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From: Hunter Downs <downs>
Subject: Telerobotics Res. Asst. Prof. Position Offered
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This announcement and additional information can be obtained at:
<http://navajo.neuro.virginia.edu/recruit.html>
 
> The Neurosurgical Visualization Lab (NVL) of the Virginia Neurological
> Institute at the University of Virginia (UVa)is soliciting applications for a
> Research Assistant Professor specializing in telerobotics. The person selected
> will be expected to build and lead a team in the implementation of a
> teleoperated robotic neurosurgical microscope.
> 
> The ideal candidate has acquired a Ph.D.in a pertinent computer or engineering
> field, and should have detailed knowledge of robotics, networking, and sofware
> development. Other desirable qualities include a working knowledge of medical
> imaging and visualization. The candidate should have excellent interpersonal
> skills and ability/interest in working with medical (and in particular
> Neurosurgery) researchers. Immediate availablility is essential.
> 
> The NVL is a research lab dedicated to 3D visualization, segmentation, and
> surgical planning systems. Past work at the lab has resulted in prop-based
> augmented reality interfaces, extremely fast semiautomated 3D segmentation
> tools, and a variety of 3D visualization tools used for surgical planning.
> 
> This position has a number of benefits:
> 
>    *  Excellent dedicated computer facilities including HP 735/755/770
>      workstations with over 300 MB RAM each and several teraflops of computing
>      power.
>    *  A wealth of tools including advanced prob-based interfaces, fast and
>      accurate 3D segmentation methods, and 3D visualization C++ libraries.
>    *  An excellent collaboration environment with several departments of the
>      Schools of Medicine and Engineering.
>    *  Extraordinary interaction, motivation, and feedback from a world class
>      clinical staff.
>    *  A wonderful living environment with an unusual blend of big city
>      facilities and a small town atmosphere. Recently, Money magazine ranked
>      Charlottesville as #15 in a list of the 300 best places to live in the US
>      and #5 in best small cities.
>    *  A highly competitive compensation package in addition to industrial
>      consultation opportunities.
> 
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> You may send your CV or inquiries to the E-mail address below or via surface
> mail to:
> 
>      Dr. J. Hunter Downs III
>      853 West Main Street, #102
>      Charlottesville, Virginia 22903-3459
>      Fax: (804) 243-0332
>      downs@virginia.edu

