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<td>[Ieee_vis_open_positions] Post-doc Positions at
ICMC-USP/Brazil</td>
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<td>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:42:57 -0200</td>
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<td>Luis Gustavo Nonato <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:gnonato@icmc.usp.br"><gnonato@icmc.usp.br></a></td>
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<td><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ieee_vis_open_positions@listserv.uni-tuebingen.de">ieee_vis_open_positions@listserv.uni-tuebingen.de</a></td>
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<span
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Positions in Information Visualization</span><br
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<span
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Visualization, Imaging and Computer Graphics Laboratory (VICG)
of the Institute of Mathematical and Computer Sciences - </span><br
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<span
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of Sao Paulo - Sao Carlos/SP - Brazil invites applications for
two post-doctoral positions to work in the project </span><br
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<span
style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:16px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">"Challenges
in Exploratory Visualization of Multidimensional Data:
Paradigms, Scalability and Applications". </span><br
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<span
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project, funded by Fapesp (Sao Paulo State research funding
agency), aims at advancing the state-of-the-art research in
scientific </span>
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<span
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abstract data visualization, with emphasis in the processing </span><span
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handling of high-dimensional, multimodal time-varying data. </span></div>
<div><span
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novel paradigms to be developed shall provide advanced visual </span><span
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for visualizations based on multidimensional projection and </span></div>
<div><span
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trees, allowing for improved understanding and </span><span
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of many types of data, including text, image, biological, </span></div>
<div><span
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collections and nanoescale sensing data. An additional goal is
to </span><span
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data visualization and visual exploration methods suitable </span></div>
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execution on portable devices.</span><br
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<span
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are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow! Curiosity,
open-mind, creativity, persistence, and collaborative-work
capability are the </span>
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key personal skills we target. A Ph.D. in computer science,
applied mathematics, or related areas is required, with
demonstrated experience </div>
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and high quality publications. Candidates should have advanced
programming skills and a solid background in mathematics. </div>
<div
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speaking is not required but fluency in English is mandatory.</div>
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Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, curriculum
vitae (including their full publication record), as well as
reference letters (at least two) by email to<br>
Dr. Luis Gustavo Nonato - <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:gnonato@icmc.usp.br" target="_blank"
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<span style="color:rgb(153,153,153)">Luis Gustavo Nonato</span><br
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<span style="color:rgb(153,153,153)">
Visual and Geometry Processing Group</span><br
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<span style="color:rgb(153,153,153)">
Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science (ICMC)</span><br
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<span style="color:rgb(153,153,153)">
University of São Paulo (USP)</span><br
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São Carlos, Brazil</span><br style="color:rgb(153,153,153)">
<span style="color:rgb(153,153,153)">phone: +55 16 3373 9697</span><br
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web: </span><a moz-do-not-send="true"
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href="http://www.icmc.usp.br/%7Egnonato" target="_blank">http://www.icmc.usp.br/~gnonato</a>
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