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Date: 	Tue, 11 Jul 2017 20:14:50 +0200
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Open Position with the Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality Group Bremen

PhD research position

with the Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality Group at the University 
of Bremen, Germany, to be filled as soon as possible

Salary is according to the German Federal pay scale (TV-L 13).

Job Description:

The work in this position will be carried out within the SFB “EASE – 
Everyday Activity Science and Engineering” (funded by the DFG), which is 
to perform fundamental research to enable robots to do human everyday 
activities, such as setting a table or loading a dish washer.

One strand of research of the CGVR lab in this endeavor is to develop 
algorithms such that robots can “envision” the outcomes of their 
tentative plans by simulating the real world around them before they 
actually follow through with their plan. This requires novel methods for 
faster-than-realtime physically-based simulation and the development of 
predicates in order to evaluate the outcomes.

In another strand, we will deal specifically with the challenge of 
grasping. Here, the task is to develop novel methods such that a human 
user can grasp virtual objects using a virtual hand with high simulation 
fidelity and high dexterity. The goal is to allow humans to interact 
with virtual objects just like in real live, and to study their grasping 
behaviors under a large variety of scenarios and parameters.

The tasks will also comprise a small amount of help with teaching in the 
computer science program (e.g., as teaching assistant).

About us:

The position offers great opportunities for collaboration with other 
members of both the computer graphics group and other groups. This job 
provides a vibrant research environment where a broad range of 
activities related to 3D graphics algorithms and virtual reality are 
being pursued (see cgvr.cs.uni-bremen.de). The successful candidate will 
be working with a dynamic, friendly, and helpful team of computer 
graphics researchers. Our research group is part of the school of 
computer science at University of Bremen. Our university is a mid-sized 
university with about 20,000 students, a lot of them from abroad, 
offering a broad range of fringe benefits such as sports facilities, 
cultural activities, and daycare.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have an excellent Master’s degree in computer science, 
or a related discipline such as mathematics, physics, etc. You should be 
passionate about your work and highly self-motivated. Required skills 
are solid experience in C++ software development, and a good command of 
English (reading/writing/speaking). Ideally, you have specialized in 
real-time computer graphics or physically-based simulation, you are 
capable of effectively applying mathematical methods, and you have 
knowledge in GPGPU programming. In addition, the successful candidate 
will be highly self-motivated, passionate about their work, and have 
good ability to work both independently as well as in a team in a 
multidisciplinary environment. Speaking German is a plus, but not required.

Conditions of employment:

The position is available until mid 2021 (under the condition of job 
release).

As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female 
employees in science, women are particularly encouraged to apply. In 
case of equal personal aptitudes and qualification, disabled persons 
will be given priority. Applicants with a migration background are welcome.

How to Apply & What to Do in Case of Questions:

Applications should comprise a motivation letter, complete CV including 
any achievements, degree certificates (including list of courses and 
grades), names and contact details of at least two referees, and other 
credentials if any (e.g., recommendation letters, publications, etc.). 
Please send your application (preferably by email) to:

Prof. Dr. Gabriel Zachmann, zach at cs.uni-bremen.de

Application deadline: August 31 2017 (or until a suitable candidate is 
found).

If you have any questions about the position, please do not hesitate to 
address them to the above email address.

G. Zachmann

University of Bremen Bibliothekstr. 1

28359 Bremen / Germany

For a paper-based application, please make sure you only send document 
copies, as all received application material will be destroyed after the 
selection process.

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