PhD position in Machine Learning and Computer Vision for Eye Information

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The Machine Learning group at the Computer Science Department of the IT University of Copenhagen invites scientifically relevant candidates to apply for a PhD position starting early 2024 for the duration of 3 years.

The IT University’s vision is to create and share knowledge that is profound and leads to groundbreaking information technology and services for the benefit of humanity. The Computer Science Department seeks to conduct research and education that are both foundational and have impact on industry and society.

Job description
The qualified candidate will be working with Machine Learning to investigate cognitive changes through Eye Information. The candidate should expect engagement with professional care specialists, patients, and family carers in Denmark, Region-H Bispebjerg Hospital. The candidate can also expect to collaborate with the ALS Center at the University of Torino.

The candidate must have a background in computer science and statistical machine learning including generative models and image analysis. Preference will be given to candidates who can display a track record on eye tracking, gaze estimation, experimental data collection with human subjects, and generative models, and who has been involved with teaching and student supervision in Machine learning. Excellent Danish skills are required to be able to interact with patients and collaborators in Denmark.

General information
The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) is a teaching and research-based tertiary institution concerned with information technology (IT) and the opportunities it offers. The IT University has more than 160 full-time Faculty members. Research and teaching in information technology span all academic activities which involve computers including computer science, information and media sciences, humanities and social sciences, business impact and the commercialization of IT.

Successful applicants will be employed and enrolled at the ITU University for a period of 3 or 4 years depending on the university degree level of the applicant.

Qualification Requirements

The following qualifications are required:

  • 3 year programme: candidates should have an MSc (or equivalent)
  • 4 year programme: candidates should have a BSc and one year of university studies on Master level
Salary and terms of employment
Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Taxation’s agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and job structure for academic staff at Universities.

Application
The application must be in English and should include:

  • A motivated application (cover letter), including a detailed description of your qualifications.
  • A full CV, including name, address, phone number, e-mail, previous and present employment, and academic background.
  • Documentation of academic degrees (copy of degree certificates etc.)
Applications without the above-mentioned required documents will not be assessed.

The applicant will be accessed according to the Appointment Order from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of 13 March 2012.

The IT University may use shortlisting in connection to the recruitment process. In case of shortlisting, the Chair of the hiring committee selects applicants for assessment in consultation with the hiring committee after the application deadline. All applicants are notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The shortlisting of candidates for assessment is based on the criteria in the job posting.

Early contact with our faculty staff is encouraged.

Questions about the positions can be directed to Professor Dan Witzner (witzner@itu.dk). Questions related to the application procedure should be directed to the HR Department, HR@itu.dk.

Application procedure
You can only apply for this position through our e-recruitment system. Apply by pressing the button "Apply for position" in the job announcement on our website: http://en.itu.dk/About-ITU/Vacancies

Please read the guidelines for applicants carefully before filling in the application form. You can see the guidelines through this link: https://en.itu.dk/Research/PhD-Programme/PhD-Positions

Applications should be written in English. All other documents, such as transcripts should be accompanied by a translation in English or Danish.

Please note that all application material will be destroyed after the assessment.

Application deadline: 25 July 2023, at 12.00 CET.

Applications/enclosures received at ITU after the application deadline will not be taken into consideration. If you submit an application, it is your responsibility to ensure that it arrives before the deadline so please allow sufficient time for upload of publications and other documents.

The IT University invites all qualified researchers regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background to apply for the positions.

INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:

- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:

København Kommune

-Virksomheden tilbyder:

-Arbejdsgiver:

IT-Universitetet i København, Rued Langgaards Vej 7, 2300 København S

-Ansøgning:

Ansøgningsfrist: 25-07-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet

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