Antti Oulasvirta
Doctoral Candidate in Human-Computer Interaction
The Department of Communications and Networking (COMNET) at the Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering is looking for a doctoral candidate to join cutting-edge research in an exciting new area of human-computer interaction: computational design of interaction, and in particular 1) automatic UI generation using machine learning or optimization or 2) data-driven design of web interfaces. The successful candidate will focus on the methods and principles of real-time computational generation and refinement of user interfaces for the benefit of people. The User Interfaces group, headed by Assoc. Prof. Antti Oulasvirta and funded by the European Research Council (ERC), is a leading group in the area of modeling and optimization of user interface designs. It has a strong track record in the top venues of HCI, including CHI, UIST, and IUI. The group has previously studied the principles of computational design of keyboards, menu systems, gestural interaction, interaction techniques, information search, and interaction design.
Profile
Applicants with a strong academic record in any of the four following topic areas are requested to apply:
1. machine learning, for example Bayesian inference or deep learning, with applications to interactive systems; 2. optimization or operations research; 3. neurosciences, especially neurocomputational modeling and neural computing; 4. Web technologies, especially web UI technologies and their real-time adaptation
A Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, neurosciences, cognitive science, or a related area is required. The position is fully funded for 4 years. Salary starts at around 2,600 EUR/month and increases with merits such as publications.
How to apply
Please send your application as a single PDF file at earliest convenience by October 30, 2016 through the recruitment system via "Apply for this job" link below. The application should include 1) a one page statement of interest, 2) academic CV, 3) course transcripts from Master's and Bachelor's with grades, and 4) names and contact information of two recommenders. Review of the applications will start on October 30, 2016.
For more information
For further information, please contact the Associate Professor Antti Oulasvirta (firstname...@aalto.fi) http://users.comnet.aalto.fi/oulasvir/ , HR Coordinator Anne Petroff (application process, practical arrangements).
Research group homepage: http://userinterfaces.aalto.fi
Should there be a lack of eligible outstanding applicants, Aalto University reserves the right to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.
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