Visiting Researcher Position in Augmented Reality

Graz University of Technology - Institute for Computer Graphics and Vision

Description 
The Institute for Computer Graphics and Vision (ICG) at the Graz University of
Technology, Austria seeks a visiting researcher to join the research group on
Augmented Reality. We focus on investigating all aspects of creating augmented
reality experiences and applications. We want to extend our team with a senior
graduate (MSc or equivalent) or postgraduate (PhD or equivalent) researcher
with experience in the area of real-time computer vision. Particularly, we are
inviting researchers with interest and/or experience in the following topics to
apply:

- 3D tracking and detection
- Simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)
- Online 3D reconstruction
- Sensor fusion
- Programmable cameras and depth cameras
- Applications on handheld devices and smartphones

Interdisciplinary research experience combining computer vision with other areas
such as computer graphics and human computer interaction is a plus. An ideal
candidate will have experience in designing, implementing and testing research
prototype systems. Development experience in C++, real-time interactive
systems and mobile devices is a plus. The successful candidate will be self-
motivated and able to pursue independent research, collaborate with other
researchers and doctoral students in the group and supervise under-graduate
students in projects. Candidates must be fluent in English (speaking and writing).

The position is available immediately. The duration of the appointment is up to 12
month, with a possibility of extension. Relocation to Graz, Austria is expected.

Applicants should submit electronically or in print:
- A detailed CV outlining academic background and past research
- A record of publications
- Two names of references

Please submit applications to:
Christina Fuchs  
  Institute for Computer Graphics and Vision
Technische Universität Graz
Inffeldgasse 16
A-8010 Graz, AUSTRIA

About ICG 

ICG is the only Austrian academic group with the charter to address both
Computer Vision and Computer Graphics, and is carefully nurturing a culture of
Digital Visual Information Processing to resolve the artificial boundaries between
computer graphics and computer vision. The research at ICG is focused on
Computer Graphics, Visualization, Medical Computer Vision, Object Recognition,
Object Reconstruction, Robotics, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.

For further information, please contact
Prof. Dr. Gerhard Reitmayr (+43 316 873 5082 / reitmayr@icg.tugraz.at) or
Prof. Dr. Dieter Schmalstieg (+43 316 873 5070 / schmalstieg@tugraz.at).
 
http://www.icg.tugraz.at/