Post-Doctoral Fellow for 2-year Research Contract
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Colour & Imaging Institute, University of Derby, UK
Applications are now being accepted for a post-doctoral
position to be filled after January 1st, 2000. This arises
from a recently awarded research grant from a major US
computer manufacturer for collaborative work relating to
the development of a computational framework for image
sharpness management. Candidates should have a PhD
in a relevant discipline, ideally with knowledge of human
vision and spatial contrast sensitivity, image processing
and device MTF characterisation.
The Colour & Imaging Institute is Europe's leading research
centre for colour science and image engineering. The staff
have strong expertise in vision science, colour measurement,
colour modelling, image processing, image quality assessment
and psychophysics. Research facilities include a suite of
laboratories and experimental rooms, with a wide range of
colour measuring instruments and colour imaging devices.
Numerous collaborative projects are underway with leading
international companies. More information about the Colour &
Imaging Institute can be found at http://colour.derby.ac.uk/colour
The appointment will be two years in length. Salary will be
on the standard UK RA1 scale, in the range £17K - £20K
pounds, based on years of experience. Applications from
women and international students are encouraged.
The application should include: 1) a letter of intent which
includes your research experience, interests and goals;
2) a curriculum vitae; 3) reprints of relevant published work;
4) three letters of reference; and 5) transcripts of higher
education and GRE scores if available.
For informal enquiries or to request further particulars please
contact Professor Lindsay MacDonald at the address below.
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Lindsay W. MacDonald CEng FBCS FIEE FRSA
Professor of Multimedia Imaging
Colour & Imaging Institute, University of Derby
Kingsway House, Derby DE22 3HL, England UK
http://colour.derby.ac.uk/colour/people/lindsay/
Tel +44 1332 593105 Fax +44 1332 622218
L.W.MacDonald@colour.derby.ac.uk
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