PhD position opened in Switzerland for engineers (Microengineering & Computer Science)

PhD position opened in Switzerland for engineers

(Microengineering & Computer Science)

Building robotic/automated acquisition devices for the analysis and modelling of complexity in animal colour traits In the context of a multidisciplinary study combining mathematical modelling, computer science, and evolutionary developmental genetics, we have one position available for an outstanding, highly-motivated, and creative engineer with strong interests and skills in developing robotic (automated) devices for the acquisition of 3D geometry and colour texture of animals. Programming skills (especially in computer graphics) are important assets. The position is for 3 years or more and can start anytime (negotiable).

A project, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) and the University of Geneva, integrates the expertise of three research groups (Physicists, Biologists, Computer Scientists) for an improved understanding of the mechanisms generating variation, complexity, and convergences at colour traits in animals.

The successful candidates will develop and deploy multiple-camera devices for the comprehensive acquisition, modelling, and mathematical analysis of 3D geometries and high-resolution colour textures from animals of various sizes (from 1cm to 1m). The position requires skills in developing hardware as well as software, and team spirit with the ability to work in close collaboration with computer graphics scientists and biologists.

UNIGE (the University of Geneva) is one of Europe’s leading universities and it shares the international calling of its host city, Geneva, a centre of international and multicultural activities with cosmopolitan tradition. Geneva also provides an outstanding natural environment for outdoor activities.

Applications: Please send (combined into one single pdf file) a brief letter of interest, your

CV, as well as contact information of two references to:

Michel Milinkovitch (Michel.Milinkovitch [at] unige [dot] ch), Laboratory of Artificial & Natural Evolution, University of Geneva, Switzerland. & Matthias Zwicker (zwicker [at] iam [dot] unibe [dot] ch), Institute of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, University of Bern, Switzerland.