The Work Practice Technology (WPT) area at Xerox Research Centre Europe, Grenoble, conducts research in the areas of CSCW and HCI applications and it is a multi-disciplinary group, consisting of field workers and computer scientists. We base our research primarily on ethnographic methods of study and analysis, and our orientation in these studies is ethnomethodological. Our research covers numerous work domains, focusing on the 'office' and other industrial and commercial enterprises.
We are currently looking for a researcher with skills in CSCW and HCI to support the development phases in one of the projects the group is currently undertaking. The focus of the research will be around collaboration support systems and awareness systems applied to call center work.
Research topics of particular interest include advanced visualization and novel interaction mechanisms and will exploit novel interfaces. The applicants will also have to be able in their research to understand and exploit technology and methods coming from the fields of machine learning.
Applicants will have to demonstrate their capacity to define and/or implement research plans, to carry out leading research through collaboration with Xerox researchers and also the wider academic community, and to influence the research agenda and potentially see strong deployment to be used worldwide in client systems. They will have to demonstrate as well their capability to work in multidisciplinary teams in close collaboration with social scientists and interaction designers.The applicant should have experience in object programming languages and methodologies. Experience in development of rich internet applications is a plus.
Xerox Research Centre Europe (XRCE) is a young, dynamic research organization, which creates innovative technologies to support growth in Xerox business process outsourcing and document management services businesses.
Our domains of research stretch from the social sciences to computer science. We have renowned expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, ethnography and services computing.
XRCE is part of the Xerox Innovation group made up of 800 researchers and engineers in four world-renowned research and technology centres. Xerox and XRCE is an equal opportunity employer.
The "Charte de la diversité”, adopted by Xerox, proves our engagement in favour of cultural, ethnic and social diversity. Our main building is compliant with the AGEFIPH standards for disabled access.
The Grenoble site is set in a park in the heart of the French Alps in a stunning location only a few kilometers from the city centre. The city of Grenoble has a large scientific community made up of national research institutes (CNRS, Universities, INRIA) and private industries. Stimulated also by the presence of a large student community, Grenoble has become a resolutely modern city, with a rich heritage and a vibrant cultural scene. It is a lively and cosmopolitan place, offering a host of leisure opportunities. Winter sports resorts just half an hour from campus and three natural parks at the city limits make running, skiing, trekking, climbing and paragliding easily available.
Grenoble is close to both the Swiss and Italian borders.
