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Interested in research on Augmented-Reality- and Robotics-based telepresence interaction, and a PhD position with a longer-term funding of 3 to 5 years?
We have an open PhD position for an initial period of 3 years, with possibility of extension to up to
5 years, starting as soon as possible,
on the topic:
Communication in Augmented Reality (AR) and robot-based Telepresence
Description:
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CO-HUMANICS project context
The position is part of the collaborative project CO-HUMANICS funded by the Carl-Zeiss-Foundation for a duration of 5 years, in a collaboration
of 5 research groups at TU Ilmenau. 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) 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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PhD position: Communication in Augmented Reality (AR) and robot-based Telepresence
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) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 here (English) or here (German). Initial application deadline is May 31st, 2021.
The position will be open until it is being filled.
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Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Raake
Audiovisual Technology Group
Institute for Media Technology Technische Universität Ilmenau alexander.raake@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Tel. +49-3677-69-1468 http://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/audio-visual-technology/ |