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digest:Invitation to Beyond Movement;Postdoctoral position, rpi
In this digest:
1. Postdoctoral position in virtual surgery (RPI)
2. Fwd: Invitation to Beyond Movement, Dec 17-19th Pisa, Italy
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From: Suvranu De <des+-at-+
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:35:32 -0500
Subject: Postdoctoral position in virtual surgery (RPI)
Dear Gabriel;
I hope this finds you well. May I request you to please post this?
Thanks and best regards
Suvranu
Position: Postdoctoral position in virtual surgery (RPI)
Project: Physically realistic virtual surgery
Brief description: The Advanced Computational Research Laboratory,
affiliated with the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear
Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA invites
applications for a postdoctoral position to work on a project funded
by
the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering of
the
NIH on developing real time surgical simulation technology. The
ideal
candidate will develop the next generation surgical simulator based
on
advanced physics-based computational methods in collaboration with
surgeons from Harvard Medical School.
Desired background:
Desirable background for this position includes:
Degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
Strong background in Computer Graphics. Specific knowledge in real
time rendering is a plus.
Background in collision detection and response algorithms
Excellent programming skills especially in C++
Experience in developing virtual environments involving haptics.
Background in high performance scientific computations
Sound background in mechanics and finite elements
Application procedure:
Interested candidates may apply to Professor Suvranu De (des+-at-+rpi-dot-edu)
with a cover letter, detailed CV, a copy of the publication deemed
as
best representative of the candidates creative research, and names
and
email addresses of three referees. Applications from minority and women
are especially encouraged. RPI is an Equal opportunity/ Affirmative
Action employer.
--
Suvranu De, Sc.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical, Aerospace
and Nuclear Engineering
Jonsson Engineering Center 2046
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th Street
Troy, NY 12180-3590
phone (518) 276-6096
fax (518) 276-6025
E-mail des+-at-+rpi-dot-edu
Web page: http://www.acor.rpi.edu
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Subject:Fwd: Invitation to Beyond Movement, Dec 17-19th Pisa, Italy
From: Blake Hannaford <blake+-at-+
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 9:48 am
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From: SKILLS Management <skills-dot-management+-at-+skills-ip-dot-eu>
Date: Nov 29, 2007 6:31 AM
Subject: Invitation to Beyond Movement, Dec 17-19th Pisa, Italy
To: blake+-at-+ee-dot-washington-dot-edu
Dear Blake Hannaford,
I am writing to you as 2007 Program committee member of HAPTICS
SYMPOSIUM to announce the 1st International Workshop on MultiModal
Interfaces for the Transfer of Human Skills: "Beyond Movement". We
believe that the topics that will be discussed could be of high
interest. Therefore I would appreciate if you could spread such
announcement by forwarding the content of such message to HAPTICS
SYMPOSIUM participants.
Best Regards,
SKILLS Management Team
"Beyond Movement"
The History and Future of Gesture Analysis
December 17 - 21, 2007
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies
Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33, Pisa, Italy
Beyond Movement aims at fostering the research, the industrial
development and the social involvement on technologies and systems
for
the acquisition, modelling and transfer of human skills. Beyond
Movement foresees three main events:
Scientific Workshop, December 17-18. The Workshop aims at getting
acquainted and discussing recent development on the following topics:
basic neuroscience research, methods for modelling skills, advances
in
capturing and rendering technologies, and industrial applications.
The
workshop is introduced by relevant European Scientists with a
qualified expertise in skill research topics.
Demonstration and Poster Sessions, December 18. These Sessions
allow
to join and stimulate discussion among research and industrial
communities. The showroom allows participants to get in touch with
basic and future technologies for skill research, and ongoing
development applications. Six target fields are demonstrated with
demos and posters: sport, entertainment, surgery, rehabilitation,
industrial maintenance and training. The demonstration session
is
organized by the SKILLS Consortium that includes highly qualified
institutions and industries in the field of multimodal interfaces.
Photographic exhibition, December 17-21. The Exhibition aims at
conveying social interest to the above events and putting into
perspective the history of gesture addressed by early pioneers of
motion-analysis with the present development of multimodal interfaces.
The photographic exhibition is cosponsored by Alinari Archives.
**** NOTE from the Haptics-L Editor: the program is included below in
plain text instead of the original attachment.
Attached you may find a detailed program of the initiative. An online
registration to adequately support logistic and catering setup is
welcome and can be done at the following address:
http://www.skills-ip.eu/registration2007/index.php
Beyond Movement is fully supported by the institutions below and
the
participation to the events is free.
SKILLS-IP Consortium is composed by:
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna - Laboratorio PERCRO (IT). Simonazzi
S.p.A. (IT). DLR - Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics (DE).
Fraunhofer Institut für Graphische Datenverarbeitung (DE). KUKA
Roboter GmbH (DE). UM1 - University Montpellier-1 (FR). Commissariat
à
l'Energie Atomique - Laboratoire d'Intégration des Systèmes
et des
Technologies (FR). HAPTION (FR).Technion - Israel Institute of
Technology (IR). Aalborg University (DK). CEIT (ES). LABEIN (ES). OMG
plc, (UK). University of Tampere (FI)
www.skills-ip.eu
www.percro.org
www.sssup.it
SCHEDULE OF THE SCIENTIFIC WORKSHOP
17th December, 2007
12:30 18:00 Registration
13:30 14:10 Welcome address and introduction to SKILLS
Massimo Bergamasco, SKILLS IP Coordinator
Scuola Superiore SantAnna
14:10 15:10 Plenary talk
Selective imitation in robots
Aude Billard
EPFL Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
15:10 15:50 Fundamental research
Deliberate suppression of vision as a training tool for multimodal
skills
Eldad Yechiam and Daniel Gopher
Technion Israel Institute of Technology
15:50 16:30 Fundamental issues in skill acquisition
Coordination and human perceptuo-motor skills
Julien Lagarde, Denis Mottet and Benoît G. Bardy
UM1 University Montpellier 1
Coffee break
16:50 17:30 Capturing methodology & technology
Motion capture from video
Emli-Mari Nel and Andrew Stoddart
OMG OxfordMetricGroup
17:30 18:10 Rendering methodology & technology
Large workspace haptic devices for human scale interaction
Florian Gosselin*, Javier Martín**, Claude Andriot* and Joan
Savall**
* Commissariat à lEnergie Atomique, Laboratoire
dIntégration des Systèmes et des Technologies, France
** CEIT, Applied Mechanics Department, San Sebastian, Spain
18th December, 2007
08:00 18:00 Registration
08:30 10:30 Interactive technological demo session
Coffee break
10:50 11:30 Industry & manufacturing
Human skills for programming-by-demonstration of robots
Volker Schmirgel* and Carsten Preusche**
* KUKA Roboter GmbH
** DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics
11:30 13:00 Poster session
Lunch Break
14:00 15:00 Plenary Talk
AR/VR based Telemaintenance for out-of-area missions
Dieter Langer
EADS Deutschland GmbH
--
Blake Hannaford
Dept. of Electrical Engineering
Voice: 1 206 543 2197
University of Washington
Fax: 1 206 221 5264
Seattle, WA 98195-2500
http://brl.ee.washington.edu
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Haptics-L:Postdoctoral
fellow in multimodal systems
From: Vassilis Kostakos <vk+-at-+
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 11:21 AM
Applications are invited for a Post Doctoral Fellow to work in the
Centre for Mathematical Sciences at the University of Madeira,
Portugal (http://www.uma.pt). The project will investigate the
use of
kinetic input and tactile displays on human-human co-ordination and
collaboration. We are expecting to focus in the domain of sports
and
dance.
We seek candidates with a strong background in computer science, and
we
particularly welcome applicants with a background in multimodal and
ubiquitous systems and design. Applicants should demonstrate
both
theoretical and practical interests, should be able to carry out team
work and have excellent spoken and written English.
The successful candidate will work closely with Vassilis Kostakos and
Ian Oakley, and collaborate with the members of LabUse
(http://dme.uma.pt/labuse) and members of the joint
Carnegie Mellon / Madeira MSc course on HCI. The appointment
to this
full-time post will be from 1 October 2008, renewable on an annual
basis.
To apply please send a cover letter, a detailed CV and details of two
referees to postdoctoralfellow+-at-+uma-dot-pt. Closing date
for applications
is December 3, 2007.
For more details contact vk+-at-+dme-dot-uma-dot-pt and ian+-at-+dme-dot-uma-dot-pt,
or
visit http://www.uma.pt/ciencia2007/index_eng.html
--
Dr Vassilis Kostakos
Assistant Professor of Human Computer Interaction
LabUSE, Dept of Mathematics and Engineering
University of Madeira, Portugal
vk+-at-+dme-dot-uma-dot-pt
CMU|Portugal Masters in HCI: http://mhci.dme.uma.pt
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Haptics-L:Opportunities
in Surgical Simulation
From:Brouwer, Iman <Iman-at-brouwer+-at-+
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 1:50 PM
The NRC is accumulating a pool of potential candidates for
consideration in a major project on the development of a VR surgical
simulation system. Potential candidates should have extensive experience
with FE and object-oriented programming, experience in VR surgical
simulation
and high-end haptics, and possibly experience in GUI development.
The project
involves collaboration between multiple clinical partners and research
institutes across Canada, but the position would be located in the
Montreal area.
Interested parties should send abbreviated CVs to Robert-dot-diraddo+-at-+nrc-dot-ca
.
Iman Brouwer Attaché de recherche | Research Associate
Conseil National de Recherches Canada | National Research Council Canada
75, de Mortagne, Boucherville, Québec, Canada, J4B 6Y4
Tél. | Tel. (450) 641-5298 Fax (450) 641-5106
Courriel | E-mail : Iman-dot-Brouwer+-at-+cnrc-nrc-dot-gc-dot-ca
Institut des Matériaux Industriels | Industrial Materials Institute
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Haptics-L:JHU
Haptics Postdoc Positions
From: Allison Okamura <aokamura+-at-+
Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:57 PM
The Haptics Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University is looking for two
Postdocs in the area of haptics:
1. Haptic Devices and Control for Medical Robotics: We are seeking a
postdoctoral fellow to participate in projects related to haptic device
design and control, teleoperation, medical robotics, tissue modeling,
and/or human performance/psychophysics. The chosen individual will
assist in the supervision of students and lead one or more projects
on
haptic feedback in laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery.
2. Haptic Exploration and Spatial Mapping for Robots: The successful
postdoc candidate will be expected to (1) develop algorithms for haptic
exploration, spatial mapping, and object recognition using a robotic
hand, (2) participate in the development of an experimental testbed
for
haptic exploration with robotic manipulators, and (3) design and implement
controllers for autonomous and teleoperated manipulators.
We hope to fill both positions as soon as possible, with start dates
in
January 2008. To apply, please download the the detailed description
of
each position from http://haptics.lcsr.jhu.edu/Lab_Openings. Please
send a separate application for each position of interest.
The Haptics Laboratory is part of the Laboratory for Computational
Sensing and Robotics (LCSR) at JHU. LCSR is also searching for many
other staff
engineer and postdoc positions, which are posted at
http://lcsr.jhu.edu/Jobs.
Yours,
Allison Okamura
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Allison M. Okamura, Associate Professor
The Johns Hopkins University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
125 CSEB, 3400 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
Tel: 410-516-7266
Fax: 410-516-7254
Email: aokamura+-at-+jhu-dot-edu
http://www.me.jhu.edu/~allisono
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Haptics-L:Post-doc
offer on virtual assembly
From: Samir Garbaya <garbaya+-at-+
Date:Wed, 3 Oct 2007 02:33:53 -0500 (CDT)
Dear Gabriel;
Could you please post the following Postdoc position ad on Haptics-L?
Thanks and regards,
Samir.
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Samir GARBAYA
Institut Image - ENSAM
2, rue T. Dumorey
71100 Chalon sur Saône
France.
E-mail: samir-dot-garbaya+-at-+gmail-dot-com
www.ai.cluny.ensam.fr
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Position: Postdoctoral position on virtual assembly
Location: Image Institute – ENSAM: Chalon sur Saône,France.
Contact: Dr. Samir GARBAYA (samir-dot-garbaya+-at-+gmail-dot-com)
The Post-doc position is available immediately at the Image Institute
in Chalon sur Saône: http://www.ai.cluny.ensam.fr/.
Brief description:
The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for developing applications
of assembly planning in virtual environment. This will involve research
in fine positioning of virtual parts with toleranced geometry in the
mating phase, relative positioning of parts in toleranced assemblies,
and precedence relationship constraints in assembly sequencing in
virtual environment.
We are looking for exceptionally talented individuals with some or all
of the desired qualifications:
Desired background:
- Degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field,
- Good background knowledge, experience and enthusiasm in computer
graphics, specific knowledge in real time rendering is a plus,
- Excellent programming skills especially in C++,
- Experience in developing applications for virtual environments
involving haptics,
- Sound background in physics-based modelling,
The salary is 2000 euros per month (After tax) for a period of 12
months. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Please contact Dr. Samir GARBAYA (samir-dot-garbaya+-at-+gmail-dot-com)
(1) CV, (2)
3
representative publications and (3) names of two references.
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Haptics-L:Postdoctoral
position on virtual surgery
From: Suvranu De <des+-at-+
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 23:12:20 -0400
Dear Gabriel;
I hope you are doing well. I was wondering if you could please post
the
following job ad on Haptics-L?
Thanks and regards,
Suvranu
Position: Postdoctoral position on virtual surgery
Location: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Troy, NY (USA)
Contact: Professor Suvranu De (des+-at-+rpi-dot-edu)
Brief description:
The Advanced Computational Research Laboratory
(http://www.acor.rpi.edu), affiliated with the Department of
Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute, Troy, NY, USA invites applications for a postdoctoral
position to work on virtual surgery.
The goal of this research, funded by the National Institute of
Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering of the NIH is to develop real
time computer simulation technology that will vastly improve how surgeons
are trained to perform surgery. This technology is based on advanced
computational algorithms and physical modeling.
Why work for us:
1) Exciting new technology development
2) Opportunity to work with surgeons at Harvard medical school and
Albany Medical College
3) Competitive pay and other benefits
4) Opportunity to go to conferences
5) Our recent work has been featured on Discovery channel
Desired background:
We are looking for exceptionally talented individuals with some or all
of the desired qualifications :
# Degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
.
# Strong background in Computer Graphics. Specific knowledge in real
time rendering is a plus.
# Excellent programming skills especially in C++
# Experience in developing applications for virtual environments
involving haptics.
# Experience with GPU
# Background in high performance scientific computations
# Experience in developing 3D interactive applications using OpenGl
# Sound background in physics-based modeling
# Soft tissue biomechanics (experiment and modeling)
# Simulator design, validation and testing
Please contact Professor Suvranu De (des+-at-+rpi-dot-edu) with (1)
CV, (2) 3
representative publications and (3) names of three references.
--
Suvranu De, Sc.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical, Aerospace
and Nuclear Engineering
Jonsson Engineering Center 2046
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th Street
Troy, NY 12180-3590
phone (518) 276-6096
fax (518) 276-6025
E-mail des+-at-+rpi-dot-edu
Web page: http://www.acor.rpi.edu
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Haptics-L:Research
assistant position
From: Amanda M Dawson <DawsonA+-at-+
Date:Wed, 22 Aug 2007 8:45 pm
Dear Dr. Robles-De-La-Torre,
Would you kindly post this to your site? We are looking for a research
assistant in a motor lab with significant haptics interests (Phantom
robot, virtual reality, grip force, deafferented patients).
Thank you so much!
Amanda
Cognitive Neuroscience Research Assistant (Philadelphia)
Reply to: lbuxbaum+-at-+einstein-dot-edu
Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI), a division of the Albert
Einstein Healthcare Network and Thomas Jefferson University, has an
opening for a BA/BS- or Masters-level research assistant. The position
is in
the Cognition and Action Laboratory directed by Laurel Buxbaum, and
involves assisting on studies of hemispatial neglect and other disorders
of
space and action, comprising cognitive experiments, state-of-the art
lesion
analysis, and kinematic/virtual reality applications. Applicants should
have a
strong academic background in cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience,
motor control, or a related field. Coursework in statistics and research
methods, prior research experience, and computer programming skills
(C++,
Matlab) are strongly preferred. Experience working with patient populations
is
desirable. Valid driver's license required. The position offers competitive
salary and benefits (medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement).
Preference will be given to applicants who can commit at least 2 years
to
the position. Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute is a stimulating,
productive environment offering many training opportunities. To apply
for
the position, please email a cover letter and CV to Laurel Buxbaum
at
lbuxbaum+-at-+einstein-dot-edu, and provide the names and email address
of 2-3
professional references.
Amanda Dawson, Ph.D.
Biomedical Postdoctoral Fellow,
University of Pennsylvania and the
Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
Korman Research Pavilion Suite 203
1200 W. Tabor Rd., Philadelphia PA, 19141 USA
tel: 215-456-7935 fax: 215-456-5926
DawsonA+-at-+einstein-dot-edu / dawsonam+-at-+mail-dot-med-dot-upenn-dot-edu
Haptics-L:SOMAPS
Automn School in Menorca Island (Spain)
From: Soledad Ballesteros <mballesteros+-at-+
Date : Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:11:16 -0500 (CDT)
Dear Gabriel,
We are organizing the first SOMAPS Autumn School on The Feeling of
Touch. Body Perception and the Brain on Oct 2nd/3rd 2007, in Maó,
Menorca
Island, Spain. The SOMAPS project is funded by the European Union (NEST
Pathfinder Initiative »Measuring the Impossible«, Contract
No 043432).
Doctoral students are eligible for travel awards.
Could you please forward the announcement to the Haptics-L list?
Thanks in advance,
Prof. Soledad Ballesteros
Departamento de Psicología Básica II
UNED, Madrid (Spain)
SOMAPS Autumn School
The Feeling of Touch
Body Perception and the Brain
Oct 2nd/3rd 2007
Maó, Menorca Island, Spain
Research on somatosensory and haptic perception poses a number of
methodological challenges. Of particular importance for basic and
applied questions is the issue of how to quantify perceptual correlates,
including sensory characteristics as well as affective responses.
In the course of this autumn school, experts from the groups
participating in the SOMAPS project (see below) will provide plenary
overview talks on the following topics:
l Neurophysiology of somatosensation
l Somatosensory illusions
l Memory and plasticity in
body perception
l Neuroimaging of body perception
l Mathematical modelling of
perceptual processes
Moreover, we will reserve sufficient time for additional discussion
and
exchange of ideas among participants on these and related issues.
Detailed information on the schedule will follow soon.
Application
PhD students
Doctoral students are eligible for travel awards which will cover
attendance of the autumn school including meals and an excursion, as
well as an allowance of 500 ? for travel and accommodation costs. To
apply
for one of these awards, please submit an application including a description
of your current projects, a CV, and a publication list by Aug 31st
the
latest.
Others
Interested scientists from all disciplines are invited to participate
for a fee of 150 ? covering attendance of the autumn school including
meals
and excursion. This fee does not include accommodation! Note that due
to
space restrictions and preferential acceptance of PhD students we cannot
guarantee to consider every single application.
Contact
Please direct applications and inquiries to:
Beatriz García Rodríguez, Prof. of Basic Psychology
UNED
Faculty of Psychology
Madrid 28040
Spain
phone: +34 91 3986280
email: bgarcia+-at-+psi-dot-uned-dot-es
Accommodation
Before booking, please await the notice of admission by the program
committee. In order to keep administration costs low, we kindly ask
you
to arrange for an accommodation of your choice:
l Hotel Port Mahón
(http://www.sethotels.com/port_mahon) offers
special rates upon stating that you belong to the »SOMAPS«
group
(single person in double room: 90 ? per day, two persons in double
room: 110 ?
per day, both including breakfast).
l You can book other accommodations
through the the Menorca
Hotel
Association website (http://www.visitmenorca.com)
The SOMAPS project, funded by the European Union (NEST Pathfinder
Initiative »Measuring the Impossible«, Contract No 043432),
is aimed
at the design and realisation of a generally applicable multi-level
systems
analysis and modelling strategy for the multidimensional perceptual
representation of haptic objects and somatosensory signals. To achieve
this aim, an interdisciplinary consortium of cognitive neuroscientists
and
psychologists, physicists, computer scientists and engineers from
outstanding institutions in four countries has formed to provide the
necessary research resources.
For updates and more information on the SOMAPS network visit
http://www.somaps.eu
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Haptics-L:
Post-doc offer
From: D. Sinan HALIYO <sinan-dot-haliyo+-at-+
Date:Mon, 30 Jul 2007 5:00 am
*Post-doctoral position opening on VR & Haptics for
micro/nanomanipulation*
A post-doc post is available at the Institut des Systèmes Intelligents
et Robotique (ISIR), see _http://www.isir.fr_ <http://www.isir.fr/>,
of
the Université Pierre et Marie Curie - Paris 6. The project
is in the area
of micro/nano robotics. It involves the use of haptic feedback and
virtual
reality techniques for micro and nano manipulation in a project is
funded
by the Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR). The aim is to investigate
how micro and nano scales physics can be made accessible to the human
scale. There are three sub-projects on which the prospective post-doc
may work on according to her/his interests and qualifications.
*
Perception of micro/nano scale phenomena through virtual and
augmented reality;
*
Design of a novel high fidelity haptic interface specific to
micro/nano scales, including mechanics and control;
*
Bilateral control schemes for force feedback teleoperation through
a VR/AR environment.
The candidate should have a Ph.D. in electrical or mechanical
engineering, automatic control, applied physics, experimental
psychology, human factors, or other relevant topics. Some experience
with virtual reality systems would be a plus.
The position is available immediately. It is for one year and is
renewable for a second.
Interested candidates should send a CV, selected publications and the
names and addresses of three references to:
Sinan Haliyo
ISIR - Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et Robotique
18 rue du Panorama
Boîte Postale 61
92265 Fontenay aux Roses
sinan-dot-haliyo+-at-+upmc-dot-fr
-- D.Sinan HALIYO, Ph.D, Ass. Prof.
ISIR - Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et Robotique
Université Pierre et Marie Curie - Paris 6 / CNRS FRE 2507
Tel: +33.1.46.54.77.17
Fax: +33.1.46.54.72.99
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Haptics-L:PhD
student position on visual and haptic perception in infants
From: Edouard Gentaz <edouard-dot-gentaz+-at-+
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:54:57 +0200
Dear Gabriel,
We have an open PhD student position on tactile and visual perception
in infants in my lab. Could you please forward the announcement to
the
Haptics-L list?
Thanks in advance,
Edouard Gentaz
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Laboratory of Psychology and NeuroCognition of University of Grenoble
2
(Université Pierre Mendes France) in France, is inviting applicants
for a position of a PhD student; Tactile and visual perception in human
newborns and infants, Grenoble, France
Supervision: Dr. Edouard Gentaz
Recent references about theses abilities in infants
Meary, D., Kitromilides, E., Mazens, K., Christian Graff & Edouard
Gentaz (2007). Four-Day-Old Human Neonates Look Longer at Non-Biological
Motions of a Single Point-of-Light. Plos ONE.
Gentaz, E. & Mazens, K. (2006). Les nouveau-nés sont-ils
capables de
voir avec leurs mains ou de toucher avec leurs yeux ?Devenir, volume
18,
numéro 3, 263-281
Féron, J., Gentaz, E. & Streri, A. (2006). Evidence of amodal
representation of small numbers across visuo-tactile modalities in
5-month-old infants. Cognitive Development, 21, 81-92.
Kerzerho, S., Streri, A. & Gentaz, E. (2005). Reference frame and
haptic dicrimination of orientations in infants. NeuroReport
Gentaz, E. & Streri, A. (2004). An oblique effect in infant's haptic
perception of spatial orientations. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience,
16, 253-259.
Streri, A. & Gentaz, E. (2004). Cross-modal recognition of shape
from
hand to eyes and handedness in human newborns. Neuropsychologia, 42,
1365-1369.
Streri, A., Gentaz, E., Spelke, E.S., & Van de Walle, G. (2004).
Haptic
perception of object unity in rotating displays. The Quarterly Journal
of Experimental Psychology, 57, 523-538.
Depending on the background and interest of the candidate, a suitable
subset of research questions will be selected.
Requirements: Master in Cognitive Psychology or Cognitive Sciences
We ask for this position an experimental psychologist with shown
mathematical/computer capabilities or a biologist with relevant
interest and experience.
Conditions of employment
The PhD-candidate is offered a full-time position for 3 years. Your
gross salary starts with abourt € 1.800,- per month .
Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of Region
Rhônes-Alpes
Information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Dr. Edouard Gentaz ,
Chercheur au Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, CNRS
Laboratoire de Psychologie & NeuroCognition (CNRS UMR 5105)
Université Pierre Mendès France (Grenoble 2)
Bâtiment Sciences de l'Homme et Mathématiques
BP 47
38040 Grenoble Cedex 9
France
E-mail: Edouard-dot-Gentaz+-at-+upmf-grenoble-dot-fr
http://web.upmf-grenoble.fr/LPNC/Personnel/Permanents/Edouard_Gentaz/edouar
d_gentaz.html
Application
You can apply for this job before 1-09-2007 by sending your application
Edouard.Gentaz+-at-+upmf-grenoble-dot-fr
Haptics-L:Postdoctoral
Position in Surgical Simulation (Cornell University)
From: Doug James <djames+-at-+
Date:Wed, 25 Jul 2007 8:30 am
Postdoctoral Position in Surgical Simulation
Cornell University
Postdoctoral research position in surgical simulation is available for
a National Institutes of Health (NIH) project to develop a reality-based
surgical simulator involving real-time graphic and haptic rendering.
The position is for a candidate with real-time physical simulation
expertise to work on soft-tissue probing, cutting, dissection, and
electrocautery. Analytical soft-tissue deformation and interaction
models
developed from experimental in-vivo and ex-vivo tissue measurements
by
University of Maryland collaborators will be provided to develop the
data-driven real-time graphics simulator. Learning curves and task
completion accuracy will be assessed for surgeons and residents in
our
real-time haptics and graphics-based simulator and compared with
operating room (OR) procedures and commercial surgical simulators.
Required expertise: real-time computer graphics; computational solid
dynamics and/or physically based animation; programming proficiency
in
C++
Desirable expertise: haptic rendering; nonlinear (biological) material
modeling; fast simulation algorithms; reduced-order and data-driven
dynamical system modeling; parallel (GPU, multi-core, cluster)
programming; geometric modeling; prior modeling of probing, cutting,
dissection, or electrocautery.
Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background in these areas
with a desire to work on interdisciplinary issues related to real-time
physical simulation. The position also requires the ability to work
with graduate and undergraduate students involved in these research
activities, and experience doing so is a plus.
This is a one-year appointment with a possible extension up to three
years.
Expected start date for the position is September 1, 2007, but is
flexible.
Interested candidates should submit the following by email in a single
PDF file to Doug James (djames@cs.cornell.edu):
1. Curriculum vitae (with names of at least three references)
2. Three papers which could be either published, accepted for
publication,
or in-preparation
3. Relevant courses and projects undertaken
4. Expected date of graduation (for those who are currently pursuing
a
Ph.D)
5. Doctoral dissertation topic
6. A one-page summary of research background and interests and how
it
aligns with the current position.
Cornell University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer
and Educator. More information on postdoc life at Cornell can
be found
online at http://www.postdocs.cornell.edu
http://www.cs.cornell.edu/~djames/postdoc07.html
--
Doug L. James
Associate Professor
Dept. of Computer Science, Cornell University, 4130 Upson Hall, Ithaca,
NY 14853 http://www.cs.cornell.edu/~djames, 607-255-9215 (voice),
607-255-4428 (fax)
--------------------------------------------------
Haptics-L:
Haptic Programmer
From: Emily Dickson <emily.dickson+-at-+
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 6:56 am
HAPTIC SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
A dynamic and progressive company in Central Edinburgh has company has
won a SMART Scotland award from the Scottish Executive to fund the development
of a new haptic interface and is looking for a software developer to join
their company.
The company supplies a range of bespoke software products and services
which will drive the uptake of haptic devices in markets as diverse as
industrial design, film and television, geological surveying and the automotive
industries. Their software will be augmented by a growing portfolio
of products for industrial partners around core features and its expertise.
Job Title: Haptic Software Developer
Reporting to: Senior Software Developer and Management
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Contract: Full time, permanent
with probationary period of 4
months
Salary: £ 22,000 to 24,500
Location: Edinburgh
Purpose: To develop haptic
interactions, haptic simulations
of physical systems and to support the work of the
Software Development Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
To undertake new development work, principally on haptic
simulation of physical systems according to user
requirements.
To create, support and maintain new and existing modules
for a
variety of haptic and graphical systems.
To work closely with users to identify and specify requirements.
To produce novel code and algorithms using solid programming
techniques.
Other Responsibilities:
To assist in the continuous improvement of novel haptic
applications.
To produce user and system documentation.
To liaise with external consultants and contractors where
necessary.
To assist with other technical matters within the IT
team as they
may arise.
Limited travel may be required
Be available for exceptional, essential out of hours
work
(including weekends and Bank Holidays) if deadlines dictate.
Qualifications: Degree in mathematics or physics (or equivalent).
Experience/Knowledge:
Essential
1 to 2 years experience in physical simulation/3D graphics
programming.
Working knowledge of C++ and/or python.
Desirable
Experience in Haptic programming.
Experience in physics engines
Knowledge of Computer Aided Design.
Attributes
Ability to diagnose problems in an analytical and logical
manner
and to develop novel solutions to those problems.
To be able to produce high quality and consistent code,
in line
with best practice.
To have a good appreciation of computer/human interfaces
and
usability issues
Approachable, and able to respond positively to needs
of others.
Good written and oral communication skills, with the
ability to
produce user guides and systems documentation, and to communicate
effectively with colleagues at all levels.
Able to work under pressure and manage heavy workloads.
Able to work well as part of a team.
Flexible and adaptable
Background
Haptics is an emerging technology that promises to revolutionise the
design and visualisation industries. Sophisticated haptic devices
allow users to interact with a virtual 3D environment in a way never
before possible.
Such
devices provide force feedback allowing the user to feel objects in
virtual space. Attributes such as texture, solidity and friction
can all be imparted to the user through haptic devices. However,
until
now the software to enable such complex interactions has not been
available.
Our Client has occupied that critical gap in the market.
The company aims to establish a number of niche positions initially
within the industrial design and visualisation markets and then to
scale
up its presence in those areas by exploiting its established experience
and technology advantages to launch revolutionary leading-edge products.
To apply for this post, please email Emily Dickson at
emily.dickson+-at-+graduatesforgrowth-dot-co-dot-uk, attaching your
CV and covering
letter. For further information, please contact us on 0131 226
3775.
Graduates for Growth
12 Young Street Lane South
Edinburgh
EH2 4JF
Tel: 0131 226 3775
Tel: 0131 226 3775
Mobile: 07815058719
www-do-graduatesforgrowth-dot-co-dot-uk
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Haptics-L:PhD
student position on haptic perception (psychophysics)
From: Astrid Kappers <a.m.l.kappers+-at-+
Date:Tue, 3 Jul 2007 2:55 am
Dear Gabriel,
We have an open PhD student position on haptic perception (psychophysics)
in my group. Could you please forward the announcement to the Haptics-L
list?
Thanks in advance,
Astrid
University Utrecht, Faculty of Science
The new Faculty of Science consists of six departments: Biology,
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Information and Computing Sciences, Physics
and
Astronomy, Chemistry and Mathematics. The Faculty is home to 3500
students and nearly 2000 staff and is internationally renowned for
the quality of its research. The Faculty's academic programmes reflect
developments in today's society.
Helmholtz Institute - Physics of Man, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Is inviting applicants for a position of a PhD student (Haptic perception
of shape, space and materials)
(Utrecht), 38 hours per week
The Helmholtz Institute is an interfaculty research institute of Utrecht
University. The Institute is a collaboration of Behavioural Biology,
Experimental Psychology, Functional Neurobiology and Physics of Man.
The
major goal of the Helmholtz Institute is the stimulation and coordination
of scientific research in the field of perception and motor behaviour
at
the intersections of biology, medicine, physics and psychology.
Job Description In a large interdisciplinary research project (5 PhD
students and a postodc), we investigate perception by touch. Touch is an
important but relatively unknown modality. Major topics in this project
are shape perception in relation to material and geometrical parameters,
the perception of spatial relations (such as haptic perception of parallelity,
colinearity, rectalinearity, etc.), perception of material properties (such
as, the influence of heat conduction on the discrimination and recognition
of materials and shapes, and the discrimination of elastic properties,
etc.).
The importance of the proposed research is to gain fundamental
understanding of touch by means of a systematic and extensive exploration
in which research on the haptic perception of shape, spatial relations
and materials is integrated. With this research we will gain insight into
underlying neurocognitive processes by modelling and testing novel
hypotheses and by placing new and existing data in a theoretical framework.
Depending on the background and interest of the candidate, a suitable
subset of research questions will be selected.
Requirements
University Graduate (MSc)
We ask for this position a physicist with interest in experimental
psychology, an experimental psychologist with shown mathematical
capabilities or a biologist with relevant interest and experience.
Conditions of employment
The PhD-candidate is offered a full-time position for four years. Your
gross salary starts with € 1.956,- per month in the first year
and €
2.502,- in the fourth year of employment. The salary is supplemented
with a holiday bonus of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 3% per year.
In
addition we offer: a pension scheme, a partially paid parental leave,
facilities for child care, flexible employment conditions in which you
may
trade salary for vacation days or vice versa.
Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the
Dutch Universities.
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Additional Information
Information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof. dr. A.M.L. Kappers
Telephone number: (030) 253 2834
E-mail address: a.m.l.kappers+-at-+phys-dot-uu-dotnl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following
links.
Utrecht University http://www.uu.nl/
Helmholtz Instituut http://www.phys.uu.nl/~wwwfm/
Department of Physics and Astronomy http://www1.phys.uu.nl/
Physics of Man http://www.phys.uu.nl/~wwwpm/HumPerc/index.html
Application
You can apply for this job before 20-07-2007 by sending your
application to:
Faculty of Science
Personnel Department
P.O. Box 80010
3508 TA Utrecht
E-mail address: science.peno+-at-+uu-dot-nl
Applications, including a curriculum vitae can be submitted to the
Personnel Department, Faculty of Sciences, or submit by e-mail to:
science.peno+-at-+uu-dot-nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number 63712
Postdoctoral
position on virtual surgery
Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 10:39:27 -0400
From: Suvranu De <des+-at-+
Subject: Postdoctoral position on virtual surgery
Dear Gabriel;
I hope you are doing well. I was wondering if you could please post
the
following job ad on Haptics-L? Thanks
Suvranu
Position: Postdoctoral position on virtual surgery
Location: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Troy, NY (USA)
Contact: Professor Suvranu De (des+-at-+rpi-dot-edu)
Brief description:
The Advanced Computational Research Laboratory
(http://www.acor.rpi.edu), affiliated with the Department of
Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute, Troy, NY, USA invites applications for a postdoctoral
position to work on virtual surgery.
The goal of this research, funded by the National Institute of
Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering of the NIH is to develop real
time computer simulation technology that will vastly improve how surgeons
are trained to perform surgery. This technology is based on advanced
computational algorithms and physical modeling.
Why work for us:
1) Exciting new technology development
2) Opportunity to work with surgeons at Harvard medical school and
Albany Medical College
3) Competitive pay and other benefits
4) Opportunity to go to conferences
5) Our recent work has been featured on Discovery channel
Desired background:
We are looking for exceptionally talented individuals with some or all
of the desired qualifications :
# Degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
# Strong background in Computer Graphics. Specific knowledge in real
time rendering is a plus.
# Excellent programming skills especially in C++
# Experience in developing applications for virtual environments
involving haptics.
# Experience with GPU and CUDA
# Background in high performance scientific computations
# Experience in developing 3D interactive applications using OpenGl
# Sound background in physics-based modeling
--
Suvranu De, Sc.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical, Aerospace
and Nuclear Engineering
Jonsson Engineering Center 2046
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th Street
Troy, NY 12180-3590
phone (518) 276-6096
fax (518) 276-6025
E-mail des+-at-+rpi-dot-edu
Web page: http://www.acor.rpi.edu
Be sure to join us in the Computational Bioengineering minisymposium
in
the 9th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics , July 23-26,
2007, San Francisco
Haptics-L:chaire
internationale in haptics
From:bidaud+-at-+
Date:Sat, 21 Apr 2007 6:09 AM
Dear Gabriel,
Could you please post the attached document to the haptics community
which is a call for candidates for a chaire internationale in haptics
in my
university
Let me thank you in advance
Very best regards
Ph. Bidaud
Seeking candidates for a Chaire Internationale created by the
Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris 6) to be held at the
Institut des
Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotique The Université
Pierre et Marie Curie
(UMPC www.upmc.fr) in partnership with the Centre National de la Recherche
Scientifique (CNRS www.cnrs.fr) announces the launch of a « chaire
internationale » on the topic of haptic interfaces to be held
at the
Institut des Systèmes Intelligents de Robotique (ISIR www.isir.fr).
In order to promote interdisciplinary research, ISIR was created in
January 2007 from the consolidation of several groups based at UPMC
sharing a
common interest in the engineering sciences (mechanical sciences, automatic
control, signal processing, and artificial intelligence) that are
related to Intelligent Systems and Robotics.
ISIR comprises about 80 researchers and doctoral students who work on
projects having strong application potential in the health sector
(biology, medicine, surgery, rehabilitation, and others). The main
themes
comprise:
- robotics and microrobotics for robotically aided manipulation,
- human perception and motor control,
- interactive systems and autonomous control.
Sensory-motor integration and haptic perception play a central role
in
these themes. As a result, ISIR is recruiting a researcher at the
senior level having foreign citizenship who is qualified to undertake
and lead
fundamental research on the design and control of systems enabling
haptic interaction with natural and virtual environments.
The new techniques to be developed will leverage cognitive, sensory,
and motor control mechanisms of human perception and movement production.
One crucial aspect of the scientific mission given to the candidate
will be
to establish long term collaborations with other teams in neurosciences
andcognitive sciences while remaining sensitive to the application
domains
mentioned above.
The selected candidate will hold the position of « professeur
associé
à lUPMC » for three years, with the option of a post
of « professeur
titulaire » for the long term. The position will carry a remuneration
equivalent to that of a PR2 or PR1 (Professeur de 1ère ou 2ième
classe) according to qualifications. The candidate will join one of
the
existing groups at ISIR in the fall of 2008 and will teach courses
in the
Masters program « Sciences de lIngénieur » of
UPMC.
At the inception of the Chair, the candidate will benefit from a
research environment including laboratory space, equipment provided
by funding
from the « ministère de la recherche et la région
Ile de France »,
operating funding, and a post-doctoral position.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their résumé
together
with their research plan to Mme Maryse LA GREVE, directrice de la recherche
Université Pierre et Marie Curie, 4 Place Jussieu, 75252 Paris
Cedex
05 France, email maryse-dot-lagreve+-at-+upmc-dot-fr, before june
21, 2007.
Additional information concerning the scientific aspects of this «
chaire internationale » can be obtained by contacting Prof. Ph.
Bidaud email
Philippe.Bidaud+-at-+robot-dot-jussieu-dot-fr, tel. 33.1.46.54.78.91
(direct) /
33.1.46.54.86.15 (assistant).
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Haptics-L:Novint
Technologies Hiring
From: Tom Anderson <tom+-at-+
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:15:05 -0600
Hello Gabriel,
Could you send this hiring information to your Haptics-L list. Novint
is looking to expand and hire a number of haptics/physics/game programmers
and other positions.
thanks
Tom
www.novint.com
Novint Technologies, a rapidly-growing game and technology company
based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is searching for team-members to
join a fun and fast-paced work environment. Novint is an employee
oriented company with flexible hours, competitive salaries, and strong
benefits. Novint specializes in development in the new field of 3D
computer touch
software and hardware for video gaming and other industries.
Our patented 3D-touch (haptic) products enable people to experience a realistic
sense of touch when they interact with their computer. At Novint,
you will help introduce our first-of-a-kind products to computer users
everywhere, in what we believe will represent a landmark change for the
computing industry.We are hiring team-members in a variety of areas, including
game development, programming, marketing, business development, customer
service, and operations. Below is a current list of open positions.
For more details on a position, please visit http://www.novint.com/jobs.htm.
To submit application materials, or if you have specific questions
about an advertised position, please send a message to hr+-at-+novint-dot-com.
Game Development Group:
Technical Director
Senior Haptics/Physics Programmer
Senior Game Programmer
Haptics/Physics Game Programmer
Tools/Libraries/Games Programmer
Game Artist/Programmer
Marketing:
Product Marketing
ManagerAssistant/Event Coordinator
Business Administration:
Operations Manager
Customer Support Manager
Business Development Manager
Human Resource Manager
--------------------------------------------------
Haptics-L:jobs
at Immersion
From:dgrant+-at-+
Date:Tue, 24 Apr 2007 8:30 AM
Hi Gabriel,
Could you please post the following job listings for Immersion?
Research Engineer in Montreal Office
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA3/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=TRA&cws=1&rid=105
Jr. Research Engineer in San Jose office
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA3/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=TRA&cws=1&rid=104
Thanks,
Danny
--------------------------------------------------
Open
postdoc position on Haptic interaction
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 18:33:37 +0200
From: Sabine Coquillart <Sabine-dot-Coquillart+-at-+
Subject: Open postdoc position on Haptic interaction
Dear Gabriel,
We have an open postdoc position on haptic interaction in my group.
Could you please forward the announcment to the Haptics-L list.
Thanks in advance,
Sabine
Open postdoc position on Haptic Interaction for Scientific
Visualization Applications, i3D-INRIA - Grenoble - France
Title:
Haptic Interaction for Scientific Visualization
Applications
Research topics:
Haptics, 3D interaction, virtual reality
INRIA Team:
i3D
Duration of the contract:
12 moths
Monthly salary after taxes:
1 892 (medical insurance included)
Scientific Context:
i3D is an internationally recognized research group whose main
field
of expertise is 3D interaction and Virtual Reality. i3D benefits
from several top level VR/AR configurations such as a two-screens workbench
with a 6dof Spidar haptic system installed on it, a PhanTom
6dof, Cybertouch, Cyberglove, pinchgloves, two video see-through
HMDs, three video or electromagnetic tracking systems
(ARtracking and Polhemus), a desktop 6dof Spidar haptic system,...
Postdoc Subject :
Scientific visualization consists in visual presentation and
interaction with experimental or simulated data from various physical
phenomena, such as flow, medical data, results from scientific computing,...
to facilitate their rapid assimilation and understanding. Limited to pure
visualization for a long time, this field is extended today to immersives,
interactive and multi-sensory solutions. INRIA Rhône-Alpes has installed
a workbench. The workbench is an immersive visualization system allowing
direct interaction and manipulation within the virtual environment.
INRIA's workbench has two-screens, an horizontal and a vertical one
(see
attached photo). A stéréoscopic image is displayed on
each one. The user is wearing shutter glasses and head tracking is provided.
Several input/output devices (stylus, gloves,...) allow the user to interact
with the virtual model.
The workbench allows direct manipulation, thanks to co-location. However,
no force feedback is provided. The i3D research group installed an
haptic
device, the Spidar (haptic device conceived and developped at the Tokyo
Institut of Technology [2]) on the workbench. The Spidar is a string-based
haptic device.
This configuration (workbench + Spidar) is very promising for
scientific visualization applications where complex data have to be
explored interactively. The RNTL project Geobench permits to set up a complete
Scientific Visualization platform based on the Stringed Haptic Workbench.
Based on this platform, the objective of the work proposed is the study
of new haptic (or pseudo-haptic) interaction techniques for scientific
visualization applications (scalar, vector fields,... data analysis).
Requirements (educational and technical background, knowledge of
specific material):
- Good Computer Science background.
- Exeprience in one or more of the following domains : VR, 3D
intraction, haptics, IHM, computer graphics, image, robotics, or scientific
visualization is welcome.
For more details, please contact:
Sabine-dot-Coquillart+-at-+inria-dot-fr
Applications will have to be addressed by April 30th, 2007 (earlier
is
prefered) to :
Sabine Coquillart
: sabine-dot-coquillart+-at-+inrialpes-dot-fr
Please do not forget to also apply online, by the same date,
at the
following address:
http://www.talentsplace.com/syndication1/inria/frpostdoc/details.html?id=PG
TFK026203F3VBQB6G68LONZ&LOV5=4508&LOV6=4513&LG=FR&Resultsperpage=20&nPostin
gID=1289&nPostingTargetID=3756&option=52&sort=DESC&nDepartmentID=19
This application must contain :
- a detailed CV
- a letter of motivation
- letters of recommendation
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Sabine Coquillart
Responsable scientifique i3D
INRIA Rhône-Alpes - LIG(CNRS-INPG-INRIA-UJF-UPMF)
INRIA Rhône-Alpes
| tel: +33 (0)4 76 61 52 65
655 avenue de l'Europe
| fax: +33 (0)4 76 61 54 54
38334 St Ismier Cedex
| FRANCE
|
Sabine-dot-Coquillart+-at-+inria-dot-fr
Thesis
proposal on Pseudo-haptics
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:46:35 +0200
From: Sabine Coquillart <Sabine-dot-Coquillart+-at-+
Subject: Thesis proposal on Pseudo-haptics
Dear Gabriel,
We have an open PhD position on pseudo-haptics in my group. Could
you
please forward the announcment to the Haptics-L list.
Thanks in advance,
Sabine
Thesis proposal in 3D interaction and Virtual Reality, i3D-INRIA
-
Grenoble - France
Title of Doctoral Project:
3D interaction and Virtual Reality
Research topics:
cognitive system, 3D interaction, virtual
reality
INRIA Team:
i3D
Scientific Context:
i3D is an internationally recognized research group whose main
field
of expertise is 3D interaction and Virtual Reality. i3D benefits
from several top level VR/AR configurations such as a two-screens
workbench with a 6dof Spidar haptic system installed on it, a PhanTom
6dof, Cybertouch, Cyberglove, pinchgloves, two video see-through HMDs,
three video or electromagnetic
tracking systems (ARtracking and Polhemus), a desktop 6dof Spidar
haptic system,...
Thesis Subject :
The i3D research group seeks a PhD candidate to start its theses
in
the Fall 2007 (around September 2007) on 3D interaction and Virtual
Reality. The objective of the research project is the study, the conception
and the evaluation of new pseudo-haptic (simulation of haptic informations
without active haptic devices) 3D user interfaces.
Candidates wishing to apply must fulfill the following conditions:
- they must hold a Master of Science or an equivalent diploma;
- they must have a strong general background in computer science,
statistics and applied mathematics;
- they should have specific theoretical and practical knowledge
in
virtual reality, 3D interaction and related topics (Haptics, Human
Computer Interface, Ergonomics, Cognition, Perception, Computer Graphics,
Computer Vision, Data analysis)
- they must have very good programming skills (C/C++, Linux
environment)
For more details, please contact:
Sabine-dot-Coquillart+-at-+inria-dot-fr
Applications will have to be addressed by April 30th, 2007 (earlier
is
prefered) to :
Sabine Coquillart
: sabine-dot-coquillart+-at-+inrialpes-dot-fr
Please do not forget to also apply online, by the same date,
at the
following address:
http://www.talentsplace.com/syndication1/inria/ukdoc/details.html?id=PNGFK0
26203F3VBQB6G68LOE1&LOV5=4509&LOV6=4513&LG=EN&Resultsperpage=20&nPostingID=
1501&nPostingTargetID=3898&option=52&sort=DESC&nDepartmentID=28
This application must contain :
- a detailed CV
- a letter of motivation
- a letter of recommendation
from the candidate Master's
director.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Sabine Coquillart
Responsable scientifique i3D
INRIA Rhône-Alpes - LIG(CNRS-INPG-INRIA-UJF-UPMF)
INRIA Rhône-Alpes
| tel: +33 (0)4 76 61 52 65
655 avenue de l'Europe
| fax: +33 (0)4 76 61 54 54
38334 St Ismier Cedex
| FRANCE
|
Sabine-dot-Coquillart+-at-+inria-dot-fr
Haptics-L:Job
posting Immersion Medical
From: MBrown+-at-+
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 8:15 AM
Gabriel, could you please post this to the list?
Immersion Medical has an opening for an electromechanical design
engineer. Details at:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA3/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=TRA&cws=1&rid=78
Thanks,
Mike
-------------------------
J. Michael Brown
Immersion Medical
55 West Watkins Mill Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 813-6234
(301) 984-2104 fax
mbrown+-at-+immersion-dot-com
http://www.immersionmedical.com
This email contains Immersion confidential and proprietary information
intended solely for the addressee, and is subject to confidentiality
obligations. This email and the information it contains must not be
forwarded or otherwise disclosed to any third party without permission.
--------------------------------------------------
Haptics-L:Job
offer - Post-Doc Position: Vision-Haptic Interaction for Surgical
Simulation at the University of Calgary, Canada
From: huy+-at-+
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 2:57 PM
Post-Doc Position: Vision-Haptic Interaction for Surgical Simulation
(University of Calgary, Canada)
Funding is available for a capable, highly motivated post-doctoral
fellow (who is interested in a research career in Cognitive Science,
Engineering, or Computer Science) to study vision-haptic interaction
in humans with varying degrees of surgical skills. The research is
part of a collaborative research project neuroArm funded by the Canadian
Foundation of Innovation, Western Economic diversification and Alberta
Science Research and Innovation Program. The research environment includes
the Faculty of Medicine and Schulich School of Engineering at the University
of Calgary to endeavor new methodologies for MR-compatible, robot-assisted
surgery. The position will be situated in the laboratories of Drs. Yaoping
Hu and Garnette Sutherland and will involve experimental studies with humans
and computer simulation using advanced virtual reality (VR) technology.
The post-doctoral fellow will have opportunities to do research in close
collaboration with clinical investigators and engineers. The position offers
a unique
multidisciplinary opportunity to be part of cutting edge
researchon VR surgical simulation.
The position is initially full-time fixed term for 24 months,
extendable subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period
(the applicant will need to apply and obtain a postdoctoral award from
AHFMR, CIHR or NSERC).
Bridge funding will be provided.
Engineering training with knowledge of vision, psychophysical techniques,
C++, and haptics would be an asset. The position can start anytime
between April and September 2007.
Please send a letter of interest, a resumé, and 3 confidential
letters
Of reference to:
Dr. Yaoping Hu
Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive, NW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
Tel: 403-220-4167
e-mail: huy+-at-+ucalgary-dot-ca
Dr. Yaoping Hu, P.Eng.
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, CANADA T2N 1N4
Tel: (403) 220-4167
Fax: (403) 282-6855
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Haptics-L:3
postdoc positions on haptics in France
From: Anatole Lécuyer <Anatole.Lecuyer+-at-+
Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2007 20:35:54 +0200
Hello Gabriel, here are three open postdoc positions in France (at
INRIA in Rennes, or Collège de France in Paris); could you please
post them on your list?
Thank you,
Sincerely,
Anatole
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*Three open post-doctoral positions on '/Haptics'/*
*at INRIA (Rennes, France) or Collège de France (Paris, France)*
* *
*POSTDOC 1 : "Perception and Interactive Techniques for
Tele-manipulation at Microscopic Scale with Haptic Feedback" *
*KEYWORDS : *Haptic Perception, Interactive Techniques,
Telemanipulation, Microscopic Scale, Virtual Reality
*DESCRIPTION: *Aim of the post-doc will be first to study the human
haptic perception of forces and of physical interaction with objects
at
a microscopic scale. Haptic experiments (using for instance background
in psychophysics) will be conducted to obtain useful information about
the human perception of microscopic phenomena. Then, improvements of
telemanipulation at microscopic scale with haptic feedback will be
specified and tested. These improvements may concern the haptic
rendering (computer haptics) of the microscopic efforts, and/or the
interactive techniques to manipulate objects at microscopic scale.
Experiments using a real micromanipulation benchmark are envisaged
using the set-up of partners of the project.
*LOCATION* : Rennes, France, *DURATION: *12 months
*LABORATORY: *BUNRAKU team (www.irisa.fr/bunraku
<http://www.irisa.fr/bunraku>) at IRISA (www.irisa.fr/home_html
<http://www.irisa.fr/home_html>)
* *
*POSTDOC 2 : "Influence of Haptic Feedback on Navigation and Spatial
Cognition"*
*Keywords : *Haptic Perception, Navigation, Spatial Cognition,
Self-Motion, Vestibular Information, Sensory-Substitution, Virtual
Reality
*DESCRIPTION: *Aim of the post-doc will be to measure the influence
of
haptic (force) feedback on navigation and spatial cognition in Virtual
Reality. Haptic experiments using background in psychophysics will
be
conducted. The successful candidate will study if locomotion and
vestibular sensations, that are absent in most VR set-ups, could be
substituted by using appropriate haptic feedback. Besides, he/she will
study if such sensory substitution can improve spatial memory and/or
other processes of spatial cognition. The candidate will work in a
multi-disciplinary environment in collaboration with another team in
France working on complementary topics.
*LOCATION* : Paris or Rennes, France, *DURATION: *12 months
*LABORATORY: *Laboratory for Physiology of Perception and Action* *at
Collège de France
(http://www.college-de-france.fr/default/EN/all/college_english/index.htm
), or BUNRAKU team (www.irisa.fr/bunraku <http://www.irisa.fr/bunraku>)
at IRISA (www.irisa.fr/home_html <http://www.irisa.fr/home_html>)
* *
*POSTDOC 3 : "Study of Visuo-Haptic Perception"*
*Keywords : *Haptic Feedback, Visuo-Haptic Perception, Multisensory
Integration, Psychophysics, Virtual Reality
*DESCRIPTION: *Aim of the post-doc will be to study the human
visuo-haptic perception in real and virtual environments. Experiments
using background in psychophysics will be conducted. The successful
candidate will confront existing models of multisensory and
visuo-haptic integration. He/she will investigate, for instance, the
impact of
spatial de-location of the two sensory sources, i.e., when visual and
haptic information are situated at different locations (e.g. when
manipulating a PHANToM and watching a computer screen) on the
perceptual integration process. The candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary
environment in collaboration with another team in France working on
complementary topics.* *
*LOCATION* : Paris or Rennes, France, *DURATION: *12 months
*LABORATORY: *Laboratory for Physiology of Perception and Action* *at
Collège de France
(http://www.college-de-france.fr/default/EN/all/college_english/index.htm
), or BUNRAKU team (www.irisa.fr/bunraku <http://www.irisa.fr/bunraku>)
at IRISA (www.irisa.fr/home_html <http://www.irisa.fr/home_html>)
*
*
***For more information and contact:*
Dr. Anatole Lécuyer
anatole-dot-lecuyer+-at-+irisa-dot-fr <mailto:anatole-dot-lecuyer+-at-+irisa-dot-fr>
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Haptics-L:PhD
proposal in France
From: Betty Semail <Betty.Semail+-at-+
Date: Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:54:23 +0200
Dear Gabriel,
Could you broadcast this proposal on the Haptic-list? Thank you very
much.
We have a PhD Position proposal in our research team in Lille (FRANCE,
1 hour from Paris). The subject is " Analysis and modelling of the
finger-surface contact during touch gesture"; this study is proposed
within the framework of INRIA (see the full proposal and how to apply
for at
http://www.inria.fr/travailler/opportunites/doc.en.html
specialist field: cognitive systems, Alcove project). This study is
a
part of the Alcove project, dealing with tactile feedback and design
of
tactile display. (see the project description at:
http://www2.lifl.fr/GRAPHIX/collaborations.php Stimtac)
The deadline to applying for is on April, the 30th.
For more information, students are welcome to ask questions :
betty-dot-semail+-at-+polytech-lille-dot-fr
Best regards
Betty Semail, professeur
Ecole Polytechnique Universitaire de Lille
Polytech'Lille Dépt. IMA
L2EP Lille
Equipe Commande d'Electro-mécanisme et Systèmes Couplés
Avenue Paul Langevin 59655 Villeneuve d'Ascq Cédex
tel: 03 28 76 73 45
télécopie: 03 28 76 73 41 ou 03 28 76 73 01
serveur web : http://www.univ-lille1.fr/l2ep/
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Haptics-L:Phd in tactile/gestural/audio interfaces at Glasgow University
Date:Sun, 11 Mar 2007 20:53:25 -0600
From:Stephen Brewster <stephen+-at-+
Date:Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:17:19 -0600 (CST)
Hi
I have a PhD studentship available that might be of interest. If you
have a good student who might be interested could you pass this on?
thanks
Steve
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PhD Studentship on the Negotiated Interaction Project Department of
Computing Science University of Glasgow, UK
A three-year PhD studentship is available in the area of novel
gestural, audio and tactile user interfaces on the EPSRC-funded "Multimodal,
Negotiated Interaction in Mobile Scenarios" project. This is a joint
project between the departments of computing science at Glasgow and
Swansea Universities.
The project as a whole will investigate and evaluate a new approach
to
the integration of physical and digital resources which we call negotiated
interaction (NI). This framework draws on dynamic systems theory,
probabilistic reasoning and multimodal feedback. Our dynamic framework
allows us to make use of the continuous control actions humans have
evolved to perform on the physical world (grasping, probing, tracking
sounds)
to create new ways to interact with mobile devices such as mobile phones
or PDAs. Multimodal techniques can be used to present the feedback
the
human needs to collaborate with the machine. A key part of this proposal
will
be the careful combination of audio, haptics and gestures in such a
way as
to give the user a sense of the uncertainty of states in the machine,
and,
through the continuous negotiation process, to refine the shared
understanding of context.
The focus of the PhD studentship will be to design and evaluate
dynamic, multimodal interaction techniques. Some key areas to be investigated
are:
* The design of new dynamic forms of interaction that use
gesture for
input and 3D audio and tactile displays for continuous feedback;
* The investigation of two-handed or head+hand gestures;
* Dynamic allocation of modalities to the interaction;
* Novel evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness of
the
techniques developed.
The PhD will give you the chance to design and evaluate exciting new
interaction techniques for mobile devices on a wide range of different
platforms.
The post is available from 1 May 2007 (the start date is negotiable
up to 6
months so could start anywhere until November) for three years and
would suit applicants with a good honours or Masters degree in computing
science and an interest in Human-Computer Interaction, multimodal interaction
and mobile devices. The student will be supervised by Professor Stephen
Brewster, and will be based in the Department of Computing Science
at
Glasgow, working alongside a postdoctoral researcher at Glasgow and
another in Swansea.
The studentship will fully fund a UK or EU student, paying home fees
plus the EPSRC standard living allowance (currently £12,500/year).
The
closing date for applications is 23rd March, 2007.
Applications should include a CV, two references and a covering letter.
Application forms and further details are available from
www.dcs.gla.ac.uk/~stephen/NI.shtml
Applications should be sent to:
Jacqui Brannan,
Department of Computing Science,
University of Glasgow,
Glasgow, G12 8QQ,
UK
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the studentship please feel
free to email me at stephen+-at-+dcs-dot-gla-dot-ac-dot-u-dot-
________________________________________________
Stephen Brewster
EPSRC Advanced Research Fellow
Professor of Human Computer Interaction
Department of Computing Science
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 330 4966
Fax: +44 (0)141 330 4913
Web: www.dcs.gla.ac.uk/~stephen
Email: stephen+-at-+dcs-dot-gla-dot-ac-dot-u-dot-
Skype: stephen_brewster
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Software
Developer (C++ and Haptics)
From: "Recruitment"
Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:00:54 -0000
Software Developer (C++ and Haptics)
LIVE Centre of Excellence
Royal Veterinary College
LIVE, the Centre of Excellence in Lifelong and Independent Veterinary
Education, has been developed since 2005, following the award of £4.5
million by HEFCE. The LIVE project has a simple objective: The
transformation of the veterinary education to the needs of capable
and
committed independent learners from induction to retirement.
In support of the haptic simulator projects we are looking for a C++
software developer.
Candidates with around 1-2 years of experience in programming and
applications development environments will be considered for this role
based on the Hawkshead Campus near Potters Bar in Hertfordshire.
Your main mission will be, as part of the programming team or as an
individual technical consultant, to develop and test a range of
programmes for the LIVE haptic projects which include working on product
design, developing, implementing and customising haptic-enabled simulations
for clinical skills training or other projects as assigned.
Knowledge of C++, Visual Studio.NET and OpenGL are required. You will
have thorough technical knowledge of software development methodologies,
design and implementation and ideally experience of working in a project-based
environment.
To make informal enquiries about the post, please contact Sarah Baillie
on 01707 666990, email sbaillie+-at-+rvc-dot-ac-dot-u-dot-
To download an application form, please visit our website at
www.rvc.co.uk
Alternatively, mail recruitment+-at-+rvc-dot-ac-dot-u-dot- or contact
the HR Office, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms,
Hatfield, Herts AL9 7TA, telephone 01707 666402. Please quote reference
number VCS/10/07 on all applications and queries.
Closing date for applications: 9th February 2007.
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Opening
at Intuitive Surgical
From: "Chris Hasser"
Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2007 17:09:14 -0800
Gabriel,
Could you please post the following position? This would be a
"dream
job" for a strong programmer capable of designing haptic and image
guidance applications and bringing them to labs.
Thanks,
Chris
Research Engineer / Sr. Research Engineer - Surgical Systems and
Applications Tracking Code 2007-2005
Job Description
Are you prepared to develop innovative, practical solutions to bring
advanced technology such as image guidance and haptics to a million-dollar
surgical robot?
Intuitive Surgical has a rapidly growing installed base of over 400
da Vinci® surgical systems, benefiting tens of thousands of patients
per year. da Vinci® represents an outstanding platform for the development
and application of new technologies to surgery. This position offers a
candidate with solid theoretical and exceptional software development skills
an opportunity to bridge the gap between academia and industry. A successful
candidate will be equally
comfortable developing new algorithms, identifying promising state-of-the-art
algorithms from academia and producing high-quality
implementations that lend themselves to re-use, testing, and productization
through collaborations with Intuitive's product
development engineers. He or she must excel in a high-energy
team,
must have excellent communication skills and must be able to balance
independent production of results with the need to collaborate during planning,
system integration, and testing of larger projects.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent performance
in the following areas:
*developing software applications for surgery or similar applications
*creating robust and professional software implementations
*working in small teams to build applications and infrastructure that
are extensible and robust.
Relevant Qualifications
* Masters or Doctorate in CS, ME, EE, or similar, or commensurate
experience
* Candidates with more industrial experience have a strong edge,
but
candidates with less experience can compete with superior ability to
deliver robust, professional software implementations
* Comfortable with all phases of the development lifecycle including
design, implementation, debug, verification, validations, and transfer
* Familiarity with teleoperations principles and robot mechanisms
is a strong plus
* A strong interest in the medical applications of robotics.
In addition to applying on Intuitive's Web site, interested candidates
should e-mail a resume to Chris-dot-Hasser+-at-+intusurg-dot-com-dot-
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