Research assistant, Virtual Cities

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is a joint department at Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg, with activities on two campuses in the city of Gothenburg. The department has around 240 employees from over 30 countries. Our research has a wide span, from theoretical foundations to applied systems development. We provide high quality education at Bachelor's, Master's and graduate levels, offering over 120 courses each year. We also have extensive national and international collaborations with academia, industry and society.

Information about the project
An AoA ICT seed project will employ a master student in interaction design to carry out some programming in Java, Javascript, C++, Ruby and C.

Good knowledge of environments such as Linux and Windows is required.
The work will then be part of the ongoing project at Chalmers called Virtual Cities:
https://www.chalmers.se/en/areas-of-advance/buildingfutures/profileareas/VirtualCityatChalmers/Pages/default.aspx

Job description

Position summary
The position is a part-time temporary employment.

Qualifications
System design and code development for 2D and 3D user interfaces in Virtual Cities,
https://www.chalmers.se/en/areas-of-advance/buildingfutures/profileareas/VirtualCityatChalmers/Pages/default.aspx

The suitable person should have a strong background in mathematics, software engineering, programming, interaction design, and user studies.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure 
The application should be marked with Name, Ref 20180263 and be attached as PDF files, as below:

CV

Personal letter
• 1-2 pages 

Other documents (optional): 
• Copies of completed education, grades etc. Two references that we can contact should be provided at a possible interview. 

Please use the button at the bottom of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: 18 May, 2018

For questions, please contact:
Professor Morten Fjeld
E-mail: [email protected]

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 
   

Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our eight Areas of Advance; Building Futures, Energy, Information & Communication Technology, Life Science, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!