Connectionists: PhD Position in Web-Scale Computer Vision - University of Heidelberg

[Björn Ommer]

PhD Position in Web-Scale Computer Vision

A major aim of Computer Vision is to enable machines to see and to 
recognize objects and actions in images and videos. Thus, vision 
research offers great potential for both fundamental research as well as 
exciting new applications that have the power to revolutionize the 
utility of computers.
The University of Heidelberg invites applications for a fully funded PhD 
student position in Computer Vision within a recently acquired research 
project on web-scale data analysis. The position will be affiliated with 
the Heidelberg Collaboratory for Image Processing (HCI). The HCI is the 
largest university-based research unit in its field in Germany and 
offers a unique environment for fundamental research on image analysis. 
The HCI comprises five research groups (Garbe, Hamprecht, Jaehne, Ommer, 
Schnoerr) and is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), 
industrial partners, and the University. Heidelberg is an attractive, 
lively city and the University and the HCI provide an inspiring research 
atmosphere.

The open position is situated in the research area of visual object 
recognition in images and video, esp. web-scale object detection.

Successful candidates will have an excellent degree (Diploma, M.Sc. or 
equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, 
Physics, or a related field. They will have a strong mathematical 
background, solid programming experience in C++ and Matlab, and above 
all a strong motivation and desire to learn. Prior experience in 
computer vision and/or pattern recognition is desired and fluency in 
English is required (both written and spoken).

Applications should be submitted by email until March 1, 2013 and 
include a statement of research interests, a complete curriculum vitae, 
academic transcripts with grades, and recommendation letters from two 
academic references. The screening process will already start before the 
deadline so early submissions are encouraged. The starting date is 
negotiable.

Email: hci [dot] applications [at] iwr [dot] uni-heidelberg [dot] de

Prof. Dr. Björn Ommer
Heidelberg Collaboratory for Image Processing (HCI)
University of Heidelberg
http://hci.iwr.uni-heidelberg.de/Staff/bommer/