PhD Position in Visualization at University of Konstanz

The Konstanz Research School Chemical Biology (KoRS-CB) and the Computer and Information Science (CS) department at the University of Konstanz in Germany offer a PhD position in the area of information visualization for biology. 

We are searching for excellent candidates either in bioinformatics or in computer science with knowledge relevant to (biological) data visualization.
In the project we will develop new data-analysis and visualization methods for high-throughput screening in Chemical Biology. Hit selection and sub-structure determination through clustering will be optimized with regards to chemical relevance.
Results will be visualized by different parallel views that allow coherent interaction. An important aspect in visualization will be to reduce the cognitive load of the viewer.
A successful candidate will be offered a full three years TVL 13 position and associated with KoRS-CB and CS.

contact & links:

Prof. Dr. Oliver Deussen (od@uni.kn)
http://graphics.uni.kn

Konstanz Research School Chemical Biology:

http://www.chembiol.uni-konstanz.de/

 

Junior Research Groups Leaders at the Max Planck Center for Visual Computing and Communication

Max Planck Institute for Informatics

The Max Planck Institute for Informatics, as the coordinator of the Max Planck Center for Visual Computing and Communication (MPC-VCC), invites applications for

Junior Research Groups Leaders

in the Max Planck Center for Visual Computing and Communication

The Max Planck Center for Visual Computing and Communications offers young scientists in information technology the opportunity to develop their own research program addressing 

-          important problems in areas such as

-          image communication

-          computer graphics

-          geometric computing

-          imaging systems

-          computer vision

-          human machine interface

-          distributed multimedia architectures

-          multimedia networking

-          visual media security

The center includes an outstanding group of faculty members at Stanford's Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Departments, the Max Planck Institute for Informatics, and Saarland University.

The program begins with a preparatory 1-2 year postdoc phase (Phase P) at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics, followed by a two-year appointment at Stanford University (Phase I) as a visiting assistant professor, and then a position at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics as a junior research group leader (Phase II). However, the program can be entered flexibly at each phase, commensurate with the experience of the applicant.

Applicants to the program must have completed an outstanding PhD. Exact duration of the preparatory postdoc phase is flexible, but we typically expect this to be about 1-2 years. Applicants who completed their PhD in Germany may enter Phase I of the program directly. Applicants for Phase II are expected to have completed a postdoc stay abroad and must have demonstrated their outstanding research potential and ability to successfully lead a research group.

Reviewing of applications will commence on 01 Jan 2013. The final deadline is 31 Jan 2013. Applicants should submit their CV, copies of their school and university reports, list of publications, reprints of five selected publications, names of references, a brief description of their previous research and a detailed description of the proposed research project (including possible opportunities for collaboration with existing research groups at Saarbrücken and Stanford) to:

               

                Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Seidel

                Max Planck Institute for Informatics,

                Campus E 1 4, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany;

                Email: mpc-vcc@mpi-inf.mpg.de

The Max Planck Center is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.

Additional information is available on the website http://www.mpc-vcc.de

Professor Mixed/Augmented Reality - TU Graz

Graz University of Technology is seeking applications for a professor
of Mixed and Augmented Reality. The professor will be employed on a
tenure track position with a five-year evaluation period. After a
positive evaluation, the employment will be converted to a permanent
position.

We are encouraging applications of candidates with demonstrated
scientific excellence in the area of Mixed and Augmented Reality,
working on topics such as computer vision methods for Augmented Reality
or mobile 3D user interfaces. The candidate's research interests should
match and complement the existing research areas in computer graphics
and computer vision.

The candidate is expected to collaborate interdisciplinary within the
faculty and to reach out to other universities and industry. Teaching
on bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels as well as active
participation  in academic administration is required.

We expect:
* A doctoral degree and a habilitation or equivalent qualification in a
relevant area
* Scientific excellence documented by publications in first-rate
conferences and journals
* An outstanding teaching experience
* Experience in acquiring, managing and supervision of externally
funded projects
* Active participation in the international research community
Graz University of Technology is committed to increasing the percentage
of female scientists in teaching and research. Given applicants with
equal qualifications, we give priority to women.
Applications should include diplomas, a resume, a list of publications,
an overview of current and planned research and teaching activities,
copies of the 5 most important publications and references.

Applications should be sent by post or electronically by 15 February
2013 to the Dean of Computer Science, Prof Franz Wotawa, Inffeldgasse
10/II, A-8010 Graz, E-Mail: dekanat.informatik@tugraz.at.

For details and application, see the official announcement:

http://www.icg.tugraz.at/openings

Postdocs in the VSB-Technical University of Ostrava (Czech Republic)

Currently we offer 27 post-doctoral (postdoc) research positions on the following five themes (project modules), supported by the EU Operational Program Education for Competitiveness and the Czech state budget:
A. IT for solving crisis situations
(5 postdoc positions; contact: Assoc. Professor Vondrak, vit.vondrak@vsb.cz)
B. Numerical methods and libraries for parallel computing
(5 postdoc positions; contact: Assoc. Professor Kozubek, tomas.kozubek@vsb.cz)
C. Modelling in nanotechnologies
(6 postdoc positions; contact: Professor Pistora, jaromir.pistora@vsb.cz)
D. IT for knowledge processing
(2 postdoc positions; contact: Professor Snasel, vaclav.snasel@vsb.cz)
E. Smart systems in energetics
(9 postdoc positions; contact: Professor Cermak, tomas.cermak@vsb.cz)

See more details @ http://www.feec.vutbr.cz/aktuality/info/VSB_postdoci2012.pdf

University of Florida, Department of Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Assistant Professor Opening Announcement

The Department of Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) it the University of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank.  The anticipated starting date is August 2013. Exceptionally strong candidates in any area of computer science or engineering are encouraged to apply, although we are especially interested in human-centered computing, including: human-computer interaction, virtual/augmented reality, visualization, ubiquitous computing, and interactive computer graphics.

This position is targeted to the Digital Arts and Sciences program (DAS), which offers a core computer science degree with emphasis on human-centered computing. The focus includes art, design, and computing courses related to digital media, interaction and communication. (http://www.cise.ufl.edu/academics/undergrad/das/)

The CISE Department is comprised of 30 tenure track faculty, and 480 graduate and 656 undergraduate students. Research areas include computer graphics, simulation, and art, computer systems, computer vision and intelligent systems, database and information systems, high performance computing and algorithms, medical imaging, machine learning, and networks and security.

Qualifications:  A PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline and commitment to excellence in teaching and research is required.
Salary and support are competitive and dependent upon background and experience.
The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. To be considered you must apply by submitting an application through the jobs website at UF https://jobs.ufl.edu/, reference position number 00008377 and attach the following required documents: curriculum vitae, statement of career objectives and three letters of recommendation. Applications will not be reviewed until all recommendation letters are received.

In addition, PDF files of the application package may be e-mailed to search@cise.ufl.edu; this is not a formal method of application, to be considered individuals must apply through
the UF website @ https://jobs.ufl.edu/.

Additional information can be found by visiting one of three websites: Department of CISE http://cise.ufl.edu/; College of Engineering http://eng.ufl.edu and University of Florida http://ufl.edu

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution and women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Becas para estudios de Máster en Energía y Medio Ambiente en Estados Unidos para el año 2013-2014

Estas becas están destinadas a licenciados o estudiantes con título de grado de nacionalidad española, británica o estadounidense. Los beneficiarios podrán estudiar en dos centros de prestigio: la Universidad de Rochester y la Universidad de Maine. El plazo de inscripción estará abierto hasta las 14:00 horas del próximo 15 de febrero de 2013.

Os remitimos la nota relacionada con la convocatoria  publicada en la web www.fundacioniberdrola.org donde los interesados pueden consultar todas las condiciones de la convocatoria así como rellenar el formulario de inscripción on-line  formulario de inscripción on-line.

PhD Position Available at TU Darmstadt

PhD Position Available - Interdisciplinary Project Serious Games, Bioinformatics, Evaluation

 We have an open PhD position at TU Darmstadt in an interdisciplinary project covering serious games, bioinformatics and evaluation. All information can be found in the official job posting at  http://www.intern.tu-darmstadt.de/dez_vii/stellen/stellen_details_87489.de.jsp (in German). Note that the knowledge of German is not a precondition for the job. 

Please contact Michael Goesele (goesele@cs.tu-darmstadt.de) for inquiries and information.

PhD position: Uncertainty Visualization for Digital Radiation Therapy (TUe)

PhD position: Uncertainty Visualization for Digital Radiation Therapy

Biomedical Image analysis group at the Technical University of Eindhoven
Please follow this link to apply for this position: http://jobs.tue.nl/en/job/phd-student-uncertainty-visualization-for-digital-radiation-therapy-158481.html.

Project description

This PhD position is part of the FP7 EU-STREP project “DR THERAPAT”- Digital Radiation Therapy Patient”. This project is based on the past decade advances in radiation therapy technology, offering exceptional flexibility in dose delivery. Image guidance during treatment ensures a reliable targeting of the dose to the tumor. This has created the possibility to irradiate the tumor with a high dose with minimal exposure of surrounding tissue. Thus an improvement in tumor control is no longer invariably associated with an increase in radiation-induced toxicity. Now, the capacity exists to create treatment plans that are tailored to the specific characteristics of the patient. However, an individualized representational model that informs on radiation therapy planning and outcome prediction is still lacking. There are several modeling approaches available that have the potential to fill this gap, among them empirical, but established radiobiological models and more sophisticated multi-scale models.
DR THERAPAT aim is to create the Digital Radiation Therapy Patient, integrating the available knowledge on tumor imaging, image analysis and interpretation, radiobiological models and radiation therapy planning into a reusable, multi-scale digital representation.
The PhD appointed to this position will work in the visualization of the multimodal and multi-value data that plays a role throughout the complete model-based radiotherapy planning pipeline. Prior to the radiotherapy modeling, different imaging modalities will be combined by means of image registration, relevant anatomical structures will be segmented, multiple parameters will be quantified and different tissues will be classified. The resulting multitude of information is the input for the patient-specific radiotherapy modeling. We aim at methods for the visualization and exploration of all relevant information in the radiotherapy planning pipeline; we especially focus on methods that incorporate the uncertainty that is introduced in each step in the pipeline.
The goal is to achieve an easy-to-use and easy-to-understand visualization and exploration of the multimodal, multi-value data involved in cancer radiotherapy planning – including the uncertainty in these data – in each step of the radiotherapy planning pipeline and in the final planning outcome.


Research group
The “DR THERAPAT” project comprises multiple and diverse scientific and technical challenges. Therefore, the project will be developed by a multidisciplinary team from leading academic and research institutions worldwide. The PhD student will be embedded in this team formed by Philips Research (Hamburg) and Healthcare (The Netherlands), Stichting Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Ziekenhuis (The Netherlands), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium), Aarhus Universitet (Denmark), The Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (Greece) and Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e – The Netherlands) where the PhD student will be located.
The PhD student will also be embedded in the Multivalued Image Analysis & Visualization group (http://bmia.bmt.tue.nl/research/MVIAV/) led by dr. Anna Vilanova.  This group is part of the recently TU/e established Imaging Science and Technology Eindhoven (IST/e, cf. www.iste.nl) High Potential Research Program which has the ambition to become a leading research institute on the crossroads of image acquisition, mathematical modeling, algorithmic, visualization and biomedical applications on the basis of advanced imaging techniques. This ambitious goal is feasible through synergy of perfectly complementary research groups within TU/e and their collaborative partners, such as Philips Healthcare, and regional and academic medical centers.

Tasks
    Study of data visualization and exploration methods currently used in radiotherapy
    Study and modeling using probability theory of the uncertainty (e.g. noise) in the image data acquired with the multimodal imaging modalities involved in radiotherapy planning.
    Study and modeling of the propagation and accumulation of uncertainty in the multimodal image registration, segmentation & quantification steps.
    Analysis and implementation of methodology for the comprehensive visualization and interactive exploration of the multimodal, multi-value information and its uncertainty: data mining, visual analysis and real-time user interaction will be combined to optimally facilitate the visual representation and exploration of this multidimensional information and its uncertainty.
    Analysis, development and implementation of methods for the visualization of the effect of uncertainty in the tissue modeling and therapy planning results.
    Evaluation of the effectiveness of the developed visualization and exploration methods.


Requirements
We are looking for a candidate who meets the following requirements:

    You are a talented and enthusiastic researcher.
    You have experience with or a strong background in visualization, computer graphics, mathematics, and image processing. Preferably you finished a master in Computer Science, (Applied) Mathematics, (Applied) Physics or Electrical Engineering.
    You have excellent programming skills and experience.
    You have good communicative skills, and the attitude to partake successfully in the work of a multidisciplinary research team.
    You are creative, ambitious, hard working and persistent.
    You have good command of the English language (knowledge of Dutch is not required).

Software engineering positions for open-source surgical simulation platform

SimQuest (www.simquest.com) is seeking new or recent software engineering/computer science graduates to work on a project to develop an open-source platform for surgical simulation.  Over the last six years, SimQuest has developed a large code base in C++ to support real-time physics (1-, 2-, and 3-D FEMs); collision detection, clustering, and response; device-independent haptics; display/scene rendering; debug support; measurement of user behavior; and a tool chain to support scenario creation and editing.  This platform currently supports applications for suturing, bone drilling, and microsurgery.  We are re-architecting the platform and transitioning it to an open-source code base.

Responsibilities

Develop unit tests for all classes

Revise/refactor/reimplement code to conform to new architecture/APIs and to run on the Robot Operating System (ROS)

Incorporate existing open-source packages in lieu of proprietary/closed code where appropriate

Participate in design and code reviews

Package features into releases for the user community

Write user documention

 Qualifications

 Required

o   1-2 years of C++ programming experience

o   Have designed and built software using an object-oriented design and coding methodology

o   Experience with a version control system such as Subversion, Git, or Perforce

o   Fluent oral and written communication skills

·          Desirable

o   Have used any of the following systems: Bullet, SOFA, or any other physics package; OpenSceneGraph, OpenCL; Chai3D or any other haptics package; GitHub; ROS

o   Experience in contributing to any open-source software development

o   Python programming experience

o   Have used an agile software methodology

o   Experience and/or coursework in any of the following areas: computational physics, graphics, haptics, real-time programming

o   Team software development experience

 Job Application Materials

Cover letter

Resume/CV

Downloadable code samples

Two references and/or two letters of recommendation

 Job Location

 Boston, MA.  Must be eligible to work in the United States.

 SimQuest offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical insurance and company match on 401(K) contributions.

Two Postdocs at the USC Institute for Creative Technologies

--- Postdoctoral Position in User State Sensing at the USC Institute for Creative Technologies ---

The MxR Lab at the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a project in user state sensing. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in computer science or a related field and a research background in virtual environments, 3D user interfaces, human-computer interaction, computer vision, machine learning, or a similar area.

This position is funded by a project that involves assessing the user's psychological state through verbal and nonverbal behavior during interactions with virtual humans, based primarily on data collected through video and depth cameras.  Specific responsibilities will include:
- Designing and prototyping sensing methodologies to inform model's of the user's psychological state
- Developing software libraries that facilitate user state sensing
- Collaborating with other divisions of the ICT to contribute to an integrated sensing framework
- Conducting user studies, analyzing data, and publishing results

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

Initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of renewal for subsequent years.  Please direct all inquiries to Evan Suma (suma@ict.usc.edu).

Applicants can apply online at: http://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=66028



--- Postdoctoral Position in Visualization at the USC Institute for Creative Technologies ---

The MxR Lab at the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who can essentially serve as a Product Designer specializing in the field of data visualization / visual analytics.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in computer science or related field and a research background in the areas of scientific visualization, information visualization, or visual analytics, but also must have great client relationship skills, be highly empathic, and be adept at client need finding.

Effort will be on a new project that focuses on innovative ways for users to interact with scientific data visualization. The position is expected to be funded for at least two years, with an initial one-year appointment and the possibility of renewal for subsequent years. Some travel to DC to spend extended time with local researchers will be required as well.

Responsibilities will include:
- Designing novel visualizations and interaction techniques for immersive tablet-based displays
- Developing visualization applications and supporting software for mobile platforms
- Conducting user studies, analyzing data, and publishing results
- Acting as a liaison between ICT and other contracting organizations
- Providing support for other contracting organizations in integrating existing visualization applications with tablet devices

How to apply:
Email a cover letter and CV (including list of publications and contact information for 3-5 references) to Evan Suma (suma@ict.usc.edu).

PhD/MSc positions in the Geometry Processing Group at UBC (Canada)

Prof. Alla Sheffer's research group at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada) has a number of openings for outstanding PhD (or PhD track MSc) positions. Successful applicants  will have an opportunity to take part in world class research in  geometry processing, modeling, and other related topics.

See http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~sheffa/papers.html and http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~sheffa/proj.html for recent research project examples.



The applicant's profile should include as many as possible of the following characteristics:

Master or Univ. Diploma degree in computer science or related fields
Good written and oral communication skills (English)
Strong interest and background in computer graphics
Research or work experience in geometry modeling and/or processing a plus
Good programming skills (C, C++, Matlab)


The position is available from September 2013. More details on the PhD program at UBC are available at https://www.cs.ubc.ca/students/grad/prospective/

Applicants should send their CV to Alla Sheffer (sheffa@cs.ubc.ca) and simultaneously apply to the UBC graduate program as described at https://www.cs.ubc.ca/students/grad/prospective/application. Please note that the UBC CS deadline for such applications is December 15 2012.

Postdoctoral position at IRIT-CNRS, Toulouse, France

Global illumination and wave optics

In the frame of the French ANR project AMPERE, we are looking for a post-doctoral researcher in computer graphics.

The aim of this 12 to 18 months contract will be to develop  Monte-Carlo estimators for simulating wave effects of light and high-frequency electromagnetic signal.

Principally, the post-doctoral researcher will have to work on :

• The study of the Wigner Distribution Function (WDF) and its use for computer graphics (see http://research.edm.uhasselt.be/~tcuypers/index.php?page=publications).
• The integration of the WDF into importance-sampling and multiple-importance-sampling schemes for bidirectional path tracing.

The postdoctoral candidate must verify the following capabilities

• Have obtained his/her PhD in Computer Science / Computer Graphics
• Have a strong skill in C++ programming
• Have a strong skill in Monte Carlo methods

The post-doctoral will be located at IRIT/CNRS, in Toulouse, south of France (http://www.irit.fr), and will work in the Computer Graphics group under the supervision of Mathias Paulin (http://www.irit.fr/~Mathias.Paulin)

The salary will be around 2300 euros per month.

The starting date of the postdoctoral contract will be between now and december 2012.

For further informations, please contact Mathias.Paulin@irit.fr

PostDoc (Graphics) at Univ.ofWest Bohemia, Czech Republic

POSTDOC positions opened:
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PostDoc in Computer Graphics , Visualization, Virtual Reality and Haptic Systems
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(with an extension to geometrical algebra and conformal geometry)
Duration: upto 29 months
Mentor: prof.Vaclav Skala, http://www.VaclavSkala.eu  http://graphics.zcu.cz/People
Info: https://nexliz.zcu.cz/sites/default/files/docs/VR/NEXLIZ-FAV-6_EN-Academician_research_assistant_(postdoc).pdf
Application is to be sent to: mkepka@kma.zcu.cz , Tel: +420 37763 2606
DEADLINE November 1, 2013
Project: NEXLIZ  https://nexliz.zcu.cz/en

PostDoc in Biomedical Data Processing - modeling patient-specific virtual physiological human
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Duration: upto 29 months
Mentor: Dr.Josef Kohout, http://graphics.zcu.cz/People
Info: https://nexliz.zcu.cz/sites/default/files/docs/VR/NEXLIZ-FAV-3_EN-Academician_research_assistant_(postdoc).pdf
Application is to be sent to: mkepka@kma.zcu.cz , Tel: +420 37763 2606
DEADLINE November 1, 2013
Project: NEXLIZ  https://nexliz.zcu.cz/en

Tenure Track Assistant Professorship on Games Engineering

TUM is the first university in Germany to reinforce its recruitment policy by a comprehensive tenure track system. Based on best international standards and transparent performance criteria, TUM FACULTY TENURE TRACK offers quality-oriented academic career options for high-potential young scientists, from the appointment as Assistant Professor through a permanent position as Associate Professor and on to Full Professor.

The TUM Department of Informatics invites applications for a
Tenure Track Assistant Professorship
» Games Engineering «

Initially pay-scale grade W2, to be filled as soon as possible.

We are looking for an excellent scientist with a high potential for developing an internationally recognized research agenda in the field of Games Engineering. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research and teaching in Games Engineering. The candidate should have comprehensive skills – including a university degree – in computer science. We are expecting a research record in at least one of the following fields: Realtime Rendering, Computer Animation, Visual Simulation. We are seeking for applicants who have gained experience in industrial game development, with a focus on the technical realization of immersive 3D computer games.

We expect the candidate to actively take part in the Bachelor and upcoming Master program Informatics: Games Engineering, and to have an ability to pursue scientific research at international level in one of the addressed fields. Teaching assignments include courses in the subject area and the basic courses offered by the department as well as courses for other academic TUM departments. The ability to teach in English and German is a prerequisite for TUM Professors.

The initial appointment will be for 6 years. After positive evaluation in the final year, the candidate is tenured on an Associate Professor level. Tenure evaluation may be initiated after a minimum of three years only in exceptional cases, justified by extraordinarily outstanding achievements or in regard of particularly strategic significance in shaping the university’s profile.

Eligible candidates typically hold a doctorate, have established a strong track record in the postdoctoral phase, and demonstrate pedagogical and personal aptitude as well as substantial international experience. Family leave will be taken into consideration.

Supported by competitive start-up resources, candidates are expected to develop an independent and vigorous research program. Furthermore, candidates should be committed to excellence in undergraduate/graduate teaching and in supervising PhD students.

As part of the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments, TUM has been pursuing the strategic goal of substantially increasing the diversity of its faculty. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, TUM explicitly encourages nominations of and applications from women as well as from all others who would bring additional diversity dimensions to the university’s research and teaching strategies. Preference will be given to disabled candidates with essentially the same qualifications. The TUM Munich Dual Career Office provides support for dual career couples and families.

Applications accompanied by supporting documentation (CV, certificates, credentials, list of publications including 3 selected reprints, list of courses taught, and presentation of research and teaching strategies, names and addresses of at least 3 references) should be submitted by October 15, 2012 to:

Dekan der Fakultät für Informatik

Technische Universität München

Boltzmannstr. 3, D-85748 Garching (Germany)

E-Mail: bewerbung.dekanat@in.tum.de

SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR AN HPL POST DOC POSITION in Cybersecurity/team dynamics psychology

We are looking for a full-time person to participate in a government-funded research project to study aspects of Computer Security Incident Response Team dynamics and operations. The position is for one year possibly extending to up to two years.  This person will work with a multidisciplinary, multi-organizational group comprising of HP Labs research scientists, HP Services security operational teams in cybersecurity, and professors in psychology and computer science from partner universities. The person will be responsible for task definition, planning, and delivery for a significant portion of the HP part of the project. They will be also responsible for liaising with the operational experts on the HP team as well as with the academic collaborators. Project output is primarily publications in appropriate forums. The person will be based in Princeton, NJ but will also spend a significant amount of time on site with security operations to perform field studies. They will be expected to travel to partner locations to perform collaborative research and to sponsors’ meetings and academic conferences to present the project. They will be under the guidance of the HP team lead but will be given considerable freedom and latitude to design the role, with a strong expectation of results.

The ideal candidate would be a recent PhD in Computer Science who is highly motivated to conduct multidisciplinary research, is self-managed, and has a strong background in cybersecurity with a demonstrated interest in studying psychological aspects of cyber security. Alternately, a PhD in Psychology or related areas with a strong knowledge or demonstrated interest in cybersecurity will also be considered. Candidates with Masters’ degrees who have significant experience in cybersecurity or psychology, and desire to perform doctoral or pre-doctoral research in a related area, will also be considered.

Can you please distribute among those that can be interested and ask them to send me the CV? Many thanks!

For more information, please go to req # 1008188 in the www.jobs.hp.com  website.

Postdoc position in Cardiff

Post Reference Number 420BR
Job Title Research Associate
Job Category Academic - Research
Career Pathway Research
School / Directorate SOHCS - School of Healthcare Studies

The School of Healthcare Studies is recruiting a research associate to work with a research group involved in rehabilitation and movement sciences. The School's movement laboratory has a newly installed Motek Medical GRAIL system, which can provide movement analysis and feedback in real-time. The post holder will be expected to substantially contribute to the development of this system for rehabilitation applications.

This is a full time position, fixed term for 3 years.
Salary: £30,122 - £35,938 per annum (Grade 6)
Closing date: Thursday, 27 September 2012
Job Description

To develop tools for movement evaluation and feedback for patient studies using the GRAIL (Gait Real-time Analysis Interactive Lab) system; DFlow software and other programming languages.
To investigate novel applications in rehabilitation using the GRAIL system in different patient groups.
To carry out research to identify factors that influence recovery which will direct rehabilitation strategies, with the aim to enable earlier return to recovered function and reduced chronicity.
To contribute to translation of these findings into clinical practice by inform rehabilitation programmes.
To plan and perform research within an established programme, this includes literature review, laboratory experimentation, statistical analysis and data recording, critical evaluation and interpretation, and drawing conclusions on the outcomes.
To secure external grant funding as co-applicant, progressing to a PI, train MSc/PhD students, and develop an international research profile under the guidance of a team of established scientists.
To establish an independent national/international research profile and contribute to the strategic aims and ambitions of the research group.
To publish research results in original papers in leading, peer-reviewed international journals and contribute to knowledge transfer.
To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research, including organisation of project meetings and the preparation of reports for external funding bodes, internal research committees and meetings as appropriate.
To update continually knowledge and understanding in the field or specialism and translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into research activity.
To take responsibility for safe working practices.
To supervise undergraduate, postgraduate, clinical fellow and discipline hopping projects, as appropriate.
To significantly contribute towards Schools’ strategic aims and ambitions of the School of Healthcare Studies.
You may be asked to perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.

Person Specification Essential Criteria
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and confidently to others using a range of media.
1. Excellent IT skills, including experience of using Labview and Matlab.
2. Evidence of the ability to develop research objectives and proposals for own and/or joint research and to demonstrate the potential and commitment to publish work of a high-quality.
3. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to make appropriate decisions on research activity.
4. A PhD in relevant area (physiotherapy, biomechanics) and a first class or good second class honours degree in a relevant discipline (physiotherapy).
5. Experience of teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level in a variety of settings.
6. Evidence of ability to work to work under pressure and to strict timescales.
7. Ability to present confidently to academic and non-academic audiences at meetings and conferences.
8. Experience of managing a small laboratory.
9.
Salary Range Min. 30,122
Salary Range Max. 35,938

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Dr. Robert van Deursen
Reader and Director of Research
Director of Research Centre for Clinical Kinaesiology
School of Healthcare Studies
Cardiff University
Heath Park
Cardiff CF14 4XN
United Kingdom

phone: 029 20687685  or  029 20687687
fax:        029 20687685 
email:   vandeursenr@cardiff.ac.uk
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Internship in EADS UK, Innovation Works

Internship Description

Innovation Work, EADS UK

Location of internship: EADS UK, Newport, South Wales, UK
Pay: £14,400
Time of contract: 1 year

Contact: Tomas Sanchez Lopez (Research Team Leader, Information Fusion), tomas.sanchezlopez@eads.com, +447970389822

The EADS Group is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services, employing around 133,000 people at more than 170 sites worldwide. The Group brings together businesses that are market leaders in their own right, forming a collective driven by a single vision. The main divisions inside the EADS Group are Airbus, Cassidian, Eurocopter and Astrium. EADS and its Divisions promote cutting-edge technologies and scientific excellence to contribute to global progress and to deliver solutions for the challenges posed by such societal issues as environmental protection, mobility, defence and security, and safety. EADS Innovation Works is a global network of technical capability centres that covers the skills and the technical capabilities that are critical for the group, promoting and delivering research for all the divisions inside EADS.

Description of main responsibilities:

Technical work primarily in the context of an on-going project with the following requirements:

 - Familiar both Windows and Linux environments
 - Familiar with installation processes which might some time include
   o Simple scripting
   o Configuration of the system (e.g installation of required services, configuration of ports, troubleshooting of errors)
   o Compilation on Linux environments

 - Programming knowledge (particularly Java and Eclipse)
 - Understanding of Web Services and associated networking protocols and standards (e.g XML, SOAP, WSDL, etc)
 -  Understanding of code management techniques such as Maven, SVN, bug tracking, etc
 -  Ideally some understanding of semantic web technologies such as what ontologies or RDF are
 - Summary of technical capabilities: Somebody that looks at this http://weblab-project.org/index.php?title=Developer_Dashboard and feels capable to install it and give some hacking a go.

Also required
 - Good handling of English language both written and spoken
 - Able to write good quality reports with technical content

Faculty Position in Computer Graphics or Affective Computing at Telecom PARISTECH, Paris, France

We open a faculty position at Telecom ParisTech  (joint research unit with CNRS), Paris, France.

The complete position description is here:

http://perso.telecom-paristech.fr/~boubek/jobs/Faculty-Position_Affective-Computing_or_Computer-Graphics_Telecom-ParisTech_En-FR.pdf



The position may be filled either in:

- the Computer Graphics group: applicants should contact me (tamy.boubekeur@telecom-paristech.fr)

or

- Affective Computing: applicants should contact Catherine Pelachaud (catherine.pelachaud@telecom-parsitech.fr)



The deadline for applying is Septembrer 14th and the selection process (review, seminars, final interview) will take place in October. Applicants who do not speak french are expected to be willing to learn it (french classes available all year long).



Potential applicants who are attending SIGGRAPH 2012 can send me a message to arrange a short appointment at the conference.

Project assistant (PhD student)

The Institute of Computer Graphics at the Faculty of Technology and Natural Science at the

Johannes Kepler University Linz (www.jku.at/cg) is seeking a projected assistant (PhD student) for a project duration of three years (extendable). According to the wage agreement of university employees, the gross salary is 27,000 EUR/year (30h per week).

Applicants must hold a Master or Univ. Diploma degree in computer science or related fields, such as mathematics or mediainformatics, and should have profound experience in one or more of the following areas: computer graphics, computer vision, visual computing.

The research focus will be on development of novel computational photography / light-field photography methods, i.a. in the course of a basic research project funded by the Austrian Science Foundation (FWF).

Additional duties include the support of the acquisition of third-party funds, the collaboration in teaching, and the supervision of theses in master-, bachelor-, and diploma courses. Candidates must be fluent in English (speaking and writing). The candidate has the possibility to obtain a Ph.D. degree.

Linz (http://www.linz.at/english/), the European Capital of Culture, is a nice place in the beautiful alpine uplands between Salzburg and Vienna. For further information, please contact Univ. Prof. Dr. Oliver Bimber, Ph. +43 732 2468-6631, oliver.bimber@jku.at,

http://www.jku.at/cg

To increase the quota of women in academia, we especially encourage female candidates to submit applications. At equal qualification, female candidates will be preferred. Disabled applicants with adequate qualification will come into special consideration.

Applications including curriculum vitae, photo, copies of transcripts and certificates must be submitted to Prof. Dr. Oliver Bimber, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Institute of Computer Graphics, Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria, or by email: oliver.bimber@jku.at, no
later than August 13th, 2012.

Professorship in Geometry Processing

The Graz University of Technology/ Faculty for Informatics intents to appoint a

Professorship in Geometry Processing

The position will be available at the Institute of Computer Graphics and Knowledge Visualization by March 1, 2013. The contract will initially be for a 5-year period with an optional extension to a tenured position. The position will be paid according to the salary grade A1 of the collective agreement. An overpayment of the monthly minimum salary of t he collective agreement € 4,571.20 (14x per year) can be arranged.

The applicant is expected to work with the research cluster 'visual computing' at Graz University of Technology with a focus on (parametric) modeling in computer graphics, (semi-) immersive rendering and digital libraries (for general document types). An involvement in projects in the field of Cultural Heritage and the willingness to collaborate closely with Fraunhofer Austria and the Fraunhofer IGD is desired.

Graz University of Technology is committed to increasing the percentage of female scientists in teaching and research. Given applicants with equal qualifications, we give priority to women.

Applications should include diplomas, a resume, a list of publications, an overview of current and planned research and teaching activities, copies of the 5 most important publications and references.  Applications should be sent electronically and by mail by

15 October 2012

to the Dean of Computer Science, Prof Franz Wotawa, Inffeldgasse 10/II, A-8010 Graz, E-Mail: dekanat.informatik@tugraz.at. For details and the application form, see the official announcement in German:  http://tinyurl.com/geomproces.

Research Assistant in Visual Attentive User Interfaces on Android Portable Devices @University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

A Research Assistant position is available in the Computer Laboratory at
the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, to design, implement and
evaluate a real-time computer vision/machine learning system and
corresponding visual attentive user interfaces on Android portable
devices. Using the front-facing camera of these devices, the system will
monitor the user's gaze and eye movements to detect visual attention and
to recognise different visual activities while the user is interacting
with the devices.

The overall the goals of the project are:

- to develop robust computer vision and machine learning algorithms for
gaze estimation and eye movement analysis using the devices' integrated
front-facing cameras

- to integrate these two monitoring components into a real-time system
that runs entirely on the portable device, making use of GPU
optimisations where possible

- to evaluate the robustness and performance of the system for attention
detection and activity recognition in user studies with human
participants

- to help with the preparation and publication of scientific results

Keywords:
Human-computer interaction, Attentive user interfaces, Human and
computer vision, Machine learning, Eye tracking, Android/C/Java
programming

The project is funded by a Google Research Award. The position is open
for applicants from the European Union only (i.e. those not requiring a
visa to work in the UK) and is offered full-time for 6 months.

The successful candidate will have a Masters in Computer Science or
related areas, with strong skills in computer vision and machine
learning. The work requires good Java/C/Android programming skills and
previous experience with OpenCV and eye tracking is desirable. Good
knowledge of English and communication skills are important as well.

Please email any informal enquiries to Dr Andreas Bulling, email:
andreas.bulling@acm.org before applying.

Applications should include:

- a cover letter

- a complete curriculum vitae (CV) incl. copies of school and university
reports

- a short statement of previous experience in computer vision, machine
learning as well as with Android/C/Java programming

- a completed form CHRIS6:
http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/

Applications should be sent, preferably by email, to
personnel-admin@cl.cam.ac.uk.
Postal address: Personnel-Admin, University of Cambridge, Computer
Laboratory, 15 JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0FD.

* Limit of tenure: 6 months

Quote Reference: NR20242, Closing Date: 12 September 2012

Leap Motion seeks C++ Engineers (NextGen 3D Gesture Control)

Leap Motion recently announced the world’s most accurate 3D gesture control. With .01 millimeter sensitivity and ten-finger tracking, the Leap is years ahead of its time, and will fundamentally change how humans interact with computers. Watch our one-minute demo video and decide for yourself: http://www.LeapMotion.com.

Since our launch, our video has had over 6 million views, we’ve been featured in well over 600 news publications, and we’ve had overwhelming interest from consumers pre-ordering our device and developers applying for our SDK. We are also collaborating with top-tier manufacturers who are planning to integrate our technology into millions of laptops, monitors, TVs, gaming consoles, tablets, phones, cars, robots, appliances, simulators, and much more.

We are developing a robust and easy-to-use SDK that will enable developers to build a wide variety of applications including 3D design, robotics, games, medical devices, bio imaging, education, art/music creation/presentation and more—all of which will kick start our Leap App Store.

This technology has the potential to disrupt all facets of technology, revolutionize many industries and have dramatic world impact.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Currently we are hiring talented Engineers, Scientists and Designers who are passionate problem-solvers to help us tackle challenges in Computer Vision, Applied Math, Physics, Algorithms, Graphics, UX Design, Gesture Control, Machine Learning, Hardware Design, Driver Development, Photonics, and much more. We like people who think unconventionally and creatively, finding elegant solutions to problems that are yet unsolved.

We want people who share our passion for the Leap technology and the future that it will enable. You will be part of the core team that brings forward a world of innovation.

TYPES OF POSITIONS:

Software Engineers (C/C++ and strong math skills are a plus)
Applied Math/Physics Scientists
Computer Vision Engineers (real-time image segmentation and signal processing)
API Developers
Driver / Embedded Developers
Mechanical Engineers
Hardware Engineers
UX Designers (3D experience preferred)

OUR CULTURE:

We are a group of engineers, scientists, and designers committed to tangibly changing the world by solving problems others think are impossible. Every person at Leap Motion has the ability to make a huge impact on the outcome of our technology and product from day one.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation, great benefits, and generous equity
• Opportunity to work with the Leap, and insight into how it works!
• As many Leap devices as you’d like to Integrate into your life!
• Collaborate with fun, friendly, talented people with diverse backgrounds
• Any computer setup and work station you want
• Flexible work hours - we care about life-work balance
• Snacks and drinks stocked according to requests
• Spacious office in SoMa, San Francisco, near Caltrain and BART stations
• Health plan including medical, dental, and vision

If what we’ve described excites you, and if you have what it takes, please get in touch.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your resume and cover letter to . (Please note, we are located in San Francisco, CA and only looking in a position to hire full-time, onsite employees from the U.S. and Canada).

In the cover letter, please list in bullet point form a summary of your background to include: any relevant projects you’ve worked on, when you started programming, what programming languages you have experience with, how proficient you are in C/C++ and as a bonus, summarize your favorite math theorem.

We’d love to see what interests you and what problems you’d like to tackle at Leap Motion. Most importantly, tell us what makes you unique and why you’ll make a vital member of our team.

Come join us and let’s make history together!

Postdoctoral Position in User State Sensing at the USC Institute for Creative Technologies

The MxR Lab at the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a project in user state sensing. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in computer science or a related field and a research background in computer vision, machine learning, 3D user interfaces, virtual environments, virtual humans, or a similar area.

This position is funded by a project that involves assessing the user's psychological state through verbal and nonverbal behavior during interactions with virtual humans, based primarily on data collected through video and depth cameras.  Specific responsibilities will include:
- Designing and prototyping sensing methodologies to inform model's of the user's psychological state
- Developing software libraries that facilitate user state sensing
- Collaborating with other divisions of the ICT to contribute to an integrated sensing framework
- Conducting user studies, analyzing data, and publishing results

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

Initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of renewal for subsequent years.  Please direct all inquiries to Evan Suma (suma@ict.usc.edu).

Applicants can apply online at: http://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=66028

PhD position: The Influence Of Over-Competitiveness On Research

The University of Canterbury (Christchurch, New Zealand) has the following vacancy for a PhD student:

The Influence Of Over-Competitiveness On Research

Project Description:

In a world of increasingly scarce resources, researchers compete for funding, people, infrastructure, promotions and publications. The acceptance rates of funding proposals often fall below the 10% mark and conference proclaim a low acceptance rate as an indicator for the quality of the event. Researchers suffer from constant rejections while at the same time being measured against high expectations for their promotions. The review systems in place to judge the proposals or publications create an enormous overhead. Senior researchers often spend more time writing funding proposals and reviewing papers than actually doing research. Young researchers suffer from the lack of funding and career opportunities.

This project tries to gain insight into the consequences that a highly competitive research environment has on the conduct of research. More specifically, we aim to understand what the influence the competitiveness has on the productivity of researchers and the quality of their work.

The project will use social simulation to model the research environment and important factors in it. We will review and extend the Peer-Group-Assessed-Grant-Based-Funding-System (Fang, 2011) to take all the relevant factors into account. We will then run several simulations to examine the influence of competitiveness on the research performed. Next, we will use real world data to verify the model. Last, we will use the model to explore alternative strategies to structure the conduct of science in order to find a stable state in which the true innovative power of science is maximized.

Your skills:

You should be familiar with social simulation software packages (VisSim, Simio, OpenModelica, GameMaker, etc.) and have the ability to model complex systems. A background in information systems or computer science would be beneficial. Strong oral and written communication skills will be given preference.

The HIT Lab NZ:

The Human Interface Technology Laboratory New Zealand (HIT Lab NZ) is world leading research institutions developing and commercializing technology that improves human computer interaction. The HIT Lab NZ has over 50 staff and students and has extensive experience in Human Computer Interaction and Science & Technology Studies. The HIT Lab NZ is located at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. The University of Canterbury has the top Engineering School in New Zealand, including a highly ranked Department of Computer Science. For more information about the HIT Lab NZ see http://www.hitlabnz.org/

Christchurch is the second largest city in New Zealand and offers an exciting and easy lifestyle for students. It is the most affordable major city to live in. It easy to get around whether you are biking, walking, driving or using the excellent public transport system. Christchurch also offers outstanding opportunities for outdoor activities, and is close to both surf beaches and ski-fields.

Appointment and Scholarship Support:

The appointment is full time for a duration of three years. As a student at the University of Canterbury, you will be eligible for a scholarship that will pay for the intuition fees and will provide additional support for accommodation, living expenses and travel. Scholarships are available for domestic and interactional students and are subject to a highly competitive selection procedure. Assistance for finding accommodation can be given. The research in this project must be concluded with writing a PhD thesis within the Human Interface Technology PhD program of the HIT Lab NZ. For more information about the PhD program in Human Interface Technology, please see http://www.hitlabnz.org/index.php/education/phd-program

Requirements:

International applicants will be required to arrange for their NZ student visa after an offer of a place. Please check http://www.immigration.govt.nz for information about what type of visa might be most suitable and the process of acquiring it. The university has various types of accommodation available on campus. Please check http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/ for information about the options and prices. International students should also consult the International Student website at http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/ to learn about the cost of living, fees, and insurances.

Further Information and Application:

Further information can be obtained by contacting Christoph Bartneck (christoph.bartneck@canterbury.ac.nz) or Kevin Voges (kevin.voges@canterbury.ac.nz). Information about the HIT Lab NZ is available at: http://www.hitlabnz.org. Please upload your application as one PDF file at http://hitlabnz.org/index.php/jobs/job/35/. Your application must include a letter explaining your specific interest in the project, an extensive curriculum vitae, your academic records, and a list of two references. Applications will be accepted until September 17th, 2012 or until position is filled.

Post-doctoral position in VR/HCI at the University of Florida

We are pleased to announce a postdoctoral VR/HCI researcher position at the University of Florida (Gainesville, FL, USA).  This position will be working with Professor Benjamin Lok in the Virtual Environments Research Group (verg.cise.ufl.edu).

Benefits to applicants:
- Work in an internationally recognized VR/HCI research team with strong links to medicine and simulation.  Our group has a specific focus on application-based research in the emerging field of virtual humans.
- Develop leadership skills (this postdoc position is more than just a work-on-a-specific project, but will significantly involve working on skills to be successful at the assistant professor position at a research university).  Thus, this position includes grant writing, project and student leadership, teaching, and networking.
- Receive weekly mentorship towards a research career.  Ph.D. alumni from he Virtual Experience Research Group have academic positions (and NSF and NIH funding) at the University of South Florida, University of Georgia, UT-San Antonio, and Duke University.  Other Ph.D. alumni are co-founders of VR-based startups and employees at fortune 500 companies.
- University of Florida is one of the largest universities in the United States (51,000+ students).  Gainesville is an affordable and vibrant larger-than-college-town town (110,000+) with significant cultural, sports, and entertainment opportunities.  The CISE department is a Top 40 Computer Science graduate school, with a strong future going forward.
- Job could begin any time after September 1st, 2012.  Flexibility in starting date.
- Health insurance through the University of Florida.
- Salary starting at $60k+

Ideal candidate:
- Interested in developing skills critical to being successful at academic faculty positions (grant writing, student mentoring, multidisciplinary collaboration)

Tasks:
- Develop interactive virtual human applications in medicine (see http://www.virtualpatientsgroup.com)
- Lead undergraduate and graduate student research in the Virtual Experiences Research Group, including meeting with undergraduate and graduate students weekly one-on-one
- Lead conference, journal, and grant proposal writing and submission

Requirements:
- Mandatory:
  - Previously completed or about to complete a doctoral degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  - Extremely fluent in English (frequent meetings with medical collaborators and students makes good communication skills critical)
  - Research focus includes at least one of the following areas:
      - Virtual or Augmented Reality
      - Human-Computer Interaction
      - Computer Graphics
      - Information Visualization
  - Record of research results at an international level
- Desirable:
  - Experience with C#, PHP, C++, OpenGL, Unity, conducting user studies, interdisciplinary collaboration

Timeframe:
- Positions are part of a NIH-funded project running June 1, 2010 - September 31, 2015
- Applications are expected to participate for a minimum 1 year full-time with the position renewable for up 2.5 years.
- Deadlines:
    Open until filled (please apply by August 22nd to ensure consideration)
    Decision by Sep 1st, 2012

How to apply:
Send your detailed CV (including list of publications and name of references) to VERG's Lab Manager, Karla Cobreiro (karla@cise.ufl.edu)

Open Lectureship at Bristol University

The Computer Science department of the University of Bristol is inviting applications from suitable candidates to fill an open lecturer position (equivalent to US Assistant Professor). The Department is interested in candidates who have demonstrated potential in areas related to two or more of the School's current research groupings, especially in computer vision, computer graphics and human-computer interaction. More information about the research activities of the groups can be found in the relevant group’s pages. Bristol Graphics and Human-computer Interaction Lab – http://big.cs.bris.ac.uk Computer Vision Lab - http://www.bristol.ac.uk/vi-lab/ Key Details: Contract: Permanent Salary: £33,884 - £52,706 Closing date for applications: 9:00am 17 Aug 2012 Additional Information: http://www.bris.ac.uk/boris/jobs/feeds/ads?ID=114432

Open PhD positions at the Research Training Group "Heterogeneous Image Systems"

11 open PhD positions in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany at the Research Training Group Heterogeneous Image Systems

The Research Training Group “Heterogeneous Image Systems” researches technical systems for processing, synthesizing, and transmitting digital images, such as in mobile phones or game consoles, but also in medical image systems or advanced driver assistance systems. The PhD projects range from hardware-related topics like intelligent image sensors, over methods and tools for the design and modeling of heterogeneous image systems, to applications in medical engineering and entertainment technology. More detailed information is available at http://hbs.fau.de.

We are currently inviting applications for 11 funded PhD positions. As part of the PhD studies, specialization lectures, communication training, language courses, and a three-month research stay abroad are offered. The positions are funded for a three-year period, starting in fall 2012.

Applicants must have a Master’s or Diploma degree in computer science or electrical engineering (or closely related), good English skills, and the ability to work well in a team.

Applications should be submitted as PDF by e-mail to Prof. Marc Stamminger (marc.stamminger@cs.fau.de) by July 6, 2012.

Location

Your workplace will be in Erlangen, which is close to Nuremberg. The Nuremberg Metropolitan Region is situated in Bavaria, in the South of Germany (www.em-n.eu). Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU, www.fau.de) is a large university with over 30.000 students (including 2.700 international students) and a strong School of Engineering with almost

10.000 students. It is one of the most attractive German universities for international visiting academics. Every year, an increasing number of Humboldt scholars and prize-winning researchers choose FAU as their research base. As a university with an international outlook, FAU has a close-knit network of numerous co-operation partners abroad with particularly strong ties to the Far East.

PhD studentship in Medical Imaging and Computer Graphics at MMU

Applications are invited for a 3 year University funded Ph.D. project hosted in the School of Computing, Mathematics and Digital Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University.

This interdisciplinary project will expand on recent advances made at MMU and the Institute for Reproductive Medicine at the University of Warwick in microscopic embryological data processing and visualization.

The aim of the current research is to develop a more detailed understanding of the molecular basis of the changing 3D organization of developing. The student will develop methods for semi-automatic segmentation targeted at 3D microscopic embryological datasets, with implementation and testing on real pre-existing datasets. Based on the segmentation results, the student will then create physically based 3D models of embryo shapes and inner structures. The segmentation and visualization of the number, shape and size of blastomeres and nuclei will provide valuable information about the potential viability of the embryo, and will assist embryologists to understand the mechanisms of developmental failure.

The student will need to combine skills and interests in computer vision; C/C++ and MATLAB based implementation and physically based modeling. The student should have a good degree in Computer Science or a suitable other hard science or engineering subject. Preference will be given to students with appropriate M.Sc. or equivalent research experience.

The student will receive EU fees and a stipend of £12,000 per annum. The studentship should be taken up not later than 01/September/12. The Image and Sensory Computation research group is a lively research environment, which currently has 5 academics and 6 other researchers working on a variety of projects concerning human imaging. For full details and informal discussions, please contact:

Dr. Silvester Czanner, s.czanner@mmu.ac.uk, http://www.docm.mmu.ac.uk/STAFF/S.Czanner/

Dr. Nicholas Costen, n.costen@mmu.ac.uk, http://www.docm.mmu.ac.uk/STAFF/N.Costen/

Applications should be made via the University postgraduate application form. This is available from http://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/#research (please make it clear on the form that you are applying for this studentship in particular).

Postdoc position available at University of Maryland Baltimore County

I am looking for a postdoc to work on dynamic approach to pathway visualization, a project recently funded by NSF. The fundamental goal is to use interaction and graph visualization to improve biologists' ability to convert (very large) data into understanding. We will design and test multi-level multi-scale signaling pathway analysis and visualization methods and understand different interaction modalities. Required skills: The candidate should hold a PhD in computer science, with a focus on visualization / interaction (HCI, computer graphics, visualization, 3D interaction, VR). The candidate should feel comfortable programming graphics and interaction techniques, has experience with experimental approach, and is familiar with visualization or interface design methods. Background in graph analysis methods is a big plus but not mandatory. The ability (or willingness) to work in interdisciplinary team is required. Candidate with the intent to work in academia is most welcomed. You will be trained on proposal writing and team leadership etc. Women are especially welcomed to apply! Period: 3 years. The position is available immediately. Salary: competitive w/ benefits. Application: Please email me your CV and at least two references to jichen@umbc.edu

EngD/PhD Positions within the Intel Collaborative Research Institute on Sustainable Connected Cities (ISCCI) at University College London (UCL)

EngD/PhD Positions within the Intel Collaborative Research Institute on Sustainable Connected Cities (ISCCI) at University College London (UCL) The Department of Computer Science at UCL is inviting applications for up to 6 Research Student Positions (1 EngD of 4 years, and up to 5 PhDs of 3 years), starting September 24th 2012 or January 7th 2013. With 6.3 billion people expected to dwell in cities by 2050, the aim of the ISCCI is to create and realize a compelling vision of a sustainable future made possible by adaptive technologies that optimize resource efficiency, enable new services and support the quality of life of urban inhabitants. The Institute is located with a rich external ecosystem of companies and researchers both locally and globally investing in this important domain. The ISCCI is led by Prof. Yvonne Rogers at UCL. We are looking for students willing to pursue a doctoral degree in computer science around the following broad topics: ? How technology can help recognize, leverage, and support the out-of-sight, hidden or forgotten resources of urban environments, ranging from volunteers to subterranean water systems and other underlying city infrastructures. ? How communities can encourage sustainable behaviours over time, for example, through meaningful visualizations and feedback about resource usage to individuals and groups. ? How technology can give us an opportunity to reinvent new ideas of place and identity, considering the diversification & proliferation of new types of communities in cities, with the aim to increase quality of living and lower the barriers for mobility in our future connected cities. The applicants should possess a good honours MSc degree (1st Class or 2:1 minimum) in Computer Science, Psychology, Human-Computer-Interaction or related disciplines. Candidates will be expected to work in teams comprising computer scientists, social scientists, and psychologists, so an open attitude towards interdisciplinary research and teamwork is important. Candidates should have interest in at least two of the following research fields (as well as a good command of English) language: ? Human-Computer-Interaction, ? Augmented or Mixed Reality, ? Interactive 3D Computer Graphics, ? Interaction Design, ? Perceptual Psychology, and/or ? Cognitive Sciences. ? Ethnography ? Data Mining, Machine Learning ? Crowed Sourced Data ? Data Visualization, Cartography ? Geoinformatics ? Big Data Fees are fully paid. Salary for the 4-year EngD position is £18,090 tax free p.a., and £15,590 tax free p.a. for the 3-year PhD positions. The closing date for applications is 5pm on 18th July 2012. Interviews will he held on July 26th and 27th. The start date is September 24th 2012 (though it can be postponed to January 7th 2013). No part-time option available. Please download the application form http://www.ucl.ac.uk/uclic/phd_studentships/Intel_studentship_application_form/ and email the completed form to Louise Gaynor (l.gaynor@ucl.ac.uk) as a sindle PDF document by 5pm on Wed 18th July 2012. Please can you indicate in your application whether you wish to start in Sept 2012 or Jan 2013.

Open PhD Position: Virtual reality exploration for multi-dimensional land use management

Virtual reality exploration for multi-dimensional land use management The goal of this PhD project is to explore how virtual-reality technology and super-computing capability can be used to assist decision-makers in understanding the impact of alternative optimal solutions in land management. Over 50 years worth of spatial data showing land use changes over time has been collected. An evolutionary algorithm has been developed to find optimal solutions for land use, using this data set. However the output of this algorithm is difficult to visualize and understand. So the PhD work will cover visualising this preprocessed multi-dimensional data on a virtual reality (VR) immersive display. The system will allow users to explore the solution space interactively using motion-tracking technology and get greater understanding of the data set and evolved solutions. This is a joint project between the University of Canterbury, SCION and the US NSF-funded BEACON Center. This project has a duration of three years and is funded by a NZD 25K p.a. scholarship. The Eligible Student Should have the Following background: · MSc or first class honours graduate degree; · Programming in Python and C++ desirable; · Graphics programming ability · Experience with scientific visualization and/or virtual reality · Interest in GPU programming/CUDA development · Only for a full-time student. About the Lab The Human Interface Technology Laboratory New Zealand (HIT Lab NZ) is developing and commercializing technology that improves human computer interaction and by doing so unlocks the power of human intelligence. The HIT Lab NZ conducts research with new emerging technologies such as Augmented Reality, Next Generation Video Conferencing, Immersive Visualization and Human-Robot Interaction. Interaction Design techniques are used to adapt these technologies to the needs of end users and solve real world problems. The end goal is to improve the user experience with technology. Duties International applicants will be required to arrange for their NZ student visa after an offer of a place. Please check http://www.immigration.govt.nz for information about what type of visa might be most suitable and the process of acquiring it. The university has various types of accommodation available on campus. Please check http:/www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/ for information about the options and prices. International students should also consult the International Student website at http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/ to learn about the cost of living, fees, and insurances. Application. Your application must include your resume, academic records, two references and your preferred starting date. Please send you complete application by July 18th to our online system at: http://www.hitlabnz.org/index.php/jobs/job/34/1/table . Please contact christoph.bartneck@canterbury.ac.nz if you have any questions about the opening or the application process.