Our research group currently has 2 open PhD vacancies. Click on the positions to get more details about the research involved and how to apply.
PhD Position in optimization and adaptation of deep learning systems to the edge and cloud for industrial applications: This research opportunity is based on the urgent need for enhancing the efficiency and scalability of edge AI solutions in the industrial sector. You will be offered an initial contract of 12 months, to be extended up to a period of 4 years in total with the aim of obtaining a PhD. You hold a Master of Science degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent.
PhD Position in real-time 3D view synthesis and scene representation using Neural Radiance Field models: You will be tasked with addressing the challenges associated with neural radiance fields, particularly in the context of real-time low latency rendering and view synthesis. You will be offered an initial contract of 12 months, to be extended up to a period of 4 years in total with the aim of obtaining a PhD. You hold a Master of Science degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent.
At IPI, we offer you the opportunity to conduct research in a highly international and friendly working environment. We provide ample opportunity for researchers to take initiative in their work and to develop their professional networks. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Both positions offer a flexible starting date, with a preference to start as soon as possible. Submissions remain welcome until the positions are filled.
The Image Processing and Interpretation (IPI) group at Ghent University-imec consists of +/- 40 experienced researchers, post-docs and professors. IPI conducts research in a wide array of both fundamental and applied image processing topics. Application domains of this research include intelligent & autonomous vehicles, surveillance and sensor networks, remote sensing, medical image analysis, video analysis and scene reconstruction.
Ghent University consistently ranks among the best 100 universities in the world, including, 69th by the Academic Ranking of World Universities (or Shanghai ranking) and 88th by U.S. News & World Report. The IPI Lab is location on the university’s UFO campus in the center of Ghent, Belgium, a city recently rated as one of the best places to visit in Europe for culture.