Postdoctoral position in Computer Vision, Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition - [ Postdoc ] 71885
Pavis IIT
Expires on: 10/06/2016
The Pattern Analysis and Computer Vision department (PAVIS) at IIT is looking for a highly qualified candidate with a strong background in Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning, with particular emphasis on recognition, video analysis, behavior understanding and prediction.
As the activities may be carried out in collaboration with other IIT research units, previous multidisciplinary experience is an added value which will be duly considered.
The main mission of PAVIS is to design and develop innovative image- and video-based intelligent systems, characterized by the use of highly functional smart sensors and advanced data analytics features. PAVIS also plays an active role in supporting the other IIT research units providing scientists of the Neuroscience, Nanophysics and other research lines/centers with ad- hoc solutions.
To this end, the group is involved in activities concerning computer vision and pattern recognition, machine learning, multimodal\multimedia 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 the video surveillance area and especially on re-identification and crowd behavior analysis.
In general, the following topics are of interest:
Analysis of static and dynamic scenes;
Recognition (objects, scenes, actions, events, etc.) and reconstruction ;
Behavior Analysis & Activity Recognition (individuals, groups, crowd);
Prediction of intentions.
From the methodological standpoint, the ideal candidate should be familiar with one or more of the following subjects: Graphical Models, Topic Models, Bayesian Nonparametrics, Deep Learning, Representation/Feature Learning, Sparse and Dictionary Learning, Clustering, Kernel methods, Manifold Learning and Statistical and Probabilistic Models in general.
Candidates to this position have a Ph.D. in computer vision, machine learning, pattern recognition or related areas. Research experience and qualification should follow along the same lines.
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.
Moreover, 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 winning candidate will also be asked to contribute to set up new (funding) project proposals and will participate in funding activities.
He/she is also expected to publish his/her research results in leading international journals and conferences, supervise PhD candidates and collaborate with other scientists, also with different expertise.
The position is offered for an initial period of 2 years. Salary will be commensurate to qualification and experience and in line with international standards.
Workplace: Genova, Italy.
Further details and informal enquires can be made by email to pa...@iit.it quoting PAVIS-PD 71885 as reference number in the subject line
Please send your completed application forms along with a curriculum listing all publications (possibly including a pdf of your most representative publications), and a research statement describing your previous research experience and outlining its relevance to the above topics by email to applic...@iit.it, quoting PAVIS-PD 71885 as reference number in the subject line.
Please also send 2 reference letters.
The call will remain open and applications will be reviewed until the position is filled, but for full consideration please apply by June 10, 2016.
IIT was established in 2003 and successfully created a large-scale infrastructure in Genova, a network of 10-state-of-the-art laboratories countrywide and recruited an international staff of about 1100 people from more than 50 countries. IIT's research endeavour focuses on high-tech and innovation, representing the forefront of technology with possible applications from medicine to industry, computer science, robotics, life sciences and nanobiotechnologies.
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