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Research Studentships, University of Limerick
Jun 23 04
Source: BCS-HCI
Research Studentships at the Interaction Design Centre, University of Limerick, Ireland
The Interaction Design Centre at the University of Limerick (Ireland) is an interdisciplinary research group in the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems focused on the design, use and evaluation of information and communications technologies. The focus is on human-centred design, with a strong interest in collaborative settings, exploring the design and use of novel interactive and communicative artefacts to support human activities. Several national and international research projects currently investigated at the IDC focus on topics such as ubiquitous computing, interaction design, haptic and auditory interfaces, interactive installations in public spaces and computer-supported cooperative work.
The Centre is offering 2 full-time Master's research studentships on a newly funded Science Foundation Ireland research project -"Re-Shaping Spaces in Places for Nomadic Users of Interactive Artefacts" The project is led by Luigina Ciolfi, IDC, and also involves Prof. Liam Bannon, Director, IDC.
Duration: 2 years, starting October 2004 Salary scale: Standard SFI Rates (approx. E17,000-E18,000 per annum including fees, depending on experience).
The research will investigate how to take seriously the specific features of locations - their history, architectural features, use by various groups, changing nature over time periods, etc. can affect the provision of location-based services for mobile workers who traverse these places. The project will explore the work practice of nomadic users and will seek to identify requirements for the design of mobile technologies based on people's use and experience of place. Prototypes of interactive artefacts will be developed and tested throughout the project.
We are seeking two candidates for the position of research assistant willing to pursue a Masters of Science on the project.
One Masters Student will be concerned with the technical development of the project, the exploration of mobile technologies to support nomadic workers and dynamically adapt to a variety of workplaces. The other Masters Student will be involved in conducting field studies, analysis,
and developing design workshops involving end-users.
Successful applicants will join a highly skilled and motivated team of researchers in the IDC who are conducting research at the boundaries of human-computer interaction, creating novel environments that merge our physical and digital worlds.
Applicants should submit a full CV (electronic or paper version) by July 15th 2004 to Ms. Anne Murphy, Interaction Design Centre, University of Limerick, Ireland
email: anne.murphy@ul.ie
Each application must indicate the key area and topics that the candidate is interested in, and describe their research background and interests in that area and topic. Candidates should be available for interview during August.
Candidates are expected to have at least a 2.1 Honours Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Familiarity with HCI and Interaction Design theory and practice is an advantage. Conditional awards can be made if students have yet to receive their final degree classification.
Candidates who wish to discuss these positions may contact Luigina Ciolfi by email at luigina.ciolfi@ul.ie
For more information on the Interaction Design Centre, please visit our website at :www.idc.ul.ie