[UK] PhD studentship: Automated Face Recognition - University of West of England
PhD studentship: Automated Face Recognition
Machine Vision Laboratory
University of West of England
The position, supported by an EPSRC doctoral award, will be concerned with the development of innovative 3D facial recognition techniques. The project is closely related to a large EPSRC project currently underway to develop robust facial recognition technology based on 3D representations of the human face captured using photometric stereo. The PhD project will aim to advance the state of the art in the field by devising novel ways to deduce identity from 3D face data using hardware and techniques developed here at UWE’s Machine Vision Laboratory.
The laboratory’s current work is being undertaken in collaboration with Imperial College, the Home Office (Scientific Development Branch), General Dynamics UK Ltd and Identity Solutions Ltd and offers a unique opportunity to work within a motivated team in an exciting and topical multidisciplinary field. Further information relating to the work can be found at: http://www.uwe.ac.uk/cems/research/groups/mvl/projects/photoface.html. It is expected that the work will be published in journals and/or presented at international conferences.
This is a fixed-term studentship for 3 years. The bursary will be at the Research Council bursary rate, which is £12,600 in the academic year 2008-09, and is not subject to UK taxes. In addition, tuition fees will be waived for the duration of the bursary (3 years).
Eligibility
Applicants should hold a first or upper second class Honours degree in computing, physical sciences or engineering. Experience in programming is a requirement and applicants with a strong mathematical background are particularly welcome. A recognised English language qualification (minimum IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 600) is required if English is not your first language.
*Please note that the studentship is only available to persons who fulfil the UK residency criteria.
Application process
For further details and to apply online visit our website at www.uwe.ac.uk/jobs
Closing date: 7 September 2008
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Study information
Qualification: first or upper second class Honours degree in computing, physical sciences or engineering
Study duration: Fixed-term for 3 years
Funding information
Funding applies to: UK applicants only
Contacts and how to apply
Administrative contact and how to apply: For further details and to apply online visit our website at www.uwe.ac.uk/jobs
