11 open PhD positions in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany at the Research Training Group Heterogeneous Image Systems The Research Training Group “Heterogeneous Image Systems” researches technical systems for processing, synthesizing, and transmitting digital images, such as in mobile phones or game consoles, but also in medical image systems or advanced driver assistance systems. The PhD projects range from hardware-related topics like intelligent image sensors, over methods and tools for the design and modeling of heterogeneous image systems, to applications in medical engineering and entertainment technology. More detailed information is available at <http://hbs.fau.de> http://hbs.fau.de. We are currently inviting applications for 11 funded PhD positions. As part of the PhD studies, specialization lectures, communication training, language courses, and a three-month research stay abroad are offered. The positions are funded for a three-year period, starting in fall 2012. Applicants must have a Master’s or Diploma degree in computer science or electrical engineering (or closely related), good English skills, and the ability to work well in a team. Applications should be submitted as PDF by e-mail to Prof. Marc Stamminger ( <mailto:marc.stamminger@cs.fau.de> marc.stamminger(a)cs.fau.de) by July 6, 2012. Location Your workplace will be in Erlangen, which is close to Nuremberg. The Nuremberg Metropolitan Region is situated in Bavaria, in the South of Germany ( <http://www.em-n.eu> www.em-n.eu). Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU, <http://www.fau.de> www.fau.de) is a large university with over 30.000 students (including 2.700 international students) and a strong School of Engineering with almost 10.000 students. It is one of the most attractive German universities for international visiting academics. Every year, an increasing number of Humboldt scholars and prize-winning researchers choose FAU as their research base. As a university with an international outlook, FAU has a close-knit network of numerous co-operation partners abroad with particularly strong ties to the Far East. -- Marc Stamminger | stamminger(a)cs.fau.de | http://lgdv.cs.fau.de