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Virtual reconstruction and Human-Computer Interaction

Virtual reconstruction and Human-Computer Interaction

Within the V-MOVE program, the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain is offering a position for an intern in the field of Human-Computer Interaction and Virtual reconstruction. Interested researchers and professionals may apply through the Call4Mobility.

Name of the hosting institution:

University of Santiago de Compostela

Brief description of the unit hosting the internship:

The Department of Electronics and Computation of the University of Santiago de Compostela has been working in the spreading of cultural heritage by new technologies from 1996.

The research group that will host the internships investigates human-computer interaction, virtual reconstruction and computer graphics and their application in real life.

The group has developed a range of technologies and has produced numerous very interesting virtual reconstructions of different monuments and traditions, which have been exhibited in the most important museums and universities around Europe.

Max number of internships/year: 2

Areas of host institution’s expertise for internship proposals:

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Virtual reconstruction
  • Computer Graphics in real-life contexts

Project description:

Projects will be dependent on the knowledge and background of the intern and the on-going projects of the research group.

Internship profile:

The research group welcomes applications in all relevant research areas, but is particularly interested in collaborating with interns who may bring experience and expertise in the application of Human-Computer Interaction and Computer Graphics.

Essential

Experience or interest in one or more of the following:

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Computer Graphics
  • 3D modelling of objects and buildings
  • Multimedia creation
  • 3D PDF
  • Web based 3D Multimedia creation
  • Virtual Reality
  • Augmented Reality

Preferred period:

No preferences

Min/max duration:

12-24 weeks

Accommodation support:

Help in finding accommodation at the University´s housing or another place

Facilities and Supervision:

All hardware and software, internet access and technical permissions necessary to carry out the agreed programme of work will be provided.

Overall supervision of the internship programme will be undertaken by Dr. Julian Flores González, who will also ensure that any training in technologies and methods that may be required will be provided.

Contact Details of Supervisor:

a. Name: Dr. Julian Flores González
b. Address: Grupo MAR, Dpto. de Electrónica y Computación - Instituto de Investigaciones Tecnológicas, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela. 15782 Santiago de Compostela (Spain)
Monday, May 28, 2012 to Friday, May 31, 2013

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European Union Seventh Framework

V-MusT.net is a Network of Excellence. The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Community's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7 2007/2013) under the Grant Agreement 270404.