Research Fellow at University of Warwick: The University of Warwick’s Department of Computer Science wants a skilled and motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The job is full-time for 12 months and starts on October 1, 2023, on a fixed-term contract.C funded project in partnership with the University of Sheffield. The project combines deep learning and Unity-based VR to visualize and annotate 3D time series of biological cells from microscope images.
Designation: Research Fellow
Research Area: Bioimage Informatics, Deep Learning, Virtual Reality (VR), Cellular Dynamics
Location: Department of Computer Science, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
Eligibility/Qualification:
- At least a 2.1 Honours degree and a Ph.D. (or equivalent experience/qualification) in Computer Science or a closely related discipline
- Strong background in one or more of the following: machine learning, computer vision, virtual reality
- Excellent knowledge of deep learning-based methods and graph neural networks
- Familiarity with 3D DCNNs and image analysis
- Ability to collaborate with biologists and understand experimental data
- Experience in user interface design and producing animated movies is desirable
Job Description:
To apply for this job, go to the University of Warwick’s job website and look for the vacancy advertisement with job reference number 1891344.ellAnnGELo. The primary objective is to enhance the platform’s feature detection capabilities for 3D time series of biological cells. Additionally, depending on the candidate’s background, they may contribute to the development of user-friendly imaging pipelines and segmentation methods. The role involves close collaboration with biologists, acquiring a basic understanding of the data, and showcasing the VR tools in outreach activities.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please visit the University of Warwick’s jobs pages and search for the vacancy advert with the job reference number 1891344. You will find the full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role. Click on the “Apply” button to complete your online application.
Last Date to Apply: 10 July 2023
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Till Bretschneider at Till.Bretschneider@warwick.ac.uk.
