Technology; Communication Sciences

Work description

This work plan is focused on the use of co-creation and participatory design methodologies in the development of solutions in the areas of interaction, with the design of new person/machine interfaces, and interactive and gamified solutions in the healthcare area. Activities are planned for coordinating and carrying out R&D and knowledge valorization projects, preparing applications for R&D projects, managing teams and mentoring junior researchers, scientific production aimed at international journals and conferences, intervention in the scientific and professional communities, as well as coordination and participation in scientific and technological dissemination initiatives.

Academic Qualifications

Doctor's degree in Multimedia, or in Digital Media, or in a related scientific area and who hold a scientific and professional curriculum that reveals a profile suitable for the activity to be developed.

Minimum profile required

PhD holders with a post-doc, or a scientific CV, with proven work in identifying needs and designing interfaces and interaction solutions, compatible with the category of junior researcher.

Preference factors

• Participation in research and development projects in which activities were carried out to identify requirements and design interfaces and interaction solutions in areas related to Health;
• Experience in coordination positions in these projects;
• Experience in developing activities using collaborative and gamified dynamics;
• Experience in developing participatory design activities, especially in the area of digital games.

Application Period

Since 22 Feb 2024 to 06 Mar 2024

Centre

Human-Centered Computing and Information Science

Scientific Advisor

Artur Rocha