Post-graduate
research position (full-time) with the SFB/TR 8 Spatial Cognition / Department
for Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Bremen, Germany, to
be filled as soon as possible
Project
I8-[DextrousSpace] -
Dextrous
Spatial Interactive Manipulation of Virtual Objects Salary is according to the
German Federal pay scale (TV-L 13, gross salary approx.EUR 40,000 p.a.,
supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG)).
Project
Description:
The
Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality group is seeking a researcher for
scientific work on natural and direct interaction methods in virtual
environments.
The
successful candidate will be expected to take over responsibility for and
perform both theoretical research and practical development towards a PhD
degree.
Research
areas will be novel virtual interaction methods, physically-based simulation,
and geometric acceleration data structures. One goal of the work is to develop
realistic, real-time, direct spatial manipulation methods, in particular those
that involve dextrous manipulations using virtual hands and other metaphors.
Major challenges are the real-time requirements, numerical robustness, and
physical plausibility. Another goal are 3D virtual system control methods. As
part of your work you will present your results at internationally visible
venues.
About
us:
The
position offers great opportunities for collaboration with other members of the
Collaborative Research Center on Spatial Cognition, a vibrant research
environment where a broad range of activities related to space and cognition
are being pursued(ranging from robotics to neuro-informatics to psychology).
The
successful candidate will be working with a dynamic, friendly, and helpful team
of computer graphics researchers. Our research group is part of the school of
computer science at University of Bremen. Our university is a mid-sized
university with about 20,000 students, offering a broad range of fringe
benefits such as sports facilities, cultural activities, and daycare.
Qualifications:
Candidates
should have an excellent Master's degree or equivalent in computer science or
mathematics, or related disciplines such as physics, etc. Ideally, you have
specialized in real-time computer graphics or physically-based simulation, and
you have good knowledge about applied mathematical methods and parallel
programming. Required skills are solid experience in C++ software development,
and a good command of English (reading/writing/speaking). In addition, the
successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, passionate about their
work, and have good ability to work both independently and in a team in a
multidisciplinary environment.
Conditions
of employment:
The
position is available for a period of 1.5 years. Upon successful completion,
the position can be prolonged (with different funding) for another 3-year
period, under the condition of job release.
As the
University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female employees in
science, women are particularly encouraged to apply. In case of equal personal
aptitudes and qualification, disabled persons will be given priority.
Applicants with a migration background are welcome.
How to
Apply & What to Do in Case of Questions:
Applications
should comprise a cover letter, complete CV, degree certificates (including
list of courses and grades), names and contact details of at least two
referees, and other credentials if any (e.g., recommendation letters,
publications, etc.). Please address questions about the position and send your
application (preferably by email) to:
Prof.
Dr. Gabriel Zachmann, zach at cs.uni-bremen.de Application deadline: September
12, 2013 (or until a suitable candidate is found).
G.
Zachmann
SFB/TR 8
Spatial Cognition
University
of Bremen
Bibliothekstr.
1
28359
Bremen / Germany. For a paper-based application, please make sure to only send
document copies as all received application material will be destroyed after
the selection process.
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