Call for applications for a Doctoral (PhD) Marie Curie Training Position in developing and assessing XR technologies in (bio)medical education @DII-UNIPI

21 Novembre 2024
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Mixed Reality with both visual perception and manual interaction to understand and learn complex assembled structures for anatomy learning and clinical tasks training
Hosting Institution: University of Pisa (UPI), Italy
Location: Pisa
Supervisor:   Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Ferrari
Email address for the applications: vincenzo.ferrari@unipi.it
Internal Deadline: 15 December 2024

Subject area:  Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science

Project-specific selection criteria: Candidates should have a Master’s degree or similar education level in Biomedical Engineering or Computer Science Knowledge of Computer Graphics programming, and a proven track record are required. Additionally, practical experience in Augmented/Mixed Reality and/or Haptics applications development using Unity 3D game engine or similar and Computer Vision competencies  will be a plus. The candidate should be familiar with basic techniques about applications design, implementation and testing. In addition, they should be familiar with human-computer interaction modalities both from a technical and ergonomics view point, in particular related to AR/MR and haptics technologies.

Where to apply

Website
https://www.INSIDE-INSIGHT.eu

Requirements

Research Field
Computer science » Programming
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Educational sciences » Other
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Medical sciences » Medicine
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Project-specific criteria are detailed for each individual project.

Specific Requirements

Project-specific criteria are detailed for each individual project.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information

Benefits

•          INSIDE:INSIGHT Doctoral Candidates will be employed according to the rules for Doctoral Candidates in MSCA-DNs and the general regulations of each host institution.

•          The financial package will include the monthly researcher allowances subdivided into 1) a living allowance of €3,400 (adjusted according to the relevant country correction coefficient), 2) a mobility allowance of €600, and 3) a family allowance of €660, if applicable. Employer costs and other deductions depend on recruiting host.

•          Doctoral Candidates will be given an EU-funded employment contract for 36 months by their host institution and will be entitled to full employee benefits and inclusion in social security schemes of the host country.

Eligibility criteria

Experience eligibility requirement

Eligible candidates must:

  • hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in a field of science relevant to their chosen project
  • demonstrate a history of academic excellence     
  • not already be in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment

Mobility eligibility requirement
The fellow must not have resided in the country where the research training activities will take place for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment date (and not have carried out their main activity - work, studies, etc. - in that country).

Other requirements for all positions

  • Applicants must speak and write fluently in English.
  • Applicants should be able to work in a multidisciplinary team and have excellent communication skills.
  • Applicants must be eligible to work in the European Union.
  • Additional eligibility criteria may apply depending on the recruiting beneficiary.
  • Applicants should be available to start their project from March 1st, 2025 onwards

Selection process

Selection process

The selection procedure will be open, transparent and merit-based, fully aligned with the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. Although the selection will be based on the quality of applications, gender balance will also be considered.

Candidates can apply for a maximum of three PhD projects within the INSIDE:INSIGHT project and the applications need to be submitted separately. Applications (in English) must include:

  1. a cover letter which will also include the motivation for the position, emphasizing the candidate’s strength regarding the project and the requirements (max 3 pages); 
  2. a CV (max 2 pages); 
  3. a scan of the relevant diplomas or certificates that formally entitle the candidate to embark on a doctorate. Typically, these documents will include Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree certificates. In case the Master’s Degree has not been obtained yet at the closing date for application, the candidate has to submit a declaration signed by their supervisor or University official stating that the degree will be obtained by the time of PhD enrolment;
  4. Letter of Recommendation from two appropriate referees or contact details of two referees.

Application documents in a single pdf file (< 3 MB) should be either sent by email to the relevant project supervisors (see email address in individual project descriptions) OR submitted through the recruitment platform if available. The subject line of the email must be in the following format: “INSIDE:INSIGHT application for Project_DC#”.

Applications deadline is officially 15th December 2024; please review the dates for each project separately. Specific DC projects may be closed later depending on their specific deadlines set by the Hosting Institution/Institutional recruitment platforms. 

Applicants are advised to familiarise themselves thoroughly with the INSIDE:INSIGHT project and individual projects for which they apply and be ready to answer questions on their chosen topics. INSIDE:INSIGHT will select Doctoral Candidates through a 2-step recruitment process. After reviewing all project applications, supervisors of individual projects will contact selected applicants to organise an initial screening interview by videoconferencing. The most promising candidates will then be invited for a second online interview with a specific assignment which will be attended by several other project supervisors. Please note that application deadline and timing of the selection process might differ between Institutes.

Website for additional job details

https://www.INSIDE-INSIGHT.eu