[vslist] Postdoc in image processing at INRIA

[Ian Jermyn]

Description of the position:

The successful applicant will be involved in research in image processing in the framework
of a European Union (RTNP) funded project, and will be involved in collaborations with the
University of Cambridge (UK), Trinity College Dublin (Ireland) and Ben Gurion University
(Israel).

The main tasks will be:
1) To take an active part in the research related to the different topics of the
collaborations (image segmentation and indexing, optimal Bayesian decision algorithms, 2D
Wold decomposition, wavelet transforms,...).
2) To help in the supervision of EU project MOUMIR (Models Of Unified Multimedia
Information Retrieval), in particular in the management of the still image segments of the
project, for which INRIA is responsible. This will include participating in meetings,
coordination with other researchers, presentation of results, and preparation of
deliverable reports. More information about the project may be found on the MOUMIR web
site (http://www.moumir.org).
3) There is also the possibility of participating in the submission of new EU funded
projects.

Where and When?

The position is for 12 months starting in April 2003. It will be held in the Ariana
Research Group headed by Josiane Zerubia, which is based at INRIA Sophia Antipolis,
France. The Sophia Antipolis research unit is located on the French Riviera, near Cannes,
Antibes and Nice.

Who?

The candidate must have:
1) A Ph.D. in image processing.
2) Excellent knowledge of image processing, in particular of Bayesian theory and wavelet
transforms;
3) Development experience in C++ or Java;
4) Strong teamwork skills;
5) Good synthesis and analysis capabilities;
6) Excellent English (both oral and written);
7) EU citizenship (French citizenship excepted) or citizenship of a country that
participates in the 5th EU Framework (Israel, Norway, Switzerland,...),  or have studied
in the EU for at least five years at the time of his/her application.

The following would be appreciated:
8) Experience in web site management;
9) Experience in the supervision of (or at least, active participation in) a European
Union Project.

How much?

The salary is indexed on the INRIA Post-doc salary scale that takes into account
experience.

How to apply?

Send:
1) a motivation letter;
2) a curriculum vitae;
3) a list of publications;
4) 3 letters of recommendation;

To:

Josiane Zerubia
INRIA (Projet Ariana)
B.P. 93
06902 Sophia Antipolis Cedex
France.

Any e-mail MUST include the following header:

To: Josiane Zerubia
cc: Corinne Zuzia
Subject: Post-Doc Position


INRIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and members
of minority groups.