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<font face='Lucida Grande' size='4'>Post-doc position (1year or more; 38K€ - 44K€/year)<br><br>Work place : Université de Rouen Normandy, France<br><br>Contact : <u>Edwige.Pissaloux@univ-rouen.fr</u></font><font face='Lucida Grande'><br><br><u>Context of the post-doc position<br></u>The “Perception and Interaction” (P&I) group of the LITIS laboratory (150<br>researchers), of the University of Rouen Normandy (France), is involved in<br>research on the design of intelligent systems for human interactions with<br>space ( mobility, non-visual perception of the arts). Its methodological<br>approach (models, algorithms, architectures, experimental evaluation) is<br>multidisciplinary, at the crossroads of multimodal vision / perception,<br>robotics and cognitive science. The group models, designs and produces,<br>with multimodal ICT technologies (vision, touch, audio), prototypes of<br>portable systems for people with visual impaired people (VIP). Several<br>research projects are underway: international (Inclusive Museum Guide (ANR,<br>2021-2024)), national (ACCESSPACE 2), or regional (Guide Muséal<br>(2019-2022)). The group received the CCAH-Malakoff Médéric prize for<br>applied research on deficiencies (2017).<br><br>It is expected that the post-doc fellow will contribute to on going research<br>projects (e.g. « Museum Guide » project, mystifying-austin-87a7b8.netlify.app/en/, ACCESPACE<br><u><a href="http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=c2NlLmNhcmxldG9uLmNhICwJCQlmZy1hcmNAbGlzdHMudW5pLXBhZGVyYm9ybi5kZQlQb3N0LWRvYyBwb3NpdGlvbiBpbiBSb3VlbiBVbml2ZXJzaXR5IAk1MTEJTGlzdHMJMTI4CWNsaWNrCXllcwlubw==&url=http%3A%2F%2Faccesspace.univ-rouen.fr%2FMobilite.php%3FLg%3DEn">http://accesspace.univ-rouen.fr/Mobilite.php?Lg=En</a></u>), and will advance the<br>state-of-the-art in all aspects of VIP’s interaction with the space via<br>embedded perception and man-machine interactive wearable systems.<br><br>This includes the following sub-topics/subtasks to be addressed during the<br>postdoc :<br>a) Design of a wearable embedded multimodal assistive device for VIP<br>interaction with space (haptic device such as our force-feedback tablet F2T,<br>a tactile belt, embedded vision system)<br>b) Modelling of the VIP mobility assistances;<br>c) Indoor & outdoor mobility approaches (bio-inspired, VIO (Visual<br>Inertial Odometry), GNSS, multi-sensor data fusion etc.)<br>d) Experimental evaluations' preparation and their carring (protocol<br>design, collected data processing/analysis) of the designed systems in<br>simulated environments and in ecological settings with human participants<br>(VIP, museums’ staff, etc.)<br>e) Publishing of the results and participation in dissemination activities<br>f) Doctoral and master supervision<br>g) Participation in project management.<br><br><u>Requirements (Skills/Qualifications)<br></u>PhD in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Robotics or closely related field.<br>Good theoretical and practical background in<br>• Computer Vision, Image processing, (multimodal) Perception (&<br>sensing), Interaction<br>• Robotics (navigation, bioinspired navigation, VIO, etc.)<br>• Mechatronics/automation/control electronics<br>Good programming skills (python, Java, C/C++; Matlab)<br>Knowledge of 3D modelling and 3D printing (e.g. Maya, Blender, SolidWorks)<br>Theoretical knowledge of Bayesian models will be a plus<br><br><u>Specific Requirement<br></u>• experience with real robotic hardware (programming, electronics &<br>mechanics)<br>• experience with Ubuntu/Linux<br>• open mind towards cognitive science and visually impaired sciences &<br>technologies<br>• scientific curiosity and ability to work autonomously<br>• proactive team working attitude<br>• good communication skills (at least in English)<br>• availability to travel to international conferences and meetings with<br>partners<br>• assistance in administrative works as a project partner<br><br><u>Required languages</u>: English<br><br><u>Required Research Experience<br></u>At least 3 year research experience – a PhD degree obtained in 7 years <br>before this position start ; this period may be longer and including breaks<br>such as maternity/paternity leave, parental/educational leave, etc.<br><br><u>For additional job details</u> :<br> please send your questions to prof. <u>Edwige.Pissaloux@univ-rouen.fr</u><br><br><u>Benefits</u><br>The employment will take place with respect to national regulations (Labor<br>code) with social security and retirement benefits.<br>Beneficial and welfare schemes and wide range of sports and cultural offers<br>are provided.<br><br>The position is for 1 year with renewal granted after the first year if both<br>parties are satisfied, and will be paid according to the French salary<br>regulations for postdoctoral scholars depending on the candidate’s<br>previous experience.<br><br><u>Eligibility criteria<br></u>The position will remain open until satisfactory candidate is found.<br><br><u>Selection process</u>:<u><br></u>Please send via email to <u>Edwige.Pissaloux@univ-rouen.fr</u> (in .pdf format with<br>scanned signature) your application including:<br>a) A letter of intent specifying research experience and intended<br>contributions and the starting date<br>b) The curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications and<br>scientific achievements and interests<br>c) Master degree marks<br>d) An e-copy or at least summary and outline of your PhD<br>e) E-copy of up to 3 representative recent paper publications<br>f) Names and email addresses of at least two permanent staff<br>acquainted with research activities of the candidate to be contacted for letter<br>of recommendation<br><br>The name of each file should start with candidate-name followed by applied<br>position (post-doc) and nickname of the content.<br><br>The candidate may be asked by email for an e-interview (skype, zoom, BBB,...)<br>with the appointment international committee.<br><br><u>Additional comments<br></u>The LITIS lab is located in the city named Saint Etienne du Rouvray, with<br>tramway access from the center of Rouen.<br>Some teaching classes (in French and in English) at the University (undergraduate and graduate levels) are possible, and will be paid in addition.<br>Since we will not return your documents, please submit their e-copy only.<br><br></font>
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