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<p class="MsoNormal">A fully funded PhD student position is available at the Information and Computing Sciences Department, Utrecht University, The Netherlands.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">In this PhD project, you will investigate how to automatically generate nonverbal behaviour for virtual humans combining techniques from Computer Graphics/Animation and Artificial Intelligence (AI). You will work with nonverbal behaviour
datasets and employ a data-driven approach using machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
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<p class="MsoNormal">We are looking for candidates with an interest in motion synthesis algorithms. Successful candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Computer Graphics/Animation, Artificial Intelligence, Game and Media Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics
or Engineering with an interest in Psychology and Social Sciences.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Official link for application can be found at <a href="https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/5-year-phd-position-in-nonverbal-behaviour-generation-for-virtual-humans-10-fte">
https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/5-year-phd-position-in-nonverbal-behaviour-generation-for-virtual-humans-10-fte</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For further information, candidates can contact Dr. Zerrin Yumak at
<a href="mailto:z.yumak@uu.nl">z.yumak@uu.nl</a>. Deadline: June 15th 2021<o:p></o:p></p>
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Dr. Zerrin Yumak | Assistant Professor of Human-Centered Computing, <br>
Chair of the Informatics Research Advisory Committee, Founding member <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">of the Departmental Diversity Committee, Leader of the Motion Capture and
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<p class="MsoNormal">Virtual Reality Lab | Utrecht University | Department of Information and Computing
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Sciences | Princetonplein 5, 3584 CC Utrecht | Buys Ballot Building room 4.20 <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="NL">|+31 30 253 7578 | <a href="mailto:z.yumak@uu.nl">
<span style="color:#0563C1">z.yumak@uu.nl</span></a> <br>
|www.zerrinyumak.com | Twitter: @zerrinyumak<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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