[visionlist] PhD/Masters position at Simon Fraser University, Canada: Spatial Cognition and Self-Motion Perception/Simulation in Virtual Reality

[Bernhard Riecke]

Interested in contributing to innovative research at the intersection of 
Psychology/Cognitive Science, Informatics, Human Factors/HCI, and 
Virtual Reality in an interdisciplinary team? We're currently looking 
for bright and motivated PhD/MSc students to join the iSpace lab 
<http://iSpaceLab.com>(iSpaceLab.com <http://iSpaceLab.com>) led by 
Prof. Bernhard Riecke <http://iSpaceLab.com/riecke/>at the School of 
Interactive Arts & Technology (SIAT <http://www.siat.sfu.ca/>), Simon 
Fraser University in the greater Vancouver region in beautiful British 
Columbia, Canada.

*Criteria*
Applicants should be highly motivated and have a strong interest in 
interdisciplinary scientific research aligned with the overall goals and 
vision of the iSpace lab <http://iSpaceLab.com>(see iSpaceLab.com/vision 
<http://iSpaceLab.com/vision>__for details):

·Human multi-modal spatial cognition, spatial orientation, spatial updating

·Enabling robust and effortless spatial orientation in virtual environments

·Self-motion perception, illusions ("vection"), and simulation; 
Multi-modal contributions and interactions

·Design and iterative evaluation and improvement of perceptually 
oriented, multi-modal human-computer interfaces and human-centered, 
effective virtual reality simulations and experiences. This could 
include unconventional VR interfaces, immersive VR for meditation, and 
other novel ideas.

As the iSpace lab works at the intersection of Informatics, 
Psychology/Cognitive Science, Human Factors/HCI, and Virtual Reality, 
you should bring a strong background in at least one of these areas and 
be excited to expand into the other areas (see iSpaceLab.com/contact/ 
<http://ispace.iat.sfu.ca/contact/>for details).  PhD/MSc applications 
must also meet the regular admission criteria 
(http://www.siat.sfu.ca/grad/admissions/) and will undergo the regular 
admissions processes (off-cycle admission is possible for excellent 
candidates, though). Please contact me before submitting your application.

Internships and visiting researcher or postdoc positions might also be 
available for suitable candidates.

*Funding*

Funding for graduate students is provided through a combination of 
research assistantships, teaching assistantships, scholarships, and 
fellowships. You will also receive full financial support when 
presenting your research in suitable scholarly conferences.

*Application*

If interested in joining our team, please read through 
iSpaceLab.com/contact/ <http://ispace.iat.sfu.ca/contact/>and email 
Prof. Bernhard Riecke (ber1 at sfu.ca) and attach your academic CV and any 
other information/document/links you might find suitable.

Please indicate how you might see yourself fit in (this is essential - 
please understand that I won't respond to generic or mass-emails. You 
don't need to have a specific research project in mind to apply, though, 
as long as you are open and excited about the kind of research we do).

Please also indicate if you have any experience in programming in 
general, VR-specific programming, VR setups, 3D, and 
statistics/experimental design/data. I don't require expertize in all 
these areas, but it's useful to understand where your background and 
strengths are and how you'd fit into the team. Feel free to add any 
other skills (academic or non-academic) that I should be aware of.

I'd be happy to arrange telephone or skype interviews if there seems to 
be a good fit.

Review of materials is ongoing and will continue until all positions are 
filled.

I look forward to receiving your application!

Bernhard Riecke, iSpaceLab leader, iSpaceLab.com/Riecke 
<http://iSpaceLab.com/Riecke>

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Dr. Bernhard E. Riecke, Assistant Professor
School of Interactive Arts  & Technology (SIAT)
Simon Fraser University Surrey
250 - 13450 102 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 0A3, Canada
web: iSpaceLab.com/Riecke  www.siat.sfu.ca/faculty/profile/bernhard-riecke
office: 2830 (2nd floor)  E-mail: ber1 at sfu.ca  phone:+1 778.782.8432  fax: 778.782.9422

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