[info] Three Research Openings -- 1 Post-Doc and 2 PhD positions at Audiovisual Technology Group, TU Ilmenau

[Ignatius S. Condro Atmawan B.]

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Subject:        Three Research Openings -- 1 Post-Doc and 2 PhD positions at
Audiovisual Technology Group, TU Ilmenau
Date:   Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:39:39 +0000
From:   Alexander Raake <alexand...@TU-ILMENAU.DE>

*Interested in research on Augmented-Reality- and Robotics-based
telepresence interaction?*
Interested in a multidisciplinary research consortium tackling topics
from technology to user-centric design and evaluation?
Thinking of doing a PhD or Post-Doc with a longer-term perspective of 3
to 5 years funding?
 
Then please consider the *three open positions** *we have to offer in
our group (all for an initial period of 3 years, with possibility of
extension to up to 5 years, starting June 1st, 2021, descriptions see
further below):

*Post-Doc 1: Research data analysis and management in the context of
augmented reality (AR) and robot-based telepresence*
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*PhD 1: Metadata in Augmented Reality (AR) and robot-based telepresence*
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*PhD 2: Communication in Augmented Reality (AR) and
robot-based Telepresence*

*Descriptions: *
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*CO-HUMANICS project context*
*https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/co-humanics/ *
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The position is part of the collaborative project CO-HUMANICS funded
by the Carl-Zeiss-Foundation
<https://www.carl-zeiss-stiftung.de/english/index.html> for a duration
of 5 years, in a collaboration of 5 research groups at TU Ilmenau
<https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/co-humanics/beteiligte-fachgebiete/>. The
project investigates how co-presence of people can be improved by using
AR technologies or telepresence via assistance robots. The main
target group are senior citizens, with the aim of enabling social
participation and being together with friends and relatives even in
phases of limited mobility or temporarily insurmountable spatial
distance. In the project, different versions of co-presence systems will
be developed and evaluated by means of a user-centric design
approach. Non-seniors will also be involved in the planned developments
and tests. The results will thus be valid for a broad group of users.

*Research group*
The Audiovisual Technology Group (AVT)
<https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/audio-visual-technology/> of the Institute
of Media Technology (IMT) is part of the Faculty of
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology of TU Ilmenau. We are
an international, multi-disciplinary team with researchers working on
different topics around immersive audio and video, audiovisual AR/VR/MR,
networked multimedia, human perception, HCI and Quality of Experience.
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*Post-Doc 1: Research data analysis and management in the context of
augmented reality (AR) and robot-based telepresence*
*https://jobundkarriere.tu-ilmenau.de/jobposting/7126903f3bb575fde396cc32d49e93e83157964c *
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In the collaborative project, the postdoctoral researcher
addresses research questions related to the analysis of the
research data collected in the project and its management. There is a
certain degree of freedom in the design of the research questions and
activities, which should allow independent research work to be carried
out in the thematic field of the project. Due to the fact that the
position is designed for several years, the research achievements could,
if desired and possible, provide a basis for a habilitation. Within the
framework of the project, the candidate will assume central coordination
and management tasks in cooperation with the coordinator of the
consortium. Furthermore, it is expected that the candidate will
take over organizational and self-administrative tasks within the usual
amounts.

*Your profile
*· University and doctorate degrees in fields such as computer science,
human computer interaction, user experience
(UX), neuro-informatics, media technology, electrical engineering,
information technology, physics, or project-related subjects from
neuroscience, psychology, or computational linguistics.
· Theoretical knowledge and practical experience in several of the
following areas: Statistical data analysis, Big Data, machine
learning, computer vision, conversation analysis, research data
management, reproducible research / open science, audio / video /
multimedia engineering, telecommunications, network engineering, digital
signal processing, conducting/evaluating empirical studies, modelling
perception and/or cognition.
· Good knowledge of programming languages and/or software tools such as:
Python, C, C++, JavaScript, R, MATLAB;
SQL, Lucene/ Solr/Elasticsearch/Kibana, CKAN or similar, Git, Deep
Learning tools (e.g. Scikit-learn, PyTorch, Keras/TensorFlow, …). 
· Interest in cross-disciplinary topics at the intersection of
technology and people
· Very good communication skills, commitment, enthusiasm, ability to
work independently, initiative and ability to work in a team. Experience
in project management is an advantage.
· Very good written and communication skills in English and German.
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*PhD 1: Matadata in Augmented Reality (AR) and robot-based telepresence*
*https://jobundkarriere.tu-ilmenau.de/jobposting/d30389873cca67bfc5e6388f4c751fd4023ca7f5 *
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In this collaborative project, the PhD student will address research
questions related to the collection and analysis of metadata on the
audiovisual technology used, on audio and video signals,
their transmission and processing, as well as on the application context
and usage environment (e.g. room acoustics, lighting). Furthermore,
aspects of audiovisual perception and quality evaluation as well as user
behavior will be investigated. The findings will be used to
characterize and improve components of AR- and robot-based telepresence
systems. The project results achieved by the candidate should form the
basis for a PhD at TU Ilmenau. It is expected that the candidate will
take over organizational and self-administrative tasks within the usual
amounts.

*Your profile*
· University degree in one of the fields electrical engineering,
information technology, sensor technology, computer science, or related
fields such as media technology, neuroinformatics, computer
linguistics or physics.
· Expertise in one or more of the following
areas: Audio/video/multimedia technology, speech
processing, telecommunications / network technology, digital signal
processing, statistical analysis procedures, implementation / analysis
of empirical studies
· Good knowledge in at least one of the programming languages and tools:
Python/C/C++/ MATLAB, Unity/Unreal, or similar
· Knowledge in areas such as pattern recognition, machine learning,
conversation analysis or modelling of perception and/or cognition is a plus
· Interest in multidisciplinary research at the interface between
technology and human perception
· Very good communication skills, commitment, enthusiasm, independent
working style as well as initiative and team spirit
· At least good proficiency in English, high proficiency in German
(written and spoken)
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*PhD 2: Communication in Augmented Reality (AR) and
robot-based Telepresence*
*https://jobundkarriere.tu-ilmenau.de/jobposting/bb8530ffa842196257794458923302c822699ad7 *
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In this collaborative project, the PhD student addresses research
questions related to human interaction with and communication via AR-
and robot-based telepresence systems. The focus is on the implementation
of technologies for audio-visual interaction and speech communication as
well as the analysis of linguistic and non-verbal communication
and interaction, in light of the enabled co-presence experience. The
project results achieved by the candidate should form the basis for
a doctorate at TU Ilmenau. It is expected that the candidate will take
over organizational and self-administrative tasks within the usual amounts.

*Your profile*
· University degree in one of the fields such as media or speech
technology or corresponding engineering or natural science
subjects, such as electrical engineering, information technology,
computer science, neuroinformatics, computer linguistics or physics
· Expertise in one or more of the following
areas: Audio/video/multimedia technology, speech
processing, telecommunications / network technology, digital signal
processing, statistical analysis procedures, implementation / analysis
of empirical studies
· Good knowledge in at least one of the programming languages and tools:
Python/C/C++/ MATLAB, Unity/Unreal, or similar
· Knowledge in areas such as pattern recognition, machine learning,
conversation analysis or modelling of perception and/or cognition is a plus
· Interest in multidisciplinary research at the interface between
technology and human perception
· Very good communication skills, commitment, enthusiasm, independent
working style as well as initiative and team spirit
· At least good proficiency in English, high proficiency in German
(written and spoken)
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*How to apply*
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TU Ilmenau carries the certificate “TOTAL E-Quality” and explicitly asks
female candidates to apply.
In case of equal qualification and suitability for the position,
disabled candidates (German: “Schwerbehinderte”) will be employed with
priority.
Please submit your application with the typical documents (including CV,
study certificates, two to three possible references) via the link to
the individual job offer as indicated above for each position.
Complementary information can be obtained from me
directly: alexand...@tu-ilmenau.de
<mailto:alexand...@tu-ilmenau.de>. 

*Initial application deadline is March 22nd, 2021. *
The positions will be open until they are filled.
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Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Raake
Audiovisual Technology Group
Institute for Media Technology
Technische Universität Ilmenau
alexand...@tu-ilmenau.de <mailto:alexand...@tu-ilmenau.de>

http://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/audio-visual-technology/

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