Postdoc Jobs in Motion Analysis, Institute of Biomedical Engineering

Portugal. The institute is looking for a post-doctoral computer vision researcher, particularly in the area of Motion Analysis in Biomedical Engineering.

The project’s goal is the development of Image Processing and Computer Vision tools for analysis and tracking of human motion. The work will be developed in the Biomedical Imaging and Computer Vision group of the Biomedical Signal and Image division of INEB.

The work program of the successful candidate will include:

• Software development for image sequence acquisition and storage in a portable system.
• Create an environment for human motion analysis, including: 3D motion analysis and 3D tracking, Models for human pose and motion and Activity monitoring

Requirements

• PhD degree on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Informatics, Computer Science or similar fields.
• Advanced experience in development image processing software, particularly in motion analysis.
• Good record of publications in international journals.
• Very good knowledge of English is essential.

The grant will follow the institutional rules1. The fellowships will have the duration of 12 months and it is expected to start on 1st May 2008. To further extend this period it is planned to submit a proposal for a Post-doc grant to FCT – Portuguese Research Agency. Payment will be done monthly, preferably by bank transfer and according to the amounts of FCT grants (€ 1495).

The applicants should submit an application containing: (i) an application form (available at www.ineb.up.pt > positions available), (ii) a motivation letter, (iii) one letter of recommendation, (iv) a detailed CV.

Candidates will be evaluated and pre-selected based on the submitted documents. If necessary, the pre-selected group of candidates will be contacted regarding the final selection process.

The applications can be sent by email to info@ineb.up.pt or to:
INEB – Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica
Ref.: INEB/Unidade 174/DSI_01/2008
Rua do Campo Alegre, 823
4150-180 Porto - Portugal

If you require further information, please contact Prof. Aurélio Campilho (campilho@fe.up.pt, http://www.fe.up.pt/~campilho) .

Applications: from 1st February 2008 to the 15th March 2008.
Funded by FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia

For further details, please visit official announcement site

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