PhD Student Position in 3D-Model Reconstruction and Computer Vision, Switzerland

Description
Open position for a PhD student in the area of 3D-model reconstruction and computer vision. This position is for an Early Stage Researcher in the project GoCARB - Type 1 Diabetes Self-Management and Carbohydrate Counting: A Computer Vision based Approach, a Marie Curie Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways grant funded by the European Commission’s Seventh Framework Programme.
The aim of GoCARB is the design, development and evaluation of a system which will permit the automatic, near real-time recognition of the different types of foods on a plate and the estimation of their content of carbohydrates. In addition, this information will be used to optimise the calculation of the bolus insulin dose. The ultimate objective is to have an application running on a portable device which can be used in everyday life to support the diabetic patient during carbohydrate counting and insulin dose estimation in a precise, easy and flexible manner. GoCARB involves two European partners (1 university and 1 industrial partner) and one associated partner (1 industrial partner).

Eligibility
The candidates need to have background and interest in computer science with emphasis in computer graphics and 3D reconstruction from images and video. They must have strong interest to perform excellent research in a multidisciplinary environment. The candidates must have a university degree (M.Sc. level) in electrical and computer engineering or computer science. In addition, they must have background in mathematics and computer programming. An excellent command of English is required.
Applicants may not have resided in Switzerland for more than 12 months in the last 36 months (Marie Curie eligibility rule).

Applications should include a letter of interest, a detailed curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation. The review of applications will begin at the end of November and the search will continue until the position is filled.

Application Procedure
Submission Deadline:
January 15, 2012 
Contact Person :
Prof. Stavroula Mougiakakou,  
Contact Address:
ARTORG Center
Murtenstrasse 50/PF 44
3010 Bern
Email: stavroula.mougiakakou@artorg.unibe.ch

Website Link
http://www.jobs.unibe.ch