Postdoctoral Researcher in Virtual Reality for Astrophysical Data Exploration Laboratoire d'Informatique, de Robotique et de Microélectronique de Montpellier in France

ViStellar is offering an 18-month postdoctoral researcher position in Montpellier, France, focused on how virtual reality can support the exploration of complex astrophysical datasets.

The project is interdisciplinary and involves collaboration between LIRMM (Laboratoire d'Informatique, de Robotique et de Microélectronique de Montpellier) and LUPM (Laboratoire Univers et Particules de Montpellier). The research sits at the intersection of computer science, immersive analytics, visualization, and astrophysics, with a strong applied component in VR-based data exploration.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a PhD in Computer Science and have expertise in Immersive Analytics, Virtual Reality, Visualization, or related areas. Experience with VR development tools such as Unity and C# is requested, along with knowledge of statistical data analysis. Strong English communication skills are required, and French is a plus. The post also looks for curiosity, autonomy, initiative, and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research.

Funding: this is a paid postdoctoral research appointment; no stipend amount is stated in the post.

How to apply: interested candidates should contact Nancy Rodriguez for more information and application details. No formal deadline or application portal is provided in the post.