Date: March 22, 2018

The Institute for Computer Graphics and Knowledge Visualization at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Austria participates since 2012 in a joint PhD program with the School of Computer Science and Engineering at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.

Currently, we offer a 3 year PhD Position on this joint program at the Institute for Computer Graphics and Knowledge Visualisation, with a focus on research in Geometric Modeling, 3D Computer Graphics and Novel Applications in Visual Computing. The PhD includes a one year stay at NTU in Singapore in the second year, while year one and three will be spend at TU Graz, Austria. The PhD will be dual degree, that is, the degree will be both, from TU Graz and NTU.

Topic

The Topic can be defined in accordance with the applicant's skills and experience. Topics of interest are in the field of subdivision surfaces, isogeometric analysis and wider fields of geometry processing.

Of particular interest is the creation of subdivision control meshes from point clouds. The evolution of 3D scanning devices and innovation in computer processing power and storage capacity has sparked a revolution in producing big point-cloud datasets. We aim to circumvent problems involving big point-cloud data sets by converting the data to an efficient mathematical representation, namely subdivision surfaces. The control meshes should be suitable for design and analysis. This research can take a range of directions depending on the skill of the PhD student. The research has multidisciplinary aspects drawing from computer science, mathematics, engineering and physics.

Requirements

We are seeking an excellent and highly motivated PhD student interested in the fields of Computer Graphics, Geometry Processing, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Simulation and Analysis.

A master degree in applied/computational mathematics or a closely related field is required with excellent grades. The applicant ideally has a good understanding of geometric modelling and processing, and/or finite element methods. Due to the computational nature of the project, programming skills (C++/Matlab) are also required. Additionally, some background in mesh processing (and/or computer aided geometry design) will be highly desirable.

What we offer in exchange

• You will receive a dual degree from TU Graz and NTU Singapore.
• A one year stay in Singapore at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), where you will continue your work under excellent local supervision. NTU is an autonomous institution based in Singapore. It has been ranked the best university in the world under fifty years of age, according to QS Top 50 Under 50 2016-2017 and is also 11th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2018 and third in the QS University Rankings: Asia 2016.
• Entry level salary as a PhD researcher is currently 2.731,55 Euro gross, which is paid 14x per annum. As a PhD researcher at TU Graz you are also entitled to full social benefits.
• Further...
  • Freedom to explore your scientific interests in the course of your work (within the scope of the project goals).
  • A young and international team of researchers with an excellent working atmosphere.
  • A work environment that is equipped with the newest hardware and software technology.
  • The possibility to present your research results at international top conferences.
  • Continuing personal and professional education.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV, academic credentials and a letter of motivation to Ass. Prof. Ursula H. Augsdorfer  at  u.augsdorfer@cgv.tugraz.at