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<td>[Members] [General] Research Assistant - PhD Student in
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<td>Mon, 4 Mar 2013 10:26:06 +0100</td>
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<td>Stefanie Behnke <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:s.behnke@eg.org"><s.behnke@eg.org></a></td>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Research Assistant -
PhD Student in Computer Science (3D Graphics and
Visualization) Visualization and MultiMedia Lab Department
of Informatics University of Zürich </span><a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://vmml.ifi.uzh.ch/"><span
lang="EN-US">http://vmml.ifi.uzh.ch/</span></a><span
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Job Summary:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Open position for a
PhD student in the area of real-time 3D graphics and
interactive scientific visualization at the University of
Zürich. This position is for a PhD student participating in
a Hasler Foundation funded project.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Description:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">The open position is
for a research assistantship in a PhD program in computer
science with a focus on interactive, parallel 3D computer
graphics and visualization. With the advent of ubiquitous
parallel computing and graphics resources through many-core
CPUs and GPUs, an increased emphasize is put on parallel
algorithms and computing, also in the context of real-time
3D graphics and interactive visualization. This project is
aimed at the advancement of parallel and distributed
rendering systems to improve applicability and
interoperability with interactive graphics applications –
e.g. in CAD and engineering, bio-medical imaging,
geo-visualization, urban planning, architectural modeling
etc. – as well as scalability.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">The project requires
strong interest not only in graphics algorithms and data
structures but in particular also in large parallel and
distributed systems programming. A strong interest and good
skills in learning new and complex software frameworks and
3rd-party code is highly recommended, as the targeted
research project will build on a previously developed code
bases. Good C++, 3D graphics and distributed systems
programming skills are required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">The activities of the
position not only include research and continuing education
for PhD students, but also support in teaching as well as
administrative tasks. The main goal is to conduct excellent
research generating results which are published and
presented in top international journals and conferences, and
to eventually work towards achieving a PhD degree through
the writing and defense of a doctoral dissertation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Company:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">The University of
Zurich (UZH) is a top internationally recognized research
university with faculties in medicine, humanities, economics
as well as mathematical and natural sciences. UZH is the
largest university in Switzerland and ranked among the top
world leading research universities, e.g. according to the
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong
University, and has recently been ranked top 15 in Europe.
The Department of Computer Science (IFI) covers major
computer science, software engineering and information
management research and teaching topics, it offers BSc, MSc
as well as PhD degrees in computer science.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Workplace:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">The Visualization and
MultiMedia Lab (VMML) and IFI, are located in the vibrant
city of Zürich as part of the university’s new Nord-Campus
in Oerlikon in a renovated modern office building. The UZH
Nord-Campus is conveniently located a short walk off the
Max-Bill Platz, center of the new trendy living, shopping
and business district New Oerlikon, as well as near the
Oerlikon train, S-Bahn and tram stations. Also the Zürich
international airport (ZRH) is reachable within minutes with
public or private transportation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Benefits:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Research assistants,
PhD students are remunerated according to local university
regulations and standards. Appointments will be made with
respects to standard university rules, same applies for
fringe benefits and vacation days. Appointments are expected
to involve a 100% effort in research, teaching and
administration.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">It is the goal of UZH
to offer an equal opportunity workplace environment and as
part of this we strongly encourage women to apply. Specific
benefits include flexible working hours, young scientist
promotion opportunities, parental leave benefits, nursery
services and care for dependents and much more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Comment/web site for
additional job details:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">- For application and
further information contact: Prof. Renato Pajarola, </span><a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:pajarola@ifi.uzh.ch"><span
lang="EN-US">pajarola@ifi.uzh.ch</span></a><span
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">- See also the
research groups website at </span><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://vmml.ifi.uzh.ch/"><span lang="EN-US">http://vmml.ifi.uzh.ch/</span></a><span
lang="EN-US">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Requirements:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">A Master degree in
computer science or closely related area from a research
university is required to enter the PhD program of UZH, a
prior focus on 3D graphics and visualization, as well as
experience in distributed systems is highly beneficial.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">The prospective
candidates are supposed to have an excellent background in
computer science and systems programming as well as good
mathematical skills and practical experience with computer
graphics and visualization. Exposure to parallel programming
and distributed systems is explicit in this project, prior
experience a significant plus. Strong interests in numerical
methods and collaboration with other researchers and
scientists is of further importance as well.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Applications must
include a detailed CV/resume, information of university
level educational background, brief description of practical
work and research experience in computer science, clear
exposition of prior graphics and visualization experience,
as well as a short statement of motivation and goals.
Certified copies of transcripts, degrees and reference
letters may eventually be required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Dates and More:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">- Entrance is as soon
as possible but subject to the successful evaluation of
candidates<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">- Duration is
expected to be about 4 years for PhD students<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Contact:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Prof. Dr. Renato
Pajarola<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Visualization and
MultiMedia Lab<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Department of
Informatics, University of Zürich Binzmühlestrasse 14<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">8050 Zürich<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">URL: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://vmml.ifi.uzh.ch/">http://vmml.ifi.uzh.ch/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">email: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:pajarola@ifi.uzh.ch">pajarola@ifi.uzh.ch</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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