Postdoc Position with the Institute of Computer Graphics and Knowledge Visualization

Postdoc Position with the Institute of Computer Graphics and Knowledge Visualization

We seek applications for a full-time Postdoc position with the Institute of Computer Graphics and Knowledge Visualization at Graz University of Technology for a duration of six years. The successful candidate has a PhD in Computer Science and a track record of research in subjects related to Computer Graphics and/or Knowledge Visualization as demonstrated by publications in relevant international journals and conferences. The research of the position is to be defined in accordance with the interest of the successful candidate and the research interests of the institute. Possible topics include but are not limited to geometric modelling, geometry processing, virtual reality, 3D object retrieval, knowledge visualization and visual analytics. An interest in application research pertaining to e.g., computer-aided geometric design, visual analysis of industrial data, or cultural heritage applications is welcome. The Postdoc researcher will also contribute to the teaching efforts of the institute in the area of Computer Graphics and Knowledge Visualization. It is possible to define part of the teaching content in alignment with teaching interest of the candidate.

Main tasks of the position include conducting internationally competitive conceptual and experimental research in the area, (co-)supervision of undergraduate and PhD students, the development of internal and external research collaborations, and acquisition and coordination of third-party funded projects. The Institute of Computer Graphics and Knowledge Visualization and the Faculty for Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering at TU Graz offer a highly stimulating and excellently equipped research environment. The position is embedded in a highly motivated team of researchers and students. The position is limited to 6 years and expected to start by December 2017 or later. Please contact Prof. Dr. Tobias Schreck at tobias.schreck@cgv.tugraz.at or Ass.Prof. Dr. Ursula Augsdörfer at u.augsdorfer@cgv.tugraz.at for further details or questions.

Applications are considered until October 18, 2017. To apply, please send your CV, academic credentials and a letter of motivation mentioning the opening code 7110/17/011 to the Dean of the Faculty for Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering, Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Frank Kappe, Inffeldgasse 10/II, 8010 Graz (informatik@tugraz.at).