University assistant predoctoral - Project H4DES - haptic 4D printing for enhanced sensemaking

As part of the H4DES project, you will contribute to research that integrates fabrication and data visualization. Besides being a member of an active, diverse, and lively research unit, you have the chance to do groundbreaking research on

• Algorithms to encode data into object behavior.
• Methods to evaluate multimodal perception of data combining visual and haptic senses.
• Techniques to sense user interaction with elastic objects.

As a PhD student at the University of Vienna, you will also

• Join the Doctoral School of Computer Science within 12 Months, i.e., we expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12 months.
• Work on your own dissertation and its completion.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching, and administration.
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Candidates are expected to have the following

• Strong interest in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of fabrication and HCI.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a research team in a collaborative environment.
• Management of complex projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration and presenting research findings.
• Excellent English skills, both written and spoken.

In addition, the following specific skills are required/advantageous for this position:

• Relevant Master’s degree in Computer Science (with a specialization in, e.g., HCI, Data Visualization, Digital Fabrication, Computer Graphics, or related).
• Programming skills in state-of-the-art technologies, i.e., Python, C++, CUDA, WebGL, Vulcan, etc.
• Experience with fabrication tools, especially 3D printers.
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