Background:
The Centre for Image Processing & Analysis (CIPA RINCE), in conjunction with the Biomedical Diagnostics Institute at Dublin City University has been award funding under the HEA’s Programme for Research in Third Level Institutions (PRTLI IV) scheme as part of the National Biophotonics & Imaging Platform (NBIP). The mission of the NBIP is to provide an integrated national access and training infrastructure in research, education, technology development and industry collaboration for the State’s investment in Biophotonics and Imaging. The total value of the funding awarded to this platform (consisting of researchers from RCSI, DCU, NUIM, NUIG, UCC, UL, DIT and CNRS (France)) in 2007 was € 30 million. As part of its role as the Image Processing and Analysis Facility within the NBIP, CIPA is looking to make a number of key appointments.
PhD Details
The candidate will be required to carry out international level research in image analysis, classification and tracking of molecular and cellular structures. This will involve developing and designing novel computer based solutions that will allow the automatic extraction of key image features [specifically from 2D, 3D and 4D data sources] with a view to a robust and reliable quantitative analysis, classification or tracking of the key information/data within the scene.
The candidate would be expected to have a higher honours degree in an engineering, mathematical or computer science discipline. Prior computer vision experience would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take a range of graduate education programmes and specialized training across the NBIP research platform. The candidate will also have the opportunity to work with leading national and international clinical and biological researchers.
Funding Notes
The post will be funded for upto 4 years (subject to satisfactory progression) at a level of €25,000 pa, €16,000 - €19,000 of which will be paid directly to the student (based on experience/qualifications) in the form of a stipend, with the remainder used to fund University fees, conference travel and other expenses related directly to the research programme.
Post is based in Dublin, Ireland
Please quote Ref: CIPA-N-PHD clearly on your application.
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