Connectionists: [JOB POST] 1+1 Year PostDoc Researcher in Computer Vision @ Ca' Foscari University

[Sebastiano VASCON]

The Computer Vision and Machine Learning (CVML) Laboratory of the Ca'
Foscari University of Venice offers a 1+1 year PostDoc position on Computer
Vision for Robotics.

The selected candidate will work on a project of national interest on
Computer Vision applied to Robotics for Health. The aim is to develop an
active assistive device (walker) for people with walking deficits. The
project involves three partners, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, the
University of Padova, and the University of Catania.

=== Who are we looking for? ===
We are looking for talented candidates with experience (track record of
conference proceedings or journals) in at least one of the following areas:
person detection/recognition, person re-identification, tracking and
forecasting. Indeed, good development skills (Python and deep learning
libraries Pytorch/Tensorflow), as well as curiosity, independence, and
sincere interest in the above-mentioned topics are required. Previous
experience in industrial projects involving computer vision techniques
and/or ROS platform is also appreciated.
Fluency in English (spoken and written) is essential.

*The position will start ideally in February 2024 with a deadline to apply
on the 7th of January.*

=== What you'll get? ===
- a good salary compared to the average stipend in Italy
- a good working place (flexible working hours, in particular for family
needs)
- an international environment with friendly and nice colleagues
- a good computing infrastructure (2 servers with GPUs in the lab plus a
personal computer)
- the possibility of living in one of the most beautiful cities in the
world (Venice)
- no didactic duties, but if the candidate is interested, there may be
opportunities in that direction.

=== About us ===
As for us, the CVML group at Ca' Foscari University has a long tradition of
research in computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence,
with a particular focus on graph-based methods. Currently, the group
comprises one full professor (head of the lab), two full-time researchers,
three postdocs, nine Ph.D. students, and many master students and external
collaborators in various fields. We are a small but highly motivated group!

The candidate will be expected to actively contribute to the laboratory
activities by participating in weekly seminars, discussions, and
research-related tasks.

=== Show your interest ===
If you are interested in this position, you can contact
sebastiano.vascon at unive.it , attaching your CV and whatever
doubts/curiosities you might have.

Thank you and my best wishes for the new year!

Seba

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*Sebastiano Vascon*
Assistant Professor (RTD-b, tenure-track)

Department of Environmental Science, Informatics and Statistics
Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Via Torino, 155 - 30170 Mestre, Venice (VE), Italy

European Center for Living Technology
Dorsoduro 3911, Calle Crosera, 30123 Venice, Italy

phone: +390412348487
mail: sebastiano.vascon at unive.it
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