ELIGIBILITY:

They are looking for a doctoral researcher to work and develop algorithms and multi-camera capturing systems for eye movements such as gaze, mutual gaze, and blinks. The doctoral researcher will be co-supervised by Prof. Xucong Zhang, Delft University of Technology and Dr. Senya Polikovsky, MPI‑IS. This project is funded by the DFG SPP Programme Understanding Gaze (ugaze SPP 2481) and the applicant will be part of the School of SPP Programme as well as the International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems (IMPRS‑IS). The doctoral researcher is expected to work on-site in Delft with Prof. Xucong Zhang for a given time period. They are expected to have strong skills in software design and development as well as experience in computer vision and machine learning.

Your tasks will be to:

Develop and enhance capture systems, which include creating the hardware system and study design.

Data collection using the developed capture systems

Develop cutting-edge gaze estimation and blink detection algorithms based on multiple systems in collaboration with TU Delft.

Collaborate with researchers in the field of psychology to adapt and improve the systems for specific case studies.

Education & Experience

MSc degree and strong academic background in the field of computer vision and machine learning

Strong programming skills, including but not limited to Python, OpenCV, PyTorch, Unreal Engine, and C++

Good oral and written communication skills in English

A natural team player and detail-oriented person

Some academic background or general interest in psychology would be a plus

BENEFIT:

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

The offer:

Working in a multidisciplinary collaborative project at MPI for Intelligent Systems (Tübingen)

Cutting-edge technologies related to computer vision and multi-sensor systems

An open-minded and motivating working environment with international scientists, engineers, and administrative staff

They provide a subsidy for the Deutschland-Jobticket (ÖPNV).

Their connection to a day care center and the possibility of mobile working help you to reconcile family and career.

The position is for 3 years with the possibility to extend if the scientific progress and funding permit it. The position is available as of now.