Two-Year Postdoctoral Scholarship Position in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Document Analysis in Luleå, Sweden

The Machine Learning Research subject at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) is offering a two-year postdoctoral scholarship position in the area of Machine Learning and Computer Vision with a focus on Document Analysis. The position is located in Luleå, Sweden. The postdoctoral researcher will work with Professor Elisa Barney on computer vision research using Machine Learning and Image Processing on historical documents. The research may include unsupervised learning, one-shot learning, quick system adaptation, document comparison, and retrieval. The Post-Doc should actively participate in the acquisition of future projects, which could lead to an extension of the position.

To qualify for this position, applicants must have a PhD or equivalent in the fields of computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering, although a researcher from the humanities with a strong technical background would be considered. The candidate should have a good knowledge of English, both in speech and writing, and have the capacity to work independently as well as in teams. Industrial experience is highly valued. The Machine Learning group is diverse and welcomes diverse applicants.

To apply, candidates must submit a CV, a personal letter stating proposed research topics and how they fit in with current research in the ML group and of Professor Elisa Barney, and how they view the role of a postdoctoral researcher as part of a research team. Copies of verified diplomas from universities must also be included. The application, including diplomas, must be written in English. The final day to apply is September 15, 2024.

For further information, please contact Professor Elisa Barney at elisa.barney@ltu.se.