Research Assistant (PhD Position): Collaborative Information Exploration

Technische Universität Graz (TUG), Austria, invites applications for an open research position in the project Caleydoplex, aiming at the development of collaborative information exploration. We are looking for a candidate having (most of) the following qualifications:

University degree, preferably MSc (Diplom, DEA, or equivalent) in computer science or related field, plus the intent to pursue a PhD at TUG.
Strong interest in research on information visualization, human-computer interaction and computer-supported cooperative work. Some background in computer graphics, multimedia and statistics is expected.
Considerable experience with software development methodology and tools, in particular object-oriented programming with Java and/or C++. Knowledge in OpenGL is recommended. Prior involvement in research or development projects is a plus.
Fluency in English, good communication skills and capability of working in teams complete the profile of a successful candidate. Note that knowledge of German is not expected (but this may be your chance to learn it! :-).

What do we offer in exchange:

The opportunity of pursuing a PhD/research position in an exciting new field
Guaranteed initial funding for 1 year (full-time employment)
A lot of freedom to explore both your scientific and creative interests in the course of your work
Extensive infrastructure at the TUG Institute for Computer Graphics and Vision
A very good working climate
A chance to live in the beautiful city of Graz


More information at: http://www.icg.tugraz.at/opportunities/caleydoplexPhD

Postdoctoral position in computer graphics and vision at CRIM

A postdoctoral position is available in the Vision & Imaging team (www.crim.ca/vision) at Centre de Recherche Informatique de Montreal
(www.crim.ca).

The candidate will work mainly on an industrial project in computer
graphics and Image-Based Modeling and Rendering (IBMR). The project is
funded by NSERC (Natural and Science Engineering Research Council) and a
cinematographic company.

The objectives of the project are two-fold:
1) Validate the concept that 3D perception/immersion in an IMBR scene
can be obtained without stereo acquisition or head-mounted device by
servoing viewer head motion to the scene viewpoint.
2) Develop a test-bed that implements the above concept on a desktop and
serve as a laboratory environment for 3D immersive assessment and
algorithmic/hardware optimization.

The appointee will be responsible of developing the IBMR system with the
assistance of a junior software developers and a senior researcher, and
in close relationship with the client. The project is supervised by the
principal researcher and director of the Vision & Imaging team.

Technical requirements:
-PhD (scientist or engineer) in computer vision or computer graphics
-Very good knowledge of IBMR techniques
-Knowledge of OpenGL and OpenSceneGraph, and any relevant IBMR tools
(e.g. Insight3D)
-Good software development background with Visual C++
-Strong algorithmic skills

Personal requirements:
-High interest in applied- and end-user-oriented R&D projects
-Very good communication skills to interact with non-expert client.
-Strong writing skills for technical reports and expert articles (in French and/or English)
-Willing to work in a French speaking environment

The position is available now and is available for 1 year with a
possible 1 year extension. Please send your CV with reference letters
(in English or French) to Dr. Langis Gagnon (langis.gagnon@crim.ca)

Langis Gagnon, PhD
Chercheur principal et directeur d'equipe - Vision et imagerie
CRIM
405 Avenue Ogilvy, Bureau 101
Montreal (Quebec), H3N1M3
514-840-1235 poste 8959
www.crim.ca/vision
http://ca.linkedin.com/in/langisgagnonmontreal