AIIA-Tesalonica

PhD/ Postdoc Researcher Positions in Semantic Video Analysis and human centered computing

FOR EU CITIZENS ONLY

The Artificial Intelligence and Information Analysis (AIIA) Laboratory at the Department of Informatics of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece is seeking for candidates to fill a number of vacant research positions:

· Researchers holding an MSc degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering or equivalent.

The applicants are strongly encouraged to work towards a PhD degree, while occupying these positions, if desirable.

· Postdoctoral researchers.

The AIIA Lab profile and related information can be found in http://www,aiia.csd.auth.gr. The positions are funded by competitive FP7 R&D projects funded European Union.

The general research topic is digital image / video processing and analysis, computer vision, graphics. An indicative list of possible research topics is the following:

· Semantic Video analysis and description

· Human centered video analysis

· Affective computing (facial expressions), biometrics, human activity recognition

The exact research topic of the new researcher will be chosen so as to match his/her experience aiming at maximum productivity. Appointments can be extended for 3 years or more.

Proven research experience in one of the following fields: digital image/video processing, computer vision, graphics, interfaces, very good knowledge of English, C/C++/MATLAB programming

and strong interest in academic research are highly desired.

Prospective applicants should be EU citizens only and should forward their resume (CV) and recommendation letters by fax or email (preferably) to:

Prof. Ioannis Pitas Department of Informatics Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki 54124, Box 451 GREECE Tel: +30-2310-996361 Fax: +30-2310-998453 e-mail: pitas@aiia.csd.auth.gr