ALJ-01b PhD in wireless magnetic motion tracking systems
Contract: Full Time/ Fixed Term
The Project
This PhD project focuses on developing a novel magnetic sensor interface to enable wireless motion tracking objects in 3D space. This PhD opportunity will see the successful candidate design, simulate, prototype, build and test new hardware to enable the next generation of motion tracking applications.
Motion capture systems are used to measure the motion of people and objects in 3D space and are widely used in film production, engineering, virtual reality and medicine. The market leading motion capture systems use optical techniques to measure light from a subject to track its position and orientation in space. However, the underlying principles of optical motion capture make these systems prone to tracking errors due to line-of-sight constraints; Magnetic tracking technology serves as an alternative tracking method that does not require line of sight to be maintained thus enabling further industrial applications.
Tyndall National Institute is a world leader in the development of magnetic sensors and systems for use in industrial and medical applications. Previous work from the group featured the development of the Anser EMT system which utilised wired magnetic sensors to track the position and orientation of objects in 3D space. (https: // www. youtube.com/watch?v=44rin3eplZE).
What's on offer
Key responsibilities
This is an exciting project in a fast-moving, industrially relevant area. The successful candidate will be working in a small, focussed research team led by the supervisor Dr. Alex Jaeger. The candidate is expected to take a hands-on role with shared responsibility for the day-to-day execution of the technical research tasks. Scientific dissemination (preparation of regular internal reports, journal and conference publications) is an integral part of the position.
Essential Criteria
Desirable criteria
This is a 4-year fully funded PhD position funded by Science Foundation Ireland. A competitive student stipend of €22,000 applies to the successful candidate. In addition, yearly University academic fees will paid by the Tyndall National Institute.
For enquiries please contact Dr. Alex Jaeger at [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 12th February, 2024.
Application Instructions
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Postgraduate applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency as per UCC regulations (https: // www. ucc.ie/en/study/comparison/english/postgraduate/). Certificates should be valid (usually less than 2 years old) and should be uploaded with their application. In special circumstances the panel may consider a prior degree in English (e.g. Master thesis written in English) as evidence of English language proficiency.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
At this time, Tyndall National Institute does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies.
Tyndall National Institute at University College, Cork is an Equal Opportunities Employer.