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>Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow > >Paper++ Project: EU Disappearing Computer Initiative > >Work, Interaction and Technology Research Group >King's College London > >We are seeking applications for a research position on the Paper++ project >available for up to two and half years. > >Paper++ is an EU Disappearing Computer Project that explores ways of >augmenting paper to make it an effective resource for interacting with >electronic media. Collaborating organisations in the project include >Hewlett Packard, a paper producer (Arjo Wiggins), a multi-media consultancy >(Anitra) and the Department of Information Science, Zurich. > >The research fellow will (i) undertake video based field studies of the >ways in which children and students use paper and digital artefacts; (ii) >consider the implications of enhancing paper for 'content' providers such >as publishers, broadcasters and teachers; and (iii) collaborate in other >activities of the project, including the design and evaluation of prototype >technologies. > >The successful candidate will become part of the Work, Interaction and >Technology research group at King's College. The WIT Group is concerned >with social interaction in organisational settings, examining the ways in >which tools, technologies and artefacts feature in communication and >collaboration. A critical aspect of the research involves exploring how >video-based studies of work and interaction can contribute to the design, >development and deployment of advanced technologies. Members of the group >are currently undertaking studies in such areas as transport, the media, >medicine, and museums and galleries. > >Applicants with a background in either the social science, computer science >or a design-related discipline will be considered for the position. >Experience in undertaking field research would be an advantage, as would an >interest in Ethnomethodology and Conversation Analysis. > >The position is intended for an applicant that has research experience and >has gained, or is about to gain, their doctorate. However applications from >less experienced applicants will be considered. > >Further information concerning the research group, current projects and >publications can be found on our web site: >http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/pse/mancen/witrg/ > > >Applicants should send Curriculum Vitae by post or electronic mail to the >address below by *May 11, 2001*. Please address all enquiries and >applications to: > >Dr Paul Luff >Work, Interaction and Technology Research Group >The Management Centre >King's College London >Franklin-Wilkins Building >150, Stamford Street >London SE1 9NN >U.K. > >Tel: +44 20 7848 4289 >Fax: +44 20 7848 4479 >E.mail: [log in to unmask] >Web: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/pse/mancen/witrg/ > > >King's College London: promoting excellence in teaching, learning & >research. Equality of opportunity is College policy.