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Subject: 	[Members] [General] Call for applications for PhD position: 
Underwater Augmented Reality
Date: 	Tue, 10 Jan 2017 10:50:09 +0100
From: 	eurographics@eg.org
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Call for applications for PhD position: Underwater Augmented Reality

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We look for candidates for a fully-funded PhD position that takes place 
within a scientific initiative of studying, understanding, and 
implementing underwater augmented reality interfaces for cultural 
heritage. The position is for an EU project called i-MareCulture and the 
location is in Brno (Mekka of computer science in Czech Republic) at 
Masaryk University (second biggest university in Czech Republic).

Project’s i-MareCulture aim is to raise public awareness of European 
identity by focusing in maritime cultural heritage, which by default 
bridges different civilizations. In particular, i-MareCulture aims in 
bringing inherently unreachable underwater cultural heritage within 
digital reach of the wide public by implementing virtual visits, serious 
games with immersive technologies and underwater augmented reality. 
Scope of the project is to design, analyze, develop and validate pioneer 
applications and systems in the context of Virtual Museums through 
collaborative and innovative research from a diverse group of 
scientists, researchers, archaeologists, experts and museums.

The project i-MareCulture is unique, innovative and promising, 
contributing fully to the H2020 Framework and the Digital Agenda for 
Europe, a H2020 initiative, for New Skills and Jobs. In addition, this 
project abides by the EU's strategy to become a smart, sustainable and 
inclusive economy by implementing the knowledge triangle by connecting 
the Education, Research and Industry by supporting and boosting 
innovative enterprise to develop their technological breakthroughs into 
viable products in the area of Virtual Museums and Digital Heritage, 
with real commercial potential.

Salary will depend on qualifications, skills and past experience.

More information:

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Details on the iMareCulture Eu project:

http://imareculture.eu/

Details on Doctoral Studies at Masaryk University:

https://www.fi.muni.cz/studies/doctoral/index.xhtml.en 
<https://www.fi.muni.cz/studies/doctoral/index.xhtml.en%C2%A0>

Details on admission:

https://www.fi.muni.cz/admission/doctoral/index.xhtml.en

Required applicants skills:

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* highly motivated student

* Master's degree (M.Sc., M.Eng, or equivalent) in computer science or 
computer engineering

* education background in one or more of the following fields:

augmented reality, computer vision, computer graphics, and 
human-computer interaction

* interest in applications in cultural heritage

* previous experience in these fields (in particular, augmented reality) 
would be highly beneficial (evident, for example, in form of publications)

* experience in C++/C#

* fluent in written and spoken English

Application package (to be prepared in English):

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* detailed CV (including education, degrees and dates, 
publications/scientific presentations, skills/experiences in programming 
languages, project work, academic awards, ...)

* motivation letter explaining why you apply specifically for this 
project and why you are the perfect candidate

* transcript of the grades from the Master’s and Bachelor's degree

* contact details for two or more academic references

Informal enquiries should be send to Fotis Liarokapis (email: 
liarokap@fi.muni.cz 
<file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cfotis%5CDesktop%5Cliarokap@fi.muni.cz>)

Deadlines:

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* application deadline: January 18^th , 2017

* starting date: February 20, 2017



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