The University of Reading
School of Systems Engineering
Computational Vision Group
Ph.D. Studentship: EPSRC Project REASON
Post Type: Full-time, fixed-term for 36 months
** Closing Date for Applications: November 1st 2006 **
As a result of funding under the 3rd EPSRC Crime Prevention and Detection Technologies call, we are seeking a Ph.D. student to undertake study on a high profile research and development project. The project is employing computational vision techniques for robust monitoring of people in public spaces. The project aims to research, develop and evaluate a multi-camera vision system in both an indoor and outdoor setting. The project is strongly driven by end-user involvement.
You will have a strong scientific background, ideally in computer science, and experience with programming in C/C++ and ideally in Linux, and knowledgeable of techniques in image processing. You will have ideally have either a B.Sc. degree in Computer Science/Systems Engineering or an M.Sc. with similar research experience in a relevant area.
You will be able to demonstrate a keen interest in state-of-the- art research and development, working alongside academic partners and end users to achieve goals within tight time constraints.
For more information, please contact Dr James Ferryman (email: j.m.ferryman @ reading.ac.uk) . Please do not use this email address for applications (please see below for how to apply).
Application Details An application form for this studentship can be obtained by emailing, v.a.dobree @ reading.ac.uk, or by writing to:
Valerie Dobree
The University of Reading
School of Systems Engineering
Whiteknights
Reading
Berkshire RG6 6AY
UK
Please make it clear on your application form that you are applying for the REASON project studentship.
You can obtain a University prospectus online at:
http://www.reading. ac.uk/prospectus /pg.htm
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