* We apologize if you receive multiple copies of this announcement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Two Postdoctoral Research Fellow Center for Cybernics Research, University of Tsukuba, Japan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Applications are invited for two Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions at the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the University of Tsukuba, within the JST CREST-funded project "Social Imaging.” http://www.social-imaging.org/crest/english/ Closing Date: 30 September 2015 Online Application: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=3&ln=1&id=D115080795… Exploring new technologies for supporting the development of children with special needs, in particular, autism spectrum disorders. We aim to establish social imaging technology for measuring and modeling social interaction among people. In this study, by applying wearable and mixed reality technologies, we will create an environment where we can support and facilitate creative activities and social interaction among children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disorders. We also conduct a feasibility study of children's development support, in collaboration with a non-profit organization and schools for children with special needs. This is an exciting opportunity for conducting an interdisciplinary research between engineering, developmental psychology and medicine. The successful candidate will be required to work in one of the following disciplines. However, the candidate must also be adept at working within a team and the wider community. (1) Social Imaging Technology: Develop a software platform by collecting and analyzing group dynamics from video, sensor and behavioral data (2) Development of Wearable Devices: Sensing social and communicative behaviors among people such as touching, reaching, and facial expression by using wearable devices (3) Mixed Reality Technology: Computer vision, augmented reality, mixed reality and human-computer interaction The applicant should have demonstrated your research competence based on engineering approach in one (or more) of the following areas: social interaction, wearable device, biosignal processing, mixed reality, and human sensing. Preferred experiences include but not limited to developmental study or education for children with special needs and/or autism spectrum disorders. In particular, applicants with the experience on the facial expression recognition and analysis are encouraged to apply. Number of positions: 2 (Full Time) Starting date: October, 2015 (negotiable, later starts are also possible) Employment status: The post is a three year fixed-term contract, can be extended to a maximum of one more year based on the evaluation. Qualifications: - To apply you must hold a PhD degree in the areas of Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent qualifications. - High self-motivation and critical thinking skills. Closing date: September 30th, 2015 * Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Dr Kenji Suzuki (email: kenji(a)ieee.org). For further information or to apply online please visit our website at http://www.ai.iit.tsukuba.ac.jp/crest/recruit2015.html Applicants are requested to apply online via JREC-IN or by email, and submit the required documents. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Contact: Kenji Suzuki, Ph.D Associate Professor, Center for Cybernics Research, University of Tsukuba email: kenji(a)ieee.org --- Kenji Suzuki kenji(a)ieee.org University of Tsukuba, Japan http://www.iit.tsukuba.ac.jp/~kenji/