[Jobinfo] Fwd: Job: PhD in mobile stereoscopic 3D VR system

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Subject: 	Job: PhD in mobile stereoscopic 3D VR system
Date: 	Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:27:56 +1200
From: 	Christoph Bartneck <hitlabnznews@GMAIL.COM>
Reply-To: 	Christoph Bartneck <hitlabnznews@GMAIL.COM>
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The goal of this project is to develop and evaluate a mobile 
stereoscopic three-dimensional (3D) virtual reality system. It will 
investigate cutting edge media technology to develop immersive 
visualization and composition system for 3D Mixed Reality content. The 
project will involve designing and developing an immersive display 
system and software tools to provide live 3D experience to the end users 
where they can interact with the synthetic environment composited from 
real and virtual scenes. The application area for the system is 
entertainment and education. The system will not only playback content, 
but will also be able to record audio and 3D visual data.


    The HIT Lab NZ

The Human Interface Technology Laboratory New Zealand (HIT Lab NZ) is 
world leading research institutions developing and commercializing 
technology that improves human computer interaction. The HIT Lab NZ has 
over 50 staff and students and has extensive experience in Human 
Computer Interaction and Science & Visualization. The HIT Lab NZ is 
located at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. 
The University of Canterbury has the top Engineering School in New 
Zealand, including a highly ranked Department of Computer Science. For 
more information about the HIT Lab NZ see http://www.hitlabnz.org/.


    Your skills

The student must have good understanding of fundamental principles in 3D 
computer graphics and computer vision techniques, and preferably have 
previous research and development experience involving immersive 3D 
visualization (e.g. CAVE), 3D reconstruction and depth (or stereoscopic) 
image processing.


    Appointment and Scholarship Support

The PhD scholarship is full time for a duration of three years starting 
as of December 1st, 2013, with an annual scholarship of $25,000 NZD. The 
scholarship will also cover the tuition fees.

The research in this project must be concluded with writing a PhD thesis 
within the Human Interface Technology PhD program of the HIT Lab NZ. For 
more information about the PhD program in Human Interface Technology, 
please see http://www.hitlabnz.org/index.php/education/phd-program.


    Duties

International applicants will be required to arrange for their NZ 
student visa after an offer of a place. Please check 
http://www.immigration.govt.nz for information about what type of visa 
might be most suitable and the process of acquiring it. The university 
has various types of accommodation available on campus. Please check 
http:/www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/ <http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/> 
for information about the options and prices. International students 
should also consult the International Student website at 
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/ to learn about the cost of 
living, fees, and insurances.


    Application

Your application must include your resume, academic records, two 
references and your preferred starting date. Please send you complete 
application by November 1st to our online system at: 
http://hitlabnz.org/index.php/jobs/posting?id=8. Please contact 
christoph.bartneck@canterbury.ac.nz 
<mailto:christoph.bartneck@canterbury.ac.nz> if you have any questions 
about the opening or the application process.



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