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Research Assistant in diagrammatic computer interfaces for real world
problems
Department of Informatics, University of Sussex
A Research Assistant is required to work on two projects on diagrams
support complex real world problem solving. Both projects are testing
principles for the design of effective user interfaces by designing and
evaluating computer systems to support demanding knowledge rich tasks.
Initially the research assistant will contribute to the project entitled
'Representational design principles to humanise automated scheduling
systems' and will later transfer to the 'ROLLOUT' project, which is
focussing on improving production scheduling in bakeries. Both projects
are funded by the ESRC/EPSRC through the People at the Centre of
Communication and IT programme (PACCIT). The Research Assistant will be a
member the Representational Systems (REPS) Laboratory directed by Peter
Cheng, which is part of the Human Centred Technology (HCT) group at the
University of Sussex.
The post will involve the preparation of experimental and training
materials, running evaluation trails, qualitative and quantitative data
analysis, assisting in the writing reports. Candidates should have at
least a degree in Psychology, Computer Science, or subject that has a
substantial computing or human factors content. An interest in some of
the following areas will be an advantage: graphical representations,
complex problem solving, conceptual learning, human computer interaction,
human factors, and human centred technology.
The position is a fulltime for up to two years, with a salary of at least
£18,265.
Further details contact Peter Cheng (email: [log in to unmask],
telephone 01273 873652) or see: http://www.cogs.susx.ac.uk/lab/reps/
Closing date 31 October, 2003.
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DPhil/PhD Studentship
Graphical knowledge based tools for exploration and design
Department of Informatics University of Sussex
In association with Cereal Processing Division, Campden & Chorleywood Food
Research Association. Funded by the EPSRC ICASE Food Processing Faraday
Partnership
Available from Jan 2004
Process visualisation and design: New bakery product innovation.
The project will develop and test principles for the design of graphical
knowledge based tools to support the exploration and design of complex
manufacturing processes in the food industry, with baking as the primary
focus. The project will build upon and integrate areas of research that
deal with complex information, knowledge and innovation, including:
scientific visualisation, information visualization, knowledge based
systems and computational scientific discovery. The use of innovative
graphical representations will be explored as a means to combine expert
knowledge with the methods of scientific/information visualisation to
develop tools to support discovery in a complex knowledge rich process
domains. The aim is make expert knowledge explicit by codifying it in a
form that will allow others to easily access that knowledge and that will
also serve as a foundation for the further exploration of alternative
bakery products and processes.
The student will be a member of the new Representational Systems
Laboratory, directed by Professor Peter Cheng, within the Human Centre
Technology Group of the Department of Informatics at the University of
Sussex. This is an ICASE studentship, which means that in addition to the
research supervision with Peter Cheng, the student will also spend 3
months per year (pro rata) working on the project with the experts in
bakery process and technology research in the Cereal Processing Division
of the Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association.
The studentship includes payment of fees, a stipend of £9,000 per year
plus a supplement from the CCRFA (expected to be £3,000 per year). A
travel and accommodation allowance for spent times at the CCFRA will be
provided.
The DPhil is open to EU students and applicants must have at least an
upper second class honours degree or equivalent.
For further details contact Prof. Peter Cheng ([log in to unmask],
tel. 01273 873652) or see
http://www.cogs.susx.ac.uk/lab/reps/StudentshipFurtherPart.html
Applicants should submit an application form, which can be found at:
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/Units/publications/pgrad2003/afi.shtml
Closing date for applications 31 October 2003. Interviews will be in mid
November.
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