阿姆斯特丹大学、查尔姆斯理工大学最新岗位制博士项目分享

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阿姆斯特丹大学

PhD Position in Inclusive Design with Artificial Intelligence

UvA|Faculty of Science

APPLICATION DEADLINE:30 November 2024

Faculty/Services:Faculty of ScienceEducational level:MasterFunction type:PhD positionClosing date:30 November

2024 Vacancy number:13441

Keywords:Artificial Intelligence, Inclusivity, Design, UI/UX

Since the introduction of conversational large language models (LLMs) the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create content across various contexts has rapidly expanded. The development of “prompt programming” has dramatically reduced the barriers of prototyping AI functionality into new domains, including the design of user-interfaces (UI). However, an over reliance on automation for UI design can introduce biases and ethical concerns, leading to designs that might not be accessible, inclusive, or could run the risk of perpetuating stereotypes.

We are looking for a PhD student to explore AI in the context of designing web-based user interfaces (web UI) with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility. Your research is part of theDigital Interactions Labat theInformatics Institute, University of Amsterdam (UvA).

What are you going to do?

As a PhD candidate, you will delve into research at the crossroads of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Communication, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and Computational Social Science (CSS). You will create and apply empirical research methods that blend computational and qualitative techniques to study how complex social inequities are manifested in UI design collaborations with AI. At the end of the four-year PhD, you will be a leading scholar in HCI and intelligent design, with advanced computational skills.

The first phase of the project will involve analysing AI's role in the UI design process, from prototyping to iteration and redesign. Your focus will be on how AI tools influence user inclusion and design accessibility. The findings from this initial phase will guide the second stage, where you will explore new concepts, practices, and methodologies aimed at ensuring equity in AI-driven design processes.

The overall goal of the project is to create a key output with practical value for user interface and experience designers. While the specific format of this output is your choice, it should include an assessment of accessibility and inclusion, along with practical strategies for improvement.

The exact topic and the work plan of the PhD, related to the broad ideas described above will be defined in discussion with the selected candidate.

The research will also involve some or all the following activities:

• Conducting mixed-methods studies and collecting various types of data from designers and their use of AI
• Capturing the dynamics of interacting with AI in design
• Understanding how accessibility and inclusion of software and interfaces is assessed
• Conducting user studies and evaluating and analysing the results
• Presenting findings at national and international conferences in HCI, such as ACM CHI.
• Collaboration with UI/UX designers in the private sector

What do you have to offer?

Successful applications will meet the following essential requirements:

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Sociology, Computer Science, Social Data Science, CSS, HCI or a related discipline.
• Strong web development skills, such as proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Interest and aptitude in interdisciplinary research and a familiarity with concepts and reflections in Human-Computer Interaction.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Desirable requirements for the position also include:

• Experience conducting UX or UI research, such as usability testing.
• Knowledge of literature relating to accessibility and diversity
• Solid understanding of data analysis in Python or R.
• Willingness to acquire new technical and critical skills
• Experience conducting qualitative research.

If you have any questions about the requirements or criteria, please feel free to contact Dr Siân Brooke (s.j.m.brooke@uva.nl). We are also open to considering applications from candidates who have demonstrated technical skills through professional work experience rather than an academic degree program.

Job application

If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your application. You can apply online via the button below. We accept applications until and including 30 November 2024.

Applications should include the following information (all files apart from your CV should be submitted inone single pdf file):

• a detailed CV including the months (not just years) when referring to your education and work experience;
• a letter of motivation;
• a list of publications;
• the names and email addresses of two references who can provide letters of recommendation.

Please make sure to provide ALL requested documents mentioned above.

You can use the CV field to upload your resume as a separate pdf document. Use the Cover Letter field to upload the other requested documents, including the motivation letter, asone single pdf file.

查尔姆斯理工大学

PhD Position in modeling social and environmental performance of buildings (ETHOS)

Chalmers University of Technology

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2025-01-10

Reference number REF 2024-0605

We offer a great opportunity for a highly motivated PhD student to join our team working at the forefront of intelligent transport systems.As a PhD student, you will work with a passionate and ambitious team focused on improving the efficiency and sustainability of urban transport systems. Here, we address challenging transportation problems with state-of-the-art technologies, such as autonomous driving, connected vehicles, and smart charging solutions. In addition, you will benefit from our strong ties to industry (e.g., Volvo), enabling your research to achieve greater real-world impact.Based in a beautiful Nordic city, you will benefit from a competitive salary, an outstanding training program, and a wide collaboration network.

Project descriptionThe team focuses primarily on two research areas:

1. Urban Transport System ElectrificationTo promote the sustainable development of our cities, our research focuses on the electrification of urban transport systems across all modes, from micromobility to passenger cars and heavy vehicles. In this rapidly evolving field, we are interested in developing optimization methods to support critical decision-making processes, such as infrastructure planning, fleet management, route planning, and charging scheduling.

2. Traffic System Management with Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs)CAVs represent a breakthrough technology with the potential to address long-standing challenges in transport management. We are particularly interested in harnessing CAV connectivity and controllability to improve traffic flow and mitigate congestion. Our research focuses on bottleneck and congestion management strategies, including but not limited to intersection control, ramp metering, path planning, and vehicle routing.

The candidate’s research background and interests should align with one of the above areas. While we have several research ideas in mind, we encourage you to pursue a topic you are passionate about, and we welcome your innovative ideas.

Major responsibilitiesYour primary responsibility as a PhD student is to pursue your own doctoral studies. This includes conducting research in the area of intelligent transport systems, completing coursework, and participating in teaching activities. Over time, you are expected to strengthen your scientific foundation, develop your own research concepts, and ultimately grow into an independent researcher by the time of graduation.

QualificationsApplicants should hold a master’s degree in transportation, operations research, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related field corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits. Experience with optimization theory or machine learning is considered advantageous.

While applicants must have completed their master’s degree by the time of enrollment, it is not required at the time of application, so students nearing graduation are also encouraged to apply. We anticipate the candidate joining us in the first half of 2025, with some flexibility.

Contract termsFull-time temporary employment.The position is limited to a maximum of five years.The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English.

Application procedureThe application should be marked with reference number 20240606 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV:(Please name the document:CV, Family name, reference number)

• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter:(Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)1-2 pages where you:

• Introduce yourself
• Describe your strength in research and motivation for the application
• Describe your short-term and long-term career goals

Research Statement(Please name the document as: Research statement, Family name, Ref. number)2-3 pages where you:

• Describe your previous research and results
• Describe your future research plan

Other documents:

• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please note:The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.

Application deadline: 2025-01-10

For questions, please contact:Jiaming Wu, Assistant Professor, ACE,jiaming.wu@chalmers.seIvan Sanchez-Diaz, Associate Professor, TME,ivan.sanchez@chalmers.se

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