Postdoc in Games Research: Analytics & Visualization

EURAXESS Ireland; Linz; Hybride; EUR 51 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

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Campus environment

Educational opportunities

Research infrastructure

On-campus dining

Résumé du poste

Johannes Kepler University Linz is seeking a University Assistant with a Doctorate/Ph.D. in computer science for a full-time, six-year position in the Institute of Computer Graphics. You will conduct independent and collaborative research in games, analytics, and visualization, and publish in international venues.

The role includes teaching university-level classes, supervising theses, and engaging in grant applications. German knowledge is a plus; English proficiency required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. in computer science or comparable field.
• Outstanding academic background and strong interest in games research.
• Experience in games user research, game development, HCI, games/data analytics, or information visualization/visual analytics.
• Strong programming skills (Python, C++, C#); 3D graphics programming a plus.
• Experience with game engines such as Godot or Unity.
• Fluency in English (C1+); German a plus but not required.

Responsabilités

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in games user research, analytics, gameplay visualization and related areas.
• Design, implement, and evaluate prototypes, analytical tools, and game-based systems.
• Conduct user studies and data-driven evaluations.
• Develop computational methods for analysing player behaviour and game data.
• Publish scientific articles and present findings at international venues.
• Pursue external funding and contribute to grant applications.
• Teach university-level classes and supervise theses.

Connaissances

Python

C++

C#

3D graphics programming

Game analytics

Human-computer interaction

Research

Formation

PhD in Computer Science

Outils

Godot

Unity

Description du poste

Johannes Kepler University Linz is seeking a University Assistant with a Doctorate/Ph.D. in computer science for a full-time, six-year position in the Institute of Computer Graphics. You will conduct independent and collaborative research in games, analytics, and visualization, and publish in international venues.

The role includes teaching university-level classes, supervising theses, and engaging in grant applications. German knowledge is a plus; English proficiency required.