# Job Description The Computer Science department at Boston College is seeking applications for a postdoctoral position in the areas of visualization and human-computer interaction. The selected candidate will be sponsored by and work under the supervision of Dr. Nam Wook Kim. The candidate will be encouraged to establish their own research agenda and conduct original research on agreed-upon topic areas. General topic areas include, but are not limited to: - Understanding how people interact with data - Building and evaluating novel data-driven systems - Exploring applications of large language models, AR/VR, and other emerging technologies. - See prior publications on the group website [dwr.bc.edu]( https://dwr.bc.edu/). The candidate is encouraged to publish their work in top venues for human-computer interaction and data visualization, such as ACM CHI and IEEE VIS. They are also advised to mentor research projects led by undergraduates, assist with grant applications, and participate in teaching as part of their postdoctoral training. # Starting Date The position will begin as soon as the candidate is available. Once the supervisor has made an informal offer, it will take additional time to complete the formal hiring process. # Qualifications The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field. A minimum of two first-authored academic papers are required in relevant academic conferences and journals (e.g., ACM CHI, IEEE VIS, EuroVis, UIST, CSCW, etc.). # How to Apply 1. Please submit your application here: [Application form]( https://forms.gle/hpbBpzessZWmZ1ay8) 2. Please send an email reminder to Nam Wook Kim (Email: nam.wook.kim at bc.edu) regarding your submission. ##Required Materials - Cover letter describing the candidate’s interest and suitability for the position - Curriculum vitae - (Optional) Research Statement - Contact information of two references Compensation includes a competitive salary with additional funds for travel and research support and a complete [benefits]( https://www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/human-resources/sites/employee-han...) plan. # Contact Please forward any questions to Nam Wook Kim (Email: nam.wook.kim at bc.edu) # About Boston College Boston College is a tier-1 research university located in the Boston area, a historic place full of cultural and educational experiences (e.g., Boston Symphony Orchestra and Museum of Fine Arts). The Greater Boston area has a strong visualization and human-computer interaction community consisting of a myriad of academic and industrial research institutions and tech companies. Equal Employment Opportunity: Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university, please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity. Kind Regards, *Nam* Wook Kim (he/him/his) Assistant Professor of Computer Science Boston College 🌐 dwr.bc.edu 📞 +1 (857) 600-8725