The Artificial Realities and Interactive Ambients (ARIA,
https://aria.cs.kuleuven.be)
team is a new initiative within the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
research group at the Department of Computer Science of KU Leuven. Our
goal is to start a new Virtual Reality research
team in the heart of Europe, at one of Europe's best universities (48th
position in THE World University Rankings).
# Project #
We have an opening available for a
PhD research project. The project will explore the evaluation of the
technologies of tomorrow, today, through
the simulation of Virtual Reality scenarios. The candidate will
contribute in exploring this direction through the development of
interactive VR systems, and the validation of evaluation methodologies
and research through design practices in the context of
Virtual Reality.
# Profile #
Candidates should have a background
in Computer Science or related fields, with a strong interest in Virtual
Reality, Human-Computer Interaction,
and/or design research. You will have demonstrable experience of
programming 3D interactive systems and hardware prototyping.
Demonstrable knowledge of the main 3D Engines (e.g., Unity and Unreal)
is preferred. Knowledge of hardware frameworks (e.g., Arduino)
and experience with 3D modelling will be an advantage but is not
required. You will also have an excellent knowledge of both written and
spoken English. Although Dutch is the administrative language of the
university, you will not be required to learn the
language. Day-to-day supervision will be in English.
# Offer #
This position is available
immediately at the Arenberg campus of the KU Leuven. You will join an
international work environment with the ambition
of kickstarting a new VR research team at the centre of Europe. The
position is fully funded for the first two years (in Belgium a PhD
requires up to four years) with the option of extending it to four
years, subject to a positive evaluation.
# How to apply #
In order to apply please prepare and submit the following information:
1. An academic Curriculum Vitae, including a list of your publications (if any), and at least one letter of recommendation.
2. A covering letter stating your
research interests and how they relate to this project. Give details of
any related research experiences
you have been part of (e.g. master thesis, publications, internships).
3. A short video (or a link) of a 3D
application, game or other related artefact you created even if not
strictly related to a research project
(optional, but strongly encouraged).
For more information please contact Prof. dr.
Adalberto Simeone, tel.: +32 16 37 71 59, mail:
adalberto.simeone@kuleuven.be.
Please quote "PhD position" in the subject.
You can apply for this job no later than March 01, 2019 via the online application tool at
https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/55017638?hl=en&lang=en
KU Leuven seeks to foster an
environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, age,
cultural background, nationality or impairments.
If you have any questions relating to accessibility or support, please
contact us at
diversiteit.HR@kuleuven.be.
