Postdoctoral position in Applied Mathematics with focus on Computer Vision

Description of the workplace

The position will be placed at the division of Computer Vision and Machine Learning at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences. The Centre for Mathematical Sciences is an institution affiliated with both the Faculty of Engineering (LTH) and the Faculty of Science at Lund University. Within the division of Computer Vision and Machine Learning, there are several senior researchers and approximately 20 doctoral candidates. Research in this field began in the mid-1980s and currently encompasses (i) Geometry and computer vision (including analysis of video, audio, radio, and radar signals), (ii) Medical image analysis, and (iii) Machine learning/artificial intelligence. The group boasts extensive experience in fundamental research within computer vision, machine learning and artificial intelligence, as well as a track record of translating such findings into practical applications for end-users.

Subject description

The research area for the current call is computer vision and machine learning, with a focus on robust geometric estimation, optimization and 3D reconstruction.

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The purpose of the position is to develop the independence as a researcher and to create the opportunity of further development. 

Detailed description of the work duties, such as:

• Research within the subject area.
• Teaching at undergraduate and master level, mainly in the courses given by the division (Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Medical Image Analysis and Image Analysis).
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students.
• Actively seeking external research funding.
• Collaboration with industry and wider society.
• Administration related to the work duties listed above.

Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be received before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Strong mathematical and programming proficiency.
• Strong publication record in top venues within computer vision, robotics or machine learning, such as ICCV, CVPR, ECCV, TPAMI, IJCV, ICRA, IROS, NeurIPS, AAAI, ICML, ICLR and JMLR.
• Ability to drive research projects both independently and in group.

Assessment criteria 

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills. 

Other qualifications:

• Research experience in 3D computer vision.
• Practical experience in computer vision and/or machine learning.
• Experience in machine learning frameworks (such as PyTorch or TensorFlow, or equivalent).
• Independence and ability to collaborate.
• Documented experience in supervising Master thesis projects.

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University.

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of two years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”).

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)”  

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