Research Fellow positions, Computer Science, NTU

Research Fellow positions for project "Visual and Haptic Rendering in
Co-Space"
http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/home/assourin/job.htm

Job Description

The job is in the area of computer graphics, mathematics, geometry.
This is a part of the NRF-MDA funded project entitled "Visual and
Haptic Rendering in Co-Space" which commenced on 15 December 2008. The
work will be carried out at the Centre for Advance Media Technologies
(CAMTech), School of Computer Engineering of Nanyang Technological
University, Singapore. The goal of the project is to propose an
efficient interoperable mathematical model defining geometry, visual
appearance and tangible physical properties of virtual objects in
shared Co-Space - 3D virtual shared space on the web. The object
definitions must be small in size and invariant to the rendering
platform used in Co-Space. The particular goals of the project include
development of the fast interactive definitions by implicit and
explicit functions, description of complex geometry using parametric
partial differential equations, introduction of function-defined
physical properties to objects in Co-Space, and development of several
exemplar applications illustrating the usefulness of the proposed
approach, including an ability to establish physical contact with
other party in Co-Space through haptic devices.
The project includes but not limited to the following tasks:
- Definition of complex shapes with implicit, parametric and explicit
functions
- Parameterization and implicitization
- Definition of interactive shapes using partial differential equations
- Accelerating rendering of the shapes defined by mathematical functions
- Interactive free-form shape modeling and rendering
- Definition of physical properties for the virtual objects
- Definition of deformable objects by mathematical functions
- Collaborative shape modeling and haptic interaction using Sensable
Phantom, Noving Falcon and potentially other devices
- Grid-based interactive visualization
- GPU-based interactive shape modeling and visualization
- Haptic communication with the participants of the Co-Space

Requirements
A PhD degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and
Electronics Engineering, Mathematics or related-fields.
Advance knowledge of mathematics, geometry and good programming
skills. Evidence of the experience will be required.
Knowledge of one or more of the following areas will be an advantage:
3D computer graphics, interactive computer graphics, web
visualization, web programming, parallel computing.
Good written and oral communication skills.

Remuneration & Benefits
Successful candidates will be offered a competitive salary and
benefits based on their qualifications including medical insurance.
Given good performance the salary will increase each year.

Term of Appointment
The initial appointment will be for two years followed the extension
for the third year.
Application process
To be considered for the job, please send your complete CV, full list
of publications (indicate 3 most significant publications authored by
you), citation indices and expected salary via email to:

Assoc Prof Alexei SOURIN
assourin{at} ntu.edu.sg
School of Computer Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
Blk N4, #02a-10
Singapore 639798
phone: +65 6790-4292

Please also write which of the above listed research tasks you are
most comfortable with, as well as, with as much details as possible,
about the knowledge, skills and experience you have with reference to
them.

Closing Date
The position will be available soon and will be open until a suitable
candidate is found.

PhD Scholarships Available in mobile information sharing

Applications are invited for PhD scholarships in mobile information sharing
research at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication & Information at Nanyang
Technological University (Singapore). Successful candidates will have the
opportunity to work on a cutting-edge mobile interactive digital media
project that involves gameplay and information sharing. Potential areas of
research include:

* Mobile game design and development for information sharing
* User interface design and evaluation
* Modeling mobile information seeking
* Mobile data management
* Information retrieval and mining techniques
* Mobility and management of information systems
* Social, psychological and organizational impact studies

Ideal candidates would have a good Master's degree in computer science,
information systems, information science, or fields relevant to the above
research areas. They should have good communication skills in English and be
motivated to carry out research in one or more of the above areas. They
should also preferably have some mobile applications development and/or data
analysis experience. GRE scores are also required for candidates whose
degrees are not awarded from a Singapore-based university.

Scholarships are available for the August 2009 semester. Successful
candidates will be awarded a four-year scholarship plus a monthly stipend.
For more information about the graduate programs at the Wee Kim Wee School
of Communication & Information, please visit:
http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/sci/graduate/grad_programmes.html

Potential applicants should send a CV with publication list and academic
transcripts to Dr Dion Goh at ashlgoh@ntu.edu.sg.

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Dion Goh
Associate Professor
Director, MSc Information Systems Program
Division of Information Studies
School of Communication and Information
Nanyang Technological University
31 Nanyang Link
Singapore 637718

Phone: (65) 6790-6290
Fax: (65) 6791-5214
Email: ashlgoh@ntu.edu.sg
URL: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/home/ashlgoh/