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<td>[Members] [General] Open Position with the Computer
Graphics and Virtual Reality Group Bremen</td>
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<td>Tue, 11 Jul 2017 20:14:50 +0200</td>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Open Position with the Computer Graphics
and Virtual Reality Group Bremen<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">PhD research position<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">with the Computer Graphics and Virtual
Reality Group at the University of Bremen, Germany, to be
filled as soon as possible<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Salary is according to the German
Federal pay scale (TV-L 13).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Job Description:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">The work in this position will be
carried out within the SFB “EASE – Everyday Activity Science
and Engineering” (funded by the DFG), which is to perform
fundamental research to enable robots to do human everyday
activities, such as setting a table or loading a dish washer.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">One strand of research of the CGVR lab
in this endeavor is to develop algorithms such that robots can
“envision” the outcomes of their tentative plans by simulating
the real world around them before they actually follow through
with their plan. This requires novel methods for
faster-than-realtime physically-based simulation and the
development of predicates in order to evaluate the outcomes.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">In another strand, we will deal
specifically with the challenge of grasping. Here, the task is
to develop novel methods such that a human user can grasp
virtual objects using a virtual hand with high simulation
fidelity and high dexterity. The goal is to allow humans to
interact with virtual objects just like in real live, and to
study their grasping behaviors under a large variety of
scenarios and parameters.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">The tasks will also comprise a small
amount of help with teaching in the computer science program
(e.g., as teaching assistant).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">About us:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">The position offers great opportunities
for collaboration with other members of both the computer
graphics group and other groups. This job provides a vibrant
research environment where a broad range of activities related
to 3D graphics algorithms and virtual reality are being
pursued (see cgvr.cs.uni-bremen.de). The successful candidate
will be working with a dynamic, friendly, and helpful team of
computer graphics researchers. Our research group is part of
the school of computer science at University of Bremen. Our
university is a mid-sized university with about 20,000
students, a lot of them from abroad, offering a broad range of
fringe benefits such as sports facilities, cultural
activities, and daycare.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Candidates should have an excellent
Master’s degree in computer science, or a related discipline
such as mathematics, physics, etc. You should be passionate
about your work and highly self-motivated. Required skills are
solid experience in C++ software development, and a good
command of English (reading/writing/speaking). Ideally, you
have specialized in real-time computer graphics or
physically-based simulation, you are capable of effectively
applying mathematical methods, and you have knowledge in GPGPU
programming. In addition, the successful candidate will be
highly self-motivated, passionate about their work, and have
good ability to work both independently as well as in a team
in a multidisciplinary environment. Speaking German is a plus,
but not required.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Conditions of employment:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">The position is available until mid 2021
(under the condition of job release).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">As the University of Bremen intends to
increase the proportion of female employees in science, women
are particularly encouraged to apply. In case of equal
personal aptitudes and qualification, disabled persons will be
given priority. Applicants with a migration background are
welcome.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">How to Apply & What to Do in Case of
Questions:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Applications should comprise a
motivation letter, complete CV including any achievements,
degree certificates (including list of courses and grades),
names and contact details of at least two referees, and other
credentials if any (e.g., recommendation letters,
publications, etc.). Please send your application (preferably
by email) to:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Prof. Dr. Gabriel Zachmann, zach at
cs.uni-bremen.de<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Application deadline: August 31 2017 (or
until a suitable candidate is found).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">If you have any questions about the
position, please do not hesitate to address them to the above
email address.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">G. Zachmann<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">University of Bremen Bibliothekstr. 1<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">28359 Bremen / Germany<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">For a paper-based application, please
make sure you only send document copies, as all received
application material will be destroyed after the selection
process.<o:p></o:p></p>
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