PhD in Semantics and Object Detection in Subsea Environments
Job description
education, public sector services and knowledge collaboration. AAU educates students for the future and activities are based on a dynamic and transformative collaboration with the surrounding community.
AAU Energy is a dynamic engineering research department in continuous growth and inspiring surroundings. AAU Energy has a very international environment and covers all areas of clean and sustainable energy systems of the future within electrical, thermal and mechatronic energy technology. AAU Energy has campuses in both Aalborg and Esbjerg, this position is located in Esbjerg.
The mission is to be world leading in both research and research-based education of the energy engineers of the future. AAU Energy has approx. 300 employees of many nationalities, of which 25 are administrative staff. In addition, AAU Energy constantly has approx. 50-70 guest researchers from around the world.
Research and teaching are in the absolute world elite in the field of energy, and we have extensive and leading workshop and laboratory facilities, where research and innovation are carried out in direct collaboration with industry to a great extent.
The position is offered in relation to the research group"Offshore Drone and Robotics" and the PhD Student will be positioned in the“Esbjerg Energy Section”.
The position is offered in connection with the U-SHIELD project which aims to develop an automatic underwater intercepting drone for immobilization of subsea threats. You will be part of a diverse project team sharing the task of investigating the fusion of multiple sensor modalities, including optical and acoustic technologies, to develop robust perception systems capable of operating in challenging underwater conditions. You will explore and apply AI-based methods for object detection and segmentation, leveraging on datasets enhanced by virtual realistic(synthetic) environments for data augmentation and performance evaluation.
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about developing the skillset on underwater perception technologies within topics such as:
- Developing and optimizing AI-based object detection and semantic segmentation algorithms.
- Developing algorithms for multimodal sensor fusion and underwater perception
- 3D modeling and simulation using tools like Blender or similar open-source software for generating
realistic virtual environments. - Underwater robotics and field deployment of perception systems.
Qualifications:
- A master's degree in computer vision, computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, or a related field
Supplementary Qualifications: - Experience with computer vision and AI-based segmentation or object detection methods is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with underwater related sensor technologies such as optical and acoustic systems is advantageous.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++.
You may obtain further professional information from Associate Professor, Jesper Liniger,+4593562090,jel@energy.aau.dk concerning the scientific aspects of the stipend.
PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of Engineering and Science in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of August 27, 2013 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.
The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts.
Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.
When the hiring process is completed, a final rejection will be sent to the applicants who are not considered for the position.
Salary and Career:
When pursuing a PhD at Aalborg University, you'll receive a stipend which includes both salary and pension benefits. The base salary starts at a minimum of 28,993.42 DKK before taxes, with an additional 17% added for pension contributions. However, the final salary can be negotiated based on your qualifications and experience, with seniority playing a key role in determining the main salary.
Read more about pension optionshere.
At Aalborg University's Doctoral School, engineering PhD students enjoy unique career development opportunities. These include personalized DISC profile assessments with feedback, career-focused courses, and networking events with trade unions, employers, and other relevant parties. Learn more about these initiatives at ourCareer Hub.
For further information about stipends and salary as well as practical issues concerning the application procedure contact Ms. Lisbeth Diinhoff, The Doctoral School at The Faculty of Engineering and Science, email:ld@adm.aau.dk, phone:+45 9940 9589.
For more information of The Doctoral School of Engineering and Science:www.phd.engineering.aau.dk
Read more about AAU atwww.aau.dk.
Read more about the AAU Energy atwww.energy.aau.dk.
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AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.
The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.
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