From: dbl@cc.gatech.edu (David Leonard)
Subject: Graphics/Visualization/X/UNIX/C/C++, Col. of Computing, Ga.Tech
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 05:25:40 GMT

The Georgia Tech College of Computing is now accepting applications for
a technical support position in the Computing and Networking Services
group.  This position will support the Graphics, Visualization and
Usability Center, an interdisciplinary unit in the College.

POSITION: Research Scientist II.

REPORTS TO: Director, Computing and Networking Services

SALARY: Competitive, depending on experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

As a part of the Computing and Network services group, the person
filling this position will provide programming and technical support
for a wide range of research activities within the Graphics,
Visualization, and Usability Center.  This position will involve
designing, developing, and supporting software systems infrastructure
for research projects in application areas such as scientific and
business data visualization, multimedia, computer-supported cooperative
work, computer-based teaching, image understanding, medical imaging,
and user interface design.  Other duties will include technical and
administrative support for our large laboratory facilities which
include networked Silicon Graphics, Sun, DEC, Pixar, and Apple
computers, as well as video and audio equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications include a BS degree (MS
preferred) in Computer Science, or a closely related field, 3 or more
years experience supporting UNIX system, network, and application
software in a highly distributed environment, fluency in shell and C
programming, good communications skills, a strong service orientation,
and the ability to work well with other professionals in providing
technical solutions in an advanced computing environment.

Additional knowledge, skills, and experience which are desirable
include:  A background in computer graphics and/or visualization,
fluency in C++, programming experience with the X window system
including toolkits such as Xt and Motif, and knowledge of video
equipment and techniques.

ENVIRONMENT: The Graphics, Visualization, and Usability Center is a
recently formed interdisciplinary group devoted to the study of the use
of computers to graphically convey information to users.  The faculty
and staff who are currently actively developing the lab's programs are
drawn from Psychology, Mechanical Engineering, Office of
Interdisciplinary Programs, Physics, Mathematics, Information
Technology, and the College of Computing.  Current research spans the
areas of multimedia computing, realistic imagery, medical imaging,
image understanding, animation, user interface software, user interface
design, usability, stereo graphics, image quality, and expert systems
in graphics and user interfaces.

Inquiries and resumes should be directed to:

	David B. Leonard
	Director, Computing and Networking Services
	College of Computing
	Georgia Institute of Technology
	Atlanta, GA  30332-0280

	(404) 894-9213

	dbl@cc.gatech.edu

Georgia Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages
applications from women and minorities.

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David B. Leonard (dbl@cc.gatech.edu)            Georgia Institute of Technology
Director, Computing and Networking Services     Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0280
College of Computing                            (404) 894-9213