Prof. Alla Sheffer's research group at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada) has a number of openings for outstanding PhD (or PhD track MSc) positions. Successful applicants will have an opportunity to take part in world class research in geometry processing, modeling, and other related topics. See <http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~sheffa/papers.html> http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~sheffa/papers.html and <http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~sheffa/proj.html> http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~sheffa/proj.html for recent research project examples. The applicant's profile should include as many as possible of the following characteristics: . Master or Univ. Diploma degree in computer science or related fields . Good written and oral communication skills (English) . Strong interest and background in computer graphics . Research or work experience in geometry modeling and/or processing a plus . Good programming skills (C, C++, Matlab) The position is available from September 2013. More details on the PhD program at UBC are available at <https://www.cs.ubc.ca/students/grad/prospective/> https://www.cs.ubc.ca/students/grad/prospective/ Applicants should send their CV to Alla Sheffer ( <mailto:sheffa@cs.ubc.ca> sheffa(a)cs.ubc.ca) and simultaneously apply to the UBC graduate program as described at <https://www.cs.ubc.ca/students/grad/prospective/application> https://www.cs.ubc.ca/students/grad/prospective/application. Please note that the UBC CS deadline for such applications is December 15 2012.