Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for the above position. This post is available initially for 12 months with an anticipated continuation of up to three years.

The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in estimation, mobile robotics, computer vision or a closely related area in computer science and an understanding of the Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (SLAM) problem and contemporary approaches. You will also need to have a strong familiarity with optimisation techniques especially those commonly used for tasks in computer vision. Excellent proven ability in software writing and debugging skills in C++ and Matlab, demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, experience in validation of algorithms using real data and the ability to work to deadlines are essential. A background in computer vision, robotics and proven experience and knowledge of systems engineering, SEIFS, EKF and FastSLAM techniques are desirable.

The starting salary will be in the RA1A scale £19460 - £23643

Further particulars may be obtained from this link or Mr C J Scotcher, The Senior Administrator, University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ, or by email to administrator@eng.ox.ac.uk ; to whom written applications should be made enclosing a curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of two referees.

Please quote DF05066 in all correspondence.

The closing date for applications is 30th September 2005

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reference:http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/~wpcadm2/DF05066ad.htm