PhD Scholarship in Computer Vision at Linköpings University

Overview

Research at the Computer Vision Laboratory is conducted in the areas of cognitive vision systems, image analysis, object recognition, 3D geometry, and computer tomography. Undergraduate education covers computer vision, image sensors, image and signal analysis, and engineering of computer vision systems.

The research project associated with this position studies design and evaluation of algorithms for adaptive vision systems. When people look at each other, the cerebellum and the brainstem are heavily engaged. On average three times a second we change gaze, in order to perceive various aspects of body language, and in parallel with this we follow moving targets with our gaze. In this position we will implement and investigate similar functionalities on a robot platform. Examples of topics: adaptation of the visuo-motor function of a robot, combined gaze stabilization and target tracking, adaptation of correspondence functionality in a stereo vision system.

Work description

A doctoral student should primarily conduct research and studies of the chosen topic. A doctoral student may, to a limited extent be assigned teaching and administrative duties. Such work may not exceed 20% of full time.

Qualifications

A master's degree in computer science, computer engineering or similar. Especially important are skills in maths and programming (e.g. C++, and Matlab). Prior experience with on-line filtering of data or visual attention will be positively considered.

Equal opportunities

Linköping University shall continue to develop as an attractive and creative work place characterized by equal opportunities, and therefore works actively to promote diversity and gender equality.

A majority of the researchers at the department are men which is why precedence will be given to women in cases where qualifications are deemed otherwise equivalent.

Appontment time

The appointment is given one year at a time, and will be renewed annually, conditioned on successful performance of duties. The programme corresponds to four years of full-time studies. Normally, the studies are combined with up to 20 percent teaching assistant duties, which extends the employment to a period of five years. The total period of employment may not exceed eight years.

Starting date

According to agreement.

Salary

The starting salary for a graduate student is at present 25 500 SEK/month. The subsequent salary will be based on locally agreed salary increments.

Information

Further information on the position can be provided by Assistant Professor Per-Erik Forssén (tel. +46(0)13-285654, email. perfo@isy.liu.se). The union representative (SACO) Örjan Lönnevik, tel +46(0) 13-286634 (orjolo@ifm.liu.se). Trade union representative (OFR/S) Gabriel Thott, tel +46(0)11-363171 (Gabriel.thott@isak.liu.se).

Application procedure

Your application marked with the Registration number Dnr LiU-2011-00924, accompanied by your Curriculum Vitae (please use the template http://www.liu.se/jobba/cv) and other documents you may wish to refer to, must reach the University Registrar no later than 2011-06-07 at the following addresses:

e-mail: registrator@liu.se or Linköpings Universitet, Registrator, SE-581 83 Linköping, SWEDEN.

Documents that are sent electronically (application, CV, and list of publications) shall be in MS Word or pdf.

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