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<td>[Members] [General] Graphics Visualization Postdoc at
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">EXPERIENCED
RESEARCHER, POSTDOC IN DISTRIBUTED PARALLEL GRAPHICS AND
VISUALIZATION<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">Visualization and
MultiMedia Lab<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">University of Zürich,
Switzerland<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
Postdoc in the area of real-time 3D graphics and interactive
scientific visualization at the University of Zürich. This
position is for an Experienced Researcher (ER) in an EU-FP7
Marie Curie Actions Initial Training Network called DIVA:
Data Intensive Visualization and Analysis.<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 DIVA project is
an international EU-FP7 Marie Curie Initial Training Network
(ITN) with a focus on structured and collaborative research
and teaching activities in Data Intensive Visualization and
Analysis methodologies, in data-driven science and
technology application domains. DIVA involves three academic
institutions (University of Zürich, University of Rostock
and Chalmers Technical University), one research lab (CRS4)
and two industrial partners (Diginext and Holografika).<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">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">This open position is
for an experiences researcher, Postdoc, specifically in
computer science with a focus on parallel 3D computer
graphics and scientific visualization. With the continuing
increase in parallelism, being it cluster of distributed
graphics nodes or multi-GPU solutions, flexible parallel as
well as distributed rendering methods and visualization
systems are in high demand.<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 emphasis of this
open position in this context is on the development of new
scalable multi-level dynamic load balancing techniques
optimizing single-frame parallel rendering as well as
dynamic allocation of the visualization system’s distributed
graphics and computing resources. Furthermore,
interoperability including failure detection and recovery
strategies are of primary interest as well as the
development of parallel and distributed visualization
services applying novel cloud-computing principles.
Currently targeted application domains include the aerospace
industry, advanced display systems, bio-medical imaging,
geo-visualization, urban planning, architectural modeling,
material science, molecular visualization and more.
Increasingly interactive in-situ visualization solutions in
the context of specific application domains are of interest
too.<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">On the part of the
applicant, this position requires a high interest and
previous experience not only in real-time graphics and
scientific visualization, but also in distributed and
parallel cluster systems and services. Furthermore, a strong
interest and good skills in learning new programming
frameworks, 3rd-party code and networked computer systems is
necessary, as the targeted research project also builds on
previously developed frameworks.<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 training,
but also support in teaching as well as administrative tasks
and project management. The main research goal is to conduct
excellent research generating results which are published
and presented in top international journals and conferences.<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">LOCATION AND
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">This advertised
position is at the University of Zurich (UZH), which is an
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
(59th worldwide). The Department of Informatics (IFI) covers
major computer science 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">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 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. The surrounding area also offers
affordable living.<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 DIVA project
involves frequent interactions, internships, workshops and
summer schools with the other international network
partners. Hence the project promotes short stays at other
research labs and companies in other European countries and
cities (i.e. Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Sweden, France and
Hungary).<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">ER fellows and
Postdocs are paid according to EU-FP7 regulations for Marie
Curie ITNs as well as according to local host regulations.
ER and Postdoc appointments will be made with respects to
local host university and company guidelines. Same applies
for fringe benefits and vacation days.<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"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Applicants are
obliged to engage in the DIVA training and research
activities. See also </span><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.diva-itn.eu"><span lang="EN-US">http://www.diva-itn.eu</span></a><span
lang="EN-US">.<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">mailto:pajarola@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">REQUIREMENTS<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">A PhD degree in
computer science with a focus on 3D computer graphics or
scientific visualization from an internationally recognized
university is required. Applicants must not have worked or
lived in Switzerland for 12 months during the past 3 years.<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 parallel and distribute systems as well
as experience with computer graphics and visualization.
Exposure to parallel programming and distributed systems is
required. Interests in computational and numerical methods
and collaboration with domain scientists is beneficial 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 and practical work experience
in computer science, a short statement of motivation and
clear exposition of prior graphics and visualization
experience. 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 subject
to the successful evaluation of candidate(s), expected for
2014 Duration is expected to be 2 years for Postdocs<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, 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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