Internship offer at GISIG, Genova, Italy

GISIG (www.gisig.eu) is seeking a young highly-motivated person with an aptitude and skills in CAD/GIS and System Administration. The ideal candidate will produce and maintain operational maps and support the corporate Windows and Linux infrastructure, along with various network and applications-based systems and structures. Experience working with geospatial data and CAD and websites creation and maintenance is highly desirable . Preferred qualifications are Computer Science Degree, Environmental Engineering, Geomatics or related discipline.

The internship could start already in September 2013 for a period of up to six months, with possibility of further extension.

ERASMUS Placement grant-holders are welcome, anyway it will be possible to give a working contract to the successful candidate in case a EU grant is not available.
Additionally, accommodation free of charge will be provided in a company flat.

For any additional info just contact me at m.carbonaro@gisig.it

Postdoctoral position at ViRVIG

Postdoctoral position at ViRVIG (Research Centre for Visualization, Virtual Reality and Graphics Interaction) www.virvig.eu

The Council for Research of the Catalan Government has opened a call for postdoctoral positions addressed to young researchers that got their PhD after January 1st 2010.

ViRVIG is interested in hosting a young researcher, either in Barcelona (UPC) or Girona (UdG). The postdoctoral project to be developed should fit within  one of the research areas of the ViRVIG (or be close) and will be agreed between the candidate and the advisor (one of the senior researchers of the Center). The results of the selection process wil be known at the beginning January 2014.

The contract will be for one year with a possible extention for a second year. The gross salary is of 2.100€/month which is reasonable given the cost of living in Spain. The contract includes the possibility of a small teaching load  (up to 60 hours/year).

If you are or could be interested in this call, please contact us ASAP given that the submission must be completed before July 6th.

Contact: Xavier Pueyo

xavier.pueyo@udg.edu

Expert Software Testing Engineer. Ingenia telecom (Valencia)

The software testing Engineer would be responsible to ensure the quality in software applications development based on mobile technologies.

ROLE AND RESPONSABILITIES

 - Expertise in SW testing methodologies, tools and processes
 - Expertise using Testing toolset modules and environments like Visual Studio Test Professional
 - Definition of Test Strategy and Traceability
 - Verification of Functional Analysis Documentation
 - Use Case Design and Definition
 - Defects Management
 - Use Case and Test Environment Requirements Specification
 - Test Results Analysis and Control
 - Test Results and Defects Report definition
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

 - Telecommunications  or Computer Science Master Degree
 - Proven knowledge using Visual Studio Test Professional toolset or similar.
 - Experience in Functional Use Case Execution,  Integration Unit Tests Execution and Stress Testing Execution
 - Programming Languages C# and C++ would be an added value
 - Mobile network technologies like GSM/GPRS, EDGE, CDMA, UMTS and LTE is an added value
 - Other important requirements:
 - Geographical Mobility/availability to travel
 - Excellent English Level
 - Applications to be sent to: rrhh@ingenia-telecom.com  (Reference: SW Engineer)
 

PhD Fellowship at the University of Bergen, Norway

The visualization research group at the University of Bergen, Norway (UiB) has an opening for a 4-yearPhD fellowship in visualization. The application deadline is July 10, 2013.

The position is not associated with a specific research project, which provides considerable freedom and flexibility for creative work. Research topics will be jointly defined by the student and his or her advisor. We therefore seek a highly-motivated individual with interest in the visualization of scientific data.Successful applicants should have an excellent background in visualization, human-computer interaction,and/or computer graphics, and should have completed their master’s thesis on a related topic.Furthermore, very good programming skills, in particular with respect to GPU programming (OpenGL,OpenCL, CUDA, WebGL, etc.) and a good command of the English language are a requirement. The starting salary is on grade 50 (code 1017/pay framework 20.8) in the Civil Service pay grade table; currently NOK 421,100 (approx. EUR 55,000) gross per year. For further information about the position, please contact Prof. Stefan Bruckner (stefan.bruckner@uib.no).

Applications will be solicited exclusively via the jobbnorge website:

http://www.jobbnorge.no/job.aspx?jobid=94401

== THE UNIVERSITY OF BERGEN ==

The University of Bergen, Norway (UiB) has approximately 14,500 enrolled students and 3,200 faculty and staff. Six faculties cover most of the traditional university disciplines. Within the faculties there are 40different specialized departments, multi-disciplinary research centers, and institutes. The University is engaged in the European Union’s Framework programs for research and technological development and has been designated as a European Research Infrastructure and a Research Training Site in several scientific fields. Since 1997 more than 500 European researchers (professors, senior researchers, post docs and PhD candidates) have visited Bergen on EU grants, making UiB one of the most international universities, setting out to attract both established and junior scientists to contribute to research teams and work in multidisciplinary research groups. Further information: http://www.uib.no/en

== THE VISUALIZATION GROUP ==

The Department of Informatics at UiB is a dynamic international environment. The visualization research group was established in 2006 and focuses on new solutions for the effective and efficient visualization of large and complex data from measurements (e.g., from medical imaging or from seismic/sonar sensors), computational simulation (e.g., from computational fluid dynamics), or from analytic modeling (e.g., in the form of differential equations) for the purpose of data exploration, analysis, and presentation.

Despite being a relatively young group, the recent ten-year evaluation of all 62 informatics research

groups in Norway conducted by an international evaluation panel on behalf of Norway’s Research

Council, found that the group’s "(...) accomplishments made so far are excellent." and concluded with an overall assessment of "very good to excellent". Further information: http://www.ii.uib.no/vis

== THE CITY OF BERGEN ==

Bergen is Norway's second largest city with over 260,000 inhabitants and is located in the county of

Hordaland on the south-western coast of Norway. Known as the "gateway to the fjords", Bergen is

surrounded by spectacularscenery. As one of the offices ofthe Hanseatic League, Bergen was for several hundred years the center of prosperous trade between Norway and the rest of Europe. Today, Bergen is a lively and vibrant city with an international flair. Every semester the city with its university and colleges are proud and enthusiastic to welcome students from all over the world. Bergen is one of the most popular student cities in Scandinavia with 30,000 students in many different educational institutions. Its international atmosphere, together with the fact that Norway has been voted #1 in standard of living by the UNDP’s Human Development Index for several years, make Bergen a very attractive place for life and study. Further information:  http://www.visitbergen.com/en

Research Assistant/PostDoc - Visualization of Neuroscientific Data

The Virtual Reality Group at RWTH Aachen University focuses on application-driven research in virtual reality and scientific visualization.  We are currently looking to expand our team in the area of large data visualization.

The open position is embedded in the Human Brain Project, one of two FET EU flagship projects (http://www.humanbrainproject.eu). You will be developing visualization methods for heterogeneous data sets including, e.g., medical imaging data, experimentally acquired data, and large-scale neural network simulations. Major challenges are the heterogeneity and volatility of existing workflows and the size and amount of available data sets. As part of your work you will present your results at internationally visible venues.

Successful candidates will have a university degree in computer science or a related subject. You have specialized in scientific visualization, real-time computer graphics, and/or parallel programming. In addition, you have acquired solid skills in software development, ideally while participating in one or more major software projects. You are highly motivated to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment.

You will be employed by RWTH Aachen University, one of Germany’s premier institutions in engineering and science, as a full-time research assistant (TV-L E13) or PostDoc (TV-L E14). As a research assistant, you will be given the opportunity to work towards a PhD degree in computer science. As a post-doc you will conduct independent research in order to further sharpen and extend your academic profile and advise PhD students during their daily research work.

For more information please contact

Prof. Dr. Torsten Kuhlen
Head Virtual Reality Group, RWTH Aachen University
Email: kuhlen@vr.rwth-aachen.de

or mail your formal application to

Rechen- u. Kommunikationszentrum
RWTH Aachen
z. Hd. Heide Walaszkowski
Seffenter Weg 23
D-52074 Aachen

Postdoc at the University of Angers

“3D Interactive objects Layout Using Virtual Reality Techniques and Constraint Programming”

The  University  of  Angers  (France)  is  seeking  a  postdoctoral  researcher  in  3D  advanced human-computer interaction, virtual / augmented reality. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in computer science and a research background in virtual environments, 3D user interfaces, and human-computer interaction. Knowledge or interest in constraint programming will be greatly appreciated.

The aim of the research is to contribute to the design and the development of innovative multimodal interaction techniques enabling 3D layout of complex virtual environments and to investigate the use of virtual reality concepts for interacting with a constraint solver in placement  problems.  In  this  context,  constraint  programming  will  be  used  for  modeling, solving and assist the user during the 3D layout.
This research is carried out in the context of collaboration between LISA (http://lisa.univangers.fr) and LERIA Labs. (http://www.info.univ-angers.fr/leria).
The University of Angers (http://www.univ-angers.fr) founded  in 1356, is located at about 300 km (190 mi) southwest of Paris. Angers is the historical  capital of Anjou and was for centuries an important stronghold in northwestern France Angers enjoys a rich cultural life, made possible by its universities and museums. The old medieval centre is still dominated by the  massive château of the Plantagenêts, home of the  Apocalypse Tapestry. Angers  is also both at the edge of the Val de Loire, a World Heritage Site.

Initial  appointment  will  be  for  one  year  with  the  possibility  of  renewal  for  subsequent years. Please direct all inquiries to Paul Richard(paul.richard@univ-angers.fr).

New Scholarships Available at The HIT Lab NZ

The HIT Lab NZ has several new scholarships available for its Master in Human Interface Technology program, in particular for international students. For a list of available projects and associated scholarships visit:

http://hitlabnz.org/index.php/jobs

The Masters Program

As New Zealand and international business moves to a more design centred future, there is increasing demand for Human Interface Technology skills. The design industry and the government have acknowledged this demand. The Master of Human Interface Technology (MHIT) program aims to improve interactive technology to meet users’ needs. The program directly engages with industry and offers students a mechanism for direct industry engagement through projects and scholarships. Human Interface Technology is useful in a wide range of areas such as medicine, rehabilitation, education and training, entertainment and business. Study in the field incorporates a diverse range of topic areas including User-Centred Design, the development of new interface devices and technologies (hardware and software), evaluating these technologies within the application context, and studying the broader impact of interface technology on human behaviour and society.

Structure

The master’s degree consists of a course and a thesis to be completed full-time over one year. The course and the thesis are offered in parallel and students can start in February and July. Graduates will have knowledge of key interface design principles, the ability to describe and evaluate interface hardware and software, and research and development skills. Admission into the master’s program is a Bachelor’s degree with honours, which is equivalent to a four-year undergraduate program. Suitable fields include Computer Science, Design, and Psychology. But also students from other related fields may qualify.

The program consists of an intensive 14 weeks taught course (HITD601) that teaches advanced topics of human interface technology and a thesis (HITD690). Students start considering their thesis topic already during their HITD601 course and dedicate their efforts to it after completing the HITD601 course.

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 & Visualization. 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/.

Appointment and Scholarship Support

The MHIT scholarships are full time for a duration of one year. The research in the projects must be concluded with writing a thesis within the Human Interface Technology Masters program of the HIT Lab NZ. For more information about the PhD program in Human Interface Technology, please see http://hitlabnz.org/index.php/education/master-program.

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.