PhD Position F/M ANISO: Anisotropic Appearance Fabrication With High-Resolution and Spatially Varying Orientations

Contract type : Fixed-term contract

Level of qualifications required : Graduate degree or equivalent

Fonction : PhD Position

Context

The recruited person will work in the MFX team at the Inria Centre at Université de Lorraine.

The project is funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR).

Assignment

Assignments :

The recruited person will have the unique opportunity to develop new digital and manufacturing technologies, working with cutting-edge tools to produce personalized and innovative anisotropic surface finishes.

The objective is to push state-of-the-art techniques for
- designing and visualizing anisotropic appearances and
- generating toolpaths from a user-specified design.

The deliverables are scientific articles describing the new techniques and open-source implementations.

For a better knowledge of the proposed research subject :
A state-of-the-art bibliography and scientific references are available at the following URLs:
- https://xavierchermain.github.io/anr_aniso/
- https://xavierchermain.github.io/publications/fdm-aa

 

Main activities

Main activities:
- Bibliography
- Experiment with new algorithms
- Implement state-of-the-art methods
- Write scientific articles

Skills

The ideal candidate would possess a diverse set of aptitudes and expertise:
- Passion for Innovation
- Artistic Sensibility
- Technology Enthusiasm
- Interdisciplinary Curiosity
- Good English speaking and writing

Expertise:
- Computer Graphics
- Computational Geometry
- Digital Fabrication
- Software Development: C++/Vulkan

Benefits package

  • Subsidized meals
  • Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
  • Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)
  • Possibility of teleworking (after 6 months of employment) and flexible organization of working hours
  • Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)
  • Social, cultural and sports events and activities
  • Access to vocational training
  • Social security coverage

Remuneration

2100 € gross/month the 1st year