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- | **January 2012** | + | **January 2013** |
The Viper group of the Department of Computer Science of the University of Geneva is seeking | The Viper group of the Department of Computer Science of the University of Geneva is seeking | ||
- | === One Post-doctoral researcher in Information Retrieval and Machine Learning === | + | === One PhD Student in Information Retrieval and Machine Learning === |
- | The [[http://viper.unige.ch|Viper group on Multimedia Information Management]] (http://viper.unige.ch) is part of the Computer Vision and Multimedia Laboratory. The | + | The [[http://viper.unige.ch|Viper group on Multimedia Information Management]] (http://viper.unige.ch) is part of the Computer Vision and Multimedia Laboratory. The group specializes on information mining, learning and retrieval. We address the problem of content-based modeling, search and retrieval of information in relation with modern machine learning and data mining techniques. This is also related to our research on content characterization where we mixed automated characterization techniques and knowledge management and discovery techniques. |
- | Viper group initially specializes on visual information management and has now extended its activities on multimedia information management. This activity includes several complementary aspects along the chain of assisted content-based information management. We address the problem of content-based search and retrieval of multimedia data in relation with modern machine learning and data mining | + | |
- | techniques. This is also related to our research on content characterization where we mixed automated characterization techniques and knowledge management and discovery techniques. | + | |
- | The Viper group is part of several national and European projects including the Swiss NCCR [[http://www.im2.ch|IM2]] (http://www.im2.ch) and the EU COST Action [[http://www.mumia-network.eu/|MUMIA]] (http://www.mumia-network.eu/). The group is now chairing the Technical Committee 12 of the International Association for Pattern | + | The group is part of several national and European projects including the Swiss NCCR [[http://www.im2.ch|IM2]] (http://www.im2.ch) and the EU COST Action [[http://www.mumia-network.eu/|MUMIA]] (http://www.mumia-network.eu/). The group is now chairing the Technical Committee 12 of the International Association for Pattern |
Recognition (IAPR-TC12, "Multimedia and Visual Information Systems" http://www.iapr-tc12.org). | Recognition (IAPR-TC12, "Multimedia and Visual Information Systems" http://www.iapr-tc12.org). | ||
It has co-organized the ACM International Conference on Image and Video Retrieval ([[http://www.civr2009.org|ACM-CIVR 2009]], http://www.civr2009.org) and the International Conference of the ACM-SIG on Information Retrieval in 2010 ([[http://www.sigir2010.org|ACM-SIGIR 2010]], http://www.sigir2010.org). | It has co-organized the ACM International Conference on Image and Video Retrieval ([[http://www.civr2009.org|ACM-CIVR 2009]], http://www.civr2009.org) and the International Conference of the ACM-SIG on Information Retrieval in 2010 ([[http://www.sigir2010.org|ACM-SIGIR 2010]], http://www.sigir2010.org). | ||
== Topic == | == Topic == | ||
- | The post-doctoral position is within the [[http://www.snf.ch|Swiss National Science Fundation]] (SNFS) NCCR [[http://www.im2.ch|IM2]], active until end of 2013. Our group is co-leading (with EPFL) the sub-project on Integrated Multimodal Processing. The candidate will have the opportunity to interact closely with all partners of the NCCR. | + | The doctoral position is receivinbg funding from the [[http://www.snf.ch|Swiss National Science Fundation]] (SNFS) for 3 years. This is a collaborative project with the [[http://www.idiap.ch|Idiap Institute]] (Martigny, CH) related to the [[http://www.idiap.ch/project/codices|Codices Project]]. |
- | The main focus of the post-doctoral position is on Machine Learning strategies applied to large-scale (Multimedia) Information Retrieval. Several PhD works are ongoing in the group on the topic and the successful post-doctoral candidate will closely collaborate with students and help in the guidance of their projects, while developing her/his own research. | + | The main focus of the PhD position is on Machine Learning strategies applied to large-scale (Multimedia) Information Retrieval and Visualisation. Several PhD works are ongoing in the group on the topic and the successful candidate will also closely collaborate with them. |
There will be many opportunities to get involved into teaching on related topics and/or basic computer science courses, given in the department. | There will be many opportunities to get involved into teaching on related topics and/or basic computer science courses, given in the department. | ||
== Requirements == | == Requirements == | ||
- | * Completed PhD in Computer Science or Applied Math with strong CS background. | + | * Completed MSc in Applied Maths or Computer Science. |
- | * Experience with machine learning and/or information retrieval with a good publication record in a related topic; | + | * Experience with machine learning and/or information retrieval; |
* good knowledge of data indexing and machine learning strategies and optimization algorithms; | * good knowledge of data indexing and machine learning strategies and optimization algorithms; | ||
* Strong interest in parallel computation and algorithm complexity; | * Strong interest in parallel computation and algorithm complexity; | ||
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== More information == | == More information == | ||
- | The position is guaranteed until end of 2013. An extension is administratively feasible. | + | The position is guaranteed for 3 years starting asap. An extension is administratively feasible. |
Information about the project and the Viper group at U Geneva: | Information about the project and the Viper group at U Geneva: | ||
*Prof. Stéphane Marchand-Maillet, stephane.marchand-maillet[at]unige.ch | *Prof. Stéphane Marchand-Maillet, stephane.marchand-maillet[at]unige.ch | ||
== Application == | == Application == | ||
- | Please send your complete application, including a curriculum vitae, a cover letter and two references at cvml-job-cui[at]unige.ch. Due to the expected large number of applications, candidates will be contacted only if selected for an interview. | + | Please send your complete application, including a curriculum vitae, a cover letter and two references at stephane.marchand-maillet[at]unige.ch with an email subject starting with [PHD]. Due to the expected large number of applications, candidates will be contacted only if selected for an interview. |
== Start date == | == Start date == |