[General] Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg: PhD Research Assistant in "Visualization of Human Motion"

The Chair of Visual Computing at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) in Germany invites applications for the role of PhD Research Assistant in “Visualization of Human Motion” Background: The planned research is embedded as one of 19 exciting scientific subprojects in the Collaborative Research Centre(CRC) 1483 EmpkinS. CRCs are one of the most renowned research measures in Germany. It is the aim of this subproject to research techniques for the visualization of tracked human motion for the purpose of medical diagnosis and therapy, based on a personalized 3D avatar. The project will be carried out in close corporation with our CRC partners from the biomechanical and medical area. Requirements: We are seeking motivated, creative candidates, who are capable of working in a multidisciplinary team, and who have an above average primary university qualification (master degree or diploma) in computer science or a related field (e.g., information technology, mathematics, computational engineering, etc.). Knowledge in computer graphics or visualization is desirable. A good command of the English language is prerequisite. Work Environment: The Chair of Visual Computing at FAU offers an excellent environment for high-class research. Among the core values of our interdisciplinary team and in our state-of-the-art labs are scientific excellence, good team work and knowledge sharing. The Chair of Visual Computing is part of the Faculty of Engineering which awards the academic degree Doctor of Engineering (Dr.-Ing.). Position and Application: The project start date is July 1 or later. This is a temporary position that is at least available for 3 years. Remuneration is based on the collective agreement for civil servants in Germany (TV-L E13, fulltime position).The appointee may pursue doctoral studies in the Faculty of Engineering. Applications from severely disabled persons, in the case of equal suitability, will be treated preferentially. Qualified female candidates are especially encouraged to apply as there is a policy in place at the University to increase the proportion of female staff. Please submit your application (motivation letter, tabular CV, certificates) as one document indicating the project code B04 by e-mail by June 14, 2021 to <mailto:empkins-jobs@fau.de> empkins-jobs(a)fau.de. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marc Stamminger FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg Chair of Visual Computing Cauerstraße 11, 91058 Erlangen, Germany <https://lgdv.tf.fau.de> https://lgdv.tf.fau.de <https://www.fau.eu> https://www.fau.eu