PhD Position on Optimization, Control and Visualization
Deadline: 31.12.2006.
| Scholarship administrator: | University of Heidelberg |
| Level: | postgraduate, doctoral |
| Field of study: | Natural Sciences, Engineering |
| Place of study: | Germany |
Germany: PhD Position on Optimization, Control and Visualization
PhD Position on "Optimization, Control and Visualization of Acrobatic Somersaults and Twists" with Dr. Katja Mombaur and Prof. Dr. Hans Georg Bock, Simulation and Optimization Group, IWR, University of Heidelberg
The subject of the PhD thesis is highly interdisciplinary and covers the fields of robotics, scientific computing and computer graphics. The tasks include the creation of complex 3D models of the human body, the application and development of optimal control and real-time control algorithms, and the interpretation and visualization of the resulting optimal motions. The salary is at least BAT IIA/2.
A diploma or masters degree in engineering, mathematics or physics is required. Ideal candidates have experience in numerical mathematics, in particular in optimization and optimal control, mechanical modeling /multibody dynamics, and have programming skills in C or C++.
Please send your application including a cover letter stating your motivation, curriculum vitae, copies of university certificates, list of attended classes and grades, and names and addresses of two possible referees to:
Dr. Katja Mombaur
IWR , Universitaet Heidelberg
Im Neuenheimer Feld 368
69120 Heidelberg
kombaur@uni-hd.de
ph. +49-6221-548245
Reference: http://www.uni-heidelberg.de/index_e.html