[visionlist] PhD student position in 3D mobile Computing (fully funded)

[shafiq Raja]

 PhD student position in 3D mobile Computing (fully funded)
Department of Applied Physics and Electronics have today approximately 100 employees. The main tasks are research, education and collaboration with the society. The department has approximately 700 full-time students per year in study programmes in civil engineering, electrical and computer engineering, electrical power engineering, energy engineering, mechanical engineering and media technology. For a general presentation of the department, see our homepage: http://www.tfe.umu.se/english/ . For a general presentation of Umeå and the university, see the home page of the International Office: http://www.umu.se/international_office. 

Within the field of 3D mobile Computing, we are now searching for a person with relevant competence and interest in 3D Vision, 3D Graphics, 3D Visualization, Human-Machine Interfaces, and/or Mixed Reality, especially in mobile computing. The successful applicant is expected to have a strong academic background in at least one of these subjects. Proven ability to work independently and experience in analysis are considered to be important assets for this position. The candidate is also expected to be willing to work in a cross-disciplinary environment. The research will be performed under supervision of senior researchers and in collaboration with other PhD students in the group, as well as with our partners. 
The duration of a PhD employment is four years at full-time studies, and is planned to lead to a doctoral degree. However, the employment can be a maximum of five years if it is combined with 20% teaching. The position is planned to be filled as soon as possible.
Applicants should have a M.Sc. (or an equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field preferably not more than two years ago. In addition, the successful candidate must have high level skills in programming (such as Java, C++, OpenGL, VRML, etc). Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English are required.
Requirements
Applicants should have a M.Sc. (or an equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field preferably not more than two years ago. In addition, the successful candidate must have high level skills in programming (such as Java, C++, OpenGL, VRML, etc). Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English are required.
We believe you can work systematically and stringently, have the ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with others. 
Basic entry requirements are as follows:
The person must satisfy the general entry requirements which is equivalent of 240 ECTS-credits of higher education studies of which at least 60 should be on an advanced level (Master level). 
The requirements mentioned need to be met at the time of the last application date. 
Application procedure
A complete application should include:
• A cover letter with contact information
• A Curriculum Vitae with complete list of publications
• Brief description of relevant background and experience, certified if possible
• A copy of completed M.Sc. (or equivalent) thesis, if any.
• Copies of degree certificates, including documentation of completed academic courses and obtained grades
• Copies of a maximum of 3 original research publications, if any. If these publications have several authors, the contribution made by the applicant should be made clear. 
• Contact information to two persons willing to act as references.
• Description of software development experience, if any.
• Any other information relevant for the position
All material should be submitted electronically or in a single printed copy. Electronically submitted material should be in Ms Word or PDF format.
For further information, please contact Assistant Professor Shafiq ur Rehman, phone +46 90-786 93 73, shafiq.urrehman at tfe.umu.se or Head of Department Åke Fransson, phone +46 90 786 50 33, ake.fransson at tfe.umu.se. 
For more details please  see
http://www8.umu.se/umu/aktuellt/arkiv/lediga_tjanster/313-980-11.html




shafiq ur réhman, Tek. Dr.
Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik,
Umeå universitet,
Rum B418, 
Tel : +46 (0)90 786 9373,
http://www.medialab.tfe.umu.se/members/shafiq.urrehman/
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