MS/Ph.D. Research Assistantships in Computer Vision (UNR)

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MS / Ph.D. Research Assistantships in Computer Vision
University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)

The Computer Vision Laboratory (CVL) (http://www.cse.unr.edu/CVL) in the
Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the University of
Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites applications for several MS and Ph.D.
student research assistantships, starting in Spring/Fall 2012. The students who
will be awarded these assistantships will be expected to
complete a MS or PhD degree.

Active research areas within CVL include biometrics (e.g., face, hand,
fingerprint), object detection and recognition, object tracking and pose
estimation, visual surveillance, and human activity recognition. CVL is
currently funded by NSF, NASA, and DoD.

Requirements: A first degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or
an Engineering subject. Strong mathematical background and excellent
programming skills in C or C++. Familiarity with Linux, and good knowledge
of OpenCV and/or Matlab. Background in image processing, computer vision,
pattern recognition, and machine learning and publications are desirable.
Previous experience on 3D segmentation and registration will be a plus.

Applications should be sent by email (in pdf format) to Prof. George Bebis
(bebis@cse.unr.edu) and should include a CV, a brief statement of research
interests, and the names of 2 references. Applications should be sent as
soon as possible and preferably before October 15th, 2011 (for Spring
2012 positions) and Match 15, 2012 (for Fall 2012 positions), but later
applications may be considered. For more information, please contact Prof.
Bebis (http://www.cse.unr.edu/~bebis)

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Information about UNR
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The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) (http://www.unr.edu) is a land grant
institution, established in 1874. It has 11 schools and colleges and
offers 70 majors for an undergraduate degree, 70 master's degree programs,
and 34 doctoral programs including a four-year medical school. UNR's
16,000 students come from all 17 Nevada counties, from all 50 states and
from more than 80 countries. The university conducts more than $70
million in research grants and contracts
each year. UNR is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools
and Colleges. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering
(http://www.cse.unr.edu) is one of the five departments within the College
of Engineering. It has 13 full-time faculty and 7 adjunct faculty. The
Department has about 260 undergraduate students, 34 MS students, and 32
PhD students.

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Information about the Reno metropolitan area
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UNR is an integral part of the Reno metropolitan area, home to
approximately 300,000 people. The 255-acre main campus, located minutes
from downtown Reno, features both contemporary and historic architecture,
and the university's tree-lined Quadrangle is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. The academic atmosphere is filled with rich
surroundings for the cultural and intellectual development of the
students. Reno is bounded on the west by the majestic Sierra Nevada
mountain range and on the east by the rolling basin and range province,
Reno benefits from a comfortable climate. There are four distinct seasons
in this cool, dry climate where the sun shines nearly 290 days a year. The
area is noted for its variety of recreational opportunities, which include
sailing, camping, hiking, fishing, and sightseeing. Within an hour's drive
of the campus, for example, are Lake Tahoe in the High Sierra, and Pyramid
Lake, a unique prehistoric desert sea. Also within an hour's drive are a
number of nationally known ski areas, including Squaw Valley, site of the
1960 Winter Olympics. Other scenic attractions include Virginia City,
setting of one of the West's richest mining bonanzas , Genoa, the state's
first pioneer settlement, and and Carson City, the Nevada state capital.
Reno is within 2 hours' drive from Sacramento and 3.5 hours' drive from
San Francisco.