Dear all, The Center for Ubiquitous Computing at the University of Oulu, Finland, is hiring 1 Doctoral Student to work on Ubiquitous Computing (Data mining/visualisation).
The position is available at the Center for Ubiquitous Computing at the University of Oulu (http://ubicomp.oulu.fi). The research will focus on the development of smartphone sensing techniques to capture wellbeing metrics (e.g., fever, stress, pain) and model social engagement behavior. The work is expected to extend the AWARE framework developed by our group (http://awareframework.com). This position is funded by the Academy of Finland. Highly motivated and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates should demonstrate extremely strong skills in developing for mobile platforms, particularly Android, and have experience with data analysis and machine learning techniques. Experience with Human Computer Interaction will be a benefit, particularly experience in conducting experimental studies with human participants. Further details about the post: Start date: November 1st 2016 (negotiable). Duration: 2 years (with further renewal possible). Location of work: Oulu, Finland. Eligibility: Must hold a Masters degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field. Salary: the salary will be based on the requirement level 2 of the salary system of Finnish Universities for the teaching and research personnel and it includes a component based on personal performance. Please contact Dr. Denzil Ferreira (denzil.ferreira (at) oulu.fi<http://oulu.fi>) for further information. Applying The application shall be submitted using the electronic application form, available from http://www.oulu.fi/university/jobs. Please complete your application, adding your CV, contact details for 2 referees, and list of publications or portfolio by October 30th, 2016 before 12:00 p.m. local time. About us The University of Oulu maintains the largest Ubicomp & HCI research cluster in Finland, and regularly publishes in top venues such as CHI & Ubicomp. The Center for Ubiquitous Computing is located at the University of Oulu’s Linnanmaa Campus, and housed in a modern purpose-built facility. With an annual budget of €2.6 million and world-class infrastructure, the center’s mission is to conduct research on the next generation of interactive technologies. The scope of the research cuts across Ubiquitous Computing and Human-Computer Interaction, with a distinct focus on application-driven research. The Center’s work spans the development of techniques for modelling human behaviour, augmenting physical spaces, and systems engineering to enable ubiquitous applications and services. The University of Oulu is an international research and innovation university engaged in multidisciplinary basic research and academic education. The University of Oulu is one of the largest universities in Finland with 16000 students and 3000 staff. The University encompasses eight fields of study: Humanities, Education, Economics and Business, Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, and Technology. The strategy for 2016-2020 defines five focus areas in which the University of Oulu targets significant contribution to solving global challenges. These areas are: Creating sustainability through materials and systems, Molecular and environmental basis for lifelong health, Digital solutions in sensing and interactions, Earth and near-space system and environmental change, and Understanding humans in change. Anabela Berenguer Research Scientist University of Oulu Telephone: +358 (0) 29 4482995 E-mail: anabela.bereng...@oulu.fi<mailto:anabela.bereng...@oulu.fi>
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