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<td>Job: PhD in mobile stereoscopic 3D VR system</td>
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<td>Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:27:56 +1200</td>
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<td>Christoph Bartneck <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:hitlabnznews@GMAIL.COM"><hitlabnznews@GMAIL.COM></a></td>
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<td>Christoph Bartneck <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:hitlabnznews@GMAIL.COM"><hitlabnznews@GMAIL.COM></a></td>
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<td><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:IEEEVRLIST@LISTSERV.UNCC.EDU">IEEEVRLIST@LISTSERV.UNCC.EDU</a></td>
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<p class="">The goal of this project is to develop and evaluate
a mobile
stereoscopic three-dimensional (3D) virtual reality system. It
will investigate
cutting edge media technology to develop immersive
visualization and composition
system for 3D Mixed Reality content. The project will involve
designing and
developing an immersive display system and software tools to
provide live 3D
experience to the end users where they can interact with the
synthetic
environment composited from real and virtual scenes. The
application area for
the system is entertainment and education. The system will not
only playback content,
but will also be able to record audio and 3D visual data. </p>
<h2>The HIT Lab NZ</h2>
<p class="">The Human Interface Technology Laboratory New
Zealand (HIT
Lab NZ) is world leading research institutions developing and
commercializing
technology that improves human computer interaction. The HIT
Lab NZ has over 50
staff and students and has extensive experience in Human
Computer Interaction
and Science & Visualization. The HIT Lab NZ is located at
the University of
Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. The University of
Canterbury has the
top Engineering School in New Zealand, including a highly
ranked Department of
Computer Science. For more information about the HIT Lab NZ
see <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.hitlabnz.org/">http://www.hitlabnz.org/</a>.</p>
<h2>Your skills</h2>
<p class="">The student must have good understanding of
fundamental
principles in 3D computer graphics and computer vision
techniques, and preferably
have previous research and development experience involving
immersive 3D
visualization (e.g. CAVE), 3D reconstruction and depth (or
stereoscopic) image
processing.</p>
<h2>Appointment and Scholarship Support</h2>
<p class="">The PhD scholarship is full time for a duration of
three
years starting as of December 1st, 2013, with an annual
scholarship of $25,000 NZD. The scholarship will also
cover the tuition fees.</p>
<p class="">The research in this project must be concluded with
writing
a PhD thesis within the Human Interface Technology PhD program
of the HIT Lab
NZ. For more information about the PhD program in Human
Interface Technology,
please see <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.hitlabnz.org/index.php/education/phd-program">http://www.hitlabnz.org/index.php/education/phd-program</a>.</p>
<h2>Duties</h2>
<p class="">International applicants will be required to arrange
for
their NZ student visa after an offer of a place. Please check
<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.immigration.govt.nz">http://www.immigration.govt.nz</a>
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
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http:/">http:/</a><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/">www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/</a>
for information about the options and prices.
International students should also consult the International
Student website at
<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/">http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/</a>
to learn about the cost of living,
fees, and insurances. </p>
<h2>Application</h2>
<p class="">Your application must include your resume, academic
records,
two references and your preferred starting date. Please send
you complete
application by November 1st to our online system at: <a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://hitlabnz.org/index.php/jobs/posting?id=8">http://hitlabnz.org/index.php/jobs/posting?id=8</a>.
Please contact <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:christoph.bartneck@canterbury.ac.nz">christoph.bartneck@canterbury.ac.nz</a>
if you have any questions about
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