[visionlist] PhD positions at ADSC/UIUC in Singapore

[Stefan Winkler]

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)'s Advanced Digital Sciences Center (ADSC) in Singapore is looking for Ph.D. students with experience and interests in image processing, computer vision, perception, and/or computer-human interaction.



Applicants must qualify for an A*STAR scholarship program (SINGA or AUIP) and will receive a Ph.D. degree from NUS/NTU or UIUC, respectively (see www.adsc.illinois.edu/graduate-programs.html<http://www.adsc.illinois.edu/graduate-programs.html> for more info and eligibility).



The application deadline for SINGA is 1st January 2012 (August intake).



Research topics include (but are not limited to):

* Image selection/enhancement for automated photo album creation.

* Stereo/3D perception modelling.

* Computer-human interaction in augmented reality applications.

* Identification and tracking of clouds.



Opportunities for students:

* Work closely with ADSC researchers as well as local and Illinois faculty members.

* Focus on applied research and commercialization - patents and spin-offs are highly encouraged.

* Multidisciplinary research projects and applications (e.g. biomedical).

* Possibility to spend time at the Illinois campus.



Applicants must have:

* A Bachelor's or Master's degree with excellent academic credentials.

* Relevant research skills and exposure, demonstrated by projects, internships, and/or publications.

* Programming experience (C++ and/or Matlab).

* Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).



Please contact Dr. Stefan Winkler (see signature) for more information, or apply online via www.adsc.illinois.edu/graduate-programs.html<http://www.adsc.illinois.edu/graduate-programs.html>.


ADSC (www.adsc.illinois.edu<http://www.adsc.illinois.edu>) is a research center established by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR). ADSC's funding is part of the Human Sixth Sense Program (HSSP), which focuses on the areas of interactive digital media and networking. ADSC currently employs over 25 full-time research staff, plus many engineers and students from around the world.

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Stefan Winkler, Ph.D.
IDM Program Director/Principal Scientist
Advanced Digital Sciences Center (ADSC<http://www.adsc.com.sg/>)

1 Fusionopolis Way, Singapore 138632
stefan.winkler at adsc.com.sg<mailto:stefan.winkler at adsc.com.sg>
+65 6591-7760

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