Connectionists: Postdoctoral position in Computer Vision, Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition BC:71092

[Pavis]

Postdoctoral position in Computer Vision, Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition
BC:71092
Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia - IIT - was founded with the objective of promoting Italy’s technological development and further education in science and technology. In this sense, IIT’s scientific program is based on the combination of basic scientific research and development of technical applications, a major inspirational principle. Research areas cover scientific topics of high innovative content, representing the most advanced frontiers of modern technology with wide application possibilities in various fields ranging from medicine to industry, from computer science to robotics, life sciences and nanobiotechnology.
PAVIS department at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) (http://www.iit.it/pavis) is looking for a highly qualified researcher with a strong background in Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning, with particular emphasis on video analysis for behavior understanding and prediction while also addressing neural correlates.
As the activities will be carried out in collaboration with other neuroscience units in IIT, previous multidisciplinary experience is an added value which will be duly considered.
The main mission of PAVIS (Pattern Analysis and Computer Vision) is to design and develop innovative video surveillance systems, characterized by the use of highly-functional smart sensors and advanced video analytics features. PAVIS also playsan active role in supporting the other research units inside IIT providing scientists in Neuroscience, Nanophysics and other departments/centers with ad hoc solutions.
To this end, the group is involved in activities concerning computer vision and pattern recognition, machine learning, multimodal data analysis and sensor fusion and embedded computer vision systems. The lab will pursue this goal by working collaboratively and in cooperation with external private and public partners.
In particular, this call aims at consolidating PAVIS expertise in one or more of the following research areas:
•    Analysis of static and dynamic scenes.
•    Analysis of MRI and other neuroimaging data (possibly).
•    Behavior Analysis & Activity Recognition (individuals, groups, crowd).
•    Prediction of intentions.
•    And, from the methodological point of view, in one or more of the following subjects:
Graphical Models, Topic Models, Deep Learning, Representation/Feature Learning, Transfer Learning, Domain Adaptation, Sparse Learning, and Statistical and Probabilistic Models in general.
Candidates to this position have a Ph.D. in computer vision, machine learning or related areas.
Research experience and qualification in computer vision and pattern recognition/machine learning are clearly a must and evidence of top quality research on the above specified areas in the form of published papers in top conferences/journals and/or patents is mandatory.
Experience in the preparation and management of research proposals (EU, US, national) and a few years of postdoc experience, either in academia or industrial lab, will also be duly considered.
The scientist is expected to publish his/her research results in leading international journals and conferences. She/he is also expected to contribute to the set-up of new project proposals, participate in funding activities,  supervising PhD candidates and collaborate with other scientists, also with different (neuroscience) expertise.
Salary will be commensurate to qualification and experience and in line with international standard.
Working location: Genova, Italy.
Further details and informal enquires can be made by email to pavis at iit.it quoting PAVIS-PD 71092 as reference  number.
Completed application forms along with a curriculum listing all publications (possibly including pdfs of your most representative publications) and a research statement describing your previous research experience and outlining its relevance to the above topics should be sent by email to pavis at iit.it, PAVIS-PD 71092 as reference number.
Please also indicate 2 independent references inside the CV or in the email. This call will remain open and applications will be reviewed until the position is filled but for full consideration please apply by September 11th, 2015.
In order to comply with Italian law (art. 23 of Privacy Law of the Italian Legislative Decree n. 196/03), the candidate is kindly asked to give his/her consent to allow Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia to process his/her personal data.
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Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks diversity in the workforce.
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