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<td>[Ieee_vis_open_positions] Open Permanent Position at
KAUST Visualization Laboratory. Scientific Visualization
& Computer Graphics Scientist</td>
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<td>Sun, 8 Jun 2014 08:39:10 +0300</td>
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<td>Daniel Acevedo <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:daniel.acevedo@kaust.edu.sa"><daniel.acevedo@kaust.edu.sa></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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<div><i><u><b>EXCITING CAREER-ENHANCING OPPORTUNITY AND
COMPETITIVE TAX-FREE PACKAGE AT RED SEA LOCATION</b></u></i></div>
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<div>King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST) is an international, graduate research university
dedicated to advancing science and technology through
interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation.</div>
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<div><b><i><u>KAUST VISUALIZATION LAB (KVL) is looking for a
SCIENTIFIC VISUALIZATION & COMPUTER GRAPHICS
SCIENTISTÂ </u></i></b></div>
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<div>***** THIS IS A PERMANENT POSITION! *****</div>
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The Scientific Visualization & Computer Graphics Scientist
will work in collaboration with other team members to build
cutting-edge visualization tools for domain scientists and
industry partners, architecting solutions for large-scale data
visualization and interaction with distributed graphics on
ultra-high resolution tiled-displays and virtual reality
environments.<br>
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As a desired competency, the incumbent will also design,
implement and maintain streaming HPC-Visualization from
simulations done in supercomputing facilities at KAUST,
including Shaheen (KAUST’s BlueGene/P system) and other HPC
clusters on campus. This activity will require close
collaboration with Computational Scientists within the KAUST
Supercomputing Core Lab (KSL) to support the implementation of
visualization solutions in their systems.<br>
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As part of the Core Labs, the incumbent will also provide
training and support for students and researchers regarding
the software and hardware facilities in the lab, participating
in and organizing training seminars and workshops, as well
providing student mentoring and support in collaboration with
KAUST faculty, as appropriate.<br>
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<b>Major Responsibilities</b><br>
<ul>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Provide Visualization and CG
support and expertise to research endeavors across campus.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Working collaboratively with
other laboratory staff and external vendors in the design
and implementation of new systems, and upgrades to
existing systems.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Maintain accurate documentation
and training guidelines for the utilization of laboratory
software and hardware visualization tools.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Software tools and program
development for visualization applications running on KVL
and KSL facilities.</li>
</ul>
<b>Other Responsibilities</b><br>
<ul>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Provide support and expertise
on human-computer interaction techniques related to
visualization.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Provide support and expertise
on virtual reality environment design and implementation,
including VR interfaces and the combination of
Visualization and VR applications.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Propose, evaluate and deploy
new software and hardware technology solutions for
visualization and graphics.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Stay up-to-date on scientific
developments in graphics, visualization, displays,
interaction and projection technologies.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Perform other tasks assigned by
the Manager of the Visualization Laboratory.</li>
</ul>
<b>Core Competencies:</b><br>
<ul>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Demonstrated experience in
scientific and/or information visualization application
design and implementation, with strong knowledge and
demonstrated experience of advanced programing languages,
including distributed and web-based applications. i.e.
expertise in one or more of the following areas: FORTRAN,
C, C++, MPI, OpenMP, WebGL, CUDA, Python, D3, VTK, Avizo,
Paraview, VisIt, Virtools/3DVIA, OpenInventor, OSG,
Equalizer, CGLX</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Expert in multiple areas of
computer graphics including 2D/3D graphics, image
processing, and advanced rendering techniques.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Excellent English oral and
written communication skills.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Highly competent technical
documentation skills</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Proven ability to work with
minimal supervision in a multi-disciplinary environment</li>
</ul>
<b>Desirable Competencies:</b><br>
<ul>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Familiarity with RHEL (Red Hat
Enterprise Linux), MAC OS, Windows, and mobile operating
systems.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Experience with Visualization
Hardware which includes: NVidia Quadro and QuadroPlex
Graphics Systems and VR tracking systems.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Knowledge of 3D display
technologies (both Projection and LCD panels) Â </li>
</ul>
<div><b>Qualifications:</b><br>
<ul>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Bachelor’s Degree in
Computer Science or a related area required; MSc or PhD
preferred.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">3-5 years experience in
computer graphics, visualization, and advanced display
technology.</li>
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KAUST's campus, on the shores on the Red Sea in Saudi
Arabia, is an integrated multi-cultural international
community of professionals, interpreneurs, scientists, and
students living and working together to discover new
possibilities in addressing the world's pressing
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<div>The Visualization Laboratory is a fully staffed
state-of-the-art facility that offers a unique opportunity
to utilize one-of-a-kind visualization, interaction, and
computational resources for the exploration and
presentation of scientific data. 2D and 3D display
environments, highly spatialized and immersive audio,
monoscopic and stereoscopic displays, wireless interaction
devices, and fully integrated and portable desktop
applications are some of the services available in the
laboratory. Professional lab staff specializes in a wide
variety of areas related to the exploration and
presentation of scientific data. Their expertise covers:</div>
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<li style="margin-left:15px">Researching and developing
advanced scientific and information visualization
software and hardware interfaces.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Supporting HPC
visualization projects (in collaboration with the
KAUST Supercomputing Core Laboratory)</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Scientific audio/video
production for the presentation of research results
and university outreach.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Scientific 3D modeling and
animation production for journal covers,
presentations, and research paper submissions.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Supporting the innovative
use of advanced audio interfaces for the exploration
and presentation of large complex datasets.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Hosting collaborative
research events ranging from project meetings to
research presentations, video conferencing sessions,
and workshops.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Providing guided tours of
the facility for university visitors and showcasing
the newest research from departments throughout KAUST.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">In-house design,
development, and maintenance of all state-of-the-art
lab facilities to keep the KAUST Visualization Core
Laboratory on the cutting-edge of scientific
visualization technology.</li>
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<div>KVL offers a variety of options for faculty and
students to explore and analyze their datasets utilizing
the latest hardware and software visualization
solutions. In collaboration with the lab’s own
scientific staff, users of the lab have the following
facilities at their disposal:</div>
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<li style="margin-left:15px">CORNEA: A 6-sided CAVE
Immersive Virtual Reality Environment.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">SHOWCASE: A highly
versatile space for research meetings and
development.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">
Multipurpose Room: A theater-like presentation
space.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Video Production Studio,
Editing and Control Rooms.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Development spaces:
Reconfigurable test room for students and
researchers.</li>
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<div>Please email me directly for more information about
this position.</div>
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<div>Thanks!</div>
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<div>D.</div>
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Daniel Acevedo-Feliz, PhD<br>
Manager, Visualization Laboratory<br>
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology<br>
Building #1, Office #3419<br>
Thuwal 23955-6900<br>
Saudi Arabia<br>
Tel. +966 544 700334<br>
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