[info] PhD and Post-Doc Openings on AR and robot-based Telepresence (extended deadline)

[Ignatius S. Condro Atmawan B.]

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Subject:        PhD and Post-Doc Openings on AR and robot-based Telepresence
(extended deadline)
Date:   Wed, 2 Jun 2021 07:02:35 +0000
From:   Alexander Raake <alexand...@TU-ILMENAU.DE>

--- We have extended the deadline and would welcome your applications ---

Interested in research on Augmented-Reality- and Robotics-based
telepresence interaction, and a research position with a longer-term
funding of 3 to 5 years?
We have two openings, one Post-Doc position and one PhD position for
aninitial period of 3 years, with possibility of extension to up to 5
years, starting as soon as possible.
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*Post-Doc 1: Research data analysis and management in the context of
augmented reality (AR) and robot-based telepresence*

*PhD: Communication in Augmented Reality (AR) and robot-based Telepresence*

Descriptions:
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*CO-HUMANICS project context*
http://www.co-humanics.de <http://www.co-humanics.de/>

The position is part of the collaborative project CO-HUMANICS
<https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/university/departments/department-of-electrical-engineering-and-information-technology/profile/institutes-and-groups/audiovisual-technology-group/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/en/universitaet/fakultaeten/profil/institute-und-fachgebiete/fachgebiet-audiovisuelle-technik/co-humanics/team/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: Research data analysis and management in the context of
augmented reality (AR) and robot-based telepresence*
English:
https://jobundkarriere.tu-ilmenau.de/jobposting/7126903f3bb575fde396cc32d49e93e83157964c0?ref=homepage
<https://jobundkarriere.tu-ilmenau.de/jobposting/7126903f3bb575fde396cc32d49e93e83157964c0?ref=homepage>
Deutsch:
https://jobundkarriere.tu-ilmenau.de/jobposting/11b0b32fcf16df6ea4ef232e5ae81c5dd2b827b30?ref=homepage
<https://jobundkarriere.tu-ilmenau.de/jobposting/11b0b32fcf16df6ea4ef232e5ae81c5dd2b827b30?ref=homepage>
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In the collaborative project, the postdoctoral researcher
addressesresearch questions related to the analysis of the researchdata
collected inthe project and its management. There is a certain degree of
freedom in thedesign of the research questionsand activities, which
should allow independentresearch work to be carried out in the thematic
field of the project. Due tothe factthat the position is designed for
several years, the researchachievements could, if desired and possible,
provide a basis for ahabilitation. Within the framework of the project,
the candidate will assumecentral coordination and management tasks
incooperation with the coordinatorof the consortium. Furthermore, it is
expected that the candidate will takeover organizationaland
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 position: Communication in Augmented Reality (AR) and
robot-based Telepresence*
English:
https://jobundkarriere.tu-ilmenau.de/jobposting/bb8530ffa842196257794458923302c822699ad70?ref=homepage
<https://jobundkarriere.tu-ilmenau.de/jobposting/bb8530ffa842196257794458923302c822699ad70?ref=homepage>
German:
https://jobundkarriere.tu-ilmenau.de/jobposting/30a7f666a90f48b6ba0e2bde3ed84ca759e569720?ref=homepage
<https://jobundkarriere.tu-ilmenau.de/jobposting/30a7f666a90f48b6ba0e2bde3ed84ca759e569720?ref=homepage>

In this collaborative project, the PhD researcher addresses 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*

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>.

Updated application deadline is June 20th, 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/
<http://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/audio-visual-technology/>

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