澳大利亚墨尔本大学博士后职位招聘–人机交互、社会老年学或密切相关学科
About the Role
This role focuses on conducting participatory research for the ARC Discovery Project, “Co-designing Innovations in Digital Storytelling with Older Adults”. Responsibilities include understanding the life experiences of older adults and facilitating their engagement with new technologies for storytelling. You’ll be an integral part of a dynamic Human-Computer Interaction community at the University of Melbourne, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects, attending seminars, and potentially co-supervising student research in Information Technology.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Ensure research is conducted in accordance with the University’s ethics requirements,
including developing applications, supporting materials, and final reports.
- Participate in regular team meetings and communicate with team members and stakeholders about project progress and outcomes
- Present research findings to diverse audience groups, including at academic, industry, and public-facing events
- Contribute to and lead preparation of manuscripts for publication in leading HCI venues including conferences and journals;
- Liaise effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including older adults and industry partners.
Who We Are Looking For
You will possess a proven track record of innovative research showcased through publications in esteemed journals and conferences. Alongside independent research capabilities, strong communication skills and adept interpersonal abilities are essential for engaging with diverse stakeholders effectively.
You will also have:
- A PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, social gerontology, or a closely related discipline.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn’t have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.