Integrated PhD Stipend in Computer Vision for Quality Inspection

The PhD project will focus on automating the visual quality inspection in robotics applications. The candidate will be involved in two research projects. The first research project is in"Flexible Laser Integrated Production", which aims to develop inexpensive and fast tools for prototyping and producing small quantities of complex and free-form parts of sheet and tube metal parts. In this project, our role is to research how to use 3D sensing to scan double curved surfaces with an adequate signal/noise ratio that the signal can be used for laser processing. The second project is within the textile industry and focuses on the development of recycled and local bio-based fibres into new textile products. In this project, our task consists of researching‘on-site’ quality assessment for knitted, woven and printed material. This includes selection of sensor and development and test of a computer vision algorithm(AI).

The PhD position follows a 4+4 semester model, meaning that during the first two years(four semesters), the student will be half-time working on his/her MSc and the other half on his/her PhD project. The remaining four semesters are spent full-time on the PhD project.

Applicants must be enrolled in a MSc program related to Computer Vision and AI and, at the time of appointment, the first two semesters of the MSc must be completed.

The successful applicant must show experience with computer vision, both through education and from working on practical applications. Strong programming skills are required, preferably in Python. Experience with robotics and with writing scientific articles is an advantage.

The candidate is expected to be highly motivated for exploring the academic world and have excellent English skills, both verbally and written.

The candidate will be part of the Visual Analysis and Perception Laboratory at Aalborg University, which has conducted research within computer vision and machine learning for more than 20 years. The lab is headed by Professor Thomas Moeslund and comprises currently approx. 25 scientific employees.

You may obtain further information from Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology, Associate Professor Rikke Gade, phone:9940 7124, email:[email protected] concerning the scientific aspects of the stipend.

Integrated PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who has not yet completed a Master's degree and who wish to begin the PhD study in connection with the Master study. Thus a prerequisite for acceptance is that the candidate is enrolled in a Master's programme related to Computer Vision and AI. 

The integrated stipend consists of two parts, A and B. During part A, you are enrolled simultaneously in the Master's programme and in the PhD programme. The stipend consists of two SU-PhD grants per month(SU= The Danish Students' Grants and Loans Scheme). One SU-PhD grant equals DKK 6.397 DKK(2023 level). SU-PhD grants are paid for a maximum of two years. When the Master's degree has been obtained, you will be employed for two years as a PhD fellow according to the present collective agreement. Part B has a maximum duration of two years.

It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of August 27, 2013 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that subsequent to the deadline for applications, the head of department supported by the chair of the assessment committee will select candidates for assessment. All applicants will be informed whether they will be assessed or not.

For further information about stipends and salary as well as practical issues concerning the application procedure, please contact Ms. Annemarie Davidsen, The Doctoral School at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, email: [email protected], phone:+45 9940 2109.

For more information of The Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design:www.phd.aau.dk/tech

The application is only to be submitted online, using the"Apply online" button below.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

Allocation of SU-PhD grants are according to the Ministerial Order on the State Educational Grant and Loan Scheme, part 12, section II. This applies only to integrated PhD stipends. Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of 15 December 2021 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the current Circular of 11 December 2019 on the employment structure at Danish universities.