Research Engineer Position
Research area or group: CVC Innovation Unit
The Innovation Unit of the Computer Vision Center is responsible for transferring the knowledge that is generated by CVC's Researchers to practical applications. In this context, the department is looking for candidates who are willing to collaborate on implementing Computer Vision algorithms in a variety of applications that are mostly implemented by taking advantage of the results generated by the Deep Learning Community.
More specifically, we are looking for candidates who have experience with extracting information from (digital) documents (Document Understanding). In this sense, we prefer candidates with relevant experience in this field. Nevertheless, the scope of the projects that are carried out in the Innovation Unit is very broad and touches on applications in Agriculture, Autonomous Driving, Quality Control, Post Production, Smart Recycling, Medical Applications and so on. For this reason, we prefer candidates to be flexible.
Requirements:
● Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Mathematics
● Master degree in ArtificiaI Intelligence
● Programming skills in Python and C++
● Good understanding of theoretical concepts of Computer Vision
● Proficiency in the use of vision libraries (OpenCV)
● Proficiency in the use of Deep Learning libraries (PyTorch, Tensorflow, Keras)
● The candidate must be an effective communicator, multitask, and work well on collaborative and interdisciplinary designs
● Ability to think creatively, work independently and make decisions
● Ability to take initiative, prioritize and work under set deadlines and pressure
Conditions:
The position will be located at Computer Vision Centre (Campus Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)
● Full-time contract (37.5h/week) temporary contract, a good environment, flexible working hours
● Duration: 12 months
● Salary in accordance with qualifications and experience of the candidate and to CVCs salary regulations
● Starting date: November 01, 2023
The Computer Vision Center
The Computer Vision Center (CVC) is a non-profit research center established in 1995 by the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). Its mission is to carry out cutting-edge research that has the highest international impact in the field of computer vision. It also promotes the transference of knowledge to industry and society.
Computer vision is an exciting research area and an omnipresent technology, essentially empowering machines with the sense of vision. The CVC is a successful marriage between knowledge and innovation. In addition to our cutting-edge scientific achievements, we have established lasting ties with industrial partners and created several spin-off companies.
Deadline: 27/10/2023
All applications must be sent through the online form and include a full CV and contact details
OTM-R principles for selection processes
The CVC is committed to Open Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) for any potential candidate in all our processes. In 2015 we received the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) award. Through an extensive and continuous process, we improve the conditions and opportunities at CVC. With these actions, the CVC is committed to the principles of the European Charter for Researchers, as well as the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. For more information follow this link.
In reference to Article 121 (Personnel Regulations) of the Public Sector Procedures Law 40/2015, dated 1 October 2015, candidates from the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, as entities of the consortium, will have preference.
En referència a l’Artícle 121 de la Llei 40/2015, d'1 d'octubre, de Règim Jurídic del Sector Públic, de règim de personal, tindran preferència les candidatures provinents de l'administració de la Generalitat de Catalunya i de la UAB com a entitats consorciades.
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