Postdoctoral Scholarship (1 year) in Image Analysis/Computer Vision and Visualization

Within the field of image analysis/computer vision and machine learning, we are now searching for a person with competence in Image analysis, Computer Vision, Machine learning, and Visualization related research, especially for application and/or system development of real-time processing of sensor data. The successful applicant is expected to have a strong academic background in one of these subjects, as well as a sincere interest and competence. Our focus is on image analysis and 2D/3D visualization and rendering. Proven ability to work independently and experience in analysis are considered to be important assets for this position.

The scholarship is aimed for full-time post-doctoral research, and to be performed jointly with senior researchers and PhD students in the group, and will be a collaboration with the Umeå Plant Science Centre. Coordination tasks within large-scale projects may also be included.
Qualifications
The candidate should have a Ph.D. degree (or will be in the process of completing a Ph.D. program) in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related discipline. The ideal applicant will have expertise and experience in image processing/computer vision (e.g., segmentation, object detection, feature extraction) and good programming skills (C/C++, Python, Java, etc.) are required. Experience with analysis of medical images, machine learning (deep learning), graphical user interfaces, and statistics are a plus but is not required. Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English are required.

Application    
A complete application should be written in English or Swedish and include:

• A cover letter (up to 300 words) with contact information and describing why you believe that you are a good match for this position and when is the soonest date that you could start the appointment (the position is available immediately).
• A Curriculum Vitae with a complete list of publications
• Copies of degree certificates, including documentation of completed academic courses and obtained grades
• Copies of 1 to 5 original research publications. If these publications have several authors, the contribution made by the applicant should be made clear.
• Contact information to 3 persons willing to act as references
• Any other information relevant for the position

All material should be submitted electronically or in a single printed copy. Electronically submitted material should be in word- or PDF format.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Assistant Professor Shafiq ur Réhman +46 (0) 90-786 76 46, shafiq.urrehman@umu.se, Associate Professor Nathaniel Street +46 (0)72-537 20 03, nathaniel.street@umu.se and/or Head of Department Åke Fransson +46 (0)90 786 5033, ake.fransson@umu.se
Your complete application, marked with reference number FS 2.1.6-119-16, should be sent to medel@diarie.umu.se (state the reference number as subject) or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive March 15th, 2016 at the latest.
More information: http://www.umu.se/english/about-umu/news-events/grants/6-119-16