Open positions at ECRC
Vision List Digest:
Article 5,
Volume 14, Issue 35
From: hiring@ecrc.de (Hiring committee)
Post-Followup: submission@VISLIST.com
JOB OPENINGS
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The European Computer-Industry Research Centre (ECRC) seeks talented
computer scientists/engineers to support two major European
Commission-funded research projects in augmented reality. The positions
are available immediately.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The candidate will be a member of the User Interaction and Visualization
Group, which conducts research and develops advanced systems that
incorporate interactive graphics, computer vision, and multimedia.
The candidates will implement various computer graphics/image processing
algorithms required for the EC projects. They will also develop the
applications needed to demonstrate the projects' results. These positions
stress technical knowledge, creativity, and self-sufficiency, as well as
a desire to investigate new technologies and problem solutions.
The current EC-funded projects will explore augmented reality for use in
design and construction.
EDUCATION
Masters degree (or equivalent, e.g., German Diploma) in Computer
Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Bachelor's level candidates with appropriate work experience will
also be considered.
EXPERIENCE
A strong programming background in C++ and Unix is required. Programming
knowledge of real-time devices or interactive systems is also desirable.
The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following
areas:
- Pixel/image processing,
- Interactive 3D graphics, with a working knowledge of one or more
graphics libraries, such as GL, OpenGL, or XGL,
- Numerical analysis/computing
- Support for C++ development environments, including device interfaces,
and software management, configuration and installation.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, send a resume, the names and addresses of at least three
references, your telephone number and e-mail address to the address
listed below. Only written applications will be considered.
ECRC is an international research centre supported by a consortium of
companies and also strongly supported by the European Commission.
Its mission is to conduct research and to develop advanced applications
which are of strategic importance to industry. Active research areas
include distributed computing and communication, user interaction and
visualization (augmented reality), and advanced information access
and retrieval. Approximately 40 researchers from 20 different nations
work at the centre. ECRC offers competitive salaries and excellent
benefits. English is the working language of the centre.
ECRC is located in Munich, Germany. Munich and its surroundings
is one of Europe's high-tech centers, with numerous computer
and manufacturing companies, and a major technical university
located in the area. Munich is also a great place to live. It is
home to the world famous Oktoberfest and numerous other festivals,
close to the Alps and surrounded by numerous lakes.
Culturally, Munich offers a variety of museums, art galleries,
and concert venues. Munich is also centrally located for travel to
other parts of Europe.
WRITE TO
Recruiting Committee
European Computer-Industry Research Centre
Arabellastrasse 17
D-81925 Munich
Germany
MORE INFORMATION
http://www.ecrc.de/research/uiandv
Recruiting Committee
European Computer-Industry Research Centre tel. : +(49)(89) 92699-0
Arabellastrasse 17 fax. : +(49)(89) 92699-170
D-81925 Munich, Germany e-mail: hiring@ecrc.de
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