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The Department of Computational Media at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar who will work under the direction of Dr. Seif El-Nasr, Professor of Computational Media and Director of the GUII (Game User Intelligence and Interaction) Lab. The successful candidate will work on several projects focusing on two basic areas of research: (1) human-in-the-loop modeling and visualization from game data, and (2) development of psychological adaptive systems for the purpose of coaching and teaching within games or other media, where adaptation is triggered by assessment of learning or psychological states, such as emotions or well-being.

Applicants with expertise in AI, visualization, emotion modeling, and Human-Computer Interaction are strongly encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All documents and materials must be submitted as PDFs and should be forwarded to Magy Seif El-Nasr at: mseifeln@ucsc.edu.

Please refer to PositionJPF01298 in all correspondence.

Required Documents/Materials

• Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae
• Publications (one is required a maximum of three will be accepted).

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