Postdoctoral Research Associate Human Data InteractionData Visualization The Roux Institute Portland Maine
Postdoctoral Research Associate Human Data InteractionData Visualization The Roux Institute Portland Maine
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Postdoctoral Research Associate Human Data Interaction/Data Visualization The Roux Institute Portland Maine
We are currently seeking two postdoctoral research fellows with an interest in data visualization and statistical graphics to complement our multidisciplinary HumanData Interaction research team. The primary focus of our work will be information visualization data ethics and statistical communication. We are also interested in investigating the rhetorical and communicative aspects of data communication. The candidate will lead projects around designing and evaluating data visualization techniques for communicating statistical information especially uncertainty information to wide audiences. Candidates will draw on expertise in data visualization and HCI and employ skills in graphic design mixed methods research and scientific communication.
Northeasterns Roux Institute offers an academic research environment combined with access to endusers who bring realworld problems in the fields of Biology Health and Engineering. An effective research program will execute useinspired discovery with an entrepreneurial mindset that develops science and solutions that matter to society and impact the Maine economy. Postdocs will receive formal and structured mentoring on topics including mentor/mentee research relationship technology transfer and proposal development.
This fully funded position is renewable for up to two years pending satisfactory performance. Starting date is negotiable beginning as early as December 2024. Compensation is competitive and includes benefits. This position is in Portland Maine.
Responsibilities:
The postdoctoral fellow will perform basic or applied research of a limited scope primarily using existing theories and methods and they should have the ability and desire to innovate when these are insufficient. The fellow will assist the supervisor in the interpretation and publication of results and grants maintains the laboratory research team and may exercise functional supervision over supporting research staff. Primary responsibility is ensuring that the research is complete. Key responsibilities include:
Developing or contributing to a research program focused on aspects of data visualization pertinent to Roux Institute partners.
Assist in initiating executing and completing research and experiments.
Prepare and write research papers presentations grant proposals and other research related activity.
Foster a safe inclusive welcoming and collaborative environment.
Building strong ties with interdisciplinary collaborators and industry nonprofit or government partners and actively engaging these individuals in the research program.
Potential additional responsibilities depending on position seniority include assisting in laboratory management graduate student training/advising and coop/intern student mentoring
Qualifications:
The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field including computer science humancentered computing information or data science or psychology by the appointment start date. Candidates must demonstrate prior research experience in data visualization graphical perception or humancentered design. Successful candidates should be able to undertake substantially fulltime research or scholarship and work under the supervision of a senior scholar.
The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills meticulous attention to detail and proficiency in HCI research methodology as well as quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in interdisciplinary collaborations or a demonstrated potential for such collaborations along with strong computational and analytical skills.
An ideal candidate should possess experience in designing and implementing interactive data visualizations using common libraries like ggplot or vega as well as expertise in languages and libraries for data analysis such as R or Python. Lastly candidates should have experience performing human subjects experiments.
Application Material:
Curriculum Vitae with pointers to your research/expertiserelated online profiles (e.g. online website or portfolio Google Scholar GitHub Gitlab Bitbucket Kaggle etc.
Cover letter outlining research background and interests and emphasizing why you believe you are a strong fit for this position 1page).
Research Statement that describes candidates research philosophy and include a clearly articulated description of past research experience and research interests 12 pages).
References: Please provide the names of at least two mentors/supervisors or senior colleagues who will be able to provide (upon request) letters of recommendation.
About The Roux Institute
The Roux Institute is designed as an engine of innovation talentbuilding and economic growth for Portland Maine and northern New England. We are nurturing an environment for highimpact research and innovation in computer and data science digital engineering the advanced life sciences and medicine and other tech fields. Partnership is what sets our education and research model apart. With leading companies at the table from day one we are creating an agile workforce prepared to thrive in a competitive landscape powered by artificial intelligence as a force for good and an environment for innovation in the life sciences and other high growth sectors. Together we envision an innovation corridor that in the coming years will stretch from Boston to Portland and beyond.
Position Type
ResearchAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108SExpected Hiring Range:
$59423.00 $83934.50With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarlysituated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
