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Researcher (Imaging) / Tutkija (Kuvantaminen)

Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational, and high-impact research and education. Our universities community has its competitive edges in technology, health, and society. www.tuni.fi/en 

The position is situated in the 3D Media Group, which is part of the Computing Sciences Unit within the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences (ITC). The Group investigates methods for capture, processing and display of 3D visual data based on extensive knowledge about the human perception of colour, motion, and depth and the corresponding visual cues. By employing advanced signal processing methods, the Group tackles specific problems related to the huge amount of data to be processed and the optimal way of visualization using state-of-the-art immersive (highly realistic and naturally intuitive) displays.

The 3D Media Group utilizes the facilities of CIVIT, the Centre for Immersive Visual Technologies, which is a nation-wide research infrastructure unit within ITC. CIVIT provides equipment and expertise in the areas of visual content creation, representation of visual data, and immersive displays with the aim to support academic and industry-driven research and student projects. CIVIT has active collaboration with innovative companies, talented students, and researchers.

CIVIT is an exciting place to work and do research, due to the unique futuristic atmosphere created by modern and emerging immersive imaging devices and gadgets. Likewise, the CIVIT and 3D Media teams are enthusiastic, supportive, and multicultural, also offering freedom for independent and creative work.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are now looking for an imaging expert to conduct research work in the fields of colour science, imaging and image quality assessment and contribute to developing the new CIVIT lab facilities related with spectral response measurements of imaging sensors, profiling of imaging systems, and image quality assessment. As a researcher, you will be part of the 3D Media Group that investigates methods for capture, processing and display of multidimensional visual data based on extensive knowledge about the human perception of colour, motion, and depth and the corresponding visual cues. Your involvement with the CIVIT team will expose you to various research communities, both from the academia and industry. You will be responsible for designing new image processing methods and algorithms in the above field of research. These will be further implemented in new processing pipelines for performing lab experiments and measurements, analysing data, and reporting results. 

Your tasks include:

•    Perform state of the art overview of the field of colour science and its impact and utilization in modern imaging

•    Utilize and further develop existing methods and algorithms for automatic  camera spectral response measurement and processing, as well as for objective and perceptually-driven image quality assessment

•    Develop computational imaging pipelines for color profiling of imaging devices and image quality assessment, including hardware and software integration

•    Measure and profile imaging sensors with spectral response measurement and image quality assessment systems

•    Develop methods for analysing the data obtained from the measurements

•    Develop practices for best utilization of equipment in R&D and teaching


REQUIREMENTS

A successful candidate has strong imaging background and related experience in designing methods and algorithms for image quality assessment. The position is a good fit for an enthusiastic, creative, and research-goal-oriented person. 

We appreciate the following qualities:

•    MSc degree in signal processing, electronics, physics, optics and photonics, information technology, computer science, or related fields

•    Proficiency in English, both written and spoken

•    Communication skills and teamwork


WE OFFER

The position is fixed term and full-time until the end of December 2025. An extension will be offered provided a successful project funding is secured after the end of the current funding project. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees. The starting date is negotiable.

The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System.

The position of Imaging expert is placed on the job requirement level 2-4  (the demand level chart for the research staff) of the Finnish Universities Salary System. In addition, employee will receive performance-based salary. The total salary is approximately between 2,500-3,300 € depending on the background and experience of the candidate.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. Please read more about working at Tampere University and Tampere University as an employer.

Tampere is one of the major academic hubs in the Nordic countries and offers a dynamic living environment. Tampere region is one of the three most rapidly growing urban areas in Finland and home to a vibrant knowledge-intensive entrepreneurial community. The city is an industrial powerhouse that enjoys a rich cultural scene and a reputation as a centre of Finland’s information society.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). The closing date for applications is 23 September 2024 (at 23.59 Finnish time, EEST). We will start processing the applications and invite potential candidates for an interview after the closing date. Please write your application and all accompanying documentation in English and attach them in PDF format only.

The application must include:

•    A Curriculum Vitae

•    Degree certificate and transcript of records

•    A free-form statement of interest, describing your interests and expectations.


For more information, please contact:

Professor Atanas Gotchev, Head of 3D Media Group (atanas.gotchev@tuni.fi)

CIVIT Staff Scientist, Jussi Rantala (jussi.rantala@tuni.fi)


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Tampereen yliopisto ja Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu muodostavat yhdessä Suomen toiseksi suurimman monitieteisen, innostavan ja vaikuttavan tutkimus- ja oppimisyhteisön. Korkeakouluyhteisömme osaamiskärjet ovat tekniikka, terveys ja yhteiskunta. Lue lisää: www.tuni.fi

Tehtävä sijoittuu 3D Media -tutkimusryhmään, joka on osa Tietotekniikan yksikköä Informaatioteknologian ja viestinnän (ITC) tiedekunnassa. Ryhmä tutkii kolmiulotteisen visuaalisen tiedon tallentamiseen, käsittelemiseen ja esittämiseen käytettäviä menetelmiä, jotka perustuvat tietoon ihmisen tavoista havaita värejä, liikettä ja syvyyttää sekä näihin liittyviä visuaalisia vihjeitä. Edistyneitä signaalinkäsittelymenetelmiä hyödyntäen ryhmä keskittyy ratkaisemaan tutkimusongelmia, jotka liittyvät suureen datamäärään sekä sen esittämiseen moderneilla immersiivisillä (realistisilla, luonnollisilla ja intuitiivisilla) näytöillä.

3D Media -tutkimusryhmä toimii yhteistyössä Immersiivisten visuaalisten teknologioiden keskuksen (CIVIT) kanssa. CIVIT on Suomen Akatemian ja Tampereen yliopiston rahoittama kansallinen tutkimusinfrastruktuuri ITC-tiedekunnassa. Se tarjoaa huipputason laitteita, tietokantoja ja asiantuntemusta liittyen visuaalisen kolmiulotteisen informaation kaappaukseen ja käsittelyyn sekä immersiivisiin näyttöihin. CIVIT tarjoaa palveluita kolmelle käyttäjäryhmälle: tutkimusyhteisölle, lahjakkaille opiskelijoille sekä innovatiivisille yrityksille.

CIVIT tarjoaa ainutlaatuisen työympäristön modernien teknologioiden ja tieteellisten innovaatioiden kentässä. CIVIT ja 3D Media -tutkimusryhmä ovat inspiroivia, kannustavia ja monikulttuurisia, ja ne tarjoavat myös vapautta itsenäiseen ja luovaan työskentelyyn.

Tehtävänkuvaus

Etsimme nyt kuvantamisen asiantuntijaa tekemään tutkimusta väritieteen, kuvantamisen ja kuvanlaadun arvioinnin alalla sekä kehittämään CIVITin uusia laboratoriotiloja, joita tullaan käyttämään kuvantamissensoreiden spektrivasteen mittauksiin, kuvantamisjärjestelmien profilointiin ja kuvanlaadun arviointiin. Tutkijana olet osa 3D Media -tutkimusryhmää, joka tutkii menetelmiä visuaalisen tiedon tallentamiseen, käsittelyyn ja esittämiseen perustuen laajaan tietämykseen ihmisen tavoista havaita värejä, liikettä ja syvyyttä sekä niihin liittyviä visuaalisia vihjeitä. CIVITin tiimissä pääset osaksi erilaisia akateemisia ja yritysmaailmaan liittyviä tutkimusyhteisöjä. Vastaat uusien kuvankäsittelymenetelmien ja -algoritmien suunnittelusta edellä kuvatuilla aloilla. Näitä hyödynnetään käytännössä uusien laboratoriomittausten suorittamisessa, tietojen analysoinnissa sekä raportoinnissa. 

Tehtäviisi kuvantamisasiantuntijana kuuluvat:

  • Uusimman tutkimustiedon etsiminen väritieteestä sekä sen vaikutuksista ja hyödyntämisestä nykyaikaisissa kuvantamismenetelmissä
  • Hyödyntää olemassa olevia ja kehittää uusia menetelmiä ja algoritmeja automaattiseen kameroiden spektrivastemittaukseen ja prosessointiin sekä objektiiviseen ja havaintopohjaiseen kuvanlaadun arviointiin
  • Kehittää laskennallisia kuvantamismenetelmiä kameroiden värien profilointiin ja kuvanlaadun arviointiin 
  • Mitata ja profiloida kuvantamissensoreita spektrivaste- ja kuvanlaatulaitteistoja käyttäen
  • Kehittää menetelmiä kerätyn mittausdatan analysointiin
  • Käytänteiden kehittäminen laitteiden hyödyntämiseksi T&K-toiminnassa sekä opetuksessa


Edellytykset

Hakijalta odotetaan vahvaa kuvantamistaustaa ja siihen liittyvää kokemusta kuvanlaadun arviointijärjestelmien ja algoritmien suunnittelusta ja ylläpidosta. Tehtävä sopii hyvin innostuneelle, luovalle ja tutkimuksellisesti tavoitteelliselle henkilölle.

Arvostamme:

  • Maisterin tutkinto signaalinkäsittelystä, elektroniikasta, fysiikasta, optiikasta ja fotoniikasta, tietotekniikasta, tietojenkäsittelytieteestä tai näitä lähellä olevalta alalta
  • Sujuva englannin kielen taito sekä kirjallisesti että suullisesti 
  • Hyvät viestintä- ja tiimityöskentelytaidot

Hakuohjeet

Lue tarkemmat tiedot tehtävästä ja hakuohjeet alla olevasta englanninkielisestä ilmoituksesta. Jätäthän hakemuksesi yliopiston sähköisellä hakulomakkeella englannin kielellä (linkki löytyy tämän ilmoituksen alta).

Hakuaika tehtävään päättyy 23.9.2023 klo 23:59.

Lisätietoja tehtävästä antavat: 

Professori Atanas Gotchev, 3D Media -tutkimusryhmän johtaja (atanas.gotchev@tuni.fi)
 CIVIT Staff Scientist, Jussi Rantala (jussi.rantala@tuni.fi)



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