Job Offer in Usability

Company: Centre for Usability Research (CUO, IBBT / K.U.Leuven), Belgium

Job Title: HCI / Usability researchers

Description:

The Centre for Usability Research (CUO) of the K.U.Leuven pursues research into the design and evaluation of user-friendly ICT products and has special usability labs (iLab.u) to perform user tests. The CUO is part of the Interdisciplinary institute for BroadBand Technology (IBBT). We are looking for:

HCI / USABILITY RESEARCHERS


You will be doing contract research within the domains of usability, human- computer interaction and user interface design (please visit the CUO website for more information about the projects: http://www.kuleuven.be/cuo/ ).


We expect:


• A university degree (or similar), preferably in Communication Sciences, (Cognitive) Psychology, Cognitive Ergonomy, Anthropology, Product Development, Interaction Design or HCI
• Above average knowledge of and interest in ICT
• Interest in scientific research


Plusses are:


• Experience with writing scientific articles and reports
• Experience in the usability domain
• Experience with research projects


We offer:


• A flexible and dynamic environment in a respected research group.
• Conducting and participating in high-tech research projects.
• An opportunity to take responsibility.
• A stimulating salary.




Are you interested?


Send your application before June 15th 2008 to dirk.degrooff@soc.kuleuven.be


More information about CUO can be found on our website: http://www.kuleuven.be/cuo/


Contact details of CUO: Parkstraat 45 Bus 3605 – 3000 Leuven, Belgium.

Phone: +32 16 32 32 09__________________________________________
David Geerts
Project Leader
Centre for Usability Research (CUO)
IBBT / K.U.Leuven
Parkstraat 45 Bus 3605 - 3000 Leuven - Belgium
T.+32 16 32 31 95 - F.+32 16 32 32 10
M. +32 486 63 32 61
http://www.kuleuven.be/cuo/
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