Job Opportunity: Post-Doc Position in HCI/Computer Security & Journalism
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Human-Centered Journalism Security
Clemson University, in collaboration with Columbia University and the University of Washington, has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow starting January 1st, 2016.
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of researchers from Clemson, Columbia and the University of Washington investigating human-centered aspects of computer security and privacy in journalism. The ideal applicant will possess a PhD in Human-Centered Computing, Human-Computer Interaction, Engineering Psychology, Human Factors, Computer Science, Communication, Journalism or a related field with a background in user-centered research methods (e.g., interviews, usability studies) and/or building tools or systems. Applicants should have experience conducting independent research, analyzing statistical data, a record of communicating research results via publications and presentations, and be enthusiastic about participating on a collaborative, distributed and multidisciplinary research team.
The ideal candidate will have a strength in either technical systems building or human factors/usability with an interest in the complementary discipline.
Potential Activities:
- planning study protocols
- creating study materials (e.g., interview scripts)
- coordinating participant recruitment
- conducting user research including interviews and usability studies
- analyzing qualitative and/or statistical data
- developing manuscripts
- mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
- collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team
- building and evaluating tools or systems
Desired Qualifications:
- PhD in HCC, HCI, Human Factors, Industrial Design, Computer Science, or a related field
- Knowledge and/or experience in user research methods (e.g, interviews, usability studies) or in building technical tools or systems
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and collaboration skills, including the ability to converse about technical topics in clear, accessible language
- Ability to work independently
- Experience and/or desire to work on a multi-disciplinary team
- Strong writing ability demonstrated by writing samples and/or publication history
The position is full time, in residence at Clemson University in Clemson, SC, with generous funding for project travel and the potential to spend time working at partner institutions (UW and Columbia). The position is for one year and will be under the mentorship of Professors Kelly Caine, Franziska Roesner and Susan McGregor with support from the National Science Foundation.
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounded by a lake and its own forest, Clemson University — South Carolina’s land-grant and highest-ranked institution — is committed to academic excellence, public service, economic development and innovative research. Clemson boasts its own 17,500-acre experimental forest, is home to the 295-acre South Carolina Botanical Garden, and sits on the shores of Lake Hartwell, one of the Southeast’s most popular recreation sites. Clemson is connected to Greenville, SC, a thriving, walkable mid-size city that boasts a rail-to-trail bike path, al fresco dining, and its own mid-city waterfall, by public transportation. At Clemson it’s possible to do groundbreaking research in the morning and enjoy hiking, biking or sailing in the evening.
Interested applicants should send their CV and a short email cover letter highlighting relevant experience to caine@clemson.edu with “Application for Post-doc” in the email subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by November 6th.
Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.
