[Imageworld] Postdoctoral position in Computer Vision

[Tao Xiang]

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Postdoctoral position in Computer Vision - (Ref: 09156/KR)

Applications are invited for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant 
position to undertake research within the context of an UK EPSRC-funded 
project ‘Multi-Object Video Behaviour Modelling for Abnormality 
Detection and Differentiation’.

The project aims to develop the underpinning capabilities for an 
innovative intelligent video analytics system for monitoring object 
behaviour captured in vast quantities of surveillance videos and 
detecting/predicting any suspicious and abnormal behaviour that could 
pose a threat to public safety and security. The successful candidate 
will develop models and algorithms for real-time detection and 
differentiation of abnormalities in complex video behaviours that 
involve multiple objects interacting with each other.

The successful candidate will be based at the Queen Mary Vision 
Laboratory (http://www.dcs.qmul.ac.uk/research/vision/), working under 
the supervision of Dr. Tao Xiang (http://www.dcs.qmul.ac.uk/~txiang) and 
also closely with Prof. Shaogang Gong (http://www.dcs.qmul.ac.uk/~sgg) 
in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, Queen Mary 
University of London. The Queen Mary Vision Laboratory is one of the 
leading computer vision research laboratories, specialising in video 
behaviour analysis and abnormality detection, people detection and 
tracking in crowded scenes, human facial expression and body language 
modelling, dynamic scene background removal and object categorisation.

The candidates must demonstrate the ability for undertaking original 
research. They should have a PhD (or have submitted their thesis) in 
computer vision, machine learning, or a related field. They should also 
have a proven track record on publications in computer vision and/or 
machine learning. Strong programming skills in Matlab and C++ are 
required. Experience in real-time processing of video data will be an 
advantage.

The position is for 3 years starting from 1 August 2009 or as soon as 
possible thereafter. The starting salary will be in the range of £30,079 
- £33,492 per annum inclusive of London Allowance.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate his/her eligibility 
to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1999.

Informal enquires can be made by email to Dr Tao Xiang: 
txiang at dcs.qmul.ac.uk.

Further details and an application form can be obtained at 
www.eecs.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies/ or www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies

To apply, please email a completed application form, a CV listing all 
publications, three representative publications in PDF format, and a 
research statement describing previous research experience and outlining 
its relevance to this project to Dr. Tao Xiang (txiang at dcs.qmul.ac.uk) 
AND Mrs. Sue White (applications.research at eecs.qmul.ac.uk). Please also 
arrange to send three independent reference letters directly to Tao 
Xiang AND Sue White via email. Postal applications can be sent to Sue 
White, School of Electronic Engineering & Computer Science, Queen Mary 
University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS.

The closing date for the applications is Wednesday 1st July 2009.

Interviews are expected to take place during w/c 6th July 2009.

Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality

-- 
Dr. Tao (Tony) Xiang
Lecturer
Department of Computer Science
Queen Mary, University of London
Mile End Road, London E1 4NS, United Kingdom
Tel: +44-20-7882-8020 Fax: +44-20-8980-6533
Web: http://www.dcs.qmul.ac.uk/~txiang