[Imageworld] PhD studentship in Computer Vision at Queen Mary University of London

[Tao Xiang]

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PhD Studentship in Computer Vision - (Ref: 09156/CompSci)

Applications are invited for a PhD Studentship 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 should have a first or upper second honours degree or 
equivalent in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, 
Physics, or a related field, and be able to demonstrate strong 
problem-solving and analytical skills. Good programming skills are 
required, preferably with Matlab and C++. Research experience in image 
processing, computer vision, or machine learning is desirable.

The studentship is for 3 years starting from 1 August 2009 or as soon as 
possible thereafter. It includes tuition fees and a tax-free stipend in 
line with EPSRC recommendations (currently at £14940 per annum for the 
2008/09 session), and is available to candidates of all nationalities.

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

An application form can be obtained at 
http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/

To apply please email the following documents to Dr. Tao Xiang 
(txiang at dcs.qmul.ac.uk): a completed application form, a CV listing all 
publications, your representative publications in PDF format, two 
independent reference letters, and other relevant documents as requested 
(see http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/). These documents must 
also be provided in paper form and sent to the Admissions and 
Recruitment Office (see the application form for address).

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