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class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g">The
FOX team from the CRIStAL laboratory (UMR CNRS), Lille France
and the PR team from the MIS Laboratory, Amiens France are
looking to recruit a joint PhD student starting in October 2024
on the following subject: </span><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g b"><b>EventSpike
- Async</b></span><span
class="author-a-z71z3z80z3z81zz89zmz82zz71zfz74zz82zz73z7x3 b"><b>h</b></span><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g b"><b>ronous
computer vision from event camera</b></span><span
class="author-a-z71z3z80z3z81zz89zmz82zz71zfz74zz82zz73z7x3 b"><b>s</b></span></div>
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spellcheck="true"><span
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spellcheck="true"><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g">Abstract:
Video analysis is one of the fundamental tasks in computer
vision. The dominant approach is based on deep neural networks
applied to RGB images. These models have disadvantages such as:
a) the need of large quantities of annotated data, which
requires significant human work; b) the significant
computational and therefore energy cost of these approaches; and
c) redundancy in terms of visual information between two
successive images. Spiking neural networks can offer a solution
to these problems, through the use of unsupervised learning
rules inspired by biological learning and the possibility of
implementing them on ultra-low energy hardware components. .
Event cameras that only communicate changes in light intensity
are positioned as an alternative for capturing a scene when
efficient processing on hardware with low computing capabilities
is required. The objective of this thesis is to offer a joint
response by proposing weakly supervised learning methods based
on spiking learning mechanisms which will directly exploit the
flow of impulses generated by an event camera. We are targeting
applications around autonomous driving, such as the detection of
moving vehicles or the recognition of information conveyed by
large displays along the road infrastructure.</span></div>
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spellcheck="true"><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g">The
objective of this thesis is to develop new models of spiking
neural networks (SNN) capable of directly processing visual
information in the form of spike trains. The proposed models
must be validated experimentally on dynamic vision databases,
following standard protocols and best practices.</span></div>
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spellcheck="true"><span
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spellcheck="true"><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g">Candidates
must hold a Master degree (or an equivalent degree) in Computer
Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or a related field.
Experience in one or more of the following is a plus:</span></div>
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image processing, computer vision;</span></div>
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machine learning;</span></div>
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bio-inspired computing;</span></div>
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research methodology (literature review, experimentation…).</span></div>
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spellcheck="true"><span
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spellcheck="true"><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g"> Candidates
should have the following skills:</span></div>
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good proficiency in English, both spoken and written;</span></div>
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scientific writing;</span></div>
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programming (experience in C++ is a plus, but not mandatory).</span></div>
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spellcheck="true"><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g">The
candidate will be funded for 3 years; he/she is expected to
defend his/her thesis and graduate by the end of the contract.
The monthly gross salary is around 2000€, including benefits
(health insurance, retirement fund, and paid vacations).</span></div>
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spellcheck="true"><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g">For
application, please send the following information in a single
PDF file to Pr. Marius Bilasco (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:marius.bilasco@univ-lille.fr">marius.bilasco@univ-lille.fr</a>)
and Dr. Fabio Morbidi (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:fabio.morbidi@gmail.com">fabio.morbidi@gmail.com</a>)with subject
[PhD_EventSpike]:</span></div>
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A cover letter.</span></div>
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A curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, if any.</span></div>
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spellcheck="true"><span
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Transcripts of grades of Master's degree.</span></div>
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spellcheck="true"><span
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The contact information of two references (and any letters if
available).</span></div>
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spellcheck="true"><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g">We
look forward to receiving your application until </span><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g b"><b>12.04.2024</b></span></div>
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spellcheck="true"><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g b"><b>Context
of the joint PhD</b></span></div>
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spellcheck="true"><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g">The
FOX research group is part of the CRIStAL laboratory (University
of Lille, CNRS), located in Lille, France. We focus on video
analysis for human behavior understanding. Specifically, we
develop spatio-temporal models of motions for tasks such as
abnormal event detection, emotion recognition, and face
alignment. We are also involved in IRCICA (CNRS), a research
institute promoting multidisciplanary research. At IRCICA, we
collaborate with computer scientists and experts in electronics
engineering to create new models of neural networks that can be
implemented on low-power hardware architectures. Recently, we
designed state-of-the-art models for image recognition with
single and multi-layer unsupervised spiking neural networks. We
were among the first to succesfully apply unsupervised SNNs on
modern datasets of computer vision. We also developed our own
SNN simulator to support experiments with SNN on computer vision
problems.</span></div>
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spellcheck="true"><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g">Our
work is published in major journals (Pattern Recognition, IEEE
Trans. on Affective Computing) and conferences (WACV, IJCNN) in
the field.</span></div>
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spellcheck="true"><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g">The
PR (Robotic Perception) team has skills in mobile robotics
(perception), 3D reconstruction and unconventional vision. The
PR team is piloting the e-Cathedral program (2015-2025) and is
currently involved in four other projects which focus on event
vision: the EVENTO project (2021-2024) co-financed by AID, the
ANR CERBERE project ( 2022-2025) carried out by the LITIS
laboratory of the University of Rouen, the ANR DEVIN project
(2024-2028) carried by the I3S laboratory of the University of
Côte d'Azur and the ANR-FWF project (France-Austria) (2024-2028)
carried by the UPJV and by TU Graz. The PR team wishes to
further strengthen this area of research and improve its
expertise in AI through collaboration with the CRIStAL
laboratory.</span></div>
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spellcheck="true"><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g">The
position is located in Lille, France. With over 110 000
students, the metropolitan area of Lille is one France's top
education student cities. The European Doctoral College Lille
Nord-Pas de Calais is headquartered in Lille Metropole and
includes 3,000 PhD Doctorate students supported by university
research laboratories. Lille has a convenient location in the
European high-speed rail network. It lies on the Eurostar line
to London (1:20 hour journey). The French TGV network also puts
it only 1 hour from Paris, 35 mn from Brussels, and a short
trips to other major centres in France such as Paris, Marseille
and Lyon.</span></div>
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<div aria-live="assertive" id="magicdomid63" class="ace-line"><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g">Ioan
Marius BILASCO </span></div>
<div aria-live="assertive" id="magicdomid64" class="ace-line"><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g">Professeur
des Universités en Informatique</span></div>
<div aria-live="assertive" id="magicdomid65" class="ace-line"><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g">Univ.
Lille</span></div>
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class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g">CRIStAL
CNRS - UMR 9189</span></div>
<div aria-live="assertive" id="magicdomid67" class="ace-line"><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g">Cité
Scientifique</span></div>
<div aria-live="assertive" id="magicdomid68" class="ace-line"><span
class="author-a-hgz69zz77zz87zz77zz76zz82zoz83zz82zvz83zz68z1g">59650
Villeneuve d'Ascq Cedex - France </span></div>
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href="https://pro.univ-lille.fr/marius-bilasco/"
rel="noreferrer noopener" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://pro.univ-lille.fr/marius-bilasco/</a></span></div>
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