Context And MissionThe Barcelona Supercomputing Center's Data Visualization and Analytics group is looking for a researcher on data visualization to work on AI explainability.The group research lines — Urban Data Science, Interactive Data Visualization, Arts+Science Driven Innovation, Industrial Data Science, and Arts+Science Driven Innovation — work collaboratively in multiple projects, with basic research and application both considered equally relevant.The goal of this position is to push the research on data visualization in data-dense interactive applications.
One use case will be large and complex datasets and explaining how large AI models process them, helping the end users extract valuable information about the data and how the models work.The candidate will join the currently ongoing projects and work with the teams from all the related lines of research.
The candidate will also work on procuring funding for future projects.Key DutiesDesign information and data visualizations in the urban, industrial, and arts research lines.Research on visual approaches to AI explainability.Collaborate with researchers and engineers in the group.Help write reports, deliverables, and research proposals.RequirementsEducationPhD Degree in Information Design or related fieldsEssential Knowledge and Professional ExperienceExperience with designing interactive data visualizations.Experience on usability of data visualization interaction.Experience working on applied data science projects.Basic knowledge of AI and advanced statistical models.Strong initiative to carry on research projects in varying fields.Additional Knowledge and Professional ExperienceFluency in English is essential.
Proficiency in Spanish and other European languages would be advantageous.Some programming experience is desired.Strong experience with open data visualization platforms desired.General graphic design knowledge.CompetencesAbility to work in a team and in a multi-cultural environment.Excellent communication skills, especially for producing documentation (reports, manuals, papers).ConditionsThe position will be located at BSC within the CASE Department.We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance.Duration: 4 years.Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement.Salary: 45.000,00€.Additional Expenses Grant: Each fellowship will be associated with a grant for additional expenses, such as IT equipment, travel, training, stays, etc.Starting date: asap – the incorporation for this vacancy must be before the 16th of December 2024.#J-18808-Ljbffr