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Stillingstittel: Postdoc in Biometrics-on-the-move

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Jobbnorge ID: 172561

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About the position

We have a vacancy for a postdoctoral position within the D4FLY EU2020 project, starting in autumn 2019. The D4FLY (Detecting Document frauD and iDentity on the fly) project aims to augment the current capabilities and capacities of border authorities in countering emerging threats in document and identity verification (e.g., forged documents, impostor fraud, morphed faces) at manual and highly automated border control points and in the issuance process of genuine documents. NTNU, as a partner of this consortium, will mainly concentrate on biometric verification on-the-move.

The successful candidate must be cleared for participation in projects that are classified as EU-Restricted.

The position reports to Head of Department

Main duties and responsibilities

The candidate is expected to work on biometrics algorithms that will enable on-the-move scenaria, i.e. the processing of biometric identity in real-time. Specifically, the work will concentrate on 3D facial recognition on-the-move, somatotype recognition on-the-move, as well as biometric fusion techniques.

In addition to the scientific work, the candidate is expected to take part in the associated reporting work (deliverables, meetings, etc).

Qualification requirements

Postdoctoral fellow:
A postdoctoral research fellowships is a qualification position in which the main objective is qualification for work in academic positions. Completion of a Norwegian doctoral degree in Computer Science or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree is required.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and national guidelines for appointment as PhD, postdoctor and research assistant

The following are desired characteristics for this position:

• Research experience in Visual Computing
• Research experience in biometrics and mainly 3D facial processing
• Excellent written and oral English skills

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, in terms of the qualification requirements specified in the advertisement. NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA.

Personal characteristics

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, as well as motivation, in terms of the qualification requirements specified in the advertisement

We offer

• exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
• an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
• favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• employee benefits

Salary and conditions

Postdoctoral candidates are remunerated in code 1352, and are normally remunerated at gross from NOK 523 200 before tax per year. From the salary, 2 % is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The period of employment is 3 years

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criterias in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

General information

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background. Under the Freedom of Information Act (offentleglova), information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to have their name entered on the list of applicants.

The national labour force must reflect the composition of the population to the greatest possible extent, NTNU wants to increase the proportion of women in its scientific posts. Women are encouraged to apply. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life (http://trondheim.com/). Having a population of 200 000, Trondheim is a small city by international standards with low crime rates and little pollution. It also has easy access to a beautiful countryside with mountains and a dramatic coastline.

Questions about the position can be directed to project leader T. Theoharis, e-mail: theotheo (at) ntnu.no or head of department John Krogstie, e-mail: john.krogstie (at) ntnu.no

About the application:

Submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no including the following components:

• CV, including publication list. If it is difficult to identify the individual applicant's contribution to joint publications, the applicant must include a brief abstractJV_description of his or her contribution.
• Diplomas and certificates
• A brief research proposal addressing the topic
• English proficiency results, if applicable

Applicants invited for interview must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters. Please refer to the application number 2019/16899 when applying. Diploma Supplement is required to be attached for European Master Diplomas outside Norway.

Application deadline: 21.07.2019

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