[visionlist] Two postdoc positions at Center for Machine Vision Research, Univ. Oulu, Finland

[Hannakaisa Aikio]

The Center for Machine Vision Research (CMV), University of Oulu, 
Finland, is renowned worldwide for its expertise in computer vision.

CMV is now searching for promising candidates to work on
1) Face analysis with novel image and video descriptors, and
2) 3D computer vision for mixed reality as

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

In both topics, the aim is carry out basic research and to develop novel 
computer vision methods and algorithms for the related application areas.

A successful candidate is expected to hold PhD in computer science or 
electrical engineering with previous experience and publications on 
computer vision. Good mathematical and programming skills with 
C/C++/Matlab are respected. Also, good knowledge of spoken and written 
English is required.

Starting date: March 1, 2013

Duration of the contract is one year, but it can be continued depending 
on the progress of the research. Starting salary is currently 3000-3500 
euros per month (before tax) depending on the qualifications.

CMV (http://www.cse.oulu.fi/CMV, formerly Machine Vision Group) provides 
an inspiring and international research environment. The goal of our 
research is to develop novel computer vision methods and technologies 
that create basis for emerging innovative applications. For example, our 
work on Local Binary Pattern (LBP) and geometric camera calibration has 
been widely cited in the scientific literature, and the results have 
been applied in many areas of image and video analysis.

Please submit your application material (CV and a list of publications) 
preferably as a single pdf-file to the Registrar´s Office via e-mail 
kirjaamo(at)oulu.fi by January 15, 2013 before 3:00 p.m. local time. 
Address: University of Oulu, Registrar´s Office, P.O. Box 8000, FI-90014 
UNIVERSITY OF OULU.

For more information on the position, please contact Professor Matti 
Pietikäinen, mkp (at) ee.oulu.fi (Topic 1) and Professor Janne Heikkilä, 
jth (at) ee.oulu.fi (Topic 2).