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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">[The positions offer the opportunity to pursue a PhD in visualization and related areas.]<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We are one of the youngest universities in Germany and think in terms of unlimited possibilities instead of possible limitations. Located in the heart of the Ruhr metropolis, we have 11 faculties seeking to develop innovative
ideas for the future. We are dedicated to research and teaching, live diversity, support potential and are highly committed to educational equality.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The University of Duisburg-Essen is offering at the Institute for Computer Science and Business Information Systems (ICB), Campus Essen, Germany<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Three Positions as Research Associate <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">in “Visualization” <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">(Salary Group 13 TV-L)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">=== Description of position ===<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The newly established research group investigates novel visual representations of data. Leveraging interactive software solutions, we study foundations of visualization research and their application in practice.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">You develop new visualization approaches, which you implement as interactive software system and evaluate in user studies. The publication of these approaches in renown journals and conferences gets you in touch with
the international scientific community. Preparing and teaching courses is the basis for collaborating with undergraduate and graduate students.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We offer individual supervision of your research and appreciate good team collaboration. Considering your interests and background, we specify the precise scope of your research in joint discussion. Current research topics
that you might contribute to are:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">* Visualization of networks, hierarchies, and set structures<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">* Visualization of program behavior and software evolution<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">* Integration of text and visualization<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">* Computer-supported editing of data<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">* User studies for evaluating interactive systems<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The positions as research associate (f/m) are to fill at the earliest date possible for three years, with a possibility for extension. They are full-time positions with an option for part time employment if desired (at
least 50%). The employment provides the opportunity to qualify as a researcher and to submit a doctoral dissertation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">=== Your profile ===<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">You are fascinated by data visualization, enjoy creative thinking, and are eager to learn. Your abilities to solve complex problems enable you to think one step ahead. You enjoy working as part of a team and look forward
to developing interactive software systems.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">You graduated having good grades with a university degree of at least 8 semesters in computer science or a related area, or are about to graduate within the next three months. Ideally, you already have previous experience
in one of the following topics: visualization, human-computer interaction, software engineering, web development, media communication, visual perception and cognition. You communicate fluently in English and are willing to learn German.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">* Positions start: at the earliest date possible<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">* Duration: 3 years<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">* Working time: full-time position <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* Deadline for applications: January 27, 2017<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The University of Duisburg-Essen aims at promoting the diversity of its members (see http://www.uni-due.de/diversity).
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">It aims at increasing the share of female faculty members and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. Women with equal qualifications will, in accordance with state equality legislation, be given priority.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">People with disabilities are encouraged to apply (see § 2 Abs. 3 SGB IX).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Please send your application (including cover letter, CV, and degree certificates or transcript of records; if available: work examples, thesis, list of publications, letters of recommendatioin) with code number 739-16
by email to Jun.-Prof. Dr. Fabian Beck. Please also contact him if you have any further questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Email: fabian.beck@wiwinf.uni-due.de <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Telephone: +49 201 183-7057<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Learn more about the research group: http://www.vis.wiwi.uni-due.de<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">https://www.uni-due.de/imperia/md/content/stellenmarkt/stellenangebote_an_universitaeten/wissenschaftliche_beschaeftigte_an_der_ude_oeffentlich/2016/aus_739-16_wissma_prof.beck__stobbe_.pdf<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:gray;mso-fareast-language:DE">Jun.-Prof. Dr. Fabian Beck</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:gray;mso-fareast-language:DE">ICB, University of Duisburg-Essen</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:gray;mso-fareast-language:DE">Gerlingstrasse 16</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:gray;mso-fareast-language:DE">45127 Essen, Germany</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:gray;mso-fareast-language:DE">mail: fabian.beck@wiwinf.uni-due.de </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:gray;mso-fareast-language:DE">web: http://vis.wiwi.uni-due.de</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:gray;mso-fareast-language:DE">Tel.: +49 201 183-7057</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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