Doctoral scholarship holder in optical 3D metrology, focusing on real-time deep learning-based techniques

Department: Electromechanics
Regime Full-time

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The research group InViLab of the Department of Electromechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Engineering is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in optical 3D metrology, focusing on real-time deep learning-based techniques.

Position

• You will work actively on the preparation and defense of a Ph.D. thesis in the field of optical 3D metrology. Making fast and accurate 3D measurements of surface shapes has important applications in the medical, industrial, and entertainment sectors. You will develop a new technique that uses neural networks to improve the precision, robustness, and speed of current profilometric techniques. This research contains both a theoretical component (optimizing neural networks) and an experimental component (building an optical measurement set-up, integrating neural networks,…).
• You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
• You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for the research group InViLab.

Profile

• You hold a degree of Master of Industrial Sciences (industrial engineer), Master of Engineering (civil engineer), Master of Physics, Master of Computer Science or equivalent, or you obtain the degree at the latest at the time of appointment.
• You can demonstrate excellent study results.
• Your teaching competencies are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision .
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies .
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity, and cooperation.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of 1 year. The scholarship is renewable after positive evaluation, with a 3 times 1-year term.
• The planned start date is September 1st  2023 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts  for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will receive ecocheques and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• You will do most of your work at the Campus Groenenborger in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here .

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including June 19th  2023 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form, and be sure to include the following attachments: a motivation letter, and your academic CV.
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions  or send an email to [email protected] . If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Sam Van der Jeught via [email protected] .

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