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Location: Dublin, Ireland
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BACKGROUND AND ROLE
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The Centre for Image Processing & Analysis (CIPA) is one of three research
centres within the Rince Institute at DCU (www.rince.ie). The focus of the
centre?s research is in the area of Computer Vision and more specifically
Image Processing & Analysis (IPA). Our digital and non-digital IPA research
programmes relate to issues involved in the acquisition (custom sensor design),
processing, quantitative analysis, classification, visualisation and systems
engineering (integration) for a wide range of computer vision applications.
Specifically, CIPA focuses on the issues involved in the automation or semi
automation of image feature segmentation, and its associated quantitative
analysis, at both a micro and macro level. Research staff work on computer
vision (specifically image segmentation), medical imaging (specifically computer
aided detection / diagnosis) and their associated visualisation projects.
CIPA is committed to research excellence. Our posts offer an exciting opportunity
for successful candidates to tackle fundamental research problems within
a stimulating multi-disciplinary research environment with state of the art
facilities and strong links to the national and international research community.
The successful candidates will join an active and expanding computer vision
and biomedical imaging systems research programme. Further details on the
CIPA and its activities can be found on its web-site www.cipa.dcu.ie.
CIPA has recently been awarded an Enterprise Ireland Innovation Partnership
grant to focus on the automatic computer aided detection of reproductive
cycle and pregnancy of bovines from ultrasound images. The team is made up
of researchers from Dublin City University (CIPA) and Reprodoc Ltd (who specialize
in bovine fertility management). We are currently hiring two postdoctoral
researchers in CIPA (Dublin) to support this work.
This research aims to develop a computer aided detection system for automatic
identification of reproductive cycle and pregnancy of bovines from ultrasound
images using computer vision techniques. The automatic Computer Aided Detection
(CAD) system can be employed as a first reader for herd management (mainly
focused on bovine reproductive cycle and its status) and only use human experts
in the minority of cases where abnormalities have been detected by the software.
The applied research outputs significantly advance the state of the art and
address a real market need.
Post Duration: Up to 18 months.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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This research stream will involve the automatic identification, analysis
and classification of key bovine reproductive (anatomical) features using
ultrasound imaging. The Centre for Image Processing & Analysis (CIPA) at
Dublin City University has already developed global 2D and 3D shape extraction
and texture analysis techniques for use with ultrasound imaging, and this
project aims to build on this work.
Reporting to his/her Principal Investigator the Postdoctoral Researcher
will:
? Conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction
of the Principal Investigator. This will involve image processing, algorithm
development, coding, database development, testing and interface design in
support of CIPA?s contribution to the innovation partnership.
? Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which he/she
is engaged with the support of and under the supervision of the Principal
Investigator
? Engage in appropriate training and development opportunities as required
by the Principal Investigator, the School or Research Centre, or the University.
? Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders including industry
and academic partners/collaborators
? Work alongside their team members to ensure that all deadlines and deliverables
are met.
MINIMUM CRITERIA
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Applicants should have a PhD in Computer Vision (or a related Computer Science,
Engineering or Analytical area) plus significant post doctoral and/or industrial
research experience. A record of international collaboration, funding acquisition,
research leadership and research management would be an advantage. Experience
with ultrasound image analysis / texture analysis and/or geometric shape
analysis would also be considered an advantage. Post-doctoral candidates
should demonstrate the capacity to be productive researchers. As part of
the selection process candidates? publication records will be carefully considered.
A self-starting attitude, good presentation skills, teamwork and an eagerness
to promote your research are essential.
Salary: €37,750 - €46,255
Closing date: 30th September 2011
Candidates will be assessed on the following competencies:
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Discipline knowledge and Research skills ? Demonstrates knowledge of a research
discipline and the ability to conduct a specific programme of research within
that discipline.
Understanding the Research Environment ? Demonstrates an awareness of the
research environment (for example funding bodies) and the ability to contribute
to grant applications
Communicating Research ? Demonstrates the ability to communicate their research
with their peers and the wider research community (for example presenting
at conferences and publishing research in relevant journals) and the potential
to teach and tutor students
Managing & Leadership skills - Demonstrates the potential to manage a research
project including the supervision of undergraduate students.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE/CONTACT
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Informal enquiries to:
Laura Robertson, Administrator, CIPA , DCU, Dublin 9
E-mail: laura.robertson@dcu.ie Phone: +353 (0)1 700 6214
Application forms are available from:
Human Resources Department, Dublin City University, Dublin 9. Tel: +353 1
700 5149; Fax: +353 1 700 5500 Email: Insert hr.applications@dcu.ie
Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer
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Laura Robertson
Administrative Officer
Centre for Image Processing & Analysis (CIPA)
Dublin City University
Dublin 9
Tel: 01 700 6214
Email: laura.robertson@dcu.ie
http://www.cipa.dcu.ie
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