November 2013 - Infovis

Diagrams 2014 - Call for Workshop Proposals - Deadline extended
by Karsten Klein 28 Nov '13

28 Nov '13

Apologies for cross posting ---------- Call for Workshop Proposals ---------- Diagrams 2014 - The 8th International Conference on the Theory and Application of Diagrams Swinburne University, Melbourne, Australia, July 28 - August 1, 2014 ** Workshop Proposal Submission Deadline Extended to December 20 ** In conjunction with the Diagrams conference, workshops will be held. Prospective workshop organizers are invited to submit a workshop proposal for review. The goal of the workshops is to facilitate discussions on more focused areas within the wide coverage provided by the main conference. In addition, our hope is that the informal setting allows for more discussion and provides an outlet for research that is promising but still under development. Workshops should be either 1 day or half a day in length and they will run either side the main program, on 28th of July 2014 or 1st of August 2014. The authors of the accepted proposals will become the organizers of their respective workshops. For full details of the submission process please see the workshops web page http://www.diagrams-conference.org/2014/workshops ==== IMPORTANT DATES ==== December 20, 2013: Workshop proposal deadline January 5, 2014: Notification of acceptance ==== WORKSHOP CHAIR ==== Karsten Klein Email: workshops(a)diagrams-conference.org

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Interactive Data Visualization Exhibit Developer at the Exploratorium
by Luc Girardin 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

Modern science employs modern tools enabling researchers across fields to collect data which holds promise to reveal fascinating new insights. Working side-by side with research scientists, artists and educators you'll convey nuances of such discoveries to the public. The Exploratorium has a long history of building experiences that allow museum visitors to engage with science in hands-on, open-ended explorations. Bringing modern science and data-driven discovery to the museum floor is an important next step in informal public science education. This position situates the right candidate in an exceptionally rich and stimulating interdisciplinary environment, from which to explore new techniques and technologies that meaningfully engage museum visitors. Full job description, and details on how to apply here: tinyurl.com/vizdev <http://tinyurl.com/vizdev>

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UMAP 2014 Doctoral Consortium - Call for Papers
by Ben Steichen 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

================================================================= UMAP 2014 Doctoral Consortium - Call for Papers ================================================================= 22nd International Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation, and Personalization - Aalborg, Denmark, 7-11 July, 2014 um.org/umap2014 ABOUT THE DOCTORAL CONSORTIUM =================================================== The UMAP 2014 Conference, following a tradition started in 1994, will include a Doctoral Consortium Session, which provides an opportunity for doctoral students to explore and develop their research interests under the guidance of a panel of distinguished research faculty. Doctoral students are invited to apply to present their research to scholars and researchers in the field who will provide constructive comments about their work. The doctoral consortium is implemented as a student mentoring program that introduces students to senior researchers in the relevant fields. Students are expected to document in a brief submission their doctoral research (see SUBMISSION INFORMATION for further details), which will be evaluated by the consortium committee. Good quality applications will be selected to be presented at a dedicated workshop as part of the conference. Promising, but less well-developed applications will be selected for presentation at a poster session. Each student with an accepted application will be assigned a mentor who will provide feedback on the student's work and will discuss the doctoral research with the student and the audience at the consortium. TOPICS =================================================== Topics include (but are not limited to) the areas listed on the UMAP 2014 website: - User modelling, adaptation and personalization in the social era - User modelling, adaptation and personalization in the era of big data - User modelling, adaptation and personalization in the era of pervasive computing - Infrastructures, architectures, and methodologies - Human factors and Models - Personal and Societal issues SUBMISSION INFORMATION =================================================== To apply for the UMAP 2014 doctoral consortium, students are asked to submit an abstract of their doctoral research that describes: - the problem being addressed - the motivation for addressing the problem - the main contributions that the dissertation aims to achieve - the progress made to date (including a clear description of the proposed approach) and the plan of further research - related work. Students should also include the stage they are in the PhD program, and a brief description of their background in order to enable the committee to adapt its assistance to each student. Papers must be submitted via the DOCTORAL CONSORTIUM EASYCHAIR INSTANCE: https://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=umap2014dc Submissions should be pdf documents formatted according to the Springer LNCS style specified in the UMAP 2014 Call for Papers: Style files, templates, and details about the format can be found at http://www.springer.com/computer/lncs?SGWID=0-164-6-793341-0. The length of the abstract is limited to 6 pages. PROCEEDINGS =================================================== Accepted abstracts will be included in the Conference Proceedings, which will be published as a book by Springer. FINANCIAL SUPPORT =================================================== Funding for selected students with accepted contributions may be available to cover some travel and accommodation expenses. More details will be provided on the conference web site as soon as funds will be available. IMPORTANT DATES =================================================== Submission deadline: March 7, 2014. Acceptance notifications: March 28, 2014. Camera-ready version: April 14, 2014. PROGRAM COMMITTEE (to be extended) =================================================== Liliana Ardissono, Italy Maria Bielikova, Slovakia Peter Brusilovsky, USA Ivan Cantador, Spain Federica Cena, Italy Marco de Gemmis, Italy Cristina Gena, Italy Li Chen, Hong Kong Eelco Herder, Germany Pasquale Lops, Italy Kathleen McCoy, USA Melike Sah, Ireland Marko Tkalcic, Austria Olga Santos, Spain Nava Tintarev, UK Ingrid Zukermann, Australia DOCTORAL CONSORTIUM CHAIRS: =================================================== For more information, please contact the DC chairs: Francesco Ricci, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy (email to: fricci(a)unibz.it) David N. Chin, University of Hawaii, USA (email to: chin(a)hawaii.edu) -- Dr. Ben Steichen Postdoctoral Research Fellow Department of Computer Science University of British Columbia 2366 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T14Z, Canada www.cs.ubc.ca/~steichen/

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Endowed Chair/ Charlotte Visualization Center Director
by Ribarsky, William 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

Bank of America Endowed Chair and Director, Charlotte Visualization Center The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the College of Computing and Informatics invites applications or nominations for the Bank of America Endowed Chair in Information Technology. The Endowed Chair will reside in the Department of Computer Science and will also serve as Director of the Charlotte Visualization Center. The College seeks candidates who have outstanding research programs directed towards solving critical issues in visualization, analytics, and/or data science. The candidates must also show documented evidence of leadership commensurate with leading a major research center. The Charlotte Visualization Center (VisCenter, www.viscenter.uncc.edu<http://www.viscenter.uncc.edu/>) has 8 core faculty members who lead research in visualization and/or analytics and 30 faculty members from disciplines across the university. Many students, both graduate and undergraduate, participate in VisCenter research. The VisCenter has taken an essential role in the college's and university's Data Science and Big Data Analytics Initiative. The Endowed Chair will take a leadership role in this initiative. The initiative involves major industries in the region as well as state and federal government entities. The focus is attacking and solving significant real-world problems with government and business partners with an emphasis on both basic research and applications of demonstrated value. The Department seeks candidates who have exceptional research programs directed toward the critical issues in visualization with evidence of the ability to attack real-world problems and challenges. An emphasis on visual analytics or information visualization is a plus. Substantial resources will be available to help the successful candidate lead a significant research activity. Qualifications The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate, significant scholarship, and a history of funded research. In addition, a candidate should have a demonstrated interest in fostering collaboration, a commitment to teaching and mentorship, and be eligible for appointment to the rank of professor. Department and University The Department of Computer<http://ittakes30.wordpress.com/2011/04/29/full-professor-position-unccharlo…> Science is located in the College of Computing and Informatics. The department has over 1000 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department has a broad and deep research program in many areas of computer science. The college comprises the largest computing program in the region and one of the largest in the country. The college and its departments have undertaken partnerships with major companies in the region including those in banking and financial services, large retail sales, energy, health care, biomedical research, and advanced manufacturing. UNC Charlotte<http://www.uncc.edu/> is North Carolina's urban research university. The 1,000-acre campus serves a diverse and growing student body of over 26,000, including 6,000 graduate students, and a faculty and staff of nearly 3,000. The University has a sustained record in technology innovation and commercialization with regional partners in both business and government, including Bank of America, which is headquartered in Charlotte. Charlotte Charlotte is a dynamic, diverse region of over 2.3 million people with a strong, diversified economic base that supports outstanding cultural and recreational amenities, major health facilities, and a major international airport. Applications and Nominations Applications must be made electronically at jobs.uncc.edu<https://jobs.uncc.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp> (position #4654) and must include a cover, letter, a CV, a list of four references with contact information, and statements on research, teaching, and leadership. Applicants are also encouraged to contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. William Ribarsky (ribarsky(a)uncc.edu) Nominations should also be sent to Dr. Ribarsky at the Department of Computer Science. Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All inquiries and applications will be treated as confidential. The finalist will be subject to a background check. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an EOE/AA employer and an NSF ADVANCE Institution. ----------------- Dr. William Ribarsky Bank of America Endowed Chair in Information Technology Chair, Computer Science Department Director, Charlotte Visualization Center College of Computing and Informatics University of North Carolina at Charlotte www.viscenter.uncc.edu

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Job: Junior Research Position (PhD candidate) in Visual Analytics/Information Visualization, TUW, LBC CVAST [DL: Jan. 15, 2014]
by Silvia Miksch (asgaard) 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

Job: Junior Research Position (PhD candidate) in Visual Analytics/Information Visualization, TUW, LBC CVAST [DL: Jan. 15, 2014] Vienna University of Technology: LBC CVAST (Centre for Visual Analytics Science and Technology) ======================================================= We are seeking for a highly motivated PhD candidate in the field of Visual Analytics, Information Visualization, visual Data Mining and Interaction Design in the Laura Bassi Center of Expertise (LBC), Centre for Visual Analytics Science and Technology (CVAST), which is established at the Institute of Software Technology and Interactive Systems (http://www.isis.tuwien.ac.at/) Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria. == RESPONSIBILITIES == The successful applicant will * perform research and develop concepts in the field of Visual Analytics, Information Visualization, visual Data Mining and Interaction Design * design new techniques and implement interactive prototypes * write scientific publications * review scientific publications * participate in scientific and consulting projects * participate in writing research proposals * work within a creative, highly motivated, and international team * (to a smaller extent) participate in teaching and supervision of student projects and theses == REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS == * University degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics/Information Systems, or an equivalent university-level degree that qualifies to enroll as a Ph.D. student * Strong analytical skills and good skills in programming (preferably Java, JavaScript, C++, or similar) * Knowledge or interest in one or more of the following: Visual Analytics, Information Visualization, Human-Computer Interaction, Data Mining * Abilities to work as an independent and flexible researcher in interdisciplinary teams * Good knowledge of English in speaking and writing == DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS == * Knowledge or interest in one or more of the following: Business Process Management, visual process mining, temporal uncertainty, data quality, and time-oriented data * (for international applicants) Basic proficiency in German or willingness to learn == DATES & DETAILS === * Application deadline: as soon as possible, but not later than January 15, 2014 * Start date: April 1, 2014 (negotiable) * Duration: 3 years * Working Hours: 40 hours/week * Salary: following the guidelines of the collective agreement (KV) of the Vienna University of Technology. Currently, starting with a gross salary of 2.562,00 per month (35.868,00 per year). for more information (in German) : http://www.tuwien.ac.at/fileadmin/t/pers1/downloads/Personalkostensaetze_20… == APPLICATION AND CONTACT == If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Silvia Miksch: miksch(a)ifs.tuwien.ac.at Associate Univ.-Prof. SILVIA MIKSCH, Ph.D Vienna University of Technology Faculty of Informatics Institute of Software Technology and Interactive Systems (ISIS) Favoritenstrasse 9-11 / 188 A-1040 Vienna, Austria, Europe email: miksch(a)ifs.tuwien.ac.at url: http://www.ifs.tuwien.ac.at/~silvia phone: +43-1-58801-18824 phone-sec: +43-1-58801-18801 fax: +43-1-58801-18899 Please send your application (with the usual documents including a statement of interest (motivation letter), full CV, list of subjects taken at university plus grades, publications, etc.) by email with the subject "CVAST Junior Research Position" to Theresia Gschwandtner (gschwandtner(a)cvast.tuwien.ac.at) The Vienna University of Technology aims for enhancing the number of women in scientific positions and therefore particularly invites women to apply. We encourage sending your application in electronic form. Applicants are not entitled to claim reimbursement of traveling expenses and/or other costs caused by the application procedures. == MORE INFO== Vienna University of Technology: www.tuwien.ac.at Institute for Software Technology and Interactive Systems: www.isis.tuwien.ac.at LBC CVAST (Centre for Visual Analytics Science and Technology) http://www.cvast.tuwien.ac.at/ Information Visualization: www.infovis-wiki.net/index.php?title=Information_Visualization ==== Background: Laura Bassi Centers of Expertise and CVAST ==== The Laura Bassi Centers of Expertise (LBC) are funded by the Federal Ministry of Economy, Family, and Youth of the Republic of Austria. This initiative program, the only one of its kind in Europe, is committed to equal opportunities and to establishing a new research culture to carry out applied basic research in the natural sciences, engineering and technology in an interdisciplinary way. For more information see: http://www.w-fforte.at/en/laura-bassi-centres A booklet about the LBC (in German): http://www.cvast.tuwien.ac.at/node/629 CVAST is one of the eight funded Laura Bassi Centers of Expertise in Austria. CVAST aims at designing and developing innovative methods of interactive visualization and analysis of data to cope with the daily flood of information. Scenarios that involve temporal properties of such data are in the focus of our scientific interest. For more information: http://www.cvast.tuwien.ac.at/cvast

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UMAP 2014 Call for workshop proposals
by Ben Steichen 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

Apologies for cross posting. Ben =========================== CALL FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS ========================= In conjunction with the 22nd Conference on User Modelling, Adaptation and Personalization (UMAP 2014) Aalborg, Denmark, July 7-11, 2014 http://um.org/umap2014/?q=callforworkshops http://um.org/umap2014 ================================================================================= UMAP 2014 is pleased to invite proposals for workshops to be held in conjunction with the conference. The workshops provide a venue to discuss and explore emerging areas of User Modelling and Adaptive Hypermedia research with a group of like-minded researchers and practitioners from Industry and academia. We welcome proposals for half-day and full-day workshops. We encourage proposals for a wide range of workshops, including but not limited to: - Working group meetings around a specific problem or topic; such workshops may wish to ask participants to submit a white paper or position statement. - Mini-conferences on specialized topics; such workshops may have their own paper submission and review processes. - Mini-competitions or challenges around selected topics with individual or team participation. =============== PROPOSAL FORMAT =============== The workshop proposals should be PDF documents not exceeding 5 pages, submitted by email to the workshop chairs. The proposals should be organized as follows: - Workshop title and acronym - Workshop chair(s), including affiliation, email address, homepage, and experiences in organizing such events - Abstract (up to 300 words) and topics - Motivation on why the topic is of particular interest at this time - Workshop format, discussing the mix of events such as paper presentations, invited talks, panels, and general discussion - Intended audience and expected number of participants - List of (potential) members of the program committee (at least 50% have to be confirmed at the time of the proposal) - Requested duration (half day or full day) - Past versions of the workshop, including URLs as well as submission and acceptance statistics. Additionally, we strongly suggest to have organizers from different institutions, bringing different perspectives to the workshop topic. We welcome workshops with a creative structure that attracts various types of contributions and ensures rich interactions. The organizers of accepted workshops will prepare a workshop web site containing the call for papers and detailed information about the workshop organization and timeline. The organizers will be responsible for their own reviewing process, publicity, and publishing electronic proceedings (e.g., on the CEUR-WS website). They will be required to closely cooperate with the UMAP workshops chairs to finalize the above mentioned details. =============== IMPORTANT DATES =============== December 10, 2013: Workshop proposals due January 14, 2014: Decisions announced July 7 and July 11, 2014: Workshop days =============== SUGGESTED TIMELINE =============== Workshop web site: January 28, 2014 Workshop Call for Papers (suggested): February 1, 2014 Paper submission deadline: April 1, 2014 Notification to authors: May 1, 2014 ================== WORKSHOP CHAIRS ================== Rosta Farzan, University of Pittsburg, USA E-mail: rfarzan(a)pitt.edu Web: http://rosta-farzan.net/ Robert Jäschke, University of Hannover, Germany E-mail: jaeschke(a)l3s.de Web: http://www.kbs.uni-hannover.de/~jaeschke/ ------------------------------ -- Dr. Ben Steichen Postdoctoral Research Fellow Department of Computer Science University of British Columbia 2366 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T14Z, Canada www.cs.ubc.ca/~steichen/

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Job: Junior Researcher/PhD Position in InfoVis/Visual Analytics, St. Poelten, Austria (DL Dec. 16, 2013)
by Aigner Wolfgang 11 Nov '13

11 Nov '13

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Researcher (PhD candidate) in the field of Information Visualization and Visual Analytics to work in a basic research project funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF). == RESPONSIBILITIES == The successful applicant will * perform research in the fields of Information Visualization and Visual Analytics * design new visualization and interaction methods and implement interactive prototypes * write and review scientific publications * participate in scientific and consulting projects * work within a creative, highly motivated, and international team * (to a smaller extent) participate in teaching and supervision of student projects and theses == REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS == * University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or an equivalent university-level degree that qualifies to enroll as a Ph.D. student * Strong analytical skills and good skills in programming (preferably Java, JavaScript, C++, or similar) * Knowledge or interest in one or more of the following: Visual Analytics, Information Visualization, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Graphics, Data Mining * Abilities to work as an independent and flexible researcher in interdisciplinary teams * Good knowledge of English in speaking and writing == DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS == * Knowledge or interest in one or more of the following: Linked data, Ontologies, Metadata, Statistics, Medical Informatics * Basic proficiency in German or willingness to learn (for international applicants) == DETAILS == * Application deadline: as soon as possible, but not later than December 16, 2013 * Start date: February 1, 2014 (negotiable) * Duration: 3 years (1 year initial contract + 2 years extension) * Working Hours: 30 hours/week * Salary: following the guidelines of the Austrian Science Fund (http://www.fwf.ac.at/de/projects/personalkostensaetze.html) currently EUR 27,381.2 (yearly, before tax and social insurance) == PROJECT AND WORK PLACE == The junior researcher will work as part of a team of researchers lead by Dr. Wolfgang Aigner (http://www.infovis-wiki.net/index.php?title=Aigner,_Wolfgang) and in close cooperation with Alexander Rind (http://www.ifs.tuwien.ac.at/~rind) who holds a postdoc position in the project. We will study how to take advantage of explicit expert knowledge in the Visual Analytics process to make analytical reasoning more effective and efficient. We plan to develop and evaluate knowledge specification methods as well as knowledge-assisted visualization and interaction methods for time-oriented data. Current approaches mostly rely on static, externally given knowledge and do not emphasize reuse and sharing of these specifications. In contrast to that, we aim to integrate specification methods directly with interactive Visual Analytics methods to allow intuitive and direct refinement of explicit knowledge by analysts. The visualization methods will make use of explicit knowledge by automatically adapting themselves and using abstractions of the input data. For development and evaluation we plan to adopt data and user tasks from an application scenario in medicine. We will cooperate with distinguished research partners in Austria, Germany, Israel, and the USA. The work place is located at the campus of the St. Poelten University of Applied Sciences – a new, architecturally interesting, and well-lit environment, offering everything a researcher could possibly hope to find. St. Poelten University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1996 and currently has approx. 2,000 enrolled students. Study opportunities comprise degree programmes and continuing education courses in the fields of Health & Social Sciences, Business and Technology. The campus is located in the center of St Poelten, which is reachable by train from Vienna in approx. 30 minutes. The PhD student will be encouraged to pursue his or her PhD studies at the Vienna University of Technology, a leading technical university in Austria. At St. Poelten University of Applied Sciences, the successful applicant will start as a junior researcher with development opportunities regarding to our career model. == APPLICATION AND CONTACT == Please send your application (with the usual documents including a statement of interest (motivation letter), full CV, list of subjects taken at university plus grades, publications, etc.) by email with the subject “KAVA Job IVM” to bewerbungen(a)fhstp.ac.at. Fachhochschule St. Pölten GmbH Abtl. Personal und Recht Matthias Corvinus-Straße 15 A-3100 St. Pölten The St. Poelten University of Applied Sciences aims at increasing the proportion of women and therefore especially invites qualified women to apply. We encourage sending your application in electronic form. Applicants are not entitled to claim reimbursement of traveling expenses and/or other costs caused by the application procedures. -- Dr. Wolfgang Aigner St. Poelten University of Applied Sciences Matthias Corvinus Strasse 15, 3100 St. Poelten, Austria T: +43 (0) 2742 313 228 - 611 E: wolfgang.aigner(a)fhstp.ac.at I: www.fhstp.ac.at FN 146616m, LG St. Pölten, DVR 1028669F :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: B O O K ::: VISUALIZATION OF TIME-ORIENTED DATA Wolfgang Aigner • Silvia Miksch • Heidrun Schumann • Christian Tominski Springer, 2011 • http://www.timeviz.net :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: B O O K :::

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IEEE TVCG seeks candidates for Editor-in Chief Positions 2015-2016
by David S. Ebert 10 Nov '13

10 Nov '13

TVCG Seeks Editor-in-Chief for 2015-2016 Term The IEEE Computer Society seeks applicants for the position of Editor-in-Chief, serving a two-year term starting 1 January 2015. Prospective candidates are asked to provide a complete curriculum vitae, a brief plan for the publication's future, and a letter of support from their institution or employer (as PDF files) by 1 March 2014. Please click here for more details: http://www.computer.org/portal/web/pressroom/Society-Publications-Seek-Edito rs-in-Chief-for-2015-2016-Terms Sincerely, David (chair of TVCG EIC Search Committee) - Dr. David S. Ebert, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering - - Silicon Valley Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering - - Purdue University; 465 Northwestern Ave., West Lafayette, IN 47907 - - Director, Visual Analytics for Command, Control, and Interoperability - - Environments (VACCINE), DHS CCI Center of Excellence - - http://www.VisualAnalytics-CCI.org - - Director, Purdue Visualization and Analytics Center, www.purvac.org - - ebertd(a)purdue.edu http://www.ece.purdue.edu/~ebertd - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------

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Evaluations of some word abbreviation techniques
by Mariana akemi Shimabukuro 09 Nov '13

09 Nov '13

Hello, My name is Mariana Shimabukuro and I am an undergraduate research assistant at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. I am currently conducting evaluations of some word abbreviation techniques. The main interest for this project is to investigate the readability of some word abbreviation techniques. I would like to invite you to participate in a 25-30 minute online questionnaire. Participation in this questionnaire is optional and at your own convenience. There will be a draw for $50 for those who complete the survey and choose to provide optional contact information. You may complete this survey anytime from now until November 24, 2013. If you are interested in participating please refer to the link provided below. This link will direct you to the online consent form followed by the web questionnaire. http://questionpro.com/t/AKSmfZQBDW Thank you for your time, Mariana Shimabukuro Principal Investigator: Dr. Christopher Collins Research Authorized by the UOIT Research Ethics Board, file # 13-021

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A cluster of open tenure track positions
by Sheelagh Carpendale 05 Nov '13

05 Nov '13

We have a cluster of open tenure track positions at the University of Calgary. Details of the individual positions can be found here. http://www.cpsc.ucalgary.ca/career The over-all job ad is as follows: Please contact me if you have questions. Sheelagh *THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY, DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE * *Tenure-Track Positions * The Department of Computer Science at the University of Calgary seeks outstanding candidates for the following four tenure-track faculty positions: . Assistant Professor in Imaging/Visualization . Assistant Professor in Secure Health Informatics . Canada Research Chair Tier II in Big Data -- Assistant or Associate Professor . Canada Research Chair Tier II in Visual Analytics -- Assistant or Associate Professor In each case, the successful candidate is expected to establish an independent research program aligned with the University of Calgary's Eyes High vision, and to provide high-quality teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. He/she will actively recruit and supervise graduate students. Peer-reviewed external funding is expected to be obtained and sustained. Industrial partnerships are also encouraged, as appropriate. Recently ranked #1 among young universities in Canada, the University of Calgary has significant ongoing research activities in fundamental and applied analytics. Information visualization, human-computer interaction, and software engineering of analytics applications are key current strengths, leading to close interactions with experts from a wide variety of application domains. Cross-disciplinary teams are tackling analytics challenges in energy, health informatics, life sciences, sustainability, and a broad spectrum of other areas. Analytics and visualization have been identified as core platform technologies by the University of Calgary, leading to substantial new investments in these and related research areas. The Department of Computer Science is one of Canada's leaders, with demonstrated excellence in teaching and research. It has large undergraduate and graduate programs, state-of-the-art computing facilities, and successful multi-disciplinary linkages. Calgary is a multi-cultural city that is the fastest growing city in Canada. Calgary enjoys a moderate climate located beside the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Further information on these positions is available at http://www.cpsc.ucalgary.ca . Interested applicants should send a CV, a concise description of their research, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of at least 3 references via email to search(a)cpsc.ucalgary.ca, or physical mail to: Dr. Carey Williamson, Head Department of Computer Science University of Calgary 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4 Review of applications will commence *December 15, 2013 *and continue until the positions are filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity. To see all University of Calgary academic positions, please visit www.ucalgary.ca/hr/career. -- Sheelagh Carpendale CRC: Information Visualization IRC: Interactive Technologies

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