[visionlist] Postdoc - University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)

[George Bebis]

The Computer Vision Laboratory (CVL) (http://www.cse.unr.edu/CVL) in the 
Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the University of 
Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites applications for a postdoctoral position. 
Active research areas within CVL include biometrics (e.g., face, hand, 
fingerprint), object detection and recognition, object tracking and pose 
estimation, visual surveillance, and human activity recognition. CVL is 
currently funded by NSF, NASA, and DoD.


The successful candidate will be responsible for developing novel computer 
vision algorithms for visual surveillance with emphasis on human 
activity/intent recognition. Also, he/she will coordinate the work of two 
graduate students. This will initially be a one year appointment with the 
possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and funding 
availability.


Requirements: A Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or 
a related field. Strong background in computer vision, pattern 
recognition, and machine learning. A proven record of publications in top 
computer vision, pattern recognition, and machine learning conferences and 
journals. Excellent programming skills in C or C++, familiarity with 
Linux, and good knowledge of OpenCV and Matlab.


Applications should be sent by email (in pdf format) to Prof. George Bebis 
(bebis at cse.unr.edu) and should include a CV, a brief statement of research 
interests, the expected date of availability and the names of 3 
references. Applications should be sent as soon as possible and preferably 
before March 15th, 2010,   but later applications may be considered until 
the position is filled. For more information, please contact Prof. Bebis 
(http://www.cse.unr.edu/~bebis)


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Information about UNR
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The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) (http://www.unr.edu) is a land grant
institution, established in 1874. It has 11 schools and colleges and 
offers 70 majors for an undergraduate degree; 70 master's degree programs; 
and 34 doctoral programs including a four-year medical school. UNR's 
16,000 students come from all 17 Nevada counties, from all 50 states and 
from more than 80 countries. The university conducts more than $70 million 
in research grants and contracts each year. UNR is fully accredited by the
Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. The Department of Computer
Science and Engineering (http://www.cse.unr.edu) is one of the five 
departments within the College of Engineering. It has 13 full-time faculty 
and 7 adjunct faculty. The Department has about 260 undergraduate 
students, 34 MS students, and 32 PhD students.

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Information about the Reno metropolitan area
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UNR is an integral part of the Reno metropolitan area, home to 
approximately 300,000 people. The 255-acre main campus, located minutes 
from downtown Reno, features both contemporary and historic architecture, 
and the university's tree-lined Quadrangle is listed on the National 
Register of Historic Places. The academic atmosphere is filled with rich 
surroundings for the cultural and intellectual development of the 
students. Reno is bounded on the west by the majestic Sierra Nevada 
mountain range and on the east by the rolling basin and range province, 
Reno benefits from a comfortable climate. There are four distinct seasons 
in this cool, dry climate where the sun shines nearly 290 days a year. The 
area is noted for its variety of recreational opportunities, which include 
sailing, camping, hiking, fishing, and sightseeing. Within an
hour's drive of the campus, for example, are Lake Tahoe in the High 
Sierra, and Pyramid Lake, a unique prehistoric desert sea. Also within an 
hour's drive are a number of nationally known ski areas, including Squaw 
Valley, site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. Other scenic attractions include 
Virginia City, setting of one of the West's richest mining bonanzas; 
Genoa, the state's first pioneer settlement; and Carson City, the Nevada 
state capital. Reno is within 2 hours' drive from Sacramento and 3.5 
hours' drive from San Francisco.


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Dr. George Bebis                        	(775) 784-6463 (office)
Professor and Graduate Director                 (775) 784-1877 (FAX)
Director of Computer Vision Laboratory 	 	http://www.cse.unr.edu/CVL
Dept of Computer Science & Engineering          bebis at cse.unr.edu
University of Nevada                            http://www.cse.unr.edu/~bebis/
Reno, NV 89557
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