Postdoctoral Research Associate
Core
Design, prototype, and evaluate symbology for maritime data products, focusing on layered displays, perceptual evaluation, and robustness under real operational conditions.
Role type
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Visualization & Cartography)
Builds
Prototype tools for color evaluation, blending analysis, and symbology testing; contributes to digital chart compilation workflows.
Domain
Maritime navigation, digital cartography, visual perception, geospatial data processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research
Required skills
Python programming, visualization, computer graphics, perceptual evaluation, analytical research, data generalization
Preferred skills
cartography, GIS, geospatial data processing, color spaces, perceptual metrics (CIELAB, ΔE), maritime navigation systems (ENC/ECDIS), S-100 standards, user studies, human-factors evaluation
Technologies
Python
Responsibilities
Conduct research on color and symbology behavior in layered electronic chart displays; develop and evaluate methods for perceptually grounded symbology selection; design and execute evaluation studies to assess interpretability and usability; design and implement prototype tools; contribute to standards development for emerging maritime product specifications; contribute to peer-reviewed publications and technical reports; provide mentorship to graduate students.
Seniority
Postdoctoral Researcher (early-career academic researcher)