View source for News:2015-08-20: Job: Research Scientist (Postdoc) in InfoVis / Human-Computer-Interaction, University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland, HES-SO Valais


== Postdoc or Research Scientist at University Applied Sciences, West Switzerland ==

The Institute of Information Systems of the HES-SO Valais-Wallis (University of Applied Sciences, Western Switzerland) is looking for a Research Scientist to integrate a newly created laboratory of Human-Computer Interaction and Information Visualization.  In particular, you will participate in a project that aims at providing collaborative visualization tools for public authorities.

The HES-SO Valais-Wallis offers a competitive and dynamic working environment. Its Institute of Information Systems is located in Sierre in the canton of Valais. Sierre is a small town in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, in the heart of the Swiss Alps, at 2 hours by train from Geneva, Milan and Zurich.

'''Position description'''
* Active involvement in research projects in the fields of HCI and infovis
* Opportunity to work independently
* Opportunity to mentor PhD students
* Contribution to the acquisition of new funding

'''Your profile'''
* Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Information Science, Computer Science, 
Psychology, or in a related field
* PhD is a plus  
* 3 to 5 years’ experience in academic and/or industrial research
* Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of human-computer interaction systems (e.g. desktop or mobile interfaces, interactive visualization,...) 
* Scientific publications in the field of Human-Computer Interaction or Information Visualization 
* Multidisciplinary experience or interest is a plus (e.g. in science, economics, finance, journalism)
* Experience in writing grant proposals is a plus
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Fluent in English, French or German is a plus

'''Employment'''
100 % for two years. Possible extension.

'''Place of work'''
Sierre

'''Starting date:'''
as soon as possible


For further information, please contact Florian Evéquoz, Professor in Business Information Technology at the School of Management & Tourism (florian.evequoz [AT] hevs.ch).

Applications, containing resume, letter of motivation, list of publications and other relevant documents can be sent by email to florian.evequoz [AT] hevs.ch by September 20, 2015.

'''Official call for position here: http://hevs.ch/media/document/1/research_scientist_148_260_20092015_en.pdf'''