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'''Web:''' http://duke.univ-nantes.fr/blog/postdoc-position/
'''Web:''' http://duke.univ-nantes.fr/blog/postdoc-position/


'''Keywords:''' activity traces, astrophysics, scientific activity, scientific processes, STS, information visualization
'''Keywords:''' information visualization, HCI, activity traces, astrophysics, scientific activity, scientific processes, STS.


'''Description:''' The French National Research Agency (ANR) funds the Episteme project (2014-2018). Episteme is a multi-disciplinary project involving astrophysicists, historians, philosophers, computer scientists and media specialists from IRI Centre Pompidou, CEA Saclay IRFU, LIRIS University of Lyon 1, LINA University of Nantes, France Télévisions, Mediapart and Centre d’Histoire sociale du 20ème siècle University of Paris I). The goal of the project is to study the digital “episteme” i.e. how the “digital milieu” is involved in scientific processes and to what extent the way of carrying scientific activity has evolved and been transformed.
'''Description:''' This research scientist / engineer position is part of the Episteme project. Our overall goal is to study how the “digital milieu” influences scientific processes and to what extent the way of carrying scientific activity has evolved and been transformed. Our approach is multi-disciplinary (computer-science, astrophysics, philosophy) and consists in studying how researchers work with data : How they process it, how they collaborate on it, how they represent it, etc.


The general approach consists in studying how objects and researchers participate to and define a data transformation chain with more or less automated processing, collaboration, etc. The present postdoctoral researcher will collaborate with an epistemology postdoctoral researcher on the analysis and visualization of CEA Saclay IRFU [1] astrophysicists’ activity. Together they will model and collect valuable traces of scientific processes to ground the epistemological analysis. They will study the so-called “ground segment” processes that go from reception of satellite data on the ground and their calibration, to the production of scientific imagery and publications. Two astrophysical fields will be studied: star formation and cosmology, in particular we will focus on the case of the star forming region RCW36/VelaC and the GOODS galaxy deep field observed with the Herschel space observatory.
The present research engineer will collaborate with an epistemology post-doc on the analysis and visualization of astrophysicists’ activity (from CEA Saclay IRFU [1]). Together they will study the so-called “ground segment” processes that go from reception of satellite data on the ground and their calibration, to the production of scientific imagery and publications. Two astrophysical fields will be studied: star formation and cosmology, with a focus on the star forming region RCW36/VelaC and the GOODS galaxy deep field observed with the Herschel space observatory.  


There are three mains objectives related to trace visualization:
Based on traces of the scientific process, the research engineer will work on three categories of visualization tools:  
* Define tools for the epistemological analysis and interpretation of the traces by the STS team;
* for the epistemology team, so that they can analyse, and interpret the traces of scientific activity;  
* Define tools for reflective visualization of the traces by the scientists themselves, so that they can assess their own activity and get insights on the way it is conducted;
* for the scientists themselves, so that they reflect on their own activity and get insights on the way it is conducted;  
* Propose ways of simplifying traces and present them together with simplified data processing and analysis tools, so that the general public could develop an understanding of astrophysics scientific activity.
* for the general public so that it can develop an understanding of astrophysics scientific activity.  
The project will follow a user-centered approach, the postdoc will be expected to publish in leading venues in HCI and Infovis.


'''Duration:''' 24 months, beginning sept. 2015.
The project is well funded and will provide an excellent environment for publishing in leading venues in HCI and Infovis.
The position is part of the Episteme project (2014-2018) and funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR). Episteme is a multi-disciplinary  project involving astrophysicists, historians,  philosophers, computer  scientists and media specialists from IRI Centre  Pompidou, CEA Saclay  IRFU, LIRIS University of Lyon 1, LINA University  of Nantes, France Télévisions, Mediapart and Centre d’Histoire sociale  du 20ème siècle  University of Paris I).
 
'''Duration:''' 24 months, Fall 2015.


'''Workplace:''' LINA, University of Nantes, frequent travels to Paris (Saclay) are to be expected.
'''Workplace:''' LINA, University of Nantes, frequent travels to Paris (Saclay) are to be expected.


'''Profile:''' PhD with honours in HCI, Datavis, activity analysis, interest for humanities. Good programming skills.
'''Profile:''' PhD or Masters with 2 years of work experience. Gradutated in HCI or datavis. Interest for activity analysis and the humanities. Good programming skills.


'''Salary:''' > 2000€ net, depending on experience and qualification  
'''Salary:''' > 2000€ net, depending on experience and qualification  


How to candidate: send CV + motivation + 2 references to yannick.prie@univ-nantes.fr and aurelien.tabard@univ-lyon1.fr
How to apply: send CV + motivation + 2 references to yannick.prie@univ-nantes.fr and aurelien.tabard@univ-lyon1.fr


[1] http://irfu.cea.fr/en/Phocea/Vie_des_labos/Ast/index.php
[1] http://irfu.cea.fr/en/Phocea/Vie_des_labos/Ast/index.php

Latest revision as of 17:09, 3 September 2015

Title: Visualizing image construction in astrophysics

Web: http://duke.univ-nantes.fr/blog/postdoc-position/

Keywords: information visualization, HCI, activity traces, astrophysics, scientific activity, scientific processes, STS.

Description: This research scientist / engineer position is part of the Episteme project. Our overall goal is to study how the “digital milieu” influences scientific processes and to what extent the way of carrying scientific activity has evolved and been transformed. Our approach is multi-disciplinary (computer-science, astrophysics, philosophy) and consists in studying how researchers work with data : How they process it, how they collaborate on it, how they represent it, etc.

The present research engineer will collaborate with an epistemology post-doc on the analysis and visualization of astrophysicists’ activity (from CEA Saclay IRFU [1]). Together they will study the so-called “ground segment” processes that go from reception of satellite data on the ground and their calibration, to the production of scientific imagery and publications. Two astrophysical fields will be studied: star formation and cosmology, with a focus on the star forming region RCW36/VelaC and the GOODS galaxy deep field observed with the Herschel space observatory.

Based on traces of the scientific process, the research engineer will work on three categories of visualization tools:

  • for the epistemology team, so that they can analyse, and interpret the traces of scientific activity;
  • for the scientists themselves, so that they reflect on their own activity and get insights on the way it is conducted;
  • for the general public so that it can develop an understanding of astrophysics scientific activity.

The project is well funded and will provide an excellent environment for publishing in leading venues in HCI and Infovis.

The position is part of the Episteme project (2014-2018) and funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR). Episteme is a multi-disciplinary project involving astrophysicists, historians, philosophers, computer scientists and media specialists from IRI Centre Pompidou, CEA Saclay IRFU, LIRIS University of Lyon 1, LINA University of Nantes, France Télévisions, Mediapart and Centre d’Histoire sociale du 20ème siècle University of Paris I).

Duration: 24 months, Fall 2015.

Workplace: LINA, University of Nantes, frequent travels to Paris (Saclay) are to be expected.

Profile: PhD or Masters with 2 years of work experience. Gradutated in HCI or datavis. Interest for activity analysis and the humanities. Good programming skills.

Salary: > 2000€ net, depending on experience and qualification

How to apply: send CV + motivation + 2 references to yannick.prie@univ-nantes.fr and aurelien.tabard@univ-lyon1.fr

[1] http://irfu.cea.fr/en/Phocea/Vie_des_labos/Ast/index.php

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