1 fully funded Software Engineer or Postdoc position in 3D Computer Vision at the Artificial Intelligence Lab at the University of Zurich
**JOB DESCRIPTION**
You will be involved in a product-oriented project in collaboration with an industrial partner leader in consumer electronics. As a Computer Vision expert, you will actively contribute 3D reconstruction and SLAM technology for computer mice, webcams, mobile phones etc.
Additionally, you will be involved in a variety of projects on vision-controlled ground and micro aerial vehicles (check my webpage).
The position is guaranteed for 12 months. An extension can be granted upon renewal of the project.
**YOUR SKILLS**
Extensive experience and a passion for image processing, mathematics, and abstract thinking. Apart from your curiosity, your communication skills and your ability to work in teams, you should meet the following requirements:
• MSc or PhD degree
• State-of-the-art computer vision know-how and deep understanding of correspondence problems in 2D and 3D, such as image registration, image stitching, optical flow, tracking, and stereo vision
• Excellent C++ skills with several years of coding experience
• Ability to solve difficult vision problems and to push forward the development of the core image registration algorithms with your ideas
• Skill to analyze and improve algorithms
Experience in mobile robotics (with topics such as 2D/3D SLAM or tracking) and with camera systems (calibration, real-time vision) is a plus. Familiarity with libraries such as Qt, OpenCV, OpenGL and development tools including Matlab, Python, CMake, and Git would also be an advantage.
The candidate is expected to also participate in supervision of bachelor's and master's projects, and the general activities of the Lab.
**[DATES]**
- Starting Date: October 1, 2012 (but later starts are also possible)
- Evaluation of the candidates starts immediately but will continue until the position is filled
**[HOW TO APPLY]**
Please send a single PDF including (in the order) a short letter of motivation (half a page) and your CV (including publication list and a list of at least 3 references). For candidates holding a Masters' degree, please include your transcripts (BSc and MSc).
Send the above PDF to Prof. Dr. Davide Scaramuzza <scaramuzza.applications@gmail.com> quoting [3D Computer Vision Application] in the subject.
Optionally, send in a copy of undergrad project reports, semester papers or anything else that shows your ability for scientific work and writing.
For questions, please contact Davide Scaramuzza using the same email address for the applications <scaramuzza.applications@gmail.com>
**[WHAT WE OFFER]**
We offer an exciting research opportunity at the forefront of one of the most dynamic engineering fields. You will have both one of the steepest personal learning experiences in your life as well as the opportunity to make an impact in the consumer-electronics market and in the computer vision and robotics communities.
You will be working in a very international team of highly motivated and skilled people. You will grow into a network of international robotics and computer vision professionals.
A Software Engineer or Postdoc position is a regular job with social benefits in Switzerland. You will get a very competitive salary and access to excellent facilities in one of the world's leading technical Robotics Labs. Zurich is regularly ranked among the top cities in the world for quality of life.
**[THE AILAB]**
- The Ailab counts about 30 people (PhD, Postdocs, and technicians) with more than 10 different nationalities, electronic and machine workshops, 3D printers, and a motion capture system
- Info about the Ailab can be found at http://ailab.ifi.uzh.ch/
- Information about our current computer vision and robotics past projects can be found at https://sites.google.com/site/scarabotix/
- The Ailab is located in the Department of Informatics of the University of Zurich http://www.ifi.uzh.ch/index.html
- Information about the University of Zurich can be found at http://www.uzh.ch/index_en.html
**JOB DESCRIPTION**
You will be involved in a product-oriented project in collaboration with an industrial partner leader in consumer electronics. As a Computer Vision expert, you will actively contribute 3D reconstruction and SLAM technology for computer mice, webcams, mobile phones etc.
Additionally, you will be involved in a variety of projects on vision-controlled ground and micro aerial vehicles (check my webpage).
The position is guaranteed for 12 months. An extension can be granted upon renewal of the project.
**YOUR SKILLS**
Extensive experience and a passion for image processing, mathematics, and abstract thinking. Apart from your curiosity, your communication skills and your ability to work in teams, you should meet the following requirements:
• MSc or PhD degree
• State-of-the-art computer vision know-how and deep understanding of correspondence problems in 2D and 3D, such as image registration, image stitching, optical flow, tracking, and stereo vision
• Excellent C++ skills with several years of coding experience
• Ability to solve difficult vision problems and to push forward the development of the core image registration algorithms with your ideas
• Skill to analyze and improve algorithms
Experience in mobile robotics (with topics such as 2D/3D SLAM or tracking) and with camera systems (calibration, real-time vision) is a plus. Familiarity with libraries such as Qt, OpenCV, OpenGL and development tools including Matlab, Python, CMake, and Git would also be an advantage.
The candidate is expected to also participate in supervision of bachelor's and master's projects, and the general activities of the Lab.
**[DATES]**
- Starting Date: October 1, 2012 (but later starts are also possible)
- Evaluation of the candidates starts immediately but will continue until the position is filled
**[HOW TO APPLY]**
Please send a single PDF including (in the order) a short letter of motivation (half a page) and your CV (including publication list and a list of at least 3 references). For candidates holding a Masters' degree, please include your transcripts (BSc and MSc).
Send the above PDF to Prof. Dr. Davide Scaramuzza <scaramuzza.applications@gmail.com> quoting [3D Computer Vision Application] in the subject.
Optionally, send in a copy of undergrad project reports, semester papers or anything else that shows your ability for scientific work and writing.
For questions, please contact Davide Scaramuzza using the same email address for the applications <scaramuzza.applications@gmail.com>
**[WHAT WE OFFER]**
We offer an exciting research opportunity at the forefront of one of the most dynamic engineering fields. You will have both one of the steepest personal learning experiences in your life as well as the opportunity to make an impact in the consumer-electronics market and in the computer vision and robotics communities.
You will be working in a very international team of highly motivated and skilled people. You will grow into a network of international robotics and computer vision professionals.
A Software Engineer or Postdoc position is a regular job with social benefits in Switzerland. You will get a very competitive salary and access to excellent facilities in one of the world's leading technical Robotics Labs. Zurich is regularly ranked among the top cities in the world for quality of life.
**[THE AILAB]**
- The Ailab counts about 30 people (PhD, Postdocs, and technicians) with more than 10 different nationalities, electronic and machine workshops, 3D printers, and a motion capture system
- Info about the Ailab can be found at http://ailab.ifi.uzh.ch/
- Information about our current computer vision and robotics past projects can be found at https://sites.google.com/site/scarabotix/
- The Ailab is located in the Department of Informatics of the University of Zurich http://www.ifi.uzh.ch/index.html
- Information about the University of Zurich can be found at http://www.uzh.ch/index_en.html