• Postdoctoral Fellowship Position in Visual…

    Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)


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    Title Postdoctoral Fellowship Position in Visual Computing at Harvard University

     

    School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

     

    Department/Area Computer Sciences

    Position Description

    The Visual Computing Group ( VCG ) in the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences ( SEAS ) at Harvard University seeks postdoctoral fellows with a Ph.D. in computer science / engineering or a related field to work on varied research projects in visual computing. Potential candidates should possess a strong background in one or more fields related to computer graphics, visualization, or computer vision.

     

    In addition to working closely with scientists, engineers, and graduate students on research projects, the candidate is expected to actively participate in writing grant proposals.

     

    The position is available immediately. The initial term for this position is one year; reappointment for a second year is contingent upon funding.

    Basic Qualifications

    Doctorate or terminal degree in computer science / engineering by the time the appointment begins.

    Additional Qualifications

    Candidates should have a substantial publication history and good teamwork and communication skills. Strong software development experience is a plus.

     

    Special Instructions

     

    Application requirements include CV, cover letter, and three publications.

     

    Optional documents include a statement of teaching philosophy and/or statement of research.

    Contact Information

    Emma Duncan

     

    Contact Email [email protected]

     

    Salary Range

     

    $67,600 – $91,826

     

    Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as rank, years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field

     

    Minimum Number of References Required 3

     

    Maximum Number of References Allowed 3

     

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