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<div dir="auto"><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 24pt">Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Waterloo</span><span style="font-size: 24pt"><br>
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</span><strong style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif">Job Description</strong><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">The </span><a style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt" href="http://hci.cs.uwaterloo.ca/" target="_blank">Waterloo HCI Lab</a><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt"> in
the Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in the areas of </span><strong style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">visualization</strong><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt"> and </span><strong style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">human-computer
interaction</strong><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">. The candidate will work in the WatVis research group under the supervision of </span><a style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt" href="https://www.jeffjianzhao.com/" target="_blank">Dr.
Jian Zhao</a><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">. The candidate is expected to establish their own research agenda on the topic areas that are agreed upon by the candidate and the supervisor. Example topics include but are not
limited to:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size: 11pt">·</span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size: 7pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">Intelligent systems for collaborative data analysis, communication,
and storytelling</span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size: 11pt">·</span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size: 7pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">Multimodal (e.g., Pen+Touch, AR, VR) and mobile interaction
techniques</span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size: 11pt">·</span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size: 7pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">Data-driven methods for supporting exploratory data analysis
(EDA)</span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size: 11pt">·</span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size: 7pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">Interpretable machine learning and explainable AI</span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size: 11pt">·</span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size: 7pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">Human-AI interaction/collaboration</span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size: 11pt">·</span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size: 7pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">Systems and techniques for applications in data science,
social computing, etc.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">The candidate is expected to conduct original research and publish at top venues in visualization and human-computer interaction, such as VIS, CHI, UIST, and CSCW. The candidate is also
invited to teach at most two courses per year, supervise research projects led by graduate students, and help with grant applications. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
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</span><strong style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif">Qualifications</strong><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field. The candidate should have demonstrated experience and a strong publication record in visualization
and human-computer interaction. The following technical skills are required:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size: 11pt">·</span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size: 7pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">Prototyping and development skills </span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size: 11pt">·</span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size: 7pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">Quantitative and qualitative research methods </span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size: 11pt">·</span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size: 7pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">Knowledge of applied machine learning and data science</span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">The salary will be commensurate with typical amounts within Canadian universities, with additional funds for conference travel, and a complete benefits plan. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
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</span><strong style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif">How to Apply</strong><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">To apply, submit the following materials in one single PDF to </span><a style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt" href="https://mailto:jianzhao@uwaterloo.ca" target="_blank">jianzhao@uwaterloo.ca</a><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">.
Please put “[postdoc application]” in the subject line.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size: 11pt">·</span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size: 7pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">A cover letter that describes the candidate’s research interest,
motivation for the position, and short plan for their desired postdoctoral research </span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size: 11pt">·</span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size: 7pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">An up-to-date, full curriculum vitae</span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size: 11pt">·</span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size: 7pt"> </span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">The names and email addresses for three referees</span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">Not all submissions may receive a reply if application numbers are high. The position will be for one year, renewable for additional years with budget and performance allowing.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
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</span><strong style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif">Additional Information</strong><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">The David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science, housed in the University of Waterloo’s Davis Centre, brings together more than 100 </span><a style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt" href="https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/about/people/group/49" target="_blank">professorial</a><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">, </span><a style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt" href="https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/about/people/group/51" target="_blank">emeritus</a><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt"> and </span><a style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt" href="https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/about/people/group/50" target="_blank">lecturer</a><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt"> faculty
members, 60 </span><a style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt" href="https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/about/people/group/55" target="_blank">administrative, instructional and technical staff</a><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">,
and more than 4,000 undergraduate students and 400 </span><a style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt" href="https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/current-graduate-students/graduate-student-listing" target="_blank">graduate students</a><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">.
The Cheriton School of Computer Science had its origin as the Department of Applied Analysis and Computer Science, founded in 1967, and has since grown to become the largest academic computer science research centre in Canada.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
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</span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">We are </span><a style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt" href="https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/news/cs-at-waterloo-ranked-number-one-nationally-for-third-year-in-a-row-by-macleans" target="_blank">ranked
number one nationally for the third year in a row</a><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt"> based on our program and research reputation according to the Maclean’s 2023 university rankings, and among the top 25 universities internationally according
to the </span><a style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt" href="https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/news/cs-at-waterloo-remains-top-ranked-subject-according-to-2022-qs-world-university-rankings" target="_blank">2022</a><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt"> and </span><a style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt" href="https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/news/computer-science-remains-top-rated-waterloo-program-internationally" target="_blank">2021</a><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt"> Quacquarelli
Symonds worldwide university subject rankings. You can learn about our history at </span><a style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt" href="https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/about/quick-facts" target="_blank">quick facts</a><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt"> and our
recent achievements at </span><a style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt" href="https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/about/annual-highlights" target="_blank">annual highlights</a><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
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</span><span style="font-family:Avenir Next, sans-serif;font-size: 11pt">The University of Waterloo regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. As such, we encourage applications
from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. At Waterloo, you will have the opportunity to work across disciplines and collaborate with an international
community of scholars and a diverse student body, situated in a rapidly growing community that has been termed a “hub of innovation.”</span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>
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<span style="font-family: "Avenir Next";">Jian</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "Avenir Next";">Jian Zhao, Ph.D.</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "Avenir Next";">Assistant Professor</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "Avenir Next";">David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "Avenir Next";">University of Waterloo</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "Avenir Next";">DC3129</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "Avenir Next";">519-888-4567, ext. 32987</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "Avenir Next";">https://www.jeffjianzhao.com</span></div>
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