[From http://www.concordia.ca/encs/about/jobs/strategic-hire-computer-games-virtual-worlds.html] Concordia University COMPUTER SCIENCE AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TENURE TRACK POSITION IN COMPUTER GAMES AND VIRTUAL WORLDS The Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science (ENCS) at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, invites applications for a tenure-track strategic hire position in the area of Computer Games and Virtual Worlds for appointment in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSE). The CSE department has an active research group in 3D Graphics in addition to a highly popular Computer Games degree option at the undergraduate level. The goal of the strategic hire program is to augment existing research capacity in…

[For more information about Project Daedalus, see http://medium.com/@andymiah/project-daedalus-66e2cb48f716] Creative Producer & Research Assistant: Project Daedalus University of Salford, Manchester School of Environment and Life Sciences http://bit.ly/projectdaedalusJob Fixed Term: 12 months (November 2014 to October 2015) Part time Closing date: 13 Oct 2014 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced academic researcher and creative producer to join Project Daedalus, a new, Nesta project led by Abandon Normal Devices (AND), Marshmallow Laser Feast (MLF), and the University of Salford (UoS). Project Daedalus aims to liberate geographic constraints on artistic experiences and live events, using quadrotor technology (flying drones), combined with custom-made…

Instructional Technology/Educational Psychology Assistant or Associate Professor Kent State University Kent, Ohio, USA OPPORTUNITY:  The School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences at Kent State University invites applications for a position in the Educational Psychology and Instructional Technology program. This is a fulltime tenure-track position beginning in the Fall semester of 2015. QUALIFICATIONS:  This position requires an earned doctorate in Instructional or Educational Technology or a related field (e.g. Educational Psychology, Learning Sciences, Cognitive Science, etc.). Candidates should be developing or have developed a strong program of theory-driven research that studies the use of technology or digital media to improve…

UC DAVIS – ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN GAME STUDIES AND CRITICAL GAME MAKING The University of California, Davis invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in game studies and critical game making. The appointee will join a growing interdisciplinary team of researchers engaged in collaborative work on media ecologies and digital humanities. Expertise in game studies and/or game making, evidence of excellence in research, a clear commitment to undergraduate education, and the promise of outstanding teaching at the graduate level are required. Applicants should have theoretical and practical knowledge of game design tools and methods, as well as a strong scholarly…

The Centre for Affective Solutions for Ambient Living Awareness (CASALA) at Dundalk Institute of Technology, Ireland are seeking to hire a postdoctoral researcher in Human Computer Interaction, full-time, for a 12-month project, with potential for extension for one further year. This project is an academic-industry collaboration being undertaken with Fujitsu Ireland and University College Dublin as partners. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The main goal of the project is to design, deploy and evaluate health and wellness technologies to support clinicians in remotely monitoring their patients. The postdoc will work closely with clinicians to design appropriate interfaces and visualisations of patient data, ultimately…

University College Cork, Ireland SFI Professorship in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Job Posted:  31 Jul 2014 Closing Date for Applications:  22 Sep 2014 Contract Type:  Permanent Whole-Time Full details available:  http://www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacancies/academic/full-details-490108-en.html UCC seeks to recruit a Research Professor in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) to drive and expand the university’s commitment to human-centred design of digital futures, with a particular focus on health and wellbeing. The pivotal position of user experience in understanding the current use of health and wellbeing-related technologies and in imagining future uses is widely acknowledged in research and in commercial application. This Professorship will provide strategic leadership…

The University of Southern California (USC) Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT) Director for Learning Science Research Job Location:  Los Angeles, CA http://usccareers.usc.edu/los-angeles/director-for-learning-science-research/jobid5761520-director-for-learning-science-research-jobs The University of Southern California (USC) Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT) is seeking a Director for Learning Science Research to define the overall vision for learning sciences research at the ICT. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success securing research funding, and will be widely recognized for his or her achievements in computer-supported learning and educational technology, with a national or international reputation. The candidate will be knowledgeable about intelligent tutoring systems, artificial intelligence, instructional design, user assessment…

Research Associate in Virtual Reality and Agent-based Simulation Sheffield University Computer Science Fixed-term for 18 months Grade 7 (£29,552, to £30,434 per annum) Closing Date:  5th September 2014. Post reference number:  UOS008944 Search at:  www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/ Summary:  We invite applications for the position of Research Associate in Virtual Reality (VR) and Agent-based Modelling (ABM) to work on the Premonition project, a recently awarded research grant funded by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority and co-ordinated by Dr Daniela Romano (Department of Computer Science) and in collaboration with Dr Dermot Breslin (Management School) and Dr Steve Dobson at Sheffield Hallam University (Department…

FULL PROFESSOR of APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE (Ubiquitous Computing) Vienna University of Technology The Vienna University of Technology invites applications for a Full Professor position at the Faculty of Informatics. The open position is affiliated to the Institute of Design and Assessment of Technology. The successful candidate will have an outstanding research record in the field of Ubiquitous Computing and focuses on next generation ubiquitous computing systems and their application in authentic real world settings. Particular research topics of interest include sensor-rich environments; interactive and smart spaces; new interaction paradigms; Internet of Things; mobile and context-aware computing; awareness and privacy; and…

3-year Post-doc Position: Application of Augmented Reality (AR) in Motion Analysis http://www.academictransfer.com/23602 Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) Faculty of Technology, Policy, and Management Department of Multi-Actor Systems Systems Engineering Section JOB DESCRIPTION Technology enables participation. The goal of this post-doc position is to design and evaluate the use of augmented reality to support analysis of motoric functions, to develop a motion phenogram, providing a means for reflection on motion for both the individual and the medical practitioner. The project Technology in Motion (TIM) is to be pursued by a consortium with Leiden University Medical Centre and the University of…

Assistant Professor in Human-Computer Interaction (minimal 0.8 fte) [From http://jobs.tue.nl/en/job/assistant-professor-in-humancomputer-interaction-minimal-08-fte-192119.html] Eindhoven University of Technology has a vacancy for Assistant Professor (Universitair Docent) in Human-Computer Interaction (minimal 0,8 fte) within the Human-Technology Interaction group of the School of Innovation Sciences (IS), which is part of the Department of Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences (IE&IS). Job description The Department of Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences (IE&IS) has several BSc and MSc programs in two separate schools. The School of Innovation Sciences focuses on the development and use of new technologies in a broad societal context. Research is multi-disciplinary, based on fundamental scientific…

Position Available:  Laboratory Manager Virtual Human Interaction Lab Stanford University (San Francisco Bay Area) The Communication Department at Stanford University is searching for a full time Research Assistant to manage the Virtual Human Interaction Lab (VHIL). This is a one-year fixed term position with the possibility of renewal. Person will report to the Director of the VHIL Lab. The Lab Manager position is responsible for managing the facilities, student staff, and outreach operations for the Virtual Human Interaction Lab. Facility management includes troubleshooting technical issues with virtual reality equipment and debugging code when needed. Staff management includes organizing lab schedules…