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.

PhD in Visualization of volumetric data from the MARS spectral scanner

PhD in Visualization of volumetric data from the MARS spectral scanner The goal of this project is to develop a medical visualization software to visualize volumetric data coming from the MARS spectral scanner. This is a new type of medical x-ray scanner that measures functional tissue information of medical specimens and small animals. The technology uses spectral photon counting detectors. (http://www.bioengineering.ac.nz/mars/) This project will involve developing software for distributed graphics rendering and also new visualization techniques for showing 3D volumetric data. This project has a duration of three years and is funded by a NZD 16K p.a. scholarship. The MARS Team You are joining a vibrant multidisciplinary group at the forefront of developing, manufacturing, and applying new technology for biomedical use. We are strongly interlinked with industry and with international partners. We have academic, clinical, manufacturing and commercial goals, which are all interconnected. Our strength internationally is our multidisciplinary team structure. Others marvel at how engineers, physicists, mathematicians, biologists, and medical folk can work together. We are dependent on each other to deliver. By working together, and publishing together, every team member advances towards their own personal goals. Your skills You should have experience in range of computer languages such as C/C++, Python, OpenGL, or Cuda. You should have knowledge of the user centered software design process and be interested in our your users, which include biologists, physicist and engineers. You should have the ability to understand 3D data and the skill to create visualizations that are useful for the users. This will require an understanding of computer graphics. 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 6th to our online system at: http://hitlabnz.org/index.php/jobs/job/26/1/table . Please contact christoph.bartneck@canterbury.ac.nz if you have any questions about the opening or the application process.

PhD position available at University of Würzburg

The Department of Computer Science and the Department of Human-Computer-Media at the University of Würzburg are inviting applications in the field of Computer Science in Media for a PhD Position for a period of 4 years starting as soon as possible. The responsibilities include teaching in the study courses "Media Communication" and "Human-Computer-Systems". In addition, it is expected that candidates participate in research projects at the Immersive Media Group (img.uni-wuerzburg.de/en), and pursue a doctoral degree. It is required that candidates hold a (natural scientific) university degree (diploma or master), preferably in the fields Computer Science (in Media) or Human-Computer-Interaction, have very good programming skills and interest in interdisciplinary teamwork. Preferable are skills and knowledge in the field of in-/output devices (e.g., stereoscopic displays, tracking systems, multi-touch devices), good command of English, as well as interests in at least one of the following research fields: • Virtual, Augmented or Mixed Reality, • Human-Computer-Interaction, • Interactive 3D Computer Graphics, • Computer Vision, • Interaction Design, • Perceptual Psychology, and/or • Cognitive Sciences. Salary for the PhD position is according to E13 TV-L (100% position, 4 years). The university seeks to increase the number of female researchers, and we particularly invite women to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Part-time positions are possible. The position is open starting July 1, 2012. Screening of candidates will begin at end of June, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications with the typical information should be sent as pdf document not later than June 30th: Prof. Dr. Frank Steinicke, frank.steinicke@uni-wuerzburg.de

Postdoc position available at Inria Bordeaux

Navigation in 3D digital cities Keywords: 3D User interfaces, navigation, urban environments, wayfinding, human factors. Institution and location: Inria Bordeaux Description: Large 3D urban environments are becoming widely available, and users can easily access them on personal computers or mobile devices through internet services. Such environments may be valuable in many domains including citizen life, tourism and entertainment. On the other hand, the use of such a new media is still limited, in particular because the navigation process in large urban environments remains difficult, both from a motor and a cognitive point of view. The goal of this postdoc proposal is to increase the accessibility of 3D digital cities to everyone by conceiving innovative user interfaces that improve 3D navigation. To this end, we will first study sensori-motor and cognitive processes that impact performance of users when navigating in 3D digital worlds. Then, we will design new interaction techniques dedicated to specific navigation tasks (e.g. navigation along a path and multi-level navigation metaphors). We will consider both mouse-based and multitouch inputs. Finally, we will integrate the developed techniques in actual applications, and assess them with dedicated user studies. Team: The candidate will join the Potioc team at Inria Bordeaux. Potioc focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of new user interfaces for interaction with 3D digital worlds (see http://team.inria.fr/potioc). The postdoc proposal is part of a joint project we currently work on with industrial partners. Required Skills: The candidate should hold a PhD in computer sciences or cognitive sciences, with a focus on 3D interaction (HCI, VR, Computer graphics…). The candidate should be comfortable with 3D programming (OpenGL, Unity3D, Ogre…), and she or he should have an experience with cognition and human factors. Period: One year, starting between September and December 2012 Salary: 2620€/month, gross Application: Please send an email with your CV at Martin.Hachet@inria.fr, as soon as possible.