JOB DESCRIPTION

The PhD position is within the fields of Computer Vision-based inspection from an airborn (drone) platform. The project can involve research in Computer Vision based processing and analysis techniques for visual inspection of large and/or hard-to-get-to structures, where a drone platform can bring relevant sensors (not necessarily limited to video cameras) in convenient position for the analysis. The project can also involve research elements of the navigational procedures for the drone during insepection tasks. Furthermore, geometrical analysis of inspection data can be an area of research.

The successful applicant will have documented experience in one or more of the described focus areas.

You may obtain further information from Associate Professor Claus B. Madsen, Department of Architecture, Design and Mediatechnology, phone: +45 9940 8788, email: cbm@create.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 the Faculty 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 every six months. It is a prerequisite for continuation of salary payment that the previous progress is approved at the time of the evaluation.

The qualifications of the applicant will be assessed by an assessment committee. On the basis of the recommendation of the assessment committee, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Science will make a decision for allocating the stipend.

For further information about stipends and salary as well as practical issues concerning the application procedure contact Ms. Bettina Wedde, The Faculty of Engineering and Science, email: bew@adm.aau.dk, phone: +45 9940 9909.

The Faculty have a research school, The Doctoral School of Engineering and Science: www.phd.teknat.aau.dkand a Network for all PhD students: www.pau.aau.dk

The application is only to be submitted online by using the "Apply online" button below.

AGREEMENT

Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of March 26, 2012 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the Ministry of Finance current circular on the employment structure at Danish Universities.

Further Information
http://www.vacancies.aau.dk/show-vacancy/?vacancy=852717
Application Deadline : 14 September 2016