[Ieee_vis_open_positions] Job Openening: PhD Student in Visualization & Mixed Reality at Leipzig University

[Gerik Scheuermann]

  Job Opening – PhD Student (f/m/d) in Visualization & Mixed Reality for
  Geological Data Project: VIRTUE – Virtual Underground Laboratory,
  University of Leipzig

The Image and Signal Processing Group of the Institute of Computer 
Science at Leipzig University seeks a motivated PhD student (f/m/d) in 
Computer Science / Visualization / Virtual Reality for the research 
project VIRTUE. The project aims to develop a digital toolkit for the 
integrated analysis, visualization, and evaluation of geological data in 
the context of safe and transparent nuclear waste repository research.

VIRTUE combines methods from Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial 
Intelligence (AI), and geoscientific data acquisition to create an 
interactive, learning, and transparent information system for 
underground laboratories. The work will be carried out in close 
cooperation with the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) 
and the underground laboratory Reiche Zeche of the TU Bergakademie 
Freiberg.


    Your Tasks

•Development and research of methods for the visualization of large, 
heterogeneous geological datasets (e.g., laser scan data, georeferenced 
multi-sensor data).

•Design and implementation of VR presentations for interactive analysis 
and planning of underground laboratories.

•Integration of scan data, fracture, and displacement information into 
Virtual-Reality environments.

•Creation of a digital twin for a representative part of the Reiche 
Zeche mine as a demonstrator.

•Development of interaction and interoperability concepts for the visual 
representation and analysis of geochemical, geomechanical, and 
ventilation-relevant processes in VR.

•Use of interaction data from VR presentations as input for AI-based 
analyses.

•Scientific publication of results and preparation of a dissertation in 
the field.**


    Your Profile

•Completed scientific university degree (Master or equivalent) in 
Computer Science, Data Science, Computational Engineering, 
Geoinformatics, or a related field.

•Very good knowledge in data visualization and VR technologies.

•Experience with Gameengines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and 
programming languages (e.g., C#, Python) is an advantage.

•Interest in interdisciplinary research at the interface between 
computer science, geosciences, and VR technologies.

•Ability to work independently and enthusiasm for international cooperation.


    We Offer

•Participation in an innovative, interdisciplinary research project with 
high societal relevance.

•Close cooperation with UFZ, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, and international 
partners.

•Access to unique real-world datasets from underground laboratories and 
state-of-the-art sensor technology.

•A structured doctoral environment at Leipzig University.

•Funding for 3 years, with secured extension for the entire doctoral 
period (approx. 4 years).

*Application*

Please send your complete application documents (motivation letter, CV, 
certificates, if applicable list of publications) as a single PDF file 
*till Mar. 14^th , 2026*, by e-mail to:

khulusi at uni-leipzig.de <mailto:khulusi at uni-leipzig.de>
<mailto:khulusi at uni-leipzig.de>

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