and qualitative methods of the social sciences (e.g. ethnography) or knowledge on experimental methods respectively, knowledge on statistics (methods, tools); experienced in research projects and project work.
• Desired personal qualities: interdisciplinary/scientific/experimental concern, capacity for teamwork, operational readiness, ability of working independently, fluency in spoken and written English, accurateness, toughness, flexibility, creativity

Further information can be given at: Phone No.: +43/662/8044-4811
Please send your written application including a CV and copies of study credentials to Univ.-Prof. Dr. Manfred Tscheligi, Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 18, 5020 Salzburg, until 22nd February 2010.