PhD in Visualisation and Virtual Reality

[Angelo Cangelosi]

EPRSC PhD Studentship

A PhD student is sought for an exciting and innovative project aimed at the
visualisation of large data sets recorded by Neurophysiologists.

The aim of this project is to develop a new approach to the analysis of
experimental data in neurophysiology based on the use of computer science
techniques such as graphical engineering, visualisation and virtual
reality. This new approach will provide neuroscientists with an interactive
environment within which to explore their data sets. The primary focus of
this research is on the analysis of multi-dimensional data sets. By
navigating through these large data sets, researchers will be able to focus
on particular features of the data as well as identifying overall
characteristics. This will support the integration of the experimental and
theoretical approaches to the analysis of neurophysiological evidence. 

This three year studentship is funded by the UK Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council. It is managed by Dr. L. Stuart of the Centre of
Neural and Adaptive Sytsems in the School of Computing at the University of
Plymouth. The student will be involved in the development of software to
support the visualisation of vast quantities of neurophysiological data.
Much of this development will draw on current software such as VTK and
VisAD as well as the development of new representations incorporating 3D
technology and/or Virtual Reality. The bursary for this studentship 6200 UK
Pounds. Students are permitted to supervise/teach up to six hours per week
to supplement this income. 

The student must have a high level of knowledge and experience of C++.
Additionally, they must have good oral and written communication skills in
the English language. Due to the nature of the project, the student should
be able to work individually and as part of a team. For more information
see http:\\www.tech.plym.ac.uk\soc\research\neural\staff\lstuart\vacancy.htm 
or contact Dr. L. Stuart at lstuart at plymouth.ac.uk

Applications should be received before 14th April 2000, but the position
will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Candidates should
send a CV, a description of motivations and the name and address of two
referees to:
 	
Carole Watson
School of Computing, University of Plymouth
Drake Circus, Plymouth
PL4 8AA, United kingdom
Telephone: 01752 232541 
Fax: 01752 232540
Email: c.watson at plymouth.ac.uk


Thanks
Liz



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Dr. Liz Stuart
Senior Lecturer, University of Plymouth
Drake Circus, Plymouth
Devon, PL4 8AA
United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 1752 232665

Secretary: +44 1752 232541
Fax: +44 1752 232540
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