Research Assistant in 3D Video Quality (Fixed Term)

Overview

Research Assistant in 3D Video Quality (Fixed Term)Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.What you will do

Design and run innovative psychophysical experiments using state-of-the-art stereoscopic and VR equipmentCollect, scale, and analyse subjective data from usersDevelop new visual models and predictive algorithms, combining expertise in psychophysics and machine learningCollaborate closely with our global industry partner, Meta Reality Labs, ensuring your research has immediate, real-world impactEssential requirements

Candidates should have a degree (BSc, MSc, MPhil) in computer science, electronic engineering, or a closely related discipline, with experience or interest in image and video qualitySound foundations in machine learning and image processingSufficient experience with deep learning frameworks, such as PyTorchExcellent programming skillsDesirable skills

In addition to the essential requirements, an ideal candidate should have taken advanced courses in computer graphics and computer visionExperience working with 3D content (synthesis or analysis)Additional information

This position can be filled by an appropriate candidate at a Research Assistant levelPlease upload your curriculum vitae; a statement of the particular contribution you would like to make to the project (maximum 500 words); a description (max 1 page of A4) of the research project you are most proud of and your contribution to it (provide a link to GitHub repository, if available); a transcript of your university grades; and a cover letter detailing the earliest possible starting dateThe track record of publications should be included in the application as a link to Google Scholar or an ORCID profileIf you upload additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider them as part of your applicationApplication and contacts

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of societyThe University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. We provide visa application support if required and reimburse the cost of the first visaApplicants should contact Dr Rafal Mantiuk (http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/-rkm38/, rafal.mantiuk@cl.cam.ac.uk) for further informationPlease quote reference NR47142 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancyLocation and status

The position is advertised together with NR47139 for a Research Associate level. If you also want to be considered for that position, submit an application for both (applications could be identical).Cambridge, England, United KingdomEquity and diversity

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