[General] Junior Professor for Sensorics and Sensor Data Processing

In the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering of the University of Siegen, in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer science within the framework of the DFG-Research Training Group 1564 – Imaging New Modalities, the following vacancy is to be filled by April 1st 2014 - one Junior Professor for Sensorics and Sensor Data Processing The Research Training Group 1564 is focusing on fundamental research for 2D/3D range image based scene acquisition, THz- and multi-spectral imaging, as well as for new algorithmic approaches for processing and analysis of mono- and multi-modal data streams delivered by these sensors. We look for a person who complements the existing expertise in the Research Training Group. The person should have a clear focus on at least one of the two priorities of the Research Training Group, i.e. in sensor development or in sensor data processing and analysis. We expect the person to work actively in the interdisciplinary field covering both aspects. Sample research fields are * Sensor and algorithm development for 2D/3D scene acquisition * Sensor development for THz- and multi-spectral imaging * Integration of multimodal sensor systems * Sensor data fusion and information extraction from mono- and multimodal sensor data * Probabilistic estimation methods for scene surveillance or material recognition * Visualization and visual analysis of mono-and multimodal sensor data Beside the general public service law, prerequisites for being appointed as Junior Professor are a Master or Diploma degree, teaching aptitude and a doctoral degree in one of the stated research topics. Furthermore, it is expected, that the person contribute in teaching courses specifically related to his/her area of research. The salary is according to the German W1 scale. The contract will be for an initial three years, to be extended for three more years after a successful mid-term evaluation. The University of Siegen aims to raise the proportion of women in research and teaching. Thus, the application of adequately qualified women is encouraged. If eligible, the position may be funded through the „Professorinnenprogramm des Bundes und der Länder zur Förderung der Gleichstellung von Frauen und Männern in Wissenschaft und Forschung an deutschen Hochschulen (Professorinnenprogramm II)“. Applications from handicapped persons are welcome. The application should include a curriculum vita, certificates, a list of publications and teaching qualifications and experience. Furthermore, a project proposal describing planned research in the Research Training Group should be submitted. Please send your application to the Dean of the Faculty IV, University of Siegen, D-57068 Siegen, Germany no later than February 10th, 2014. Further information about the Research Training Group and the University of Siegen can be found on our website <http://www.grk1564.uni-siegen.de> www.grk1564.uni-siegen.de and <http://www.uni-siegen.de> www.uni-siegen.de, respectively.