<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>We invite applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship (with 2nd year contingent on performance and funding) at the University of Manitoba, working collaboratively with Dr. Andrea Bunt and Dr. Jim Young, on a range of projects surrounding intelligent, interactive systems.<div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> </div>Applicants are encouraged to peruse our list of ongoing and recent projects, and would be expected to work within these project areas.Dr. Bunt: <a href="http://hci.cs.umanitoba.ca/projects-and-research?author=48" style="text-decoration:none">http://hci.cs.umanitoba.ca/projects-and-research?author=48</a>Dr. Young: <a href="http://hci.cs.umanitoba.ca/projects-and-research?author=56" style="text-decoration:none">http://hci.cs.umanitoba.ca/projects-and-research?author=56</a><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> </div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> </div>Application Criteria---------------------------Start date: flexible, as early as January 2017.Compensation: based on qualifications, will include health benefits<div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> </div>While direct experience in the respective areas (IUI, HRI) is an asset, we are primarily looking for solid base skills in<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:13.3333px;font-family:arial;vertical-align:baseline">original interface design and prototyping</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:13.3333px;font-family:arial;vertical-align:baseline">quantitative study design and statistical methods</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:13.3333px;font-family:arial;vertical-align:baseline">qualitative study design and analysis methods</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:13.3333px;font-family:arial;vertical-align:baseline">strong people skills for conducting studies with various populations</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:13.3333px;font-family:arial;vertical-align:baseline">evidence of ability to publish in highly competitive venues</li></ul><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> </div>...and a willingness to explore new directions and collaborations.<div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> </div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> </div>Application Submission---------------------------------Interested applicants should send an application package to <a href="mailto:bunt@cs.umanitoba.ca" style="text-decoration:none">bunt@cs.umanitoba.ca</a> and <a href="mailto:young@cs.umanitoba.ca" style="text-decoration:none">young@cs.umanitoba.ca</a>. Applicants are recommended to include<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:13.3333px;font-family:arial;vertical-align:baseline">A statement clarifying the areas of interest and potential contribution to our group</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:13.3333px;font-family:arial;vertical-align:baseline">A detailed academic CV</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:13.3333px;font-family:arial;vertical-align:baseline">A list of references, who we may directly contact</li></ul><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> </div><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/LPq7rADe6dFHdPaxlTvUFvsbjILx32I4BoVOBAJ7Xs1I0qqcsKtSoAYsFfCLaYUrpl0F7jK2UEzH2yDaa_RsfiPG_JM6F5b_o8BoWxXpEex7Vl1UTOnt5y-dn89h19KwU1ofH80s" width="20" height="8" style="border: none; transform: rotate(0rad);">Further Information---------------------------Please feel free to contact both professors (<a href="mailto:bunt@cs.umanitoba.ca" style="text-decoration:none">bunt@cs.umanitoba.ca</a>, <a href="mailto:young@cs.umanitoba.ca" style="text-decoration:none">young@cs.umanitoba.ca</a>) with any questions you may have.<div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> </div>Winnipeg is a vibrant cultural city (recently called an ‘absolute must-visit destination’ by Vogue magazine), with a wide range of music, comedy, international, theater, and winter festivals (<a href="https://www.tourismwinnipeg.com/events/annual-festivals-and-events" style="text-decoration:none">https://www.tourismwinnipeg.com/events/annual-festivals-and-events</a>), a strong restaurant scene for the foodies in the crowd, and a number of destinations including the new Museum for Human Rights, the Winnipeg Art Gallery, the stunning Polar Bear exhibit at the Zoo, and the world-famous Royal Winnipeg Ballet. 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