Open Ph.D. and M.Sc. Positions at University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Affectively Intelligent Systems / Human Computer Interaction

Multiple research positions are available at Affectively Intelligent Systems and HCI Lab in the School of Informatics at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Current projects are focusing on designing and building intelligent computer systems that can build models of their users for an enhanced natural communication during HCI. Particular interest is given on recognizing emotions in multimodal and virtual reality environments through physiology and responding to emotions by building affective user models.  

The ideal candidate for the Ph.D. program will have a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Informatics, Cognitive Psychology, or another closely related field and expertise (or at least interest) in empirical emotion research and statistical signal processing, analysis and classification. In rare occasions, exceptional successful candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in the desired fields will also be considered.  

The ideal candidate for the M.Sc. program will have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Informatics, Cognitive Psychology, or another closely related field and interest in empirical emotion research.  

Interested candidates are required to apply to School of Informatics graduate program through UNLV’s graduate college (see http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/ for more information and online application). Candidates will also need to send GRE scores, a statement of interest, three letters of recommendation, and a current resume to:  

Ms Denise Vigeant  
Administrative Assistant III  
School of Informatics  
Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering  
S. Maryland Parkway Box 454054  
Las Vegas, NV 89154-4054  

For more information please contact Dr Fatma Nasoz via email at fatma(dot)nasoz(at)unlv(dot)edu and visit www.informatics.unlv.edu/ and www.informatics.unlv.edu/nasoz .