[Jobinfo] Fwd: [Members] [General] Open PhD position on Creating Light Fields at University of Bath

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Subject: 	[Members] [General] Open PhD position on Creating Light Fields 
at University of Bath
Date: 	Mon, 5 Dec 2016 09:58:01 +0100
From: 	eurographics@eg.org
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*Creating light field content from existing images and videos*

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.

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.

*Requirements*
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.

*Funding notes*
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.

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.

We welcome all-year round applications from self-funded candidates and 
candidates who can source their own funding.

*Additional information*
Anticipated start date: 2 October 2017.

Informal enquires are welcomed and should be directed to Dr Christian 
Richardt (c.richardt@bath.ac.uk <mailto:c.richardt@bath.ac.uk>). Formal 
applications should be submitted via the University of Bath’s website: 
http://www.bath.ac.uk/science/graduate-school/research-programmes/how-to-apply/.

For more general information on studying for a PhD in computer science 
at Bath, see:
http://www.bath.ac.uk/science/graduate-school/research-programmes/phd-computer-science/.

*Application*
The application deadline for this position is Tuesday, 31 January 2017.

Applications can be submitted via FindAPhD:
https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=80681.

Applications may close earlier than the advertised deadline if a 
suitable candidate is found; therefore, early application is recommended.



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