Post-Doctoral Researcher Position in AR/VR at USC ICT

The Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT) is looking for a Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate to join our Mixed Reality Lab (MxR).

The role of the researcher will be to support a project, investigating a new form of human-computer interaction, facilitated by electroencephalography (EEG), and known as cortically coupled computing. The project will involve the development of an immersive (virtual and augmented reality) experimental test bed to present 3D immersive stimuli to users and involve tasks such as locomotion, visual search, and other perceptual judgments. This experimental test bed will log EEG and other forms of data, which will be interpreted and used to train algorithms to assist users in performing complex recognition and search tasks. The researcher would contribute to study design, data analysis, implementation, and submission of results for publication.
The project is supported by US Army funding and will be performed in collaboration with researchers across a number of different universities and organizations. This is a one-year position, with the possibility of renewal contingent upon funding.
Preferred Education:  

• A Ph.D., or equivalent, within the last three years in computer science, human-computer interaction, or a related field is preferred.

 Skills:

• Strong software engineering skills

Experience:

• Designing, implementing, and conducting human-subjects research.
• Physiological data collection, such as EEG, is a desirable.
• Development experience with virtual or augmented reality and the Unity game engine.
• A track record of publication in peer reviewed journals and conferences are preferred.

Why work at ICT:

• A quality work-life balance
• Meet interesting people from all walks of life – technologists, social scientists, military, writers, producers, philanthropists
• Free, top-tier university education for you and your children
• Located in the heart of Silicon Beach
• Great benefits - medical to matched retirement http://benefits.usc.edu/

The University of Southern California’s Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT) is an off campus research facility, located on a creative business campus in the “Silicon Beach” neighborhood of Playa Vista. We are world leaders in innovative training and education solutions, computer graphics, computer simulations, and immersive experiences for decision-making, cultural awareness, leadership and health.

Faculty Positions, AR/VR, University of Maryland

The Department of Computer Science at University of Maryland, College Park, is looking for outstanding candidates for tenured/tenure-track faculty at all levels in perceptual computing, including virtual and augmented reality. Follow this link to the official job posting https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/54901 

Our department (http://www.cs.umd.edu), in conjunction with the Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (http://umiacs.umd.edu), has established a vibrant tradition of excellence in a number of areas including computer vision, natural language processing, high-performance computing, machine learning, computational biology, robotics, and computational audition. Now, catalyzed by a $38M gift from co-founders of Oculus VR, Brendan Iribe and Michael Antonov, and others, with an additional investment of well over a $100M from the state of Maryland, we are looking to rapidly emerge as the world-wide leader in virtual and augmented reality.  University of Maryland has recently hired several senior faculty in these areas and will continue to grow. The current faculty has close ties with industry and local organizations. More than 50 partner companies and organizations are participating in the soon to be established MAVRIC center, which is focused on immersive media research and development.

 

In addition, we also encourage students to apply to our PhD programs and for postdoc positions in these areas. The Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland is consistently ranked among the top-15 nationally. It is one of the largest departments in the country, with approximately 50 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty covering a wide variety of research areas and over 200 doctoral students drawn from top undergraduate programs nationally and internationally.  In 2018 the department is slated to occupy its new state-of-the-art facility, the Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Innovation, which is currently under construction.  The University of Maryland, College Park, was founded in 1856 and is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland.  Its 1,250 acre College Park campus is minutes away from Washington, D.C., the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers.  This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research organizations, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations offers unique opportunities for engagement for faculty and students.

Post-Doctoral Researcher Position in AR/VR at USC ICT

 https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/playa-vista/postdoctoral-scholar-research-associate/1209/6265650

The Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT) is looking for a Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate to join our Mixed Reality Lab (MxR).
The role of the researcher will be to support a project,  investigating a new form of human-computer interaction, facilitated by electroencephalography (EEG), and known as cortically coupled computing. The project will involve the development of an immersive (virtual and augmented reality) experimental test bed to present 3D immersive stimuli to users and involve tasks such as locomotion, visual search, and other perceptual judgments. This experimental test bed will log EEG and other forms of data, which will be interpreted and used to train algorithms to assist users in performing complex recognition and search tasks. The researcher would contribute to study design, data analysis, implementation, and submission of results for publication.
The project is supported by US Army funding and will be performed in collaboration with researchers across a number of different universities and organizations. This is a one-year position, with the possibility of renewal contingent upon funding
Preferred Education:

• A Ph.D., or equivalent, within the last three years in computer science, human-computer interaction, or a related field is preferred.

 Skills:

• Strong software engineering skills

Experience:

• Designing, implementing, and conducting human-subjects research.
• Physiological data collection, such as EEG, is a desirable.
• Development experience with virtual or augmented reality and the Unity game engine.
• A track record of publication in peer reviewed journals and conferences are preferred.

Why work at ICT:

• A quality work-life balance
• Meet interesting people from all walks of life – technologists, social scientists, military, writers, producers, philanthropists
• Free, top-tier university education for you and your children
• Located in the heart of Silicon Beach
• Great benefits - medical to matched retirement http://benefits.usc.edu/

Two Post Doctoral Positions at the THINKlab, University of Salford, Manchester, UK

We are looking for two VR experts to join the THINKlab team to work in the area of Smart Cities and Disaster Response.  These two posts are available as a result of  our success in securing  £1.2M grant from the Global Challenge Funds (EPSRC managed) and £1M from Innovate UK.  (Please see http://www.jobs.salford.ac.uk/ for job advertisements  and applications)

 

Research Fellow Post 1 (Grade 7, £32,548 - £38,833 ):

Applications are sought for a Research Fellow post to work with this international research project.  The Research Fellow will be responsible for providing the leadership in developing a distributed collaborative environment for analysing near real-time 3D satellite data for disaster interventions.  This research will explore how the near-real time data can be processed in order to construct a true situation on the ground during live disasters. The Research Fellow will work closely with our industry partners – the UK Satellite Application Centre and Telespazio Vega (which operates the COSMO-SkyMed Satellite) and to demonstrate this novel concept. This work will build on the research work that the THINKlab has been conducting over the last 10 years on distributed virtual environments for aerospace, automotive, building construction and space mission planning.  We are looking for an outstanding individual who has a good background in virtual environments, gaming technology  and management of large scale terrain models in real-time for interactive visualization. The overall distributed environment will be developed using the Unreal game engine.

 

Research Fellow Post 2 (Grade 7, £32,548 - £38,833) :

Applications are sought for a Research Fellow post to work with the Director of the THINKlab to support the delivery of the current projects and help the THINKlab to develop new research programmes in the area of virtual city simulation. The Research Fellow will be responsible for providing leadership in developing research ideas and a technology platform that can enhance the richness of virtual city models by integrating data from sensors, satellites and simulations such as traffic, flood and crowd to allow planners to make informed decision for creating sustainable cities. 

 

 

The THINKlab (www.salford.ac.uk/thinklab) at the University of Salford has an exciting and vibrant research community engaged in a range of interdisciplinary research and commercial projects. We are focusing on creating advanced technology platforms that utilise the power of advanced visualisation, interaction and distributed computing to offer novel solutions for sectors such as aerospace, automotive, built environment, media and space. THINKlab is engaged in both long-term research and applied research to solve real-world problems and work closely with end user companies to ensure relevance and impact.  THINKlab, designed as a Future Centre provides an impressive environment for creativity for researchers. By combining our innovative facilitation techniques, brain storming techniques and multi-sensory spaces, 

 

THINKlab provides a highly creative environment for researchers to envision future possibilities and develop innovative solutions.  It offers access to state of the art technology platforms such as virtual reality, multi-touch tables, body tracking, laser scanning, video conferencing to develop and validate novel technology solutions.  THINKlab is used by academics, government organisations and private companies to explore complex problems and produce innovative solutions. Therefore, THINKlab is ideal for researchers who are looking for a creative research environment that offers interdisciplinary culture, real-world problems,  external stimulus from end user organisations and access to advanced visualisation and interaction technology to conduct innovative research.

 

 

Contact : Prof. Terrence Fernando, Director of the THINKlab - University of Salford

Email : t.fernando@salford.ac.uk

Applications can be downloaded at http://www.jobs.salford.ac.uk/

Open Tenured/Tenure-track positions in Game-related areas at The University of Texas at San Antonio

The Department of Computer Science at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applications for two tenured/tenure-track positions, starting in Fall 2018.

Tenure-track Assistant or tenured/tenure-track Associate Professor position in Game-related areas. The focus is on Computer Graphics, especially 3D animation, 3D modeling, and real-time rendering; and/or Human Computer Interaction, especially human computer interfaces, virtual reality, augmented reality, and game analytics. For this position, applications must be submitted through a web portal at http://jobs.utsa.edu/postings/7466

Tenured/tenure-track Associate Professor position in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, focusing on cyber security, Internet of things, bioinformatics, natural language processing, speech recognition, language understanding, computer vision, or machine learning. This position is part of UTSA's focused cluster hiring plan under the Gold Star Initiative to recruit top-tier researchers over a four-year period. For this position, applications must be submitted through a web portal at http://jobs.utsa.edu/postings/7467

Required qualifications: Applicants for an Assistant Professor position must earn a Ph.D. by September 1, 2018, in Computer Science or in a related field and must demonstrate a strong potential for excellence in research and teaching.

Applicants for an Associate Professor position must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field and previous experience in graduate and undergraduate teaching. They should have an established research program in their area of specialization.

Responsibilities include research, teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and program development. Salary and start-up supporting packages for the positions are highly competitive.

Required documents: Applications must include a letter of application, a dated curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests, and the names, addresses (postal and e-mail), and telephone numbers of 3-6 references. Applicants who are selected for on campus interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the US by the time of hire.

Applications received by January 2, 2018 will be given full consideration. The search will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

About the Department and the University
The Department of Computer Science currently has 22 tenured/tenure-track faculty members and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees supporting a dynamic and growing program with 1,195 undergraduates and 139 graduate students, including 60 Ph.D. students. The major research units in the department include: the Institute for Cyber Security, which operates the FlexCloud and FlexFarm laboratories dedicated to cyber security research, and the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS), which focuses on cyber security maturity of cities and communities and also conducts nation-wide Cyber Security Defense Competitions for college and high school students. The research activities and experimental facilities have been well supported by several federal research and infrastructure grants. UTSA recently received a large 5-year NSF CREST grant on investigating cloud security and privacy. CIAS recently received a large 5-year grant from the Department of Homeland Security to set up a national standards organization for information sharing and analysis. The Department recently also received a large 5-year grant from the Army Research Laboratory to investigate the modeling and prediction of cyber attacks as well as several grants from other funding agencies. UTSA undergraduate cyber security programs are collectively ranked #1 in a 2014 survey; the graduate programs are ranked #2 in a 2016 listing. The recently establish Army Research Laboratory—South at UTSA provides additional opportunities for Cyber Security research and funding. See http://www.cs.utsa.edu for additional information on the Department of Computer Science and its faculty.

With nearly 31,000 students UTSA is the largest university in South Texas. The city of San Antonio has a population of over one million and is known for its rich Hispanic culture, historic attractions, affordable housing, and excellent medical facilities. The Austin-San Antonio corridor is a high-tech center that serves as the home of many major computer companies. Nearby higher education and research institutions include the UT Health Science Center and the Southwest Research Institute.

The University of Texas at San Antonio is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Department of Computer Science
RE: Faculty Search
The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249-0667

Phone: 210-458-4436ostings/7466

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).

Assistant Professor in Virtual Reality

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is looking for a tenure-track assistant professor in virtual reality.

https://ualr.peopleadmin.com/postings/6592

Posting Number	FNC00968
UALR Functional Title	Assistant Professor - Computer Science / R98722
Position Number	R98722
Department	Computer Science Department
Position Summary	The Department of Computer Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) seeks an outstanding applicant for a tenure-track faculty position in Computer Science at the Assistant Professor rank. Stronger candidates at higher ranks may be considered. Salaries commensurate with the rank of the position and qualifications will be offered. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.
Job Duties and Responsibilities	Successful candidates must have a strong commitment to high quality research and teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as service; Develop curriculum and new modes of instruction; Teach effectively in classroom and lab settings; Establish and sustain independent and interdisciplinary research;  Produce scholarly publications in leading scientific journals;  Present at major conferences;  Work with major funding agencies;  Secure external funding;  Supervise undergraduate and graduate students;  Participate in and contribute to major professional societies;  Participate in shared faculty governance;  Contribute through research, teaching, and service to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience in order to train the next generation of computer scientists. Perform other duties as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	While other specializations will be considered, preference will be given to applicants with experience in the following areas: Game Development: Applicants with strengths in various aspects of game development such as computer graphics, game design, game programming, animation, visualization, simulation, virtual reality, augmented reality, or mobile applications are encouraged to apply; Computer Systems: Applicants with strengths in various aspects of computer systems such as cybersecurity, systems architecture, operating systems, networking, or cloud/high performance computing are encouraged to apply; Virtual reality: Applicants with strengths in various aspects of virtual and augmented reality application design, development, and evaluation such as software engineering, interactive computer graphics, human-computer interaction, collaborative systems, or immersive systems are encouraged to apply.
Required Education and/or Experience	A Ph.D. in Computer Science or related discipline; evidence of strong research potential; good communication skills, and a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.