Predoctoral Researcher: Haptic 4D Printing for Data Sensemaking

1000scholars; Wien; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

International academic team

Good public transport

Training courses

Fair salary

Job summary

The University of Vienna invites applications for a PhD position within the H4DES project (haptic 4D printing for enhanced sensemaking) in the Faculty of Computer Science. You will join a multidisciplinary team to explore data representation through 3D printing and haptic feedback, supervised by experts from the University of Vienna and TU Wien.

The role emphasizes independent research, collaboration, and contributing to publications, with a limited duration until the end of 2029.

Qualifications

• Background in interdisciplinary research combining HCI, fabrication and data visualization.
• Ability to conduct independent research and work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with planning, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-encoding algorithms for elastic-object behavior.
• Evaluate multimodal perception combining visuals and haptics.
• Prototype and analyze 3D-printed sensing artifacts for VR simulations.

Skills

Interdisciplinary research

Independent researcher

Project management

English proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science (HCI / Data Visualization / Digital Fabrication / Computer Graphics)

Tools

Python

C++

CUDA

WebGL

Vulkan

3D printing

Job description

The University of Vienna invites applications for a PhD position within the H4DES project (haptic 4D printing for enhanced sensemaking) in the Faculty of Computer Science. You will join a multidisciplinary team to explore data representation through 3D printing and haptic feedback, supervised by experts from the University of Vienna and TU Wien.

The role emphasizes independent research, collaboration, and contributing to publications, with a limited duration until the end of 2029.