We are looking forward to your application for a Post-Doc position in our research group.

I would be pleased to get to know you soon.

Your tasks

The Chair of Human-Computer Interaction (Prof. Dr. Johannes Schöning) invites applications for a post-doctoral position in the field of Geographical Human-Computer Interaction (GeoHCI), as part of an SNSF-funded project.

• The position focuses on research within the GeoHCI domain, so prior experience in Geographic Information Science (GIS) or related fields is highly recommended.
• You will design, develop, and evaluate innovative interactive systems that integrate geographical data, enhancing user interaction and experience.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on topics like mobile navigation technologies and spatial data visualization. Publish your findings in top-tier conferences and journals in HCI and related fields.
• You will also support teaching activities at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels in Computer Science, helping develop course content and supervising student projects.

Your profile

• You possess strong technical skills and ideally have experience working with spatial data analysis.
• You are proficient in developing mobile and/or web-based applications, with a solid understanding of user interface design and user experience principles.
• You bring a comprehensive toolkit of qualitative and quantitative research methods, with a proven track record of conducting and analyzing user studies.
• You are enthusiastic about collaborating with a diverse team of researchers and external partners. 
• Prior teaching experience at the university level is an advantage, as you will contribute to teaching activities within the department.

The research group for human-computer interaction (HCI) at the University of St. Gallen was established in autumn semester 2021, and it is led by Prof. Dr. Johannes Schöning. With our research, we want to empower individuals and communities with the information they need to make better data-driven decisions by developing novel user interfaces. Our research mission is to fit human and technological needs and empower users when using novel interfaces. This includes the development and evaluation of wearable technologies, mobile augmented reality and virtual reality applications, interactive surfaces, and other "post-desktop" interfaces.