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Research Studentships at the Interaction Design Centre, University of
Limerick, Ireland
The Interaction Design Centre at the University of Limerick (Ireland) is
an
interdisciplinary research group in the Department of Computer Science
and
Information Systems focused on the design, use and evaluation of
information
and communications technologies. The focus is on human-centred design,
with a strong interest in collaborative settings, exploring the design
and use of novel interactive and communicative artefacts to support
human activities. Several national and international research projects
currently investigated at the IDC focus on topics such as ubiquitous
computing, interaction design, haptic and auditory interfaces,
interactive installations in public spaces and computer-supported
cooperative work.
The Centre is offering 2 full-time Master's research studentships on a
newly funded Science Foundation Ireland research project -"Re-Shaping
Spaces in Places for Nomadic Users of Interactive Artefacts" The project
is led by Luigina Ciolfi, IDC, and also involves Prof. Liam Bannon,
Director, IDC.
Duration: 2 years, starting October 2004
Salary scale: Standard SFI Rates (approx. E17,000-E18,000 per annum
including fees, depending on experience).
The research will investigate how to take seriously the specific
features of locations - their history, architectural features, use by
various groups, changing nature over time periods, etc. can affect the
provision of location-based services for mobile workers who traverse
these places. The project will explore the work practice of nomadic
users and will seek to identify requirements for the design of mobile
technologies based on people's use and experience of place. Prototypes
of interactive artefacts will be developed and tested throughout the
project.
We are seeking two candidates for the position of research assistant
willing to pursue a Masters of Science on the project.
One Masters Student will be concerned with the technical development of
the project, the exploration of mobile technologies to support nomadic
workers and dynamically adapt to a variety of workplaces. The other
Masters Student will be involved in conducting field studies, analysis,
and developing design workshops involving end-users.
Successful applicants will join a highly skilled and motivated team of
researchers in the IDC who are conducting research at the boundaries of
human-computer interaction, creating novel environments that merge our
physical and digital worlds.
Applicants should submit a full CV (electronic or paper version) by July
15th 2004 to
Ms. Anne Murphy,
Interaction Design Centre,
University of Limerick, Ireland
email: [log in to unmask]
Each application must indicate the key area and topics that the
candidate is interested in, and describe their research background and
interests in that area and topic. Candidates should be available for
interview during August.
Candidates are expected to have at least a 2.1 Honours Degree or
equivalent in a relevant subject. Familiarity with HCI and Interaction
Design theory and practice is an advantage. Conditional awards can be
made if students have yet to receive their final degree classification.
Candidates who wish to discuss these positions may contact Luigina
Ciolfi by email at [log in to unmask]
For more information on the Interaction Design Centre, please visit our
website at :www.idc.ul.ie
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