VisionScienceList: Research Scientist Position in Computer Vision, University of Mannheim, Germany

schnoerr (schnoerr@rumms.uni-mannheim.de)
Mon, 8 Feb 1999 15:06:52 +0100 (MET)

A five-year research position is available in the Computer Vision,
Graphics, and Pattern Recognition Group, Mannheim. The position offers
the opportunity to join us in building up a young and dynamic research
group. It involves teaching (see below) and is intended to qualify for
the Dr.-degree in Computer Science. The annual gross salary is
about 35.000 EUR (approx. 40.000 US$), depending on family status and age.

The CVGPR-group (http://www.ti.uni-mannheim.de/~bmg/BMG-index-e.html)
has been founded in October 1998 as part of the Institute of Computer
Engineering within the Department of Mathematics and Computer
Science. Areas of research include nonlinear diffusion filtering and
partial differential equations for image and video processing,
modeling of statistical a priori knowledge for variational image
segmentation and restoration, large margin classifiers for machine
learning and pattern recognition, and the integration of techniques
for computer vision and visualization.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

- master degree in computer science, applied mathematics, electrical
engineering, or physics
- strong interest in thorough scientific work and a high level of
self-motivation
- strong mathematical background
- good programming skills (C/C++, Unix)
- good written and oral communication skills in English

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

- image processing and computer vision experience
- OpenGL experience
- readiness to acquire a working knowledge of the German language (in
view of the teaching duties)

DUTIES:

- active participation in research activities of our group
- establishment and organization of exercises and practicals in
computer science and image processing for undergraduates

To apply please send a full CV including e-mail address and the names
of two referees to:

Prof. Christoph Schnoerr
University of Mannheim phone: +49 621 292 1564 (secr.)
Dept. of Math. and Computer Science 1565
Computer Vision, Graphics, and fax: +49 621 292 3254
Pattern Recognition Group schnoerr@ti.uni-mannheim.de
D-68131 Mannheim, Germany http://www.ti.uni-mannheim.de/