Research Assistant/Research Associate in Computer Vision and Embedded System

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Newcastle University School of computing as a Research Assistant / Research Associate. In collaboration with Spotta, Cambridge and based at Newcastle University you will help to achieve an Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Partnership's objectives to develop a novel AI-enabled a pest surveillance system using embedded computer vision.

You will be required to deliver key innovations around computer vision and artificial intelligence working with academic and industrial specialists in the area. They will draw upon their postgraduate research and translate current theory and research outputs into the company in a practical way. They will be required to contribute novel ideas and enhanced techniques and methodologies ultimately leading to significant technological breakthroughs and publications.

You will have an MSc or PhD (or near competition of PhD) in Computer Science or related discipline with specialisation in computer vision or embedded systems together with significant experience in algorithm development.

Benefits:

• Develop industry focused collaborative skills
• The opportunity to lead a project, develop project management skills and improve long term career prospects
• Access to university resources to complete the project

The position is available on a full time, fixed term basis, to start immediately and is tenable for 4 months from start date.

To apply, please complete an online application and upload a plain text copy of your CV and cover letter only. In your cover letter, you should evidence how you meet or exceed the essential requirements for the role. Please note, any other ‘Additional Document' you upload may not be received by the reviewing panel.

For more information or informal enquiries, please contact Dr Deepayan Bhowmik [email protected]  

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