[Graphics-net] FW: Phd position

[Αθανάσιος Τσακαλίδης]

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From: Ioannis Emiris [mailto:emiris at di.uoa.gr] 
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 4:19 PM
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Subject: Phd position



Martin Held wrote:
> ********************************************************************
>
>   Funded Position for PhD Student in Computational Geometry
>
>   in the Geometry&Graphics research group of
>   Martin Held, Salzburg University, Salzburg, Austria
>   http://www.cosy.sbg.ac.at/~held/held.html
>
> ********************************************************************
>
> A fully funded position for a PhD student is available in a research
> project supported by the Austrian Research Foundation (FWF) to design
> and implement algorithms for (polyhedral) offsetting and for the
> computation of (straight) skeletons in 2D and 3D. Funding is guaranteed
> for (at least) two years and is likely to be extendible to three full
> years. The salary is in accordance with the FWF salary scheme for
> doctoral students. (Roughly, this means about 1750 Euros per month
> before tax, 14 times a year. Tax and (mandatory) health insurance will
> take away about 500 Euros per month, resulting in a net salary of about
> 1250 Euros per month, 14 times a year.) The position carries absolutely
> no teaching obligation. The successful applicant is expected to carry
> out research work that leads to the Austrian (technical) doctorate
> "Dr.techn", i.e., to a PhD.
>
> Candidates for this PhD position must hold an excellent master's degree
> (or other degree that is equivalent to the Austrian "Dipl.-Ing.") in
> computer science, mathematics or a closely related discipline. A good
> knowledge of English is a must, while a knowledge of German is not
> necessary. (Of course, a working knowledge of German - or, at least --
> the willingness to acquire the basics of German within a short period
> of time would be helpful for managing the daily life in and around
> Salzburg.) A knowledge of and prior expertise with algorithms attributed
> to computational geometry is a plus.
>
> In order to apply please send (preferably via email)
>
>  +   a CV with a list of publications,
>  +   email addresses of people willing to write a letter of 
> recommendation,
>  +   copies of transcripts (perhaps by snail mail unless documents are
>      scanned and compressed reasonably),
>  +   copies of your two or three most relevant papers/theses,
>  +   a statement concerning your commands of English and German
>
> to held at cosy.sbg.ac.at or via snail mail to
>
>     Martin Held
>     Universität Salzburg
>     FB Computerwissenschaften
>     Jakob-Haringer Str. 2
>     A-5020 Salzburg
>     Austria
>
> This position will be filled as soon as possible. Due to recently
> tightened immigration legislation in Austria (and the European Union),
> citizens of non-EU countries are advised to check with the local Austrian
> representative body in order to learn more about immigration issues, 
> prior
> to applying. (Please note that I can't be of help with settling visa and
> immigration issues or applying for a work permit.)
>
> For further information, please contact Martin Held at 
> held at cosy.sbg.ac.at.
>


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