Stillingstittel:
PhD Position in Handling of Sensor Fusion, Point-Clouds,3D Maps Using Geometric Algebra (IVT-63/16)

Stillingsbeskrivelse:

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Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology

Department of Production and Quality Engineering

 

Jobbnorge ID: 124671

The Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology (http://www.ntnu.edu/ivt) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has a vacancy for one PhD candidate position at the Department of Production and Quality Engineering (http://www.ntnu.edu/ipk). The PhD candidate will be affiliated with the Production Systems group.

 

SFI Offshore Mechatronics

 

The research center SFI Offshore Mechatronics officially commenced on 1 April 2015. The vision for the SFI is to become the international knowledge and research hub for the next generation of advanced offshore mechatronic systems for autonomous operation and condition monitoring of topside drilling systems under the control of land-based operation centers, to ensure safe and efficient operation in deeper water and in harsh environments.

 

Work description

 

Geometric algebra is a powerful formulation for the handling of sensor fusion, point clouds and 3D Maps in computer vision systems. The objective of this position is to develop methods and solutions for demonstrating sensor fusion, point-clouds and 3D Maps using Geometric Algebra with application to offshore control systems. The developed solutions will be tested and demonstrated in the robotics lab at NTNU, Department of Production and Quality Engineering.

 

The position is awarded for a period of 3 years.

 

Qualifications

 

A master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Control Systems with good results is required, with an average grade B or better as measured in ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) grades, or an education at the equivalent level. A research-oriented master thesis within one of these areas is expected. For candidates who are writing their MSc thesis at NTNU it is possible to start in the position before the MSc thesis is submitted. 

 

Applicants who do not master a Scandinavian language must provide evidence of good English language skills, written and spoken. The following tests can be used as such documentation: TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). Minimum scores are:

 

• TOEFL: 600 (paper-based test), 92 (Internet-based test)

• IELTS: 6.5, with no section lower than 5.5 (only Academic IELTS test accepted)

• CAE/CPE: grade B or A

 

In extraordinary circumstances, formal documentation of language skills can be relinquished. In such cases the candidate's language skills will be assessed in a personal interview. 

 

Conditions of appointment:

 

PhD Candidates are remunerated in code 1017, and are normally remunerated at wage level 50, gross NOK 430 200 before tax. There will be a 2 % deduction to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund from gross wage.

 

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: NTNU - Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelig

Arbeidsgiver adresse: S. P. Andersens veg 5 7491 TRONDHEIM

Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers

Land: Norge

Region: Sør-Trøndelag

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

Lønn valuta: NOK

Lønn periode: Pr. år