RA Position in Smart Cities: Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics (Open University)
A Research Assistant / Research Associate (postdoc) position is available as part of the Milton Keynes based Smart City project MK:Smart (http://www.mksmart.org) in the area of
• Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics
Drawing on expertise and experience in visual interfaces, data visualization and/or human computer interaction, the post holder will be responsible for developing highly interactive visual analytics systems that helps urban planners, decision makers and citizens make sense of urban data sets, create a better understanding of urban phenomena, problems, and possible remedies. Depending on expertise and experience this work can focus on life-cycle support for analytical reasoning, data transformations and analytic reporting; the integration of geographic and non-geographic data; 2D or 3D simulations of urban systems; or the collaborative and social nature of data inquiry.
This role will require effective collaboration within a team of experts spanning urban computing, intelligent energy systems, user experience design and social computing (see project web page http://www.mksmart.org). We expect candidates with both demonstrated research skills and very strong technical abilities.
The position is available immediately for up to 2.5 years and is based in Milton Keynes, UK.
Candidates should be able to provide evidence of the following:
• A masters degree or higher (PhD an advantage) in computer science, human-computer interaction, information visualisation or a related discipline; or equivalent professional experience in an academic or commercial research environment;
• Excellent, demonstrable skills in developing data visualisations and highly interactive visual analytics system. Prior experience in urban data visualisation a strong advantage;
• The ability to work under your own initiative in collaborating with data owners and data users;
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to summarise key messages and convey these to the appropriate audience;
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative, tech-heavy environment, motivating others, and collaborating with external partners;
Enquiries and application
For further information about the position and the project, please contact Prof Gerd Kortuem ([log in to unmask]).
Full application details can be found at http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/job-details.asp?id=7707
Closing date: noon on Thursday 15 May 2015
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