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Today's Topics:
Q&A : The watershed algorithm in C
Q&A : Finding rotational axis for 3d structured light table
JOB : Research Scientist - Siemens Corp Research - Princeton, NJ
JOB : Staff Scientist - Siemens - Bangalore, India
JOB : CV Scientist - Vidient - Sunnyvale, CA
JOB : Post-Doc - INRIA - Sophia Antipolis, FRANCE
JOB : Post-doc - Austrian Research Funds - Austria
JOB : Postdoc and PhD positions - Univ of Geneva - Switzerland
JOB : Post-doc position - INRIA - Grenoble, France
JOB : Postdoc - Pompeu Fabra Univ - Barcelona, Spain
JOB : Postdoc - Ecole Centrale de Paris - France
JOB : Post-doc - INRIA - Grenoble, France
JOB : PostDoc position - Univ of Heidelberg - Germany
JOB : PhD Studentship - INRIA - Sophia Antipolis, France
JOB : PhD Studentship - INRIA - Sophia Antipolis, France
JOB : PhD Studentship - Univ of Amsterdam - Netherlands
JOB : PhD scholarships - Nanyang Tech Univ - Singapore
JOB : Internships - Siemens Corp - Princeton, NJ
JOB : Sr Software Engineer - KLA-Tencor - Silicon Valley, CA
JOB : Sr IP Scientist/Programmer - STI Medical Systems - Hawaii
JOB : Software Engineer - SSCI - Woburn, MA
JOB : CV R&D Engineer - ImageMetrics - Manchester, UK
JOB : Vision Engineer - Osram Sylvania - Hillsboro, NH
JOB : MV Software Engineer - August Tech - Minnesota
CFP : ImageCLEF 2006
CFP : Optomechatronic CV Systems - Boston, MA - 20MAR2006
CFP : IEEE WS on 3D Cinematography - NYC - 20MAR2006
CFP : Adv Concepts for Intell VS - Belgium -
CFP : 2nd Int Sym on Visual Computing - Nevada, USA - 24APR2006
CFP : 4th Int ws on Adaptive Multimedia - Switzerland - 17MAR2006
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From: "Andy Wilson" <AndyW...@pennwell.com>
Subject: Q&A : The watershed algorithm in C
Can be found at:
http://telin.rug.ac.be/~pds/source_code/wshed.html
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From: Darshan Patel <d_p...@dataone.in>
Subject: Q&A : Finding rotational axis for 3d structured light table
I want to have algorithm for finding rotation axis of turntable for my 3d
structured light turntable based scanner. Can any one help me?
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From: "Neubauer, Claus" <claus.n...@siemens.com>
Subject: JOB : Research Scientist - Siemens Corp Research - Princeton, NJ
The Department Intelligent Vision & Reasoning of Siemens Corporate
Research has an immediate opening for a Research Scientist. In this
position, the candidate will be conducting leading-edge research and
development related to data analysis and modeling for medical and
industrial applications.
Responsibilities of the position include investigation, prototyping,
specification, development, implementation, optimization of algorithms
and solutions. Areas of interest include applied machine learning, data
mining, statistics and predictive modeling.
We will only consider candidates with a Ph.D. in CS, EE or related
fields with a proven record in research, innovative thinking, real world
problem solving and fast prototyping. Candidates should have C/C++ or
Java proficiency on MS Windows platform. Experience in developing
applications in a field such as machine monitoring and diagnosis,
predictive maintenance, decision support systems, biomedical
informatics, computer vision or text mining will be a big plus.
Candidates need to have strong interpersonal skills, be able to work
independently on problems, be an effective team player and be willing to
accept challenge and responsibility.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects our
leadership status.
Please forward your resume to
mailto:claus.n...@siemens.com
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From: "Stoeckel, Jonathan IN BLR SISL" <Jonathan...@siemens.com>
Subject: JOB : Staff Scientist - Siemens - Bangalore, India
Siemens Medical Solutions, Computer Aided Diagnosis group (SMS CAD) is a
world-class R&D team comprising of a team of scientists and a team of
software experts. Their domain of expertise is primarily in areas of
Medical Imaging, Medical Image Processing, Data Mining, Natural Language
Processing and Classification. SMS CAD is working on next generation
technologies that combine computing advances with advances in the field
of medicine, such as determining possible cardiac problems from the
wall-motion analysis of the heart, the location of malignant cancer
cells from x-ray images of a lung, data mining of medical records using
advanced techniques to uncover hidden relationships etc.
The scientists' team has a two part mission: First of all, it tries to
understand the future requirements of physicians by working in close
collaboration with them. Second, the scientists do research to find
appropriate solutions and algorithms to fulfill those requirements and
improve the quality of care of the patients.
The scientists' team in Bangalore has open positions for leading edge
scientists with an MTech / Ph.D. in CS/EE/ECE or related areas from a
renowned institution with a proven record in research, innovative
thinking and real-world problem solving. Strong verbal and written
communication skills are essential for all the positions. Previous
experience of working in an international environment would be of an
added advantage. Visiting conferences and publishing in scientific
journals will be strongly encouraged
We are currently looking for people with one or a combination of the
following two profiles:
Profile: CAD-RES-IMG
Conduct leading-edge research in one or more of the following areas:
Image processing, Segmentation, Feature Extraction, Deformable
Registration, Fusion and other related Medical Imaging and Computer
Aided Diagnosis areas.
Profile: Code CAD-RES-CLIN
Conduct leading-edge research in one or more of the following areas:
Reasoning from incomplete, unstructured and structured data,
Data-Mining, Predictive modeling, Natural language processing,
Statistics, Pattern recognition and Machine Learning.
Please use the following email address to apply or to obtain more
information: mailto:jonathan...@siemens.com
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From: "Wei Hua" <w...@vidient.com>
Subject: JOB : CV Scientist - Vidient - Sunnyvale, CA
Vidient is a well funded startup based in Silicon Valley, creating new
physical security solutions that meet the increased demands of
surveillance and intelligence gathering agencies.
Our Intelligent Video Platform is capable of integrating variety of
sensors, analyzing complex behaviors under wide range of environments
and is deployable within existing CCTV systems. Because detection,
warning and verification are all automatic, the system reduces human
monitoring costs and enables security guards to respond at the first
sign of an offense.
Our solution ensures systems are monitored according to policy, enabling
organizations to better understand their security & risk posture, use
current resources more effectively, and plan & prioritize for future
security spending.
Look at our web site http://www.vidient.com for more details.
We have openings for computer vision scientists. All levels of
applicants are welcome.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of developing computer vision algorithms, including object
detection
and classification, tracking, background modeling, motion analysis,
etc.
- Strong background in Statistical Machine Learning and Mathematics is a
plus
- PhD/MS in CS or EE
- Proficiency in C/C++
- Solid understanding of performance aspects of computer system architecture
- Experience with numerically intensive computation
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
Email with resumes should be sent to mailto:w...@vidient.com
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From: Corinne Zuzia <Corinn...@sophia.inria.fr>
Subject: JOB : Post-Doc - INRIA - Sophia Antipolis, FRANCE
TITLE: Deconvolution in microscopic biological imagery by using wavelet
transform
GENERAL TOPIC:
The confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) is an optical
fluorescence microscope associated with a laser that scans the
specimen in 3D and uses a pinhole to reject most out-of-focus light.
The ability of CLSM to image optical sections of thick specimens
explains its rapidly increasing use in biological research.
Nevertheless, the quality of confocal microscopy images suffers from
two basic physical limitations. First, out-of-focus blur due to the
diffraction-limited nature of optical microscopy remains substantial,
even though it is reduced compared to widefield microscopy. Second,
the confocal pinhole drastically reduces the amount of light detected
by the photomultiplier, leading to Poisson noise. The images produced
by CLSM can therefore benefit from postprocessing by deconvolution
methods designed to reduce blur and noise. The Ariana research group
works on these methods in collaboration with Pasteur Institute in
Paris, Weizmann Institute and Technion in Israël.
GOAL OF THE WORK DURING THE POST-DOC
Biological specimen imaged by microscopy is usually rich in
information, containing small details and thin structures. Blurred
and noisy biological image restoration methods include a
regularisation of the solution in order to stabilize the inversion.
Then, the regularisation methods must preserve small structures of
the images. For that purpose, we propose to develop a regularisation
method using a 3D wavelet transform, which can take into account
orientations in the space and which is translation invariant. The 3D
complex wavelet transform proposed by N. Kingsbury exhibits such good
properties for biological image denoising. The work during the post
doctoral period consists in developing a method for image deblurring
and denoising, using this type of wavelet transform. Algorithms will
be tested on simulated data, phantoms and biological images provided
by Pasteur and Weizmann Institutes.
Team or research group : Ariana, joint group CNRS/INRIA/UNSA,
http://www-sop.inria.fr/ariana/
SUPERVISORS:
* Laure Blanc-Féraud, research director, CNRS. Tel. : (+33) 4 92 38
77 14, mailto:Laure.Bla...@sophia.inria.fr
* Josiane Zerubia, research director INRIA, Tel : (+33) 4 92 38 78
65, mailto:Josiane...@sophia.inria.fr
Competences: inclination to applied mathematics (stochastic
modeling, statistics, estimation, wavelet transforms, filtering)
and image processing. PhD degree in this domain.
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From: "Arjan Kuijper" <arjan....@oeaw.ac.at>
Subject: JOB : Post-doc - Austrian Research Funds - Austria
Announcement of a Research/Software Development Position
We announce a one-year position for a post-doctoral researcher or final
year Ph.D. student in the area of image processing. The position is
financed by the Austrian Research Funds FFG and FWF (the latter through
the Wittgenstein Award of Prof. Peter Markowich). The job description
centers on designing, implementing and testing innovative software based
on nonlinear partial differential equations- for the processing and
analysis of high resolution digital images. An extension of the contract
period is highly likely, contingent on the success of the project.
Necessary prerequisites are experience in basic mathematical/numerical
methods for digital image processing, basic knowledge of partial
differential equations, experience with Windows and MAC operating
systems and programming skills. The starting date should be as soon as
possible, the salary is in line with FWF postdoc/predoc payment rules.
For details on working conditions, salary etc. please contact (with a
resume): mailto:wittgenstei...@univie.ac.at
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From: Stephane Marchand-Maillet <marc...@cui.unige.ch>
Subject: JOB : Postdoc and PhD positions - Univ of Geneva - Switzerland
Post-doctoral and doctoral (PhD) Positions in the fields of
Multimodal Interaction and
Content-based Multimedia Information Retrieval and Management
Context:
The Computer Vision and Multimedia Laboratory ( http://vision.unige.ch )
and two of its groups (Multimedia Information Retrieval (Viper)
http://viper.unige.ch and MMI - Multimodal Interaction
http://vision.unige.ch/MMI ) are looking for several PhD students and one
post-doctoral researcher.
The Viper group has a long research experience in Content-based
Multimedia Information Retrieval (image, video, text, ...). Its
activities have led amongst other results to the development of
interactive demo systems for content-based video
( http://viper.unige.ch/vicode ) and image ( http://viper.unige.ch/gift )
retrieval and multimedia ( http://viper.unige.ch/cguide ) management. We
wish to continue these activities.
The MMI group studies various forms of interaction, in addition to
the classical screen-based visual mode. Some considered interaction
modalities are haptic, auditory, and based on physiological signals.
Description of posts:
1- post-doctoral researcher (MMI): the main research theme concerns the
analysis of emotions. Requirements: experience in the analysis of
physiological signals, such as EEG, ECG, EMG, etc. Excellent knowledge
of statistical signal processing, analysis and classification,
preferably on physiological signals; knowledge of image processing and
analysis (medical or not); knowledge of inverse and 3D reconstruction
techniques would be an asset but is not mandatory. Contract duration: 1
year, with possibility of renewal for another year.
2- doctoral student: (Viper) Collection Guiding: the main research theme
is the development of an adapted fundamental and applicative framework
for interactive exploration of multimedia collections. Knowledge in data
mining, statistical data analysis, multimedia processing and operational
research is required.
3- doctoral student (Viper): Incremental multimedia description: this
work will focus of developing strategies for the joint management,
description and search of multimedia document collections. Knowledge in
information retrieval, machine learning and knowledge engineering is
required.
4- doctoral student (Viper): Multimodal fusion: The research will
concentrate on Multimedia Indexing and Retrieval. We wish to develop new
approaches for multimodal fusion in view of semantic management of
multimedia documents (web-pages, videos, ...). The candidate should have
an excellent knowledge in machine learning and data analysis. Good
knowledge in either signal processing, multimedia processing (vision,
audio or language) is required. Experience with databases is desirable.
The proposed posts are part of national and international (essentially
European) projects involving world-leading institutions. This context
will therefore promote visibility contacts and collaborations. We target
the development of both theoretically and practically robust solutions
to comfort our excellent research position in the domain of multimedia
information processing, management and retrieval. We encourage very much
collaborations and transparent solution development. In this context,
experience in software development using both prototyping platforms (eg
Matlab, R) and object oriented languages (eg C++, Java) is highly desirable.
The candidates will also participate to the teaching activities of the
Department of Computer Science.
Starting date:
All positions should start as soon as possible.
Language:
Within our lab, most exchanges (written or oral) concerning research are
done in English. Teaching is done in French and French is also the
spoken language in Geneva. Good knowledge of English is therefore
mandatory and knowledge of French is an advantage.
Application:
Applications should include a curriculum vitae and two letters of
reference. The applicant should understand that the referees might be
contacted. Applications by email are welcome. Please send detailed
applications to:
Dr. Eric Bruno, Computer Vision and Multimedia Laboratory
Department of Computer Science, University of Geneva
24, rue du General Dufour, CH-1211 Geneva 4 SWITZERLAND
Phone : +41(22) 379 7633; Fax: +41(22) 379 7780
mailto:cvml...@cui.unige.ch
Related Useful Links And Environment
* Computer Vision and Multimedia Lab: http://vision.unige.ch
* MMI group homepage: http://vision.unige.ch/MMI
* Viper homepage and project description: http://viper.unige.ch
* Computing Science Center (CUI) homepage: http://cui.unige.ch
* Department of Computer Science homepage: http://cui.unige.ch/DI
* University of Geneva, Switzerland home page: http://www.unige.ch
* Geneva homepage : http://www.geneva.ch
This announce: http://viper.unige.ch/research/jobs.html
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From: frederi...@inrialpes.fr
Subject: JOB : Post-doc position - INRIA - Grenoble, France
Post-doctoral position available at INRIA Grenoble, France
"Object detection and recognition in still images."
Context:
LEAR ( http://lear.inrialpes.fr ) is an interdisciplinary research team
based at INRIA's Rhone-Alpes site in Grenoble in the French Alps.
LEAR's research focuses on machine learning and statistical modelling
based approaches to visual object recognition, scene interpretation, and
image and video indexing. Understanding the content of everyday images
and videos is one of the major outstanding challenges of computer
vision. At present the extent to which we can do this is limited, but we
believe that significant advances will be made over the next few years
by combining emerging statistical learning techniques with state of the
art image descriptors, and this new capability will lead to a boom in
applications.
Description of post:
The objective is to develop solutions for detecting and recognizing
objects (such as cars, airplanes, vehicles, etc) in still images. One of
the key issues in this research will be to design to efficient image and
object models based on machine learning techniques. The work will be
carried out in a team consisting of post-graduate students and senior
researchers.
An ideal candidate should have a PhD in computer science or applied
mathematics with some previous experience on machine learning or
computer vision. Programming skills with C/C++/Matlab is desired.
INRIA offers modern facilities and an excellent working environment with
a stimulating and innovative atmosphere.
Starting date: This position should start as soon as possible.
Language: our group is bilingual in English and French with much of the
work taking place in English.
Application: applications should include a curriculum vitae and the
names and full contact addresses of two referees. Please send detailed
applications by mailto:frederi...@inrialpes.fr
Nationality: due to the funding, only applications from non-French
citizens can be considered.
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From: Bob Fisher <r...@inf.ed.ac.uk>
Subject: JOB : Postdoc - Pompeu Fabra Univ - Barcelona, Spain
The Computational Imaging Lab ( http://www.cilab.upf.edu ) at the Pompeu
Fabra University in Barcelona is team focused on algorithmic and applied
research in the area of computer vision and computational modelling. The
lab is composed of 18 members working in different domains of medical
image segmentation, statistical shape modelling and analysis,
computational geometry, pattern recognition and image-based and
personalised computational mechanics. Currently, the lab is engaged in
or about to start several exciting projects aiming at personalised
physical modelling and simulation of organs where medical imaging,
computational mechanics and biology play an essential role. Our aim is
to use medical imaging technologies with a combination of computational
imaging, modelling and simulation tools to develop personalised tools
for risk assessment and personalised treatment design. In addition, by
collaborating with several teams around Europe and the US, our goal is
to integrate all available information of a patient to personalised
diagnosis and treatment. In this context, the lab has been recently
awarded and coordinates an Integrated Project funded by the European
Commission, which aims at personalized and integrative biomedical
informatics in the cerebrovascular domain.
The CILab is seeking proactive and highly talented young post-doctoral
researchers with proven track record of publications in leading
international journals and conferences. Candidates should be highly
creative, have the ability to carry out independent research but work
embedded in a research team, and should be endowed with excellent
communication and leadership skills so as to collaborate with other
peers. The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and be able to
interact with other disciplines is essential. All applicants should
have a strong background in mathematics and physics, algorithmics and
programming [preferably in C++]. Proficiency in spoken and written
English is compulsory.
Candidates with expertise in the following areas are sought:
1/ computational imaging: elastic multimodal image registration,
3D-2D image registration, model-based image segmentation, 3D vision
and reconstruction from projections, computational geometry,
information theoretic approaches to computer vision
2/ medical imaging: image-based non-invasive flow measurement and
elastography
3/ biomedical engineering: clinical tool specification and quality
assurance, evaluation of tools and methods in clinical environments,
coordination of applied research and technology transfer to industry
and clinical centres
4/ computational modelling and simulation: electromechanical cardiac
modelling, computational fluid dynamics, computational biology,
biophysics, grid computing and numerical computing, multi-scale and
multi-formalism modelling.
Starting dates will be prior to May 2006; positions will be for a period of
3 to 4 years. No positions will be considered for less than 2 years.
Salaries are negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience of the
applicants and compliant with Spanish salaries in academic institutions. EU
citizens will be given priority due to labour regulations and work permit
constraints.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of purpose indicating your area
of interest, salary expectations, CV including contact details of 3
referees, and sample publications to Dr. Alejandro Frangi
[ mailto:alejandr...@upf.edu ], at your earliest convenience.
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From: Bob Fisher <r...@inf.ed.ac.uk>
Subject: JOB : Postdoc - Ecole Centrale de Paris - France
Post-doctoral Position, Ecole Centrale de Paris, Applied Mathematics &
Systems Lab.
Deadline for applications: March 15th, 2006
Project Start: as early as possible in summer 2006
The Computer Vision and Medical Imaging group of the Ecole Centrale de
Paris (one of the most famous French elite engineering schools), invites
applications for a postdoctoral research position in medical imaging
primarily but also in the area computer vision (1.5 year - fixed term
with possible renewal) . The candidate is expected to collaborate with
the Henri Mondor University Hospital in Paris and study the motion of
the abdominal aorta after prosthetic surgery, towards understanding
areas where the prosthetic segment has high risk of failure.
Furthermore, he/she is expected to contribute in other research projects
of the group like shape modeling, segmentation, tracking and
registration being some of the possible topics.
As a postdoc in Ecole Centrale, there will be several opportunities to
work in numerous project image analysis, supervise M.Sc. students, and
collaborate with the leading academic and industrial institutions in
Europe.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
PhD in computer science or allied field, preferably with a
specialization in medical imaging/computer vision, with prior work in
the domain of motion analysis & structure from motion being a plus.
Excellent mathematical and analytical abilities and good programming
skills in C, C++, and Matlab
Interested candidates please contact:
Prof. Nikos Paragios ( mailto:nikos.p...@ecp.fr ) with a resume in
order to obtain additional information on the topics as well as
compensation.
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From: Emmanuel Prados <Emmanue...@inrialpes.fr>
Subject: JOB : Post-doc - INRIA - Grenoble, France
POST-DOCTORAL POSITION AVAILABLE at INRIA Grenoble, France.
"Scene Flow and Threedimensional Geometry by Global Optimization Methods."
DESCRIPTION OF POST:
The objective is to develop a global optimization method that would
recover simultaneously the scene geometry and the scene flow from
multiple static cameras. As a first approximation, we will make the
assumption that the scene is nearly Lambertian: specularities will be
detected and rejected, but no explicit reflectance model will be
used. The method will later be extended to non-Lambertian scenes,
where a reflectance model will be optimized together with geometry
and motion. The method is going to be developed and experimented in
this framework of the GrImage (http://www.inrialpes.fr/grimage)
platform of INRIA Rhône-Alpes which offers an idea experimental setup
for dealing with this problem. See
http://perception.inrialpes.fr/offer.php3?id_offer=15 for more
details.
CONTEXT:
- PERCEPTION team ( http://perception.inrialpes.fr ) is a computer
vision research group specialized in scene recontruction (geometry,
reflectance, illumination, movement) and based at INRIA's Rhone-Alpes
site in Grenoble in the French Alps.
- INRIA offers modern facilities and an excellent working environment
with a stimulating and innovative atmosphere.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: March 25th, 2006;
Project Start: as early as possible in summer 2006.
APPLICANTS:
An ideal candidate should have a PhD in computer science or applied
mathematics with some previous experience on variational methods and/or
computer vision. Programming skills with C/C++/Matlab is desired.
LANGUAGE: our group is bilingual in English and French with much of the
work taking place in English.
APPLICATION: applications should include a curriculum vitae and the
names and full contact addresses of two or three referees. Please send
detailed applications by mail to: Emmanue...@inrialpes.fr
Related Useful Links And Environment
* PERCEPTION Lab: http://perception.inrialpes.fr/
* INRIA Grenoble homepage: http://www.inrialpes.fr/index_eng.html
* INRIA post-doc recruitment:
http://www.inria.fr/travailler/opportunites/postdoc/postdoc.en.html
For more details about this announce:
http://perception.inrialpes.fr/offer.php3?id_offer=15
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From: "Rohr Karl" <K.R...@dkfz-heidelberg.de>
Subject: JOB : PostDoc position - Univ of Heidelberg - Germany
Postdoc Position in Biomedical Image Analysis
The research group "Biomedical Computer Vision" (BMCV) at the University
of Heidelberg, IPMB, Dept. Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics, and
the DKFZ Heidelberg, Dept. Theoretical Bioinformatics is developing
algorithms and methods for computer-based analysis of biological and
medical images, in particular, cell microscopy images. The main aim is
to derive quantitative information about the shape, motion, as well as
the function of cellular and subcellular structures.=20
Currently, the BMCV group offers a PostDoc position in the area of
Biomedical Image Analysis, in an interdisciplinary field between
biological and computational sciences. Main research topics are
segmentation, elastic registration, and motion analysis of 2D and 3D
biological images.
The successful candidate must have a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical
Engineering, or a related discipline. We expect very good mathematical
and programming skills (e.g., in C, C++, Java) as well as experience
with software development systems in the area of Computer Vision.
Knowledge in Biology is an advantage. A high level of self-motivation
and the ability to work in a team are essential for this position.
Please send your application per E-Mail to:
Dr. Karl Rohr, University of Heidelberg
IPMB nd DKFZ Heidelberg
Dept. Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
Biomedical Computer Vision Group
Im Neuenheimer Feld 364, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
mailto:k.r...@dkfz.de Phone: +49 6221 54 5822
http://www.dkfz.de/ibios/projects/bmcv
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From: Corinne Zuzia <Corinn...@sophia.inria.fr>
Subject: JOB : PhD Studentship - INRIA - Sophia Antipolis, France
TITLE: Model estimation and efficient algorithms for higher-order
active contour models: application to remote sensing image
understanding.
The aim of the thesis is to develop methods for learning higher-order
active contour (HOAC) models of shape, and to develop algorithms for the
efficient solution of these models. The methods developed will be
tested on remote sensing images, in particular on the problems of road,
river, and tree extraction, for which prior shape information is
critical to success. HOACs are a new generation of active contour
models able to incorporate sophisticated prior information about shape.
Unlike previous models, they do not rely on a reference shape, the prior
information instead being incorporated via long-range interactions
between the points of the contour. They have been applied with success
to the problems of road and tree extraction but key problems, both
theoretical and algorithmic, remain. These problems will be addressed
by the thesis:
1) Parameter and model estimation: The construction of the models and
adjustment of parameters has so far been done 'by hand', but this is
not sufficient for most applications. Instead, the parameters and
the form of the model must be learned from examples. The problem is
exacerbated by the nonlinearity of the space of shapes. Recently,
HOACs have been reformulated as non-local 'phase field' models, i.e.
non-local extensions of the Ginzburg-Landau energy. This
reformulation exchanges the nonlinearity of the space of shapes for
nonlinear terms in the energy, and greatly facilitates the model and
parameter estimation problems.
2) The gradient descent algorithms currently used to minimize the HOAC
energies
are the simplest possible, and they are rather slow. The nonlocal
phase field reformulation of HOACs provides many possibilities for
improving the performance of the algorithms, in particular using
multigrid and multiscale approaches. The candidate should have a
good knowledge of probability theory and Bayesian methods,
statistical modelling, variational methods, numerical methods, and
programming in Matlab and/or c/C++.
Team or research group : Ariana, joint group CNRS/INRIA/UNSA
http://www-sop.inria.fr/ariana/
PhD supervisor :
* Josiane Zerubia, research director INRIA, Tel : (+33) 4 92 38 78
65, mailto:Josiane...@sophia.inria.fr
*Co-PhD supervisor:*
* Ian Jermyn, Chargé de recherche INRIA. Tél : (+33) 4 92 38 76 83,
mailto:Ian.J...@sophia.inria.fr
Competences: inclination to applied mathematics (variational modeling,
statistics, estimation) and image processing. Master degree in this domain.
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From: Corinne Zuzia <Corinn...@sophia.inria.fr>
Subject: JOB : PhD Studentship - INRIA - Sophia Antipolis, France
TITLE: Parametric blind microscopic image **deconvolution in biology
GENERAL TOPIC:
The confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) is an optical fluorescence
microscope associated with a laser that scans the specimen in 3D and
uses a pinhole to reject most out-of-focus light. The ability of CLSM to
image optical sections of thick specimens explains its rapidly
increasing use in biological research. Nevertheless, the quality of
confocal microscopy images suffers from two basic physical limitations.
First, out-of-focus blur due to the diffraction-limited nature of
optical microscopy remains substantial, even though it is reduced
compared to widefield microscopy. Second, the confocal pinhole
drastically reduces the amount of light detected by the photomultiplier,
leading to Poisson noise. The images produced by CLSM can therefore
benefit from postprocessing by deconvolution methods designed to reduce
blur and noise. The Ariana research group works on these methods in
collaboration with Pasteur Institute in Paris, Weizmann Institute and
Technion in Israël.
GOAL OF THE WORK DURING THE PhD:
The goal of the work during the PhD is to develop efficient methods for
blind image deconvolution that is the simultaneous estimation of the
specimen function and the Point-Spread Function (PSF) of the microscope.
A good estimation of the PSF is crucial for the restoration of the
acquired images. It is an underdetermined problem with non unique
solution. Using a physical acquisition model of the microscope is a good
way to reduce the number of PSF parameters to estimate and to introduce
constraints on the PSF. However it is not sufficient to stabilize the
estimation process and we also need to use a model on the image of the
specimen. The model parameter estimation (for the PSF and the image) is
then difficult to solve in the sense of Maximum Likelihood. Several
suboptimal solutions will be considered taking into account the Poisson
statistic of the noise, as well as an approximation of the Maximum
Likelihood under Gaussian noise assumption.
Team or research group : Ariana, joint group CNRS/INRIA/UNSA,
http://www-sop.inria.fr/ariana/
PhD supervisors :
* Laure Blanc-Féraud, research director, CNRS. Tel. : (+33) 4 92 38
77 14, mailto:Laure.Bla...@sophia.inria.frem
* Josiane Zerubia, research director INRIA, Tel : (+33) 4 92 38 78
65, mailto:Josiane...@sophia.inria.fr
Competences: inclination to applied mathematics (stochastic modeling,
statistics, estimation) and image processing. Master degree in this domain.
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From: dariu....@daimlerchrysler.com
Subject: JOB : PhD Studentship - Univ of Amsterdam - Netherlands
Ph.D. Position in Computer Vision:
"Probabilistic Models for Human Appearance and Dynamics"
The Intelligent Systems Lab Amsterdam (ISLA) of the University of
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, has currently an opening for a Ph.D. student
in the area of computer vision. The position concerns the challenging
area of "Looking-at-People" which has important applications in public
safety, elderly care and intelligent vehicles to human motion
capture/analysis.
This Thesis will investigate probabilistic models for describing human
appearance and dynamics in images. Work will concentrate on finding
candidate body segments, and then on constructing assemblies of segments
that are consistent with the constraints on the appearance of a person
that result from kinematic properties. The backdrop involves cluttered
and dynamic environments, with possibly many people and sizeable
potential for occlusion.
Admission for the Ph.D. position is competitive. Prospective applicants
should demonstrate an above-average academic record and solid background
in applied mathematics and computer science. Prior experience in
computer vision and pattern recognition is a plus. The successful
applicant will be able to conduct research independently, as well as
collaborate effectively with other members of a research team. A certain
affinity towards turning complex techniques into real-world practice is
desired. Good English skills required.
The University of Amsterdam hosts an internationally recognized vision
group. Funding for this Ph.D. student position is available for a 4-year
period. Prospective applicants please email
- cover letter (explaining suitability),
- resume,
- copy of academic record,
- references, and
- any supporting materials (e.g. MS Thesis, publications, GRE scores)
to
Prof. Dr. D.M. Gavrila, Intelligent Perception Systems
Faculty of Science, University of Amsterdam
mailto:gav...@science.uva.nl
For background information, see also
* http://www.gavrila.net
* http://www.science.uva.nl/research/isla/
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From: "Chan Kap Luk \(Assoc Prof\)" <EKL...@ntu.edu.sg>
Subject: JOB : PhD scholarships - Nanyang Tech Univ - Singapore
PhD scholarships @ Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
A PhD scholarship is available under a joint project with a local
research institute on video surveillance. The emphasis of this part
of the project is on visual activity understanding. Students with
background in video analysis, face and gesture analysis, familiar
with HMM, Bayesian Network and other graphical models are encouraged
to apply.
MULTIMEDIA INFORMATION SEARCH AND MINING
A PhD scholarship is available for research into machine learning
methodologies applied to the search and mining of multimedia
databases or the internet based on text, image, audio and video
contents. Students with good foundation in pattern recognition and
machine learning, particularly in LSA and Kernel Learning, metric
learning and interested in its application to the search and mining
of multimedia data are encouraged to apply.
BIOMEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING
A PhD scholarship is available for medical image analysis. Students
with good foundation in image analysis, pattern recognition and
machine learning and their applications in tumor volumetric analysis
from MRI and CT are encouraged to apply.
The Nanyang Technological University has excellent facilities to support
high quality research. Students who are keen to consider pursuing PhD
study in Singapore as their preferred choice are encouraged to consider
these opportunities. Students should have obtained their Master degree
before commencing PhD study. Students with previous research track
record will be considered favorably.
The scholarship, in the form of stipend, is given typically for 3 years
with annual renewal subject to good progress. The fees are waived for
the period under scholarship. GRE and TOEFL may be required to meet the
admission criteria.
Interested candidates should write to Associate Professor Kap Luk Chan
for more details at mailto:ekl...@ntu.edu.sg
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From: "Comaniciu, Dorin" <dorin.c...@siemens.com>
Subject: JOB : Internships - Siemens Corp - Princeton, NJ
Several internship positions at PhD level are available in the
Integrated Data Systems Department at Siemens Corporate Research, Inc.,
Princeton, New Jersey.
Our focus is to exploit large collections of data to build robust vision
applications.
You will have the opportunity to test your computer vision knowledge in
a challenging problem-solving environment. You will be encouraged to
think out of the box, innovate and find solutions to real-life problems.
The candidates should have a proven background in applied machine
learning, graphical models, pattern recognition, tracking and
information fusion, shape inference, 3D/4D segmentation, and robust
statistics.
Please forward your resume to mailto:Dorin.C...@siemens.com
Siemens Corporate Research is a leading industrial research center that
offers a stimulating research environment and a rewarding career.
Siemens Corporate Research's state-of-the-art thinking is powerfully
linked to the corporate strength of Siemens operating companies. With
over 25 years of research experience, we provide innovations and
technical solutions that will shape and enhance the future of technology
around the world.
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the
workplace.
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From: "Fernandez, Allen" <Allen.F...@kla-tencor.com>
Subject: JOB : Sr Software Engineer - KLA-Tencor - Silicon Valley, CA
KLA-TENCOR, CORP - Silicon Valley, CA
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER - Image Processing
Currently we are looking for very strong candidate to design and develop
software image processing algorithms of semiconductor yield management
equipment.
You will be working with a group of extremely bright engineers and
project requires individuals of similar caliber who thrive on innovating
and taking initiative in a world-class environment.
You will be responsible for designing and developing image processing
algorithms, parameter optimization, and product software
implementation.
QUALIFICATIONS
PhD preferred, MS required, 5+ years of industrial experience.
Excellent knowledge in real time image processing, system modeling and
parameter optimization
Software skills: C++, Matlab/Mathematica/IDL, OOD/OOP, Code
optimization.
Good verbal & written communications needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for parameter optimization of advanced wafer inspection
algorithms, algorithm characterization, prototype and product
software implementation, documentation. The job also requires various
degrees of system modeling, interaction with different groups such as
optics, application and marketing.
KLA-Tencor is the world leader in yield management and process control
solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and related industries. Ranked
among the world's top ten semiconductor equipment manufacturers,
KLA-Tencor offers a broad spectrum of products and services that are
used by every major semiconductor manufacturer in the world.
For consideration, please send your resume directly to:
mailto:Allen.F...@kla-tencor.com
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From: "Allen Poirson" <apoi...@sti-hawaii.com>
Subject: JOB : Sr IP Scientist/Programmer - STI Medical Systems - Hawaii
OVERVIEW:
STI Medical Systems ( http://www.sti-hawaii.com ) is a world leader in
developing advanced optical diagnostic imaging technology
<http://sti-hawaii.com/technology.html for cancer detection; based in
beautiful downtown Honolulu, HI, STI offers a challenging and
stimulating work environment for talented professionals that demonstrate
superior technical proficiency and progressive thinking. Team members
of STI are analytical, flexible, innovative, and self-motivated
professionals.
We currently seek a Sr. Image Processing Scientist/Programmer to join
our growing team. The successful candidate will demonstrate the
aptitude to succeed in a dynamic collaborative team environment and will
possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Compensation
will be competitive.
To apply, please email your current CV and cover letter to
mailto:apoi...@sti-hawaii.com .
OVERVIEW OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Utilizing expertise in image processing, contribute as a member
of a highly collaborative team of senior engineers and scientists on
initiatives pertaining to the development of optical diagnostic
imaging technology <http://sti-hawaii.com/technology.html> for cancer
detection. Collaborate with other members of the project team to meet
defined scientific and technical needs, expectations and goals.
* Provide technical and/or professional coordination and leadership in the
execution of day-to-day program activities, as appropriate to STI Medical
program objectives.
* Proactively recommend, lead, and execute tasks and strategies in
support of STI's various project requirements.
* Partner throughout the research and product lifecycle with Medical Programs,
Image Processing, and other related STI business units.
* Other duties as may be assigned by management in the pursuit of the
operational
goals of STI.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Ph.D. or advanced degree in electrical engineering, image processing,
computer
science or other similarly technical field required.
* Exceptional mathematical and analytical skills required.
* Enjoy solving complex problems using a mixture of creative ideas that you
bring to the table required.
* Superior coding skills required.
* Understanding of image processing as it relates to the development of
medical
equipment highly desired.
* Understanding of colorectal cancer desireable
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
* Willingness to learn, master, and embrace new technologies, scientific
advances, and current research as they relate to the field of image
processing.
* Desire to contribute and collaborate in an entrepreneurial, and often
unstructured,
environment. Passion for image processing science technologies a
must.
* An ability to remain current with accepted industry standards, documentation
and practices.
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From: Jeffrey Byrne <jby...@ssci.com>
Subject: JOB : Software Engineer - SSCI - Woburn, MA
Title: Software Engineer
Company: Scientific Systems Company, Inc.
Location: Woburn, MA
Job code: SSC-0623
Level: BS/MS in computer science or related field, 3-5 years
professional experience in software engineering.
Description: Scientific Systems has an immediate opening for a full time
software engineer working in the area of image analysis, computer vision
and pattern recognition. Candidate will work with the principal
investigator to implement algorithms in C/C++ and Matlab for analysis of
video for event detection. Candidate will be responsible for software
engineering issues including: product requirements documentation,
usability analysis, component design, unit tests, system integration and
system tests.
Requirements:
* BS/MS in computer science or related field
* 3-5 years software engineering experience in C/C++ and Matlab. Image
processing or computer vision experience a plus.
* Strong communication skills for technical writing and presentations
* The candidate must be a US citizen and have (or be eligible for) a
SECRET clearance.
Benefits:
* 401K, Profit sharing and ESOP plan
* Medical and dental
* Life insurance and long term disability
Scientific Systems is a small business located in the greater Boston
area. We provide expertise in the areas of intelligent and autonomous
control systems, computer vision, signal processing, and information and
communication systems to clients in both the federal and commercial
sectors.
Please direct all correspondence to:
Patricia Kelly, Human Resources Coordinator
Scientific Systems Company, Inc.
500 West Cummings Park, Suite 3000, Woburn, MA 01801
Tel: (781) 933-5355 x225, Fax: (781) 938-4752
mailto:in...@ssci.com
Please include the Job Code with your correspondence.
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From: "Alan Brett" <alan....@image-metrics.com>
Subject: JOB : CV R&D Engineer - ImageMetrics - Manchester, UK
Do you have computer vision expertise?
Computer Vision R&D Engineer, Manchester
Attractive Salary + Benefits Package
Image Metrics produces world leading image analysis software solutions
for the global Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industries, with a
strong emphasis on tools that measure anatomical change in diseases such
as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This
appointment is indicative of significant growth plans in line with a
rapid expansion of our operations.
Your role will primarily be to analyse, research, design and implement
new image analysis algorithms and applications, and to support existing
applications by using and extending our core image analysis software
platform, "Optasia Medical". There's a real opportunity to explore new
ways of measuring disease as well as bring automation to current
measurements through novel and sophisticated image analysis algorithms.
Additionally, you will support technical consultants in capturing user
requirements and providing resource estimates. There will also be
opportunity for occasional international travel.
Candidates should possess a post-graduate qualification in computer
vision, ideally with experience of medical image analysis research. You
should also have a strong background in mathematics, statistics or
computer science. You will be a true self-starter, an excellent
team-player and motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference
to the business.
Visit http://www.optasiamedical.com for more information and to apply,
please email a covering letter including current salary and your current
CV to mailto:peter...@image-metrics.com .
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From: "Crawford, Maureen" <Maureen....@sylvania.com>
Subject: JOB : Vision Engineer - Osram Sylvania - Hillsboro, NH
Osram Sylvania is looking for a Vision Engineer to work on our
Automotive Lighting Division.
This position is responsible for the specification, design, and
implementation, of machine vision and control systems for new and
existing high-speed lamp manufacturing equipment, in compliance with
company, national, and international standards.
* Assist with difficult troubleshooting on new and existing vision and
control systems.
* Will be required to understand existing applications of machine vision
systems as interfaced with motion controllers, programmable logic
controllers, and industrial computers.
* Evaluate and propose upgrade paths for obsolete equipment.
* Coordinate and direct technicians as required.
* Provide training for maintenance and other appropriate personnel, on
the use and support of vision applications.
* Will be required to stay knowledgeable of latest machine vision
technology.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires in-depth knowledge of applying machine vision
technology in a manufacturing environment for: on-line and off-line
inspection, vision controlled positioning, defect analysis, and optical
character verification.
* Knowledgeable in the selection and application of optics and novel
lighting techniques.
* Experienced in project planning and tracking. Must know how to write
and interpret technical specifications.
* Requires excellent interpersonal skills.
* Software experience required: WINDOWS applications, C/C++, Visual
Basic/VB.net (Visual Studio), PLC ladder logic.
* In-depth machine vision experience with at least one of the following
required: PCI-Video, DVT, Cognex, Sherlock, LZM Vision.
* The candidate should also be familiar with hardware and software
application of PLC's and industrial computers, various industrial
sensing applications, and motion control.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
BSEE or a related discipline required. Advanced degrees preferred.
Minimum of 5 years demonstrated success in applying machine vision in a
manufacturing environment
When applying to this ad, please reference job number 8459 Vision
Hillsboro in the email subject line AND in the cover letter.
Address your cover letter to Maureen Crawford Hentz IMPORTANT: combine
resume and cover letter into ONE word attachment. The best cover letters
are those that specifically describe how the applicant's experience
matches or exceeds our position requirements.
With a focus on lighting solutions, precision materials and components,
OSRAM SYLVANIA has earned the highest marks among our many satisfied
customers and has brightened the lives of millions of people around the
world. Our vision for the future - including yours - is exciting. While
remaining dedicated to being a leader in the markets we serve, we will
continue to give you the right resources and rewards for a successful
career.
OSRAM SYLVANIA (OSI) offers tuition reimbursement, 401(K) plan,
compensation, and benefits you would expect from a global leader.
Apply to: mailto:Diversity...@sylvania.com or FAX 978-646-6771
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From: "Iverson, Kristin" <Kristin...@AugustTech.com>
Subject: JOB : MV Software Engineer - August Tech - Minnesota
Submit resumes to mailto:h...@augusttech.com
Location: Minnesota
This exciting position includes not only interesting algorithm work and
hardware interaction, but also great salary and benefits!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* C++ and C software for image acquisition and image processing.
* Design and development of code for algorithms, data interface,
machine vision and control systems.
* Current projects in this group include areas such as edge detection,
pattern recognition, feature extraction, 2D and 3D metrology, and
corrections
for cameras and optics.
* Participate in product requirements definition with peers, customers,
management,
and marketing.
* Plan, estimate, track, and communicate project status with regards to time,
content, performance, and quality.
* Maintain and support quality code with a large world-wide installation
base.
* Position may include limited domestic and international travel.
EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED
* BA or BS degree in Engineering or Computer Science fields.
* 5+ years developing and maintaining commercially released software.
* 5+ years of experience developing time-critical image processing or machine
vision software.
* 5+ years of Microsoft Visual C++ and MFC development experience.
* 1+ years of development with commercial imaging library (Matrox or
equivalent).
* Ability to succeed in a team-oriented Software Development environment.
OTHER USEFUL EXPERIENCE
* Experience interacting with framegrabbers and cameras a plus.
* Experience with Digital Signal Processor programming a plus.
* Experience with C# a plus.
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From: henning...@sim.hcuge.ch
Subject: CFP : ImageCLEF 2006
Registration open for ImageCLEF 2006
Registration is now open for ImageCLEF 2006, a benchmarking event for
retrieval from image collections. ImageCLEF is part of CLEF, the Cross
Language Evaluation Forum (http://www.clef-campaign.org/). Registration
forms can be obtained via the CLEF web page and registration is free of
charge.
Main goal is to evaluate the performance of information retrieval
applications from image collections based on visual features,
multilingual text, and particularly based on combinations of the two.
Several tracks are available for image classification, interactive
retrieval, and domain-specific applications (home photography and
medical collections). A flyer and some more information can be found on
the ImageCLEF web page ( http://ir.shef.ac.uk/imageclef/ ). More
information on the exact tasks for 2006 will be made available shortly.
Please do not hesitate to ask questions or make propositions on ImageCLEF.
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From: "J. Kofman" <jko...@engmail.uwaterloo.ca>
Subject: CFP : Optomechatronic CV Systems - Boston, MA - 20MAR2006
Optomechatronic Technologies ( 6 conferences)
Dear Colleague,
As Conference Chair of the Optomechatronic Computer-Vision Systems
Conference and as Program Chair of a six-conference program on
Optomechatronic Technologies, I would like to welcome your participation
and scientific contribution to these conferences, part of SPIE's
International Symposium on Optics East 2006, October 1-4, 2006, Boston,
MA, USA.
The conferences will bring together scientists from academia, government
laboratories, and industry to exchange the latest ideas and newest
techniques, principles, and applications related to each of the
conference areas below. Please see the individual Call for Papers for
the full details of topics and information:
Optomechatronic Computer-Vision Systems
http://spie.org/Conferences/Calls/06/oe/conferences/index.cfm?fuseaction=PT111
Other Optomechatronics conferences:
Optomechatronic Actuators and Manipulation
http://spie.org/Conferences/Calls/06/oe/conferences/index.cfm?fuseaction=PT108
Optomechatronic Sensors and Instrumentation
http://spie.org/Conferences/Calls/06/oe/conferences/index.cfm?fuseaction=PT109
Optomechatronic Micro/Nano Devices and Components
http://spie.org/Conferences/Calls/06/oe/conferences/index.cfm?fuseaction=PT110
Optomechatronic Systems Control
http://spie.org/Conferences/Calls/06/oe/conferences/index.cfm?fuseaction=PT112
Visual/Optical Based Assembly and Packaging
http://spie.org/Conferences/Calls/06/oe/conferences/index.cfm?fuseaction=PT113
Best Paper Awards
Again this year, awards in the categories: best paper, best student paper,
and Innovation in Optomechatronics Research will be awarded. We strongly
encourage participation from students as well as all researchers.
Please note the following deadlines for submission of extended abstract and