Postdoc position in Computer Engineering (Visual AI)

Job description

Mid Sweden University is looking for a talented and motivated candidate with a strong background in Image Processing, Computer Vison, Optimization, Machine and Deep Learning, and Mathematics, to deploy innovative Visual AI and develop next generation augmented and immersive media for remote presence and operation.

The research for this position will be carried out with the Realistic 3D research group at the STC research centre within a project in close collaboration with international academy and industrial partners. Research will address topics such as six degrees of viewing freedom and super-resolution for 360 video streaming, and integrating 3D scanned objects into augmented reality in a remote operation system. Focus will be on algorithmic development utilizing physics-based machine learning, e.g. algorithm unrolling, and recent deep learning technology, e.g. transformers. 

The subject Computer engineering covers techniques, theories and methodological aspects for the structure, function, and applications of computers, including both hardware and software. Computer engineering at Mid Sweden University consists of three specializations: Communication Networks, Data Analysis and Multidimensional Signal Processing.

Multidimensional Signal Processing covers techniques, theories, and methodological aspects for capturing, modelling, processing, coding, and visualizing signals, especially those that can be interpreted with human perception. Central concepts are interacting signals and systems. Research is focused on Visual AI, which combines knowledge in Optics, Image Processing, Computer Vision, as well as Machine and Deep Learning.

Research on Multidimensional Signal Processing is carried out in the Realistic 3D research group (www.miun.se/realistic3d) within the research centre STC – Sensible Things that Communicate – (www.miun.se/stc) that develops sensor-based systems and services for use within Internet of Things and AI. STC research centre has about 13 professors, 15 senior researchers, and 30 PhD students.

Requirement

To be eligible for a post-doctoral appointment, your qualifications must match the requirements described in Mid Sweden University’s employment procedures.  

The candidate must hold a PhD degree, or equivalent, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Mathematics, or equivalent knowledge. The PhD degree must have been completed no longer than three years prior to the closing date of the application.

Assessment

The candidate is expected to have demonstrated expertise in Image Processing, Computer/Machine Vision, Machine and Deep Learning, and Optimization algorithms; very good mathematical knowledge and skills; very good skills in software programming and implementation of machine and deep learning, using e.g. Python/PyTorch/Tensorflow etc.; and excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Previous experience of the following topics is meritorious: immersive media such as augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR), inverse problems and related algorithms, and high performance computing and parallel processing on GPUs.

Personal qualities

Personal qualities required for the position are analytical, systematic, communicative, and ability to work independently and as a part of a team, which are important to be successful with research training. Additional desirable qualities are curiosity, creative thinking, taking own initiatives, and goal oriented.


Other assessment criteria

Other assessment criteria include published scientific articles, larger software projects, and other activities relevant for the position.

Employment process

Processing of the appointment will be in accordance with Mid Sweden University’s Employment Procedures.

Terms of employment

This is a full-time position (100%) for 2 years from 1 October 2024 or as agreed. The position mainly contains time for research; teaching may amount to no more than 20% of the working hours.

Terms and conditions of employment are set out in the Fixed-term employment contract for post-doctoral appointments. 

Employment benefits include parental allowance supplement, fitness program, healthcare and medicinal products, occupational pension, and insurance.

Vacation: 28 paid days per year, which increases with age.

Place of employment: Sundsvall
  

Information

For more detailed information contact Head of department, Docent Patrik Österberg, Patrik.Osterberg@miun.se, or Head of research group, Prof Mårten Sjöström, Marten.Sjostrom@miun.se.

Application

Documents to be appended to the application:

- Cover letter (max. 1 page)

- Verified curriculum vitae

- Statement of research interests (max. 1 page)

- List of publications

- Copies of official transcripts and degree certificates (PhD+MSc+BSc), and their English translations (Swedish certificates are accepted), and Diploma Supplement

- Links to PhD and MSc theses

- Links to at most 5 publications that the candidate wants to emphasize.

- Contact details of two referees

- Other documents the applicant would like to refer to

Application documents must be submitted in English (preferable) or Swedish. 

Please send in your application through recruitment system by no later than 16 September 2024.