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Research Positions in Computer Vision and Human Interaction for EU Citizens, 2014

Noldus Information Technology is inviting applications for research positions (11 PhD and 3 postdoctoral positions), starting in June or July 2014. Positions are available in the field of computer vision and machine learning. This position has been opened in the framework of “iCARE”, a European research and training network (Marie Curie ITN) on “improving children’s auditory rehabilitation”. The research fellow will be employed at Noldus Information Technology for a period of 3 years. Research fellow will be enrolled as a PhD student at Department of Neurosciences, KU Leuven.

Study Subject (s): Positions are available in the field of computer vision and machine learning.
Course Level: Positions are open for an early stage research fellow.
Scholarship Provider: This position has been opened in the framework of “iCARE”, a European research and training network (Marie Curie ITN) on “improving children’s auditory rehabilitation”.
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands and Belgium

Eligibility:
-University degree (M.Sc. level) in computer science, electronic engineering, or applied mathematics or any equivalent degree.
-Excellent 1st degree, good verbal and written communication skills in English. Affinity with the Dutch language is desired in the experiments.
-Substantial knowledge of mathematics, statistics and informatics, as well as computer programming (e.g. Matlab and C++) and the Windows operating system.
-Affinity with linguistics, educational science and psychological aspects of interaction with hearing impaired children is desirable, as well as appreciation for the multidisciplinary nature of the project.
-You must be willing to move to Netherlands for the duration of the project and willing to travel frequently to Leuven (Belgium).
-You are a citizen of the European Union.
-You are a creative and pro-active person who likes to work independently, with a strong drive and perseverance to accomplish a challenging mission.
- Marie Curie funding is intended to promote mobility of early career researchers within the research community. Candidates must: a) have received a degree (Bachelor or Master’s) that qualifies them for PhD training, b) should not have undertaken more than 4 years of fulltime research subsequent to that degree, and c) should not have been resident within the ‘country of interest’ for more than 12 months within the 3 years prior to 1 June 2014.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens of the European Union can apply for these positions.

Scholarship Description: Noldus Information Technology is a leading developer of software and instrumentation for the study of human and animal behavior. We are specialists in behavioral observation, video analysis, computer vision, signal analysis, sensor fusion and pattern recognition. Our tools are used in psychology, neuroscience, human factors, consumer science and many other fields. Our clients include more than 6.700 universities, research institutes and companies in over 85 countries. We currently employ more than 120 people, spread over our headquarters in Wageningen, Netherlands and branch offices across Europe, North America and China. Our company culture is based on passion for excellence and customer satisfaction, and we strongly believe that the success of our business is related to the dedication of our employees.

Number of award(s): 11 PhD and 3 postdoctoral positions, starting June or July 2014 will be available.

Duration of award(s): The research fellow will be employed at Noldus Information Technology for a period of 3 years.

How to Apply: Candidates are invited to send their application, including a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae and the names of two references, as a Word or PDF file, to jobs-at-noldus.nl, Attn: Nathalie Verschuur. Technical questions about the position can be addressed to Dr. Nico van der Aa, computer vision researcher, n.vanderaa-at-noldus.nl.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Contact employer

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