The Department of Computer Science at Aarhus University (Denmark) invites applications for a 36-month Postdoctoral Research Fellow position focused on Cross-Reality Analytics. The position is funded by the Center for Anytime Anywhere Analytics (CA3).
The starting date is May 1, 2025, or subject to mutual agreement.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Department of Computer Science at Aarhus University is ranked among the top CS departments in Europe. The department is strong in both theoretical and applied computer science. We pride ourselves on close cooperation between different research groups, even those which have traditionally been perceived as being far from each other. Many of the department’s research targets themes and application areas that are interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary in nature.
The Center for Anytime Anywhere Analytics (CA3) at Aarhus University, led by Professor Niklas Elmqvist, is funded by a Villum Investigator grant. Our mission is to utilize data collected globally and empower users to access and analyze it anywhere. We aim to integrate Augmented/Mixed Reality and mobile technologies to create ubiquitous analytics experiences, augmented by AI models, seamlessly embedded into the user’s environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in computer science, informatics, or closely related fields (by the start date).
• Strong background in developing mixed reality applications and frameworks
• Knowledge of techniques and tools for data analytics and visualizations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines effectively.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative in formulating and executing own research projects.
• Track record of publications in top HCI venues (e.g., CHI, ISMAR).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with toolkit and framework development for mixed reality applications.
• Background in developing cross-device interaction techniques.
• Experience with mobile and AR development.
• Track record of open-source software development
• Experience organizing academic workshops and contributing to research communities
  For further information contact professor Niklas Elmqvist (elm@cs.au.dk).

ROLE DESCRIPTION

This is a full-time (37 hours/week) on-site role located in Aarhus, Denmark for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Computer Science, Aarhus University. The position is limited to 3 years (36 months), but can be renewed up to a cumulative total of four (4) years. The postdoctoral fellow will conduct research on cross-reality analytics as part of the CA3 center. The focus of the position will be to work on novel interaction techniques for collaborative visual analytics across different reality platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with faculty members and fellow researchers to develop novel software tools and platforms for anytime, anywhere data analytics.
• Lead research initiatives in cross-reality collaborative analytics and human-computer interaction.
• Develop toolkits and frameworks for rapid prototyping of cross-reality visualization applications.
• Design and conduct user studies investigating human factors in mixed-reality analytics.
• Contribute to grant writing and research proposals in the areas of XR and visual analytics.
• Organize workshops and collaborate with international research partners.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students working on related research projects.
• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals in computer science and related fields.
• Participate in academic activities such as seminars, workshops, and conferences to stay abreast of the latest developments in the field.