RESEARCH POSTDOC POSITIONS
The Institute for Media Innovation (IMI http://imi.ntu.edu.sg/) at Nanyang Technological University immediately invites applications for Postdoc positions to work in Singapore, in the area of physics based simulation of clothes, virtual try on of clothes, interactive virtual worlds, interactive augmented reality, bahavior models for virtual humans as well as social robots, simulation of medical articulations, group and crowds modeling, and related topics. Researchers will have an opportunity to work in the area of cutting-edge interactive 3D simulation with top equipment as cave as real-time motion capture in a multidisciplinary team.
Eligibility
The positions required a PhD in computer science or a related area. Experience in 3D interactive graphics as evidenced by publications and international conference participation is desirable. Strong capacity and commitment to research is mandatory.
Initial appointment will be for two years with the possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funds. NTU may engage postdoc to perform some supervisory and teaching duties during the tenure without affecting research deliverables. No additional remuneration for the secondary duties mentioned herein will be extended.
Salaries are competitive and are determined according to the successful applicants' accomplishments, experience and qualifications. Singapore has low income tax and a postdoc is likely to pay a variable income tax of a maximum of 15% (see http://www.iras.gov.sg/irasHome/page04.aspx?id=1190).
The candidates should send their CV, a brief research statement, and two letters of recommendation to Prof. Nadia Thalmann, Director of IMI (nadiathalmann@ntu.edu.sg)
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
NTU (http://www.ntu.edu.sg) and IMI (http://imi.ntu.edu.sg/) offer vibrant multidisciplinary research environment, both students and faculty members enjoy a host of opportunities for research collaboration with world-leading universities and renowned institutes. There is a strong research culture where innovation and critical enquiry are key features, NTU researchers are immersed in the best of work environment.
The University has invested heavily in research, creating some fo the best laboratories and research centers in the world. IMI is housed in the S$25 million nine-storey Research Techno Plaza (RTP: http://www.street-directory.com/ntu/pixAround/rtp.htm), which forms the University's research hub with four interdisciplinary research corridors and 10 research centers housed in it. Activities of the research centers are linked to their international counterparts, turning the campus into a mini Silicon Valley yielding landmark innovations.
Update on 21 Jul 2010
