[Jobinfo] Fwd: [Members] [General] Graphics Visualization Postdoc at University of Zürich

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Subject: 	[Members] [General] Graphics Visualization Postdoc at 
University of Zürich
Date: 	Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:47:38 +0200
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EXPERIENCED RESEARCHER, POSTDOC IN DISTRIBUTED PARALLEL GRAPHICS AND 
VISUALIZATION

Visualization and MultiMedia Lab

University of Zürich, Switzerland

JOB SUMMARY

Open position for a Postdoc in the area of real-time 3D graphics and 
interactive scientific visualization at the University of Zürich. This 
position is for an Experienced Researcher (ER) in an EU-FP7 Marie Curie 
Actions Initial Training Network called DIVA: Data Intensive 
Visualization and Analysis.

DESCRIPTION

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).

PROJECT

This open position is for an experiences researcher, Postdoc, 
specifically in computer science with a focus on parallel 3D computer 
graphics and scientific visualization. With the continuing increase in 
parallelism, being it cluster of distributed graphics nodes or multi-GPU 
solutions, flexible parallel as well as distributed rendering methods 
and visualization systems are in high demand.

The emphasis of this open position in this context is on the development 
of new scalable multi-level dynamic load balancing techniques optimizing 
single-frame parallel rendering as well as dynamic allocation of the 
visualization system's distributed graphics and computing resources. 
Furthermore, interoperability including failure detection and recovery 
strategies are of primary interest as well as the development of 
parallel and distributed visualization services applying novel 
cloud-computing principles. 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. Increasingly 
interactive in-situ visualization solutions in the context of specific 
application domains are of interest too.

On the part of the applicant, this position requires a high interest and 
previous experience not only in real-time graphics and scientific 
visualization, but also in distributed and parallel cluster systems and 
services. Furthermore, a strong interest and good skills in learning new 
programming frameworks, 3rd-party code and networked computer systems is 
necessary, as the targeted research project also builds on previously 
developed frameworks.

The activities of the position not only include research and continuing 
training, but also support in teaching as well as administrative tasks 
and project management. The main research goal is to conduct excellent 
research generating results which are published and presented in top 
international journals and conferences.

LOCATION AND WORKPLACE

This advertised position is at the University of Zurich (UZH), which is 
an 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 (59th worldwide). The 
Department of Informatics (IFI) covers major computer science and 
information management research and teaching topics, it offers BSc, MSc 
as well as PhD degrees in computer science.

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 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. The surrounding area also offers affordable living.

The DIVA project involves frequent interactions, internships, workshops 
and summer schools with the other international network partners. Hence 
the project promotes short stays at other research labs and companies in 
other European countries and cities (i.e. Switzerland, Italy, Germany, 
Sweden, France and Hungary).

BENEFITS

ER fellows and Postdocs are paid according to EU-FP7 regulations for 
Marie Curie ITNs as well as according to local host regulations. ER and 
Postdoc appointments will be made with respects to local host university 
and company guidelines. Same applies for fringe benefits and vacation days.

COMMENT/WEB SITE FOR ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS

Applicants are obliged to engage in the DIVA training and research 
activities. See also http://www.diva-itn.eu.

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

REQUIREMENTS

A PhD degree in computer science with a focus on 3D computer graphics or 
scientific visualization from an internationally recognized university 
is required. Applicants must not have worked or lived in Switzerland for 
12 months during the past 3 years.

The prospective candidates are supposed to have an excellent background 
in computer science and parallel and distribute systems as well as 
experience with computer graphics and visualization. Exposure to 
parallel programming and distributed systems is required. Interests in 
computational and numerical methods and collaboration with domain 
scientists is beneficial as well.

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

DATES AND MORE

Entrance is subject to the successful evaluation of candidate(s), 
expected for 2014 Duration is expected to be 2 years for Postdocs

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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