PhD in Visualization of volumetric data from the MARS spectral scanner

PhD in Visualization of volumetric data from the MARS spectral scanner The goal of this project is to develop a medical visualization software to visualize volumetric data coming from the MARS spectral scanner. This is a new type of medical x-ray scanner that measures functional tissue information of medical specimens and small animals. The technology uses spectral photon counting detectors. (http://www.bioengineering.ac.nz/mars/) This project will involve developing software for distributed graphics rendering and also new visualization techniques for showing 3D volumetric data. This project has a duration of three years and is funded by a NZD 16K p.a. scholarship. The MARS Team You are joining a vibrant multidisciplinary group at the forefront of developing, manufacturing, and applying new technology for biomedical use. We are strongly interlinked with industry and with international partners. We have academic, clinical, manufacturing and commercial goals, which are all interconnected. Our strength internationally is our multidisciplinary team structure. Others marvel at how engineers, physicists, mathematicians, biologists, and medical folk can work together. We are dependent on each other to deliver. By working together, and publishing together, every team member advances towards their own personal goals. Your skills You should have experience in range of computer languages such as C/C++, Python, OpenGL, or Cuda. You should have knowledge of the user centered software design process and be interested in our your users, which include biologists, physicist and engineers. You should have the ability to understand 3D data and the skill to create visualizations that are useful for the users. This will require an understanding of computer graphics. 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. International students should also consult the International Student website at http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/ to learn about the cost of living, fees, and insurances. Application Your application must include your resume, academic records, two references and your preferred starting date. Please send you complete application by July 6th to our online system at: http://hitlabnz.org/index.php/jobs/job/26/1/table . Please contact christoph.bartneck@canterbury.ac.nz if you have any questions about the opening or the application process.

PhD position available at University of Würzburg

The Department of Computer Science and the Department of Human-Computer-Media at the University of Würzburg are inviting applications in the field of Computer Science in Media for a PhD Position for a period of 4 years starting as soon as possible. The responsibilities include teaching in the study courses "Media Communication" and "Human-Computer-Systems". In addition, it is expected that candidates participate in research projects at the Immersive Media Group (img.uni-wuerzburg.de/en), and pursue a doctoral degree. It is required that candidates hold a (natural scientific) university degree (diploma or master), preferably in the fields Computer Science (in Media) or Human-Computer-Interaction, have very good programming skills and interest in interdisciplinary teamwork. Preferable are skills and knowledge in the field of in-/output devices (e.g., stereoscopic displays, tracking systems, multi-touch devices), good command of English, as well as interests in at least one of the following research fields: • Virtual, Augmented or Mixed Reality, • Human-Computer-Interaction, • Interactive 3D Computer Graphics, • Computer Vision, • Interaction Design, • Perceptual Psychology, and/or • Cognitive Sciences. Salary for the PhD position is according to E13 TV-L (100% position, 4 years). The university seeks to increase the number of female researchers, and we particularly invite women to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Part-time positions are possible. The position is open starting July 1, 2012. Screening of candidates will begin at end of June, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications with the typical information should be sent as pdf document not later than June 30th: Prof. Dr. Frank Steinicke, frank.steinicke@uni-wuerzburg.de

Postdoc position available at Inria Bordeaux

Navigation in 3D digital cities Keywords: 3D User interfaces, navigation, urban environments, wayfinding, human factors. Institution and location: Inria Bordeaux Description: Large 3D urban environments are becoming widely available, and users can easily access them on personal computers or mobile devices through internet services. Such environments may be valuable in many domains including citizen life, tourism and entertainment. On the other hand, the use of such a new media is still limited, in particular because the navigation process in large urban environments remains difficult, both from a motor and a cognitive point of view. The goal of this postdoc proposal is to increase the accessibility of 3D digital cities to everyone by conceiving innovative user interfaces that improve 3D navigation. To this end, we will first study sensori-motor and cognitive processes that impact performance of users when navigating in 3D digital worlds. Then, we will design new interaction techniques dedicated to specific navigation tasks (e.g. navigation along a path and multi-level navigation metaphors). We will consider both mouse-based and multitouch inputs. Finally, we will integrate the developed techniques in actual applications, and assess them with dedicated user studies. Team: The candidate will join the Potioc team at Inria Bordeaux. Potioc focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of new user interfaces for interaction with 3D digital worlds (see http://team.inria.fr/potioc). The postdoc proposal is part of a joint project we currently work on with industrial partners. Required Skills: The candidate should hold a PhD in computer sciences or cognitive sciences, with a focus on 3D interaction (HCI, VR, Computer graphics…). The candidate should be comfortable with 3D programming (OpenGL, Unity3D, Ogre…), and she or he should have an experience with cognition and human factors. Period: One year, starting between September and December 2012 Salary: 2620€/month, gross Application: Please send an email with your CV at Martin.Hachet@inria.fr, as soon as possible.

Professor for Applied Geoinformatics

The Department of Geography in the Faculty of Applied Computer Science of the University of Augsburg (Germany) invites applications for a position as Professor for Applied Geoinformatics (at the level of W2) to be filled immediately. We search for a personality with an excellent record in research who will represent and further develop the topic area of applied geoinformatics within the research and teaching activities of the Department of Geography. The successful candidate should contribute expertise in one or more of the following topics: geodata visualisation, visual analytics, spatio-temporal modelling, geodatabases or geostatistics. She/he is expected to contribute to the further development of the special profile of human geography as it is practised in Augsburg (renewable energies, resources, and environmental hazards). In terms of teaching activities, the future position holder will be involved particularly in the B.Sc. and M.Sc. programs in Geoinformatics and in Geography, as well as the full range of study programs for teachers of Geography. We expect the applicant to actively initiate and participate in interdisciplinary study programs. Additional tasks include cooperating with the Centre for Environmental Research (WZU) at the University of Augsburg as well as participating in academic administration. The successful candidate will have a university degree, and relevant pedagogical experience, hold a doctorate, and have a strong research record that includes post-doctoral work (Habilitation) or equivalent academic achievements, e.g. research conducted as part of a successful assistant professorship. As this position is afforded civil servant status, applicants cannot be older than the age of 52 at the beginning of employment. Exceptions from this age limit are only possible in exigent cases (Art. 10 Par. 3 Clause 2 Bayerisches Hoschulpersonealgesetz). The University of Augsburg aims to increase the number of women in research and teaching and therefore strongly encourages female researcher to apply. Preference will be given to disabled applicants in the case of equal qualifications. Applicants should submit electronically including a curriculum vitae, academic credentials, a list of publications, a list of courses taught, a list of funded projects and statements of research and teaching interests as a single pdf until June 25th, 2012 to the Dekan der Fakultät für Angewandte Informatik, Universität Augsburg, 86135 Augsburg, email: dekan@informatik.uni-augsburg.de. Published: May 10th, 2012

Scientist / Predoctoral Associate for Information Visualization and Visual Analytics at JKU (Austria)

The Institute of Computer Graphics at the Faculty of Technology and Natural Science at the Johannes Kepler University Linz is seeking (starting earliest July 1st, 2012) a: Scientist / Predoctoral Associate (full position, limited to 2 years) Applicants must hold a Master or Univ. Diploma degree in computer science or related fields, such as mathematics or mediainformatics, and should have profound experience in one or more of the following areas: computer graphics, information visualization, statistics, and human computer interaction. Considerable experience with software development methodology is expected. Knowledge in OpenGL is recommended. Prior involvement in research or development projects is a plus. The research focus will be on the development of novel Information Visualization and Visual Analytics techniques within interdisciplinary application fields such as biomedicine. Additional duties include the support of the acquisition of third-party funds, the collaboration in teaching, and the supervision of theses in master-, bachelor-, and diploma courses. Candidates must be fluent in English (speaking and writing). The candidate has the possibility to obtain a Ph.D. degree. Linz, the 2009 European Capital of Culture, is a nice place in the beautiful alpine uplands between Salzburg and Vienna (www.linz.at/english/, www.oberoesterreich.at/english/). For further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us. To increase the quota of women in academia, we especially encourage female candidates to submit applications. At equal qualification, female candidates will be preferred. Disabled applicants with adequate qualification will come into special consideration. Applications including curriculum vitae, photo, copies of transcripts and certificates must be submitted to Ass.-Prof. Dr. Marc Streit, marc.streit@jku.at and Prof. Dr. Oliver Bimber, oliver.bimber@jku.at no later than June 1st, 2012.

Programador con experiencia en Kinect

Una start-up valenciana está buscando un programador con experiencia en el uso de Kinect y con conocimientos sobre informática gráfica. Si estás interesado, ponte en contacto con Daniel Samper (dasammar 'arroba' fiv.upv.es).

Post-doc position in the Geometry Processing Group at UBC (Canada)

We are offering a post-doc position in Prof. Alla Sheffer's research group at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada) to carry out research in geometry processing, modeling, and other related topics.

The applicant's profile should include as many as possible of the following characteristics:

-Successful research and publication record
-Good written and oral communication skills (English)
-Strong background in computer graphics with experience in geometry modeling and/or processing
-Good programming skills (C, C++, Matlab)

The position is available from September 2012 (starting date negotiable), for a period of up to two years. Salary is negotiable and will depend on candidate's experience.

Applicants must send their CV to Alla Sheffer (sheffa@cs.ubc.ca). Let me know if you plan to attend SIGGRAPH, so we can arrange a face-to-face interview.