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PhD fellow in Human–Computer Interaction
Department of Computer Science
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen


Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen is offering a PhD scholarship in Human–Computer Interaction starting 15 November 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Description of the scientific environment
The Human-Centered Computing Section at the University of Copenhagen offers a research environment with much freedom: to a large extent, you shape the research you work on and the ideas you pursue. Our section aspires to be a top research environment for human–computer interaction that bridges technology, theory, and empirical studies: we had eight papers at CHI 2016, five at CHI 2017, and ten at CHI 2018, including four best paper awards.

Project abstractJV_description
At the Human-Centered Computing Section we are examining ways to interact with virtual reality interfaces by using the body. We are searching for a PhD student interested in developing user interfaces for such technologies, and studying how interaction with those changes users’ perception and behavior. The PhD student will work on topics related to virtual reality, such as on visuo-motor illusions, motion input, body ownership, spatial perception, and virtual tool use. The student will be affiliated with the Body-UI project, awarded by the European Research Council to Kasper Hornbæk (cf. http://www.body-ui.eu/).

Supervisors are Assistant Professor Joanna Bergström-Lehtovirta and Professor Kasper Hornbæk.

Job abstractJV_description
The position is available for a 3-year period and your key tasks as a PhD student are to:

• write scientific articles and your PhD thesis
• manage and carry through your research project
• attend PhD courses
• teach and disseminate your research
• stay at an external research institution for a few months, preferably abroad
• work for the department

Formal requirements
Applicants should hold an MSc degree in Computer Science, Human–Computer Interaction, Psychology, or Cognitive Science, with good results and good English skills.

As criteria for the assessment of your qualifications, emphasis will also be laid on

• Skills in developing or evaluating user interfaces
• Strong programming skills, preferably also with VR applications
• Previous publications (if any)
• Awards and honors
• Relevant work experience

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

The starting salary is currently at a minimum DKK 312.879 including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK 43.219). Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

Application Procedure
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Letter of motivation (max. two pages) that includes a abstractJV_description of how the qualifications are met
• CV
• Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc)
• Master thesis as PDF
• PDFs of up to three scientific publications that you have co-authored
• Two references that we may contact

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

The deadline for applications is 2 October 2018, 23:59 GMT +2.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee. Afterwards an assessment committee will be appointed to evaluate the selected applications. The applicants will be notified of the composition of the committee and the final selection of a successful candidate will be made by the Head of Department, based on the recommendations of the assessment committee and the interview committee.

The main criterion for selection will be the research potential of the applicant and the above mentioned skills. The successful candidate will then be requested to formally apply for enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD school of Science. You can read more about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD scholarship, please contact co-supervisor Assistant Professor Joanna Bergström-Lehtovirta by email joanna (at) di.ku.dk or phone +45 9356 5483.

General information about PhD programmes at SCIENCE is available at http://www.science.ku.dk/phd.


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