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).