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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

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University of New Hampshire

Job Description

Operating Title

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Campus Location

Durham

Department

UNH Center for Coastal & Ocean Mapping

Summary of Position

Postdoctoral Research Associate in VR Data Visualization in the fields of Space Science and Ocean Mapping
The UNH Space Science Center (SSC), Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping Joint Hydrographic Center (CCOM/JHC), and Data Visualization Research Lab (DVRL) are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop visualizations of electromagnetic field and bathymetric data in virtual reality. Specific tasks include:
· Design VR environments in Unity, augmenting prior art from the CCOM/JHC DVRL on interactive point-cloud manipulation and flow visualization.
· Support local manipulation of streaming data from cloud-based bathymetric data processing algorithms
· Implement and visualize reconstructions of electromagnetic field measurements
· Implement combined grid reconstructions, guidance statistics, and source point visualizations
· Incorporate interactive features for the user, particularly with free-space manipulation tools (e.g., pairs of 6-DOF controllers)
In addition, this project contains a public outreach component and will support NASA press releases. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work with local K-12 schools to showcase science in VR as well as with the NASA Science Visualization Studio (SVS) to create visualizations for press release articles regarding the Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission.
Questions regarding visualization components can be directed to DVRL’s Director, Thomas Butkiewicz (tbutkiewicz@ccom.unh.edu). Questions regarding bathymetric data processing components should be directed to CCOM’s Associate Director, Brian Calder (brc@ccom.unh.edu). Questions regarding the electromagnetic field reconstructions, public outreach, or press releases should be sent to SSC Professor Matthew Argall (matthew.argall@unh.edu).
This is a two-year appointment.

Posting Number

PF0778FY23

Acceptable Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate in related field

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quick Link to Posting

https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/55389

Percent Time Information (FTE)

1.0

Faculty Information

Number of Years (list number of years below)

If Renewable or Number of years, please specify

2-year appointment

Type of Position

Post Doctorate

Posting Date

04/26/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?

No

Appointment Type

Post Doc

This position is responsible for the supervision of

Does not supervise

Special Requirements

A background check will be required as a condition of employment.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

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