[GDNET] Funded PhD Positions Visual Analytics & Computer Vision in Cultural Heritage f/m/d (30-40h)

[Miksch Silvia]

In a cooperative doctoral program between TU Wien and St. Pölten 
University of Applied Sciences, Austria, we offer room for 
interdisciplinary team cooperation and personal growth at the forefront 
of visual computing research in the context of cultural heritage 
applications. We are looking for PhD candidates (Junior Researcher; 
f/m/d) in the joint doctoral program “Visual Analytics and Computer 
Vision Meet Cultural Heritage”.
Details: www.visual-heritage.at

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON
- You are part of an excellent doctoral training programme of TU Wien 
and FH St. Pölten with the highest standards.
- You conduct innovative applied and basic research on interactive 
analysis, exploration, and presentation of historical visual media 
collections. - You design, implement, and evaluate methods in visual 
analytics and/or computer vision in interdisciplinary problem settings 
of film studies and art history. - You develop methods for the automatic 
analysis, retrieval, and classification of images and videos, as well as 
interactive visual interfaces for the analysis, exploration, and 
(situated) presentation of large visual media databases.
- You write scientific publications, give presentations, and conduct 
scientific outreach activities.
- Further details on the research topics:
www.visual-heritage.at/research-topics
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
- University degree (Master level) in computer science (or comparable 
technical degree) or digital humanities.
- Expertise in visual computing with a particular focus on at least one 
of the following areas: computer vision, machine learning, visual 
analytics, information visualization, immersive analytics (augmented 
reality / AR).
- Excellent programming skills, especially in visualization/user 
interfaces and/or computer vision/machine learning.
- Excellent command of English and willingness to learn/improve your 
German language skills (for non-natives). - Curiosity, independent 
working style, and interest in questions from cultural heritage and the 
digital humanities.
- Strong ambition for a PhD, writing papers, and scientific discourse.

WHAT WE OFFER
- Exciting and challenging interdisciplinary research on visual 
analytics & computer vision in cultural heritage.
- Work in an innovative, open-minded, and internationally oriented 
environment. - Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from 
home. - A total gross monthly salary of at least EUR 3,286 (14x/year; 
basis: 40h/week; according to Austrian Science Fund).
- Please indicate your preferred research topics in your application 
documents (first and second choice): www.visual-heritage.at/research-topics


The variety and diversity of its staff members is the key to innovation, 
success, and further development. Applications by qualified women are 
particularly welcome. In the case of equal suitability, we give 
precedence to applicants with special needs. We explicitly invite 
persons with a migration background to apply.
Second stage interviews are planned for June 23, 2023.

Please apply here:
https://www.fhstp.ac.at/en/job-openings-career/junior-researcher-vacovicu-305052/jobapplication_form


We are looking forward to receiving your application!


Wolfgang Aigner, Silvia Miksch, Franziska Bruckner, Robert Sablatnig, 
Markus Seidl, Manuela Waldner, Matthias Zeppelzauer
FACULTY MEMBERS OF THE PHD PROGRAM