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