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Research Assistant/PhD Student in Computer Science, Visualization, Data Science
Open position for a PhD student in the project Uncertainty Visualization and Analysis of High-Resolution Numeric Weather Forecasts at the University of Zürich. This position is for a PhD student participating in a SNF (Swiss National Science Foundation) funded joint project between the University of Zürich (UZH) and the University of Buenos Aires (UBA).
Keywords: computer science, data visualization, data science, computer graphics
The open position is for a research assistantship in a PhD program in computer science with a focus on interactive data visualization and visual analytics of weather prediction simulations to improve short range warning systems of high impact weather events. This project is specifically targeted at the interactive analysis and visualization of numerical high-resolution weather forecast models, covering aspects such as spatio-temporal uncertainty visualization, visual abstractions and uncertainty representations, ensemble visualization, as well as visual analysis of storm tracking and sensitivity of large dimensional systems. A central focus is on the uncertainty and sensitivity analysis in space and time, as well as interactive visual analytics techniques.
The project requires strong interest not only in visualization or 3D graphics, algorithms and data structures, but also in data analytics as well as numerical data processing and analysis methods. Furthermore, good software programming skills are required as well as a strong willingness and ability to learn about numerical weather prediction models. Good C/C++ and Python skills are needed.
**Workplace**
For this PhD position, the workplace is in the VMML research group in the Department of Informatics at UZH, located in the vibrant city of Zürich as part of the University of Zürich’s Nord-Campus in Oerlikon. The Nord-Campus is conveniently located a short walk off the Max-Bill Platz, center of the new trendy living, shopping and business district in Oerlikon, as well as near the Oerlikon train, S-Bahn and tram stations. Also the Zürich international airport (ZRH) is reachable within minutes with public or private transportation.
As part of this project, regular interactions with our partners from CIMA at UBA are foreseen, including some research exchange visits.
**Requirements**
A MSc degree in computer science or closely related area from a top research university is required to enter our PhD program. A prior focus on or experience with interactive data visualization or computer graphics, as well as good numerical math skills and excellent programming skills are also required.
The prospective candidates are supposed to have an excellent background in computer science as well as good mathematical skills and previous experience in interactive visualization and 3D graphics. Strong interests in data analysis, numerical methods and collaboration with other researchers and domain scientists is of further importance. Furthermore, the ability to work with and integrate diverse programming frameworks is of great benefit.
Very good English skills both in speaking and writing are required, as well as the capability to work independently and in a team, as well as in an interdisciplinary and international context.
A MSc degree in computer science or closely related area from a top research university is required to enter our PhD program. A prior focus on or experience with interactive data visualization or computer graphics, as well as good numerical math skills and excellent programming skills are also required.
The prospective candidates are supposed to have an excellent background in computer science as well as good mathematical skills and previous experience in interactive visualization and 3D graphics. Strong interests in data analysis, numerical methods and collaboration with other researchers and domain scientists is of further importance. Furthermore, the ability to work with and integrate diverse programming frameworks is of great benefit.
Very good English skills both in speaking and writing are required, as well as the capability to work independently and in a team, as well as in an interdisciplinary and international context
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The open position is for a research assistantship in a PhD program in computer science with a focus on interactive data visualization and visual analytics of weather prediction simulations to improve short range warning systems of high impact weather events. This project is specifically targeted at the interactive analysis and visualization of numerical high-resolution weather forecast models, covering aspects such as spatio-temporal uncertainty visualization, visual abstractions and uncertainty representations, ensemble visualization, as well as visual analysis of storm tracking and sensitivity of large dimensional systems. A central focus is on the uncertainty and sensitivity analysis in space and time, as well as interactive visual analytics techniques. The project requires strong interest not only in visualization or 3D graphics, algorithms and data structures, but also in data analytics as well as numerical data processing and analysis methods. Furthermore, good software programming skills are required as well as a strong willingness and ability to learn about numerical weather prediction models. Good C/C++ and Python skills are needed.
**Workplace**
For this PhD position, the workplace is in the VMML research group in the Department of Informatics at UZH, located in the vibrant city of Zürich as part of the University of Zürich’s Nord-Campus in Oerlikon. The Nord-Campus is conveniently located a short walk off the Max-Bill Platz, center of the new trendy living, shopping and business district in Oerlikon, as well as near the Oerlikon train, S-Bahn and tram stations. Also the Zürich international airport (ZRH) is reachable within minutes with public or private transportation. As part of this project, regular interactions with our partners from CIMA at UBA are foreseen, including some research exchange visits.
**Requirements**
A MSc degree in computer science or closely related area from a top research university is required to enter our PhD program. A prior focus on or experience with interactive data visualization or computer graphics, as well as good numerical math skills and excellent programming skills are also required. The prospective candidates are supposed to have an excellent background in computer science as well as good mathematical skills and previous experience in interactive visualization and 3D graphics. Strong interests in data analysis, numerical methods and collaboration with other researchers and domain scientists is of further importance. Furthermore, the ability to work with and integrate diverse programming frameworks is of great benefit. Very good English skills both in speaking and writing are required, as well as the capability to work independently and in a team, as well as in an interdisciplinary and international context.
A MSc degree in computer science or closely related area from a top research university is required to enter our PhD program. A prior focus on or experience with interactive data visualization or computer graphics, as well as good numerical math skills and excellent programming skills are also required. The prospective candidates are supposed to have an excellent background in computer science as well as good mathematical skills and previous experience in interactive visualization and 3D graphics. Strong interests in data analysis, numerical methods and collaboration with other researchers and domain scientists is of further importance. Furthermore, the ability to work with and integrate diverse programming frameworks is of great benefit. Very good English skills both in speaking and writing are required, as well as the capability to work independently and in a team, as well as in an interdisciplinary and international context .
The activities of the position not only include research and continuing education for PhD students, but also support in teaching as well as administrative tasks. The main goal is to conduct excellent research generating results which are published and presented in top international journals and conferences, and to eventually work towards achieving a PhD degree through the writing and defense of a doctoral dissertation.
The activities of the position not only include research and continuing education for PhD students, but also support in teaching as well as administrative tasks. The main goal is to conduct excellent research generating results which are published and presented in top international journals and conferences, and to eventually work towards achieving a PhD degree through the writing and defense of a doctoral dissertation.
Applications must include a detailed CV/resume, information of university level educational background, brief description of practical work and research experience in computer science, clear exposition of prior visualization or graphics experience, as well as a short statement of motivation and goals.
Certified copies of transcripts, degrees and reference letters may eventually be required for admission to the PhD program.
For applications and further information about this position at UZH, please send an email using the terms “SPIRIT Application” in the subject to Prof. Renato Pajarola:
pajarola@ifi.uzh.ch
Applications must include a detailed CV/resume, information of university level educational background, brief description of practical work and research experience in computer science, clear exposition of prior visualization or graphics experience, as well as a short statement of motivation and goals. Certified copies of transcripts, degrees and reference letters may eventually be required for admission to the PhD program.
For applications and further information about this position at UZH, please send an email using the terms “SPIRIT Application” in the subject to Prof. Renato Pajarola: pajarola@ifi.uzh.ch