Doctoral Position in Visual Computing; U Siegen

Research Scientists with focus on Computer Graphics and Computer Vision for Real-Time Scene Reconstruction (fulltime positions, salary scale 13 TV-L) The Research Training Group "Imaging New Modalities" - funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and hosted by the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Siegen - aims to fill the following vacancy as soon as possible. The positions in the Research Training Group are initially limited in time for a period of 36 months, with potential for contract prolongation depending on a positive project development. The tenure is based on the Act on Temporary Employment in Higher Education. Your tasks: We are looking for talented researchers with experience in Computer Graphics and Computer Vision for the topic of real-time scene reconstruction using range cameras, e.g. Kinect. The research is focused on robust methods of feature extraction, sensor data fusion and/or spatio-temporal data accumulation. Successful candidates will be given the opportunity to work towards their dissertation. Your profile: Applicants must be graduated in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar (Master or Diploma) with very good or excellent grade. We expect solid English skills. A profound knowledge in object-oriented graphics programming (C++) under Linux/Unix or Windows and on the mathematical basics of Computer Vision, Computer Graphics and Image Data Processing is expected. The University of Siegen is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the number of women involved in research and teaching. We encourage qualified women to apply. The University of Siegen offers excellent opportunities to combine career and family. The University welcomes applications from disabled people. The application and selection procedure is web-based. Applications including a full CV, certificates, grade transcripts, two letters of recommendation and a project proposal should be uploaded on the Research Training Group's website www.grk1564.uni-siegen.de by 01.09.2015. Please include reference no. 2015/IV/ETI/WM/147. The proposal (approx. 2 pages) should describe the nexus between the individual research interests and the topics of the Research Training Group. Moreover, it should sketch possible research directions. For more information on the Research Training Group and the University of Siegen please refer to www.grk1564.uni-siegen.de and www.uni-siegen.de.