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Mon Oct 3 14:12:24 CEST 2011
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Subject: [Members] [General] Early Stage Researcher Position in Data
Intensive Visualization and Analysis
Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2011 13:56:08 +0200
From: Stefanie Behnke <s.behnke@cgv.tugraz.at>
To: <general@eg.org>
Research Position in Computer Science (Visual Computing)
EURAXESS Job ID: 33747341
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Job Summary
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Open position for a researcher in the area of real-time 3D graphics
and interactive scientific visualization in the Visual Computing Group
at the CRS4 Research Center (Pula, Italy). This position is for an
Early Stage Researcher (ESR) in an EU-FP7 Marie Curie Actions Initial
Training Network called DIVA: Data Intensive Visualization and
Analysis.
Description
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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). Associated partners include large
companies (nVidia, AMD, Airbus, Blom), research centers (Fraunhofer,
CEREN), and hi tech PMIs (Gexcel, Eyescale).
Project
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This open position is for an Early Stage Researcher position in DIVA,
specifically in computer science with a focus on interactive 3D
computer graphics and scientific visualization. With the continuing
advances in data acquisition and simulation techniques, increasingly
large 3D data sets have to be processed and interactively displayed
for real-time visual exploration. The emphasis of the open position in
this context is on the efficient scalable out-of-core and parallel
visual data processing of very large spatial and volumetric data
sets. 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. On the part of the
applicant, this requires interest not only in graphics related
algorithms and data structures but also in the task and data
complexity of the targeted application, and collaboration with domain
scientists and other institutions. Furthermore, a strong interest and
good skills in learning new programming frameworks, 3rd-party code and
applied mathematics is necessary, as the targeted research project
also builds on other and previously developed techniques. The
activities will not only include research and continuing education for
network participants, but also support in teaching (esp. to other
network participants), as well as system/software maintenance and
administrative tasks. The main goal is to conduct excellent research,
generating results which are published and presented in top
international journals and conferences, while being practically
applicable for solving challenging large scale visualization
problems. If separately agreed with a University, the work could
include achieving a PhD degree through the writing and defense of a
doctoral dissertation.
Company
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This advertised position is in the Visual Computing Group at the
Center for Research, Development, and Advanced Studies in Sardinia
(CRS4). CRS4 is an interdisciplinary research center promoting the
study, development and application of innovative solutions to
challenging problems in a number of thematic areas, including Energy,
Environment, Biosciences, and Information Society. CRS4 key strength
is the combination of leading edge facilities, which include one of
the major HPC centers and the leading bioprocessing platform in Italy,
with a strong research and development program in enabling
technologies for data intensive applications. The Visual Computing
group (ViC), led by Enrico Gobbetti, is dedicated to developing
powerful interactive 3D tools for scientific visualization and visual
simulation. The group's expertise is in multi-resolution data
representation, time-critical graphics, external memory algorithms,
and applications of virtual reality technology to visual
simulation. Current projects range from desktop 3D tools to immersive
virtual environments with combined visual and haptic feedback. More
specifically, important examples of current research interests include
the development of time-critical scalable local and distributed
solutions for visual exploration of massive 3D models and the
development of advanced interactive systems based on novel 3D "light
field" displays.
Workplace
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CRS4 is located in the Sardinia Scientific and Technological Park,
reachable in 50 minutes by public transportation from downtown
Cagliari. More than 500 researchers work in the park. The nearest
university is the University of Cagliari, which has more than 30'000
students at undergraduate and graduate level. The city of Cagliari,
located in the South of the island, is the capital of Sardinia and has
a population of about 400,000 in its metropolitan area. Its modern
international airport, serving more than 3 million passengers/year, is
conveniently located at only 15 minutes from downtown. The main
Italian hubs of Rome and Milan are a one-hour flight from
Cagliari. The mild climate of the region and the vicinity of beaches
with white sands and crystal clear sea are a huge bonus for off-work
hours. The DIVA project involves frequent interactions, internships,
workshops and summer schools with the other international network
partners. Hence the workplace incorporates short stays at other
research labs and companies in other European countries and cities
(i.e. Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Sweden, France and Hungary).
Benefits ESR fellows are remunerated according to EU-FP7 regulations
for Marie Curie ITNs as well as according to local host
regulations. ESR and PhD appointments will be made with respect to
local host university and company guidelines. Same applies for fringe
benefits and vacation days. Comment/web site for additional job
details For application and further information contact: Katia
Brigaglia (Secretary, CRS4 Visual Computing Group), diva-jobs@crs4.it
Requirements
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A MSc degree (or equivalent) in computer science or closely related
area from a research university is required.
Applicants must meet the requirements of FP7 Marie Curie ITN
Early-Stage Researcher (ESR). In particular:
- Applicants must be at the post-graduate (or equivalent) level
- Applicants must be, at the time of recruitment, in the first four
years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers
- Applicants must have not yet been awarded a doctoral degree
- Applicants can be nationals of any country other than Italy
- Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity
in Italy for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to
their recruitment.
The prospective candidates are supposed to have an excellent
background in computer science and systems as well as strong
mathematical skills and practical experience with computer
graphics. Exposure to parallel programming and distributed systems is
also welcome. Strong interests in numerical methods and collaboration
with domain scientists is of further importance as well. In depth
C++/CUDA/OpenCL/OpenGL knowledge is also welcome.
Applications must include a detailed CV/resume, information of
university level educational background and practical work experience
in computer science or a closely related field, a statement of
motivation and clear exposition of prior graphics
experience. Certified copies of transcripts and reference letters
should be enclosed.
Applicants are obliged to engage in the DIVA training and research
activities.
Benefits
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ESR fellows are remunerated according to EU-FP7 regulations for Marie
Curie ITNs as well as according to local host regulations. ESR and PhD
appointments will be made with respect to local host university and
company guidelines. Same applies for fringe benefits and vacation
days.
Dates and More
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Entrance is subject to the successful evaluation of candidate(s)
Duration is expected to be about 3 years
Envisaged Job Starting Date: 14/11/2011
Application Deadline: 28/10/2011
EURAXESS Job ID: 33747341
http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index.cfm/jobs/jobDetails/33747341
Contact
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Katia Brigaglia
Secretary, Visual Computing Group
CRS4
Sardegna Ricerche Edificio 1
C.P. 25
09010 Pula (CA), ITALY
URL: http://www.crs4.it/vic/
Email: diva-jobs@crs4.it
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