Connectionists: Post-doctoral Position in Computer Vision at EPFL

[Pascal Fua]

EPFL's Computer Vision Laboratory (http://cvlab.epfl.ch/) has two 
openings for post-doctoral fellow in the field of Computer Vision and 
Augmented Reality. The positions are initially offered for 1 year and 
can be extended for up to 4 years total.

Description:

In one case the work will involve 3D tracking of a small robot on a 
tablet for Augmented Reality purposes and with a view to developing 
educational tools. In the other, the work will involve developing new 
techniques for multi-camera people tracking.

Position:

The Computer Vision Laboratory offers a creative international 
environment, a possibility to conduct competitive research on a global 
scale and involvement in teaching.  There will be ample opportunities to 
cooperate with some of the best groups in Europe and elsewhere.

EPFL is located next to Lake Geneva in a beautiful setting 60 kilometers 
away from the city of Geneva.  Salaries are in the order CHF 80,000 per 
year, the precise amount to be determined by EPFL's department of human 
resources.

Education:

Applicants are expected to have finished, or be about to finish their 
Ph.D.  degrees, to have a strong background in Computer Vision and 3D 
Tracking, and to have a track record of publications in top conferences 
and journals.  Strong programming skills (C or C++) are a plus.  French 
language skills are not required, English is mandatory.

Application:

Applications must be sent by email to Ms. Gisclon 
(josiane.gisclon at epfl.ch).  They must contain a statement of interest, a 
CV, a list of publications, and the names of three references.