Post Doctoral Research Associate
Computer Science
Time-Limited
Vacancy #10E020
Immediate post-doctoral opening in CAS Identity Science Program/Face Aging Group on the campus of University of North Carolina Wilmington. This is a one-year position with an optional second and third-year contingent on performance and funding. NOTE: This position cannot exceed three years. The funding for this position comes from the Department of Defense and/or the United States Intelligence Community. The position is open for recent and current Ph.D.’s in Computer Science or Engineering who have demonstrated a deep knowledge in one of the core areas as demonstrated by a prodigious publishing and presentation record. The Face Aging Group performs research in critical areas of biometrics and soft-biometrics, image and video processing, 3-D imaging and biometric (data) fusion. Applicants for the open position should have a deep knowledge in at minimum one core area:
- Biometrics: face recognition, iris recognition, skin/texture based techniques, multimodal fusion, 3D biometrics (hand/face/etc.)
- Image processing/analysis: segmentation, tracking, enhancement, feature selection, manifolds, 3D image processing, real-time video
- Pattern recognition/classification: feature analysis, discriminate analysis, clustering, meta classification, fusion
The applicants must be able to develop solutions in Matlab and/or C++ environments. Knowledge of open source statistical packages is a benefit. Qualified applicants are encouraged to complete the online application available at http://consensus.uncw.edu by electronically submitting a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae with the contact information for three references. Adobe PDF or Word format is required. Please do not e-mail, mail or fax application materials. Priority consideration will be given to application received by November 12, 2009 but, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For questions regarding the online application process contact Sandie Ward, wardc@uncw.edu or 910-962-3339.
For more information on the Face Aging Group, see our website: http://www.faceaginggroup.com. Questions concerning the Face Aging Group can be directed to the Director, Dr. Karl Ricanek Jr. email: ricanekk at uncw.edu or phone: 910-962-4261.
Region Background: Wilmington, North Carolina is a small southern coastal town with a rich history. Wilmington is located 2 hours (driving) south of Raleigh/Durham/RTP area and 1.5 hours from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Wilmington has an international airport for fast and convenient travel. University of North Carolina Wilmington is located minutes from Wrightsville Beach and the North Carolina inter-coastal waterway.
For additional information on the region visit: http://www.ci.wilmington.nc.us/
http://www.insiders.com/wilmington/.
UNCW actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men and women from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
