Doctoral (PhD) Marie Curie Training Position: The University of Pisa invites applications for a Doctoral (PhD) Marie Curie Training Position focused on developing and assessing XR technologies in (bio)medical education. This position enriches the educational landscape with innovative technologies, aiming to enhance the learning process in biomedical fields.
Designation
Doctoral (PhD) Candidate in XR Technologies for Biomedical Education
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Educational Sciences |
| Location | University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy |
| Supervisor | Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Ferrari |
| Contact Email | vincenzo.ferrari@unipi.it |
| Internal Deadline | 15 December 2024 |
| Start Date | March 1, 2025 onwards |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant fields.
- Knowledge of Computer Graphics programming.
- Proven experience in Augmented/Mixed Reality and/or Haptics applications development (preferably using Unity 3D).
- Familiarity with Computer Vision and application design, implementation, and testing.
- Knowledge of human-computer interaction (HCI) specifically related to AR/MR and haptics technologies.
- Excellent command of the English language (both written and spoken).
- EU work eligibility and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Description
The selected candidate will be part of the INSIDE:INSIGHT project, focusing on mixed reality technologies designed to improve the understanding of complex biomedical structures and clinical tasks. Doctoral Candidates will receive an EU-funded employment contract for 36 months, with a comprehensive financial package, including living allowances, mobility allowances, and family allowances if applicable.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents as a single PDF file (less than 3 MB):
- Cover letter (max 3 pages) discussing motivation and qualifications.
- Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages).
- Scans of relevant diplomas or certificates.
- Letters of recommendation from two referees or contact details of the referees.
Applications can be sent via email to the project supervisor (vincenzo.ferrari@unipi.it) or submitted through the recruitment platform, if available. Ensure the subject line of the email follows this format: “INSIDE:INSIGHT application for Project_DC#”.
Last Date to Apply
15 December 2024
For more details, you can visit the official website: INSIDE:INSIGHT.
