Research Scientist : Human-Computer-Interaction/Visualization

We are seeking research scientists to join us in our recently announced IBM Research – Africa lab in Nairobi, Kenya (the first IBM Research lab dedicated to a whole continent). The lab will be located on the campus of the Catholic University in the Karen-Langata area in Nairobi. To help us achieve our goal of becoming a world-class research organization that will deliver innovations relevant to the African continent, we are looking for a candidate who has an outstanding human computer interaction background. The ideal candidate should also have an applied knowledge of visualization (geospatial analysis, spatio-temporal modeling, etc.) and a passion for building systems that apply analytics (data mining, information retrieval, decision-making, predictive modeling, network analysis, machine learning, recommender and filtering systems, etc.) to real world applications. The candidate will thrive in an interdisciplinary team, and, ideally, have a record of designing, building, deploying, and studying next-generation systems and novel user interactions in both mature and emerging markets. Furthermore, the candidate will have demonstrated experience of working and collaborating extensively with clients, business partners, startups, and academia. In addition to a solid research publication record, the ideal candidate is also expected to have tangible impact in the other essential parts of what we do—drive our efforts in developing and deploying software & services for real users at various scales, from small teams to enterprise-wide.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to define research plans, carry out leading research, and publish research results through professional journals, academic conferences, and patents. As a researcher you will be expected to formalize challenging problems, develop new solutions, and work with business & development teams to ensure these solutions have a significant impact.

Required
Doctorate Degree
At least 3 years experience in software programming with C++ or Java
At least 3 years experience in Data mining, information retrieval, recommender systems, data modeling, predictive analytics, and social software
At least 3 years experience in customers, government, and academia
English: Fluent

Preferred
At least 5 years experience in software programming with C++ or Java
At least 5 years experience in Data mining, information retrieval, recommender systems, data modeling, predictive analytics, and social software
At least 5 years experience in customers, government, and academia
Additional information

We offer:
• A stimulating, cross-disciplinary environment in a leading research organization,
• Opportunities for a unique combination of scientific and industrial research into real-world problems and make a tangible impact on a continent
• Excellent ties to research groups worldwide and up-to-date infrastructure and resources

Doctorate Degree computer science, engineering, or related discipline
Experience in human computer interaction design & evaluation/testing, with emphasis on visualization, and a strong publication record in top-tier HCI conferences and journals

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.


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