[Imageworld] Post-doc Fellowship in Motion Analysis in Biomedical Engineering

[Aurelio Campilho]

Post-doc Fellowship (M/F) 

 

Ref.: INEB/Unidade 174/DSI_02/2008

 

We are 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: 

                a) To develop software for image sequence acquisition and storage in a portable system. 

                b) To create an environment for human motion analysis, including: 3D motion analysis and 3D tracking; Models for human pose and motion; 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 fellowship will have the duration of 12 months and it is expected to start on 1st March 2009. 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 at ineb.up.pt  or to: 

INEB – Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica 

Ref.: INEB/Unidade 174/DSI_02/2008 

Rua do Campo Alegre, 823 

4150-180 Porto - Portugal 

 

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

 

Applications: from 12th December 2008 to the 5th January 2009. 

Funded by FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia 

1 The contract will be ruled by INEB’s Fellowship Regulation and the Research Fellow Statute ruled by the legislation in force 

Decreto-lei Nº 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (http:// http://www.ineb.up.pt/ineb.asp?cat=position).

 

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Aurelio Campilho

Professor

Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto

INEB - Biomedical Engineering Institute

email: campilho at fe.up.pt; url: www.fe.up.pt/~campilho

Tel: +351 225081830; fax: +315 225081624

 

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