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Research Positions in NANOVISUALIZATION
The newly establishing research group led by Prof. Ivan Viola at KAUST, Saudi Arabia is
seeking for candidates excited in performing research in visualization of the tiny world
around us.
We invite applications for researcher positions on all seniority levels from Master, PhD,
Postdoctoral Fellow, and a Research Scientist. Suitable candidates must have a formal
training in Computer Science or Applied Mathematics, excellent programming skills, and
strong experience in computer graphics and visualization research. Our primary aim is to
develop next-generation technology for 3D visualization and modeling of microscopic living
organisms and biotechnology. Our research is disseminated through high-impact publications
at the top venues of visualization and visual computing.
Researchers in the Nanovisualization Group will have excellent opportunities for
professional development by obtaining a unique competence in multiscale 3D visualization
for life sciences and in collaborative research with top-ranked scientific institutions
for biology worldwide. The overall conditions for performing research and life at the
KAUST campus are in every aspect unmatchable with any other research environment
worldwide. If you want to join this incredibly exciting place, submit your applications
through the web
interface:
* To apply for our fully funded Master and PhD positions, please visit the KAUST website
and submit a formal application stating Assoc. Prof Ivan Viola as your faculty interest:
https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/study/applying-to-kaust
* To apply for the Postdoctoral Fellowship position, please follow the Interfolio
posting:
http://apply.interfolio.com/58114
* To apply for the Research Scientist position, please follow the Interfolio posting:
http://apply.interfolio.com/58115
KAUST is an international, graduate research university in Saudi Arabia located directly
on the shores of the Red Sea. The University is dedicated to dramatically advancing
science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation to
address the world’s pressing scientific and technological challenges related to water,
food, energy, and the environment. KAUST offers superb research facilities, generous
research funding, and internationally competitive salaries, together with unmatched living
conditions for individuals and families. The liberal social policy coupled with the
top-quality research facilities have succeeded in attracting top international faculty,
scientists, engineers, and students making KAUST the only university worldwide where
fundamental goal-oriented and curiosity-driven research is employed to address the world’s
most pressing challenges related to water, food and energy sustainability as well as their
impact on the environment.
The new group is part of the Visual Computing Center, which is KAUST’s hub for research
activities spanning all areas of visual computing, including visualization, imaging,
computer vision, and computer graphics, as well as interdisciplinary applications of
visual computing. The VCC offers a unique combination of an intellectually stimulating
environment and access to superb facilities, including KAUST’s large-scale visualization
facilities and supercomputer.
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