JOB: [Sketching] Post-Graduate Research Associate Position, Banff New Media Institute Advanced Research Technology Collaboration and Visualization Lab

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>> BANFF NEW MEDIA INSTITUTE (BNMI)
>> ADVANCED RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY COLLABORATION AND VISUALIZATION LAB
>> POST GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
>> http://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/program.aspx?id=843
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>> Program Dates: Negotiable, starting February, 2009.
>> Application Deadline: Review begins January 9, 2009, open until
>> suitable candidate is found.
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>> The Banff New Media Institute’s Advanced Research Technology
>> Collaboration and Visualization Lab is accepting applications for
>> a Post-Graduate Research Associate to work on the ESPACER
>> (Emerging Social Places and Collaborative Environments Research)
>> initiative. The goal of ESPACER is the development, dissemination
>> and evaluation of collaborative technologies that promote human
>> interfacing and community awareness in the everyday lived spaces
>> where we work, play and learn. We employ hybrid research practices
>> that integrate methods from creative, critical and technical
>> disciplines. Technologies and methods explored in the Advanced
>> Research Technology Collaboration and Visualization Lab include
>> large-scale participatory wireless networks, tangible and organic
>> interfaces and virtual and augmented environments. Our research
>> platforms include personal area network technologies, physical
>> computing, mega-pixel and stereographic displays, multi-touch
>> surfaces and mobile devices.
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>> RESPONSIBILITIES
>> The Post-Graduate Research Associate will work on collaborative
>> research projects with Banff New Media Institute researchers; work
>> studies; and visiting researchers. This includes providing
>> technical, conceptual, and methodological support to researchers
>> and projects within the lab. Research Associates will also have
>> the opportunity to initiate collaborative projects that align with
>> the ESPACER initiative.
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>> QUALIFICATIONS
>> Top candidates will be able to demonstrate through their portfolio
>> of projects; technologies; and/or published papers proficiency
>> across technologies and creative design methods used in human
>> centered computing and digital media. They will also demonstrate
>> the ability and willingness to learn new technologies and creative
>> methods as required for creative research inquiry. Candidates must
>> have strong oral and written communication skills, excellent
>> organizational abilities, excellent time management skills
>> including the ability to multi-task multiple projects.
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>> Education
>> Completion of Ph.D. or ABD (all but dissertation) status; or
>> completion of a Masters terminal degree in relevant fields
>> including: Fine Arts, Computational Media; Interaction or
>> Industrial Design; Computer Science; Electrical and Computing
>> Engineer; Communications; or other appropriate graduate degree
>> programs. Exceptional applicants with a completed undergraduate
>> degree will also be considered.
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>> Skills Clusters
>> Top candidates will excel in at least one of the skills clusters
>> listed below. Experience in other clusters is an added strength
>> to their application. Please see attached PDF or application
>> website for additional information.
>> http://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/program.aspx?id=843
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>> Cluster 1: Technology Development
>> Cluster 2: Creative Design Methods
>> Cluster 3: Human Centered Computing Research Methods:
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>> POST GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSOCIATE COMPENSATION, TERMS and
>> ACCOMODATIONS
>> Please see attached PDF or the application website for additional
>> information.
>> http://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/program.aspx?id=843
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>> HOW TO APPLY
>> All applications must include:
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