[visionlist] Trinity College Dublin, Research Fellow in Computer Vision

[Gerard Lacey]

Research Fellow in Computer Vision – Trinity College Dublin

The role
This is a senior research position in endoscopic image analysis.  The ideal person will have strong analysis skills with an ability to innovate in the areas of video and image processing.  A detailed knowledge of feature extraction and classification methods is essential.  It is important for this person to have demonstrated their ability to build high quality working prototypes of image processing systems ideally for third party research partners.  Because of the medical focus of this research, familiarity with bioengineering research methods and previous experience in the design of clinical trials would be welcome.  The overall objective of this research is to develop technology with potential for clinical application; however the research results will be published in leading Engineering and Medical Journals thus a strong track record of publication would also be an advantage.

The primary responsibility of the Research Fellow will be to develop a prototype endoscopic image processing system that will be evaluated by clinical endoscopists as part of a clinical trial of the technology.  The candidate will be expected to attend a course in clinical endoscopy and communicate on a regular basis with medical personnel.  Good communication skills with both technical and medical personnel are essential.

Key Requirements
• PhD or equivalent in Image Analysis/Computer Vision/Artificial Intelligence
• Strong C++ programming skills in a WIN32 environment (Visual C++/XP)
• Knowledge of classification methods particularly Support Vector Machines
• Knowledge of Direct-X (direct show), OpenCV, Matlab
• Familiarity with medical imaging and clinical trials
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong publication record 

The position
The position is for a fixed term of one year with an earliest start date of May 1st 2006.  The candidate will be appointed on the Post-Doctoral Researcher salary scale [(Point 1 to Point 8) - (€35,886 to €46,552)] depending on qualifications and experience to date. There are no relocation expenses with this appointment.  Trinity College Dublin is an equal opportunities employer.  

Computer Science, Trinity College Dublin
The University of Dublin, Trinity College, founded in 1592, is the oldest university in Ireland. Standing on a self-contained site in the heart of Dublin, the College covers some 40 acres of cobbled squares and green spaces, around buildings which represent the accumulated architectural riches of nearly three centuries.  At present there are over 12,000 students and 1,200 staff and a research income of €63.9M (‘04/’05).  The Department of Computer Science (www.cs.tcd.ie) is one of the largest units within Trinity College Dublin and over the last five years has produced 120 papers in refereed journals, 449 refereed conference papers and a number of spin-off companies.

Applications
Please send a detailed CV to gerard.lacey at cs.tcd.ie by April 21st 2006