Open Research and Teaching Assistant Position

The Human-Interaction Group at the University of Bamberg invites applications for a position of a Full-time Graduate/Post-Doc Research and Teaching Assistant.

The Human-Interaction Group at the University of Bamberg is opening a position starting 15 October 2019 as a

Full-time Graduate/Post-Doc Research and Teaching Assistant (m/f/d)

(100% full-time; German tariff scale TV-L E 13)

until 14 October 2021. We aim to extend it up to 6 years. The position is full-time and offers the possibility of doing a PhD or Post-Doc.

The HCI Group designs, develops, and evaluates technological concepts, prototypes, and systems based on an understanding of how people interact with and communicate through information and communication technology.

 Task description:

  • Participation at the research, particular in design, developing and evaluation technological concepts, prototypes, and systems based on an understanding of how people interact with and communicate through information and communication technology
  • Teaching
  • Own scientific qualification with the aim Ph.D. or Habilitation

Requirement profile:

  • Master or PhD degrees in Computer Science or related areas is a prerequisite
  • Experience in the conception, implementation, and evaluation of interactive and cooperative systems. As a candidate you have experience in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), particularly in the areas of Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) and Social Media, or Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing (UbiComp)
  • Experience in programming (esp. Java)
  • Good command of English (and willingness to learn German)
  • Experience in Mac OS is a bonus

General:

The University of Bamberg is an equal opportunity employer, and is interested in increasing the number of women in academic positions. Applicants with severe disabilities but equivalent qualifications receive preferential treatment.

The Hertie Foundation has certified the Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg as a family-friendly university. It is particularly committed to the compatibility of family and work.

Application:

Please send your application with relevant documentation preferably in electronic form (1 single PDF-file) to the address below, indicating the earliest possible starting date.

Application deadline: 6 September 2019

 

Contact address:

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg

Lehrstuhl für Mensch-Computer-Interaktion

Prof. Dr. Tom Gross

An der Weberei 5

D-96047 Bamberg

E-Mail: hci_inf(at)cmlab.de

Perverting aerial archaeology

Perverting aerial archaeology

Mikołaj Kostyrko

In this paper I will focus on the role of (aerial) archaeology in the contemporary world - what’s its meaning, how is it practiced and how it could (should) change in the next years under the influence of theory developed within archaeologies of the contemporary past. Although recently aerial archaeology has been flirting with technocrats, it is still in the privileged position where researcher’s self-awareness is regarded as key factor to understanding ‘the past’ and its power relations. Following the archaeologists of the contemporary past, I propose to focus on the present landscapes, biography of things (places) and to abandon the mirage of producing grand narratives in favor of more inclusive approach – creation of memory. At last, I would like to address some of the challenges that are connected to aerial archaeology and its ‘engagement’ with the present.

Presentation can be found here