The appointee will perform research on colour in computer vision and in particular on image segmentation, object recognition and image understanding.

University Graduate
• MSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Mathematics;
• Preferably some expertise in the field of computer vision or colour.

Additional information about the job:
There is a huge increase in the amount of digital image and video information. This calls for advanced feature learning and visual recognition techniques. Furthermore, as the digital information becomes more and more available in colour format (images, videos and movies), there is an increasing demand for the use and understanding of colour information. Although colour has been proven to be a central topic in various disciplines (ranging from art, humanities, biology to physics), colour in computer vision and the pictorial information exploration thereof has largely been ignored so far. This study resolves this.

The central topic of this study is to investigate novel computational methods which are essential for visual recognition i.e. image segmentation, object and scene recognition and image understanding. Theoretical models are studied to express colour semantics from both a physical as well as a perceptual point of view. These models are the foundations of new theories for visual exploration which are tested in practice by large scale experiments.

University of Amsterdam Faculty of Science

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a university with an internationally acclaimed profile, located at the heart of the Dutch capital. As well as a world center for business and research, Amsterdam is a hub of cultural and media activities. The University of Amsterdam is a member of the League of European Research Universities.

The Faculty of Science at the UvA is one of Europe’s foremost institutions of higher education and research in its chosen fields of specialization. It plays an active role in international science networks and collaborates with universities and industry. The Faculty has approximately 2,000 students and 1,500 staff members spread over four departments and ten research institutes. Each institute has its own research programme, a substantial part of which is externally funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), the Dutch government, the EU and various private enterprises.

In 2010, the Faculty will relocate to the Science Park Amsterdam. Ambitious building projects are paving the way for this relocation. The move will make the Park one of the largest centres of academic research in the Netherlands.

Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: see below

Additional conditions of employment:
Both appointments are full-time (38 hours a week) for a total of four years: an initial period of eighteen months, followed by a further two and a half years subject to a positive appraisal. It is expected to result in a PhD thesis. The gross monthly salary is fixed in accordance with the Dutch University regulations for academic personnel and ranges from € 2.558,-- in the first year to a maximum of € 2.000,-- in the fourth year.

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Dr. Theo Gevers
Telephone number: +31 20 525 7516
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You can apply for this job before 25-10-2008 by sending your application to:

Applications should include a letter of motivation and a curriculum vitae. Please include the names and contact information of two referees. Applications may be emailed to , attn: Mrs. J.C.Knaap, Personnel Department, Faculty of Science, University of Amsterdam. To process your application immediately, please quote the vacancy number in the subject line.

Closing date is 25 October 2008.

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT 08-1055.