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Doctoral Researcher - Université Paul Sabatier
The Université Paul Sabatier (Toulouse 3), Toulouse, France, is seeking
to recruit a doctoral researcher in the field of skeletal morphometrics
in human and non-human primates. The fellow will work mainly in the
Université Paul Sabatier (both the “Institut de Recherches en
Informatique de Toulouse” and the “Laboratoire d’Anthropologie
Biologique”) and in the Université de la Méditerranée (Marseille). The
ideal candidate would be a computer scientist who has research interests
focused on matching of three dimensional (3D) point sets between pairs
of surfaces, or between surface meshes. The position requires a good
knowledge of non-rigid and rigid registration of surfaces. The fellow
will concentrate his research on the representation in 3D and the
uncertainty of estimated transforms (by error estimation) as well as on
differences between point-based and feature-based (curves, surfaces)
similarity measures.
The position is supported by the European FP6 Marie Curie Programme. The
researcher will have access to laboratory space, computing equipment,
relevant analytical software and computed tomography data of
cross-sectional fetal, neonatal and postnatal samples of H. sapiens, as
well as postnatal samples of Pan paniscus (Bonobo), Pan troglodytes
(Chimpanzee) and South African fossil hominids.
Mobility is essential, since the researcher would be required to travel
between Toulouse and Marseille, in the South of France. She/he will also
be required to spend time with other groups involved in the European
Virtual Anthropology Network, as well as participate in international
conferences, training courses, workshops and seminars organised by the
network. The project will focus on the three dimensional assessment of
the spatial relationships between various dental and skeletal components
of the head in order to reveal mechanisms of development and evolution.
Forensic medicine will represent another important application of the
project and will consist in the analysis of some infra-cranial skeletal
parts (mainly the pelvis). Experience in methods, models and tools for
the analysis of virtual objects will be advantageous.
According to EU regulations for the appointment of an Early Stage
Researcher the M.Sc. or equivalent access to doctoral studies may not
date back more than 4 years and the applicants must hold a citizenship
others than French. Applications should include cover letter, curriculum
vitae, and statement of research experience and interests. We
particularly encourage women to participate in this application.
Position
Early Stage researcher (max. 4 years experience)
Number of Positions
1
Deadline
20/02/2007
Start Date
01/03/2007
Duration
in months
17 months
Salary
Living Allowance ~ € 2.080,-before tax per month; Travel Allow. € 250 –
1500 per year (depending on distance); Mobility Allow. € 523, – 837 per
month (single or married);Career Exploration Allow.€ 2000 once after one
year; Network Partic.Ex. up to € 400/m
How to apply
Email
Contact Person
Dr José Braga
Université Paul Sabatier (Toulouse 3)
braga(AT)cict(DOT)fr
Town
Toulouse
Country
FRANCE
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