Post-doc on 3D Scene and Human-Pose Estimation

Post-doc on 3D Scene and Human-Pose Estimation

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Location: Center for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CRIS), Genoa, Italy

At IIT we work enthusiastically to develop human-centered Science and Technology to tackle some of the most pressing societal challenges of our times and transfer these technologies to the production system and society. Our Genoa headquarter is strictly inter-connected with our 11 centers around Italy and two outer-stations based in the US for a truly interdisciplinary experience.

YOUR TEAM

You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where mechatronic, biomedical, and electronic engineers together with neuroscience, robotic, and computer vision experts collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research.

The group’s research focuses on developing novel sensors and algorithms for autonomous robots with multiple sensory modalities, including vision and tactile.

The project is in collaboration with Sony Interactive Entertainment and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to work together with their researchers and engineers to achieve professional and practical outcomes and receive feedback and guidance.

Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:

• Development of novel fast and lightweight algorithms for stereo vision with event cameras. Event cameras produce asynchronous, sparse data making them ideal for fast moving robotic or wearable electronics tasks. Associating data between two asynchronous event streams requires unconventional thinking and novel design.
• Development of novel fast and lightweight algorithms for 3D scene estimation and/or human pose estimation. The sparse event camera data lends itself to novel scene representations and designing lightweight algorithms requires a fine balance between state-of-the-art, robust, data-driven learning techniques while taking advantage of known vision models to achieve high speed solutions.
• Deployment of algorithms for real-time experiments. We use real hardware – cameras and robotic platforms to demonstrate and evaluate the algorithms practical functionality in addition to thorough comparison to state-of-the-art.

• A Ph D in computer vision including robotics, learning, or other similar disciplines
• Documented experience on either scene representation, human pose estimation, or development with event cameras, with or without deep learning approaches
• A strong publication record
• The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data
• Documented experience in coaching junior scientists
• Good command in spoken and written English

• Experience on visual geometry, training neural networks, 3D scene estimation, human pose estimation, real-time algorithm design
• Knowledge of c++, python, git, docker, opencv, tensor flow, pytorch
• Good communication skills
• Strong problem solving attitude
• High motivation to learn
• Spirit of innovation and creativity
• Good in time and priority management
• Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environmen

• Competitive salary package for international standards
• Wide range of staff discounts
• Flexible working time

• An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment ready to welcome you with open arms. Discrimination is a big NO for us!
• We like contamination and encourage you to mingle and discover what other people are up to in our labs!
• If paperwork is not your piece of cake, we got you! There’s a specialized team working to help you with that, especially during your relocation!
• If you are a startupper or a business-minded person, you will find some exceptionally gifted professionals ready to nurture and guide your attitude and aspirations.
• If you want your work to have a real impact, in IIT you will find an innovative and stimulating culture that drives our mission to contribute to the improvement and well-being of society!
• We stick to our values! Integrity, courage, societal responsibility and inclusivity are the values we believe in! They define us and our actions in our everyday life. They guide us to accomplish IIT mission!

Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, university transcripts, cover letter (outlining motivation, experience and qualifications) and contact details of 2 references.

Application’s deadline: November 8th, 2024

Please also note that, pursuant to articles 15 et. seq. of European Regulation no. 679/2016 (General Data Protection Regulation), you may exercise your rights at any time by contacting the Data Protection Officer (phone Tel: +39 010 28961 - email: dpo@iit.it ).

Job Posting Oct 24, 2024, 3:21:09 AM