3DTV NoE - Open Research Positions

We need highly motivated team members for the following positions at Bilkent University associated with our EC-funded 3DTV NoE project:

1. POSTDOCTORAL AND PHD STUDENT POSITIONS IN HOLOGRAPHIC 3DTV

   Position Description: The Electrical Engineering Departments of Bilkent University is looking for a Postdoctoral Researchers to strengthen its holographic 3DTV research. The researchers will be a member of the European FP7 Real3D project team, whose role is to develop novel dynamic holographic displays for true 3D video displays. The department is well equipped with sophisticated optics laboratories with various lasers and SLMs. Supervising graduate students within the group is among the duties. The department is currently coordinating and leading the EC funded 3DTV Project (www.3dtv-research.org).

   Requirements: A strong background in signal processing with emphasis on processing of optical signals, wave propagation, diffraction and holography.

   A PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering, or in related disciplines, with a PhD research topic related to the described research.

   Competencies: A demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality research in the field. A hands on experience in designing optics labs and designing and conducting optics experiments, especially using SLMs. Fluency in commonly used programming languages (C/C++, Java, etc.) in Linux environments is a must.

   The salary is competitive. Duration is 3 years (February 2008-February 2011).

   PhD students in this area are also being sought

   To Apply: Applicants should submit a statement of research interests and goals, curriculum vitae, and the names of three or more references to Levent Onural. Search will continue until the position is filled.

2. POSTDOCTORAL AND PHD STUDENT POSITIONS IN 3D TECHNOLOGIES

   Position Description: The Computer Engineering and Electronics and Electrical Engineering Departments of Bilkent University (www.bilkent.edu.tr) are looking for two Postdoctoral Researchers to strengthen their 3D graphics and 3D video research. The researchers will be a member of the European FP7 3DPHONE project team, whose role is to develop techniques and solutions for bringing 3D computer graphics and 3D video on mobile platforms. The team:

   • Coordinates the European FP6 3DTV (www.3dtv-research.org) and FP7 3DPHONE projects.
   • Develops new 3D graphics and 3D video solutions to address next-generation mobile device requirements.
   • Looks for innovative applications of 3D graphics and 3D video on mobile devices.

   The PostDoctoral Researchers will participate in these efforts related to the 3D area. The salary is about 2000 to 2400 Euro/month, for a duration of 3 years (February 2008-February 2011). Ph.D. students are also being sought in these areas.
   1. POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN COMPUTER SCIENCE / ENGINEERING

      The Postdoctoral Researcher in Computer Engineering Department will participate in these efforts related to the 3D Graphics area. The position requires good knowledge of fundamental graphics algorithms, graphics hardware accelerators, 3D user interfaces, game engines, and state of the art in these areas. These areas are of particular interest:

      • 3D mobile graphics architectures
      • 3D UI design and implementation
      • 3D compression, bandwidth/primitive reduction, level-of-detail techniques
      • 3D visualization
      • Perceptually-based rendering

      Requirements: A strong background in computer graphics with a very good knowledge of fundamental graphics algorithms and graphics hardware accelerators. A PhD Degree related to computer graphics area.

      Competencies: A demonstrated ability to do high-quality graphics research, hardware accelerators, software architecture design, commonly used programming languages (C/C++, Java, etc.), software design methods and tools, embedded operating systems. Practical software development experience e.g. with Symbian platform or TI OMAP platform would be beneficial.

      To Apply: Applicants should submit a statement of research interests and goals, curriculum vitae, and the names of three or more references to Tolga Capin. Search will continue until the position is filled.

   2. POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN EEE:

      The Postdoctoral Researcher will participate in state-of-the-art multi-view video research. In particular, the research is on developing multi-view video codecs for mobile devices. Supervision of graduate students within the group is among the duties. An experience in following resarch topics is desirable:

      • Various multi-view video coding algorithms
      • Software environements for mobile devices
      • Video streaming protocols and algorithms
      • Current multi-video codec standardization activities

      Requirements: A strong background in signal processing, with empahsis on video research. A PhD degree with a PhD dissertation topic in a related research area.

      Competencies: A demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality video research, especially on video codecs and video streaming. Fluency in commonly used programming languages (C/C++, Java, etc.) in Linux environments is a must; familiaritiy with software design methods and tools together with embedded operating systems is a plus. Practical software development experience e.g. with Symbian platform or TI OMAP platform would be beneficial.

      To Apply: Applicants should submit a statement of research interests and goals, curriculum vitae, and the names of three or more references to Levent Onural. Search will continue until the position is filled.

   
   Contact:

   Prof. Levent Onural, EEE Department, Bilkent University, TR-06800 Ankara, Turkey
   onural@bilkent.edu.tr