Call for applications for PhD position: Underwater Augmented Reality
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We look for candidates for a fully-funded PhD position that takes place
within a scientific initiative of studying, understanding, and implementing
underwater augmented reality interfaces for cultural heritage. The position
is for an EU project called i-MareCulture and the location is in Brno (Mekka
of computer science in Czech Republic) at Masaryk University (second biggest
university in Czech Republic).
Project's i-MareCulture aim is to raise public awareness of European
identity by focusing in maritime cultural heritage, which by default bridges
different civilizations. In particular, i-MareCulture aims in bringing
inherently unreachable underwater cultural heritage within digital reach of
the wide public by implementing virtual visits, serious games with immersive
technologies and underwater augmented reality. Scope of the project is to
design, analyze, develop and validate pioneer applications and systems in
the context of Virtual Museums through collaborative and innovative research
from a diverse group of scientists, researchers, archaeologists, experts and
museums.
The project i-MareCulture is unique, innovative and promising, contributing
fully to the H2020 Framework and the Digital Agenda for Europe, a H2020
initiative, for New Skills and Jobs. In addition, this project abides by the
EU's strategy to become a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy by
implementing the knowledge triangle by connecting the Education, Research
and Industry by supporting and boosting innovative enterprise to develop
their technological breakthroughs into viable products in the area of
Virtual Museums and Digital Heritage, with real commercial potential.
Salary will depend on qualifications, skills and past experience.
More information:
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Details on the iMareCulture Eu project:
http://imareculture.eu/
Details on Doctoral Studies at Masaryk University:
<https://www.fi.muni.cz/studies/doctoral/index.xhtml.en%C2%A0>
https://www.fi.muni.cz/studies/doctoral/index.xhtml.en
Details on admission:
<https://www.fi.muni.cz/admission/doctoral/index.xhtml.en>
https://www.fi.muni.cz/admission/doctoral/index.xhtml.en
Required applicants skills:
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* highly motivated student
* Master's degree (M.Sc., M.Eng, or equivalent) in computer science or
computer engineering
* education background in one or more of the following fields:
augmented reality, computer vision, computer graphics, and human-computer
interaction
* interest in applications in cultural heritage
* previous experience in these fields (in particular, augmented reality)
would be highly beneficial (evident, for example, in form of publications)
* experience in C++/C#
* fluent in written and spoken English
Application package (to be prepared in English):
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* detailed CV (including education, degrees and dates,
publications/scientific presentations, skills/experiences in programming
languages, project work, academic awards, ...)
* motivation letter explaining why you apply specifically for this project
and why you are the perfect candidate
* transcript of the grades from the Master's and Bachelor's degree
* contact details for two or more academic references
Informal enquiries should be send to Fotis Liarokapis (email:
<file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cfotis%5CDesktop%5Cliarokap@fi.muni.cz>
liarokap(a)fi.muni.cz)
Deadlines:
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* application deadline: January 18th, 2017
* starting date: February 20, 2017