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<td>[Members] [General] Open PhD position on Creating Light
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<td>Mon, 5 Dec 2016 09:58:01 +0100</td>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Creating light field
content from existing images and videos</span></b><span
lang="EN-US"><br>
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The goal of this project is to create appealing visual
content for upcoming light field displays from existing
imagery, particularly from image and video collections such
as historical photos or consumer videos.<br>
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Light field displays for the first time offer the viewer
more than two views of an object from different
perspectives, and they can thus reproduce the appearance of
real-world objects which previously unachieved fidelity.
This has been demonstrated by first research prototype
displays, and commercial light field displays will become
available within the next few years. However, cameras for
capturing light field images or videos are not yet readily
available, which is why this project aims to create light
field content from existing imagery, which is readily
available. To achieve this goal, the project will research
and develop image- and video-based rendering approaches for
synthesising visually plausible novel views, as well as new
data-driven inpainting techniques for filling occlusion
holes in a visually consistent manner.<br>
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<b>Requirements</b><br>
Candidates should normally have a good first degree
(equivalent to a First Class or 2:1 Honours), or a Master’s
degree in computer science, visual computing or a related
discipline. A strong mathematical background and strong
previous programming experience, preferably in C++ and/or
Python, is required. Candidates must have a strong interest
in visual computing, and previous experience in computer
vision, computer graphics and image processing is highly
desirable.<br>
<br>
<b>Funding notes</b><br>
UK and EU students applying for this project may be
considered for a University Research Studentship which will
cover Home/EU tuition fees, a training support fee of £1000
per annum and a tax-free maintenance allowance of £14,296
(2016/17 rate) for 3.5 years.<br>
<br>
Note: ONLY UK and EU applicants are eligible for the
studentship; unfortunately, applicants who are classed as
Overseas for fee paying purposes are NOT eligible for
funding.<br>
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We welcome all-year round applications from self-funded
candidates and candidates who can source their own funding.<br>
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<b>Additional information</b><br>
Anticipated start date: 2 October 2017.<br>
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Informal enquires are welcomed and should be directed to Dr
Christian Richardt (</span><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:c.richardt@bath.ac.uk" target="_blank"><span
lang="EN-US">c.richardt@bath.ac.uk</span></a><span
lang="EN-US">). Formal applications should be submitted via
the University of Bath’s website: </span><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.bath.ac.uk/science/graduate-school/research-programmes/how-to-apply/"
target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US"><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.bath.ac.uk/science/graduate-school/research-programmes/how-to-apply/">http://www.bath.ac.uk/science/graduate-school/research-programmes/how-to-apply/</a></span></a><span
lang="EN-US">.<br>
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For more general information on studying for a PhD in
computer science at Bath, see:<br>
</span><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.bath.ac.uk/science/graduate-school/research-programmes/phd-computer-science/"
target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">http://www.bath.ac.uk/science/graduate-school/research-programmes/phd-computer-science/</span></a><span
lang="EN-US">.<br>
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<b>Application</b><br>
The application deadline for this position is Tuesday, 31
January 2017.<br>
<br>
Applications can be submitted via FindAPhD:<br>
</span><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=80681"
target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=80681</span></a><span
lang="EN-US">.<br>
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Applications may close earlier than the advertised deadline
if a suitable candidate is found; therefore, early
application is recommended.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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