[vslist] research position at HolViz @ Royal Holloway, London

[Zanker J]

Department of Psychology
HolViz Ltd
Postdoctoral Research Assistant in 3D Security Imaging

A Postdoctoral Research Assistantship is available in HolViz Ltd, a =
recently
founded spin-out company of Royal Holloway, University of London. The
appointee will be involved in a feasibility study on the use of motion
parallax for the reconstruction of depth in X-Ray security scanners.

This proof-of-the-concept phase is part of a larger R&D project of =
HolViz
with the aim to develop a 3D security scanner that can have substantial
impact on future security technologies. It is currently supported by =
several
external investors and is expected to expand rapidly. During the 18 =
months
of the initial project phase it is planned to derive the fundamental
algorithms based on the mechanisms known from biological vision systems =
and
adapt them to the specific conditions determined by the design of =
advanced
X-ray scanning devices, develop a software simulation package to =
simulate
the function of the new scanner design, and test the package with =
artificial
and real-life image sequences. The project is led by Professor Johannes =
M.
Zanker (Scientific Director of HolViz Ltd) in the Department of =
Psychology
at Royal Holloway University of London.

The researcher will be involved in the design of neuro-morphic =
processing
methods and will be responsible for the development of the simulation
package, using a modern object-oriented computer language such as C++.
Therefore we are looking for a creative and enthusiastic person with =
good
analytical and programming skills, and preferably some experience in =
visual
psychophysics or other areas of visual neurosciences, but applications =
are
invited from individuals with a higher degree (PhD, or equivalent) in a
broad variety of scientific disciplines.

Salary is in the range =A320,399 to =A329,473 per annum (pay award =
pending),
inclusive London Allowance, depending on experience and qualifications.
Informal enquiries can be made by e-mail to Johannes M. Zanker
(j.zanker@rhul.ac.uk).

Further details and an application form can be obtained below or from =
The
Personnel Department, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, =
Surrey
TW20 0EX; fax: 01784 473527; tel: 01784 414241. Please quote reference
KH/4134

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 22nd =
December
2003
Starting date can be as early as 1st February 2004.

The Department of Psychology, within Royal Holloway is one of the =
larger
academic departments, which has been consistently ranked as one of the =
best
Psychology Departments in the country. It has a very strong research =
record,
to which the Vision Group makes a substantial contribution, as =
demonstrated
by its lead in a regional university consortium to host a 3T fMRI brain
scanner on the Royal Holloway campus. In the framework of a dense =
network of
national and international collaborations, and supported by recent
appointments in this area, the Vision Group at Royal Holloway is =
developing
the reputation of a focal point of expertise for the functioning of the
human visual system. In this context, the department is continuously
developing its expertise into commercial activities, leading to new
endeavours such as the foundation of HolViz Ltd.