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Subject: 	[Members] [General] Research Assistant - PhD Student in 
Computer Science
Date: 	Mon, 4 Mar 2013 10:26:06 +0100
From: 	Stefanie Behnke <s.behnke@eg.org>
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Research Assistant - PhD Student in Computer Science (3D Graphics and 
Visualization) Visualization and MultiMedia Lab Department of 
Informatics University of Zürich http://vmml.ifi.uzh.ch/

Job Summary:

Open position for a PhD student in the area of real-time 3D graphics and 
interactive scientific visualization at the University of Zürich. This 
position is for a PhD student participating in a Hasler Foundation 
funded project.

Description:

The open position is for a research assistantship in a PhD program in 
computer science with a focus on interactive, parallel 3D computer 
graphics and visualization. With the advent of ubiquitous parallel 
computing and graphics resources through many-core CPUs and GPUs, an 
increased emphasize is put on parallel algorithms and computing, also in 
the context of real-time 3D graphics and interactive visualization. This 
project is aimed at the advancement of parallel and distributed 
rendering systems to improve applicability and interoperability with 
interactive graphics applications -- e.g. in CAD and engineering, 
bio-medical imaging, geo-visualization, urban planning, architectural 
modeling etc. -- as well as scalability.

The project requires strong interest not only in graphics algorithms and 
data structures but in particular also in large parallel and distributed 
systems programming. A strong interest and good skills in learning new 
and complex software frameworks and 3rd-party code is highly 
recommended, as the targeted research project will build on a previously 
developed code bases. Good C++, 3D graphics and distributed systems 
programming skills are required.

The activities of the position not only include research and continuing 
education for PhD students, but also support in teaching as well as 
administrative tasks. The main goal is to conduct excellent research 
generating results which are published and presented in top 
international journals and conferences, and to eventually work towards 
achieving a PhD degree through the writing and defense of a doctoral 
dissertation.

Company:

The University of Zurich (UZH) is a top 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. The Department of Computer Science (IFI) covers 
major computer science, software engineering and information management 
research and teaching topics, it offers BSc, MSc as well as PhD degrees 
in computer science.

Workplace:

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 renovated 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.

Benefits:

Research assistants, PhD students are remunerated according to local 
university regulations and standards. Appointments will be made with 
respects to standard university rules, same applies for fringe benefits 
and vacation days. Appointments are expected to involve a 100% effort in 
research, teaching and administration.

It is the goal of UZH to offer an equal opportunity workplace 
environment and as part of this we strongly encourage women to apply. 
Specific benefits include flexible working hours, young scientist 
promotion opportunities, parental leave benefits, nursery services and 
care for dependents and much more.

Comment/web site for additional job details:

- For application and further information contact: Prof. Renato 
Pajarola, pajarola@ifi.uzh.ch <mailto:pajarola@ifi.uzh.ch>

- See also the research groups website at http://vmml.ifi.uzh.ch/.

Requirements:

A Master degree in computer science or closely related area from a 
research university is required to enter the PhD program of UZH, a prior 
focus on 3D graphics and visualization, as well as experience in 
distributed systems is highly beneficial.

The prospective candidates are supposed to have an excellent background 
in computer science and systems programming as well as good mathematical 
skills and practical experience with computer graphics and 
visualization. Exposure to parallel programming and distributed systems 
is explicit in this project, prior experience a significant plus. Strong 
interests in numerical methods and collaboration with other researchers 
and scientists is of further importance as well.

Applications must include a detailed CV/resume, information of 
university level educational background, brief description of practical 
work and research experience in computer science, clear exposition of 
prior graphics and visualization experience, as well as a short 
statement of motivation and goals. Certified copies of transcripts, 
degrees and reference letters may eventually be required.

Dates and More:

- Entrance is as soon as possible but subject to the successful 
evaluation of candidates

- Duration is expected to be about 4 years for PhD students

Contact:

Prof. Dr. Renato Pajarola

Visualization and MultiMedia Lab

Department of Informatics, University of Zürich Binzmühlestrasse 14

8050 Zürich

URL: http://vmml.ifi.uzh.ch/

email: pajarola@ifi.uzh.ch <mailto:pajarola@ifi.uzh.ch>



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