[General] PhD position in "Dynamic Lightfields with 3D Sensors"

The Computer Graphics and Multimedia Systems Group at the Institute for Vision and Graphics, Faculty of Science and Technology the University of Siegen - aims to fill the following vacancy beginning as soon as possible: 1 Research Scientist (full time position salary scale 13 TV-L) with focus on Computer Graphics / Computer Vision. This position is initially temporary for the period of 2.5 years, with the possibility of contract prolongation depending on positive project development. The tenure is determined by the German Research Foundation (DFG funded project "Dynamic Lightfields"), and is additionally based on the Act on Temporary Employment in Higher Education. Your tasks: We are looking for a person who will collaborate in the above mentioned project. Main aspects of the research will be the real-time capture of the geometry and lighting conditions of dynamic 3D scenes with depth-sensors such as Kinect or Time-of-Flight Cameras as well as the efficient representation and image synthesis of the acquired data. Successful candidates will be given the opportunity to work towards their dissertation. Your profile: Applicants must be graduated in Computer Science or similar (Master or Diploma) with a very good or excellent grade. We expect solid English skills. Profound knowledge in object-oriented graphics programming (C++) under Linux/Unix or Windows, on the mathematical basics of Computer Graphics and on programming graphics units (GPUs) is expected. The University of Siegen is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the number of women involved in research and teaching. We encourage qualified women to apply. The University welcomes applications from eligible disabled people. Formal applications should include CV, a personalized motivation letter, master thesis , academic transcripts, as well as the contact details of two references. Please send your complete application documents no later than 10. December 2014, with the code number 2014/IV/ETI/WM/148 to Prof. Dr. Andreas Kolb, Science and Engineering, Computer Graphics Chair, University of Siegen, 57068 Siegen, andreas.kolb(a)uni-siegen.de. You will find more information about the Computer Graphics Group and the University of Siegen on our homepage at: <http://www.cg.informatik.uni-siegen.de> http://www.cg.informatik.uni-siegen.de and <http://www.uni-siegen.de> www.uni-siegen.de.