General Information
We currently have no advertised openings. However, we welcome inquiries from prospective PhD students and postdoctoral researchers whose interests align with the lab’s research. Feel free to reach out to discuss potential opportunities.
Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) is one of the leading institutions for computer science and engineering in Austria, located in the vibrant and historic university town of Graz.
Our group takes a problem-driven approach to visualization research, working closely with collaborators across disciplines — from the sciences to the humanities — to design novel techniques and tools that support exploratory, complex data analysis.
Current Research Topics
We are particularly interested in the following areas:
- User studies and infrastructure for user studies
- Accessibility in data visualization
- Misinformation and visualization
- Expert knowledge and its relationship to data
- Bridging code-based and interactive analysis workflows
- Visualization techniques for multivariate and heterogeneous data
- Biomedical visualization: genomic data, biological networks, patient data
- Design studies
- Scalable, web-based visualization systems
- Methods and models for applied visualization research
- Perceptual and cognitive principles for visualization
- Visualization for communication and behavior change
- Provenance tracking, reproducibility, and storytelling
PhD Students
PhD students are enrolled in TU Graz’s doctoral program. At present, a completed MS degree is required for admission, but we are actively exploring pathways for Bachelor’s graduates — please contact us if that applies to you.
We welcome applicants from computer science and related fields, but also from diverse backgrounds such as bioinformatics, mathematics, physics, design, or psychology. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
There is no fixed recruitment deadline: funded PhD opportunities may become available throughout the year.
Postdoctoral Researchers
We are interested in hearing from prospective postdoctoral researchers with a strong track record in visualization research. Postdoctoral researchers are expected to:
- Develop a research agenda aligned with our focus areas
- Manage projects and coordinate with collaborators and lab members
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate students
- Lead and contribute to publications
- Support grant writing activities
Requirements
Candidates must hold a PhD in computer science or a related field and have a strong publication record in top visualization and/or HCI venues. Additional desired qualifications include:
- Excellent programming skills
- Familiarity with modern software development practices
- Experience collaborating with domain experts
- A broad understanding of evaluation methods
- Motivation, initiative, and willingness to learn
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
While specific openings will be posted on this page, feel free to submit your CV and, optionally, a research statement at any time. We will keep your materials on file and contact you if a suitable position becomes available.
Send materials to alex@visdesignlab.net.