15 Sep 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company

CYPRUS MARINE AND MARITIME INSTITUTE

Research Field

Computer science

Mathematics

Engineering » Electrical engineering

Engineering » Computer engineering

Neurosciences » Neuroinformatics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Cyprus

Application Deadline

15 Nov 2023 - 02:32 (Europe/Athens)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

H2020

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

About CMMI and MDigiC:

CMMI is a non-profit research and technology development organization supported by EU funds, the Government of Cyprus, and industry stakeholders. We collaborate with local and international partners to drive innovation in various fields.

As a Computer Vision and Machine Learning Scientist at MDigiC, you will be at the forefront of interdisciplinary research aimed at advancing earth observation and remote sensing for marine and maritime applications. We work with a diverse range of imagery data from various sensors, including optical, radar, and hyperspectral. We also integrate data such as the Automatic Identification System (AIS) to enhance our insights.

Our ongoing projects include:

Advancing satellite remote sensing to localize vessels (large-scale small object classification)

Extracting relevant imagery from vast data sets (content-based image retrieval and self-supervision)

Enhancing spatial resolution (super-resolution) to improve downstream applications

Multidisciplinary initiatives in marine robotics and marine biodiversity efforts

Job responsibilities:

Successful candidates will:

Research & Development:

Conduct research within funded projects by implementing and evaluating state-of-the-art methodologies.

Propose ideas for novel research themes and hypotheses with the potential of translating them into publications and securing funding.

Test hypotheses and evaluate scientific data from various sources, revisiting and adjusting working hypotheses as suitable.

Collaborate on projects with partners from other research institutions, universities, and the industry.

Publication & Dissemination:

Author research articles for peer-reviewed journals and conferences, as well as book chapters.

Present papers at international conferences, and other venues to disseminate research findings.

Collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports, including those for project deliverables.

Management & Coordination:

Manage personal academic research and associated administrative tasks.

Liaise with funding bodies and provide information to project stakeholders.

Represent MDigiC at both internal and external meetings and seminars, either with other members of the team or alone.

Requirements

Research Field

Computer science

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Computer engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Mathematics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Qualifications:

Hold a relevant PhD (or near completion) or MSc in Computer Vision or Machine Learning.

Publication records related to Machine Learning and Computer Vision is considered a strong advantage; familiarity with the existing literature and state-of-the-art is a must.

Sufficient theoretical and practical knowledge of methodologies from traditional machine learning as well as deep learning.

Experience in executing research projects from conception to publication is considered a strong advantage.

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent MDigiC at meetings.

Experience in deep learning model development using popular frameworks in Python, e.g., Tensorflow and Pytorch.

Personal Characteristics:

Strong analytical and integrative thinking

Strong organisational and teamwork skills

Strong written, oral, graphical, and digital presentation skills

Ability to interact with governmental, industrial, and other external organisations to build productive relationships

Ability to work under pressure, delegate and plan personal workload effectively

Ability to solve problems creatively.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information

Benefits

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

13th Salary

Pension Plan

Flexible Working Arrangements

Extensive learning opportunities

Purpose-driven organisation

Culture of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, valued for who they are and empowered to succeed

Eligibility criteria

How to apply:

Applications will be evaluated immediately on a rolling basis. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

To apply, please submit:

A detailed curriculum vitae

Copies of degree certificates

Contact details of at least two referees who can provide reference letters

Examples of published work, research papers, or other relevant writing samples.

Only applications that fulfil the above criteria will be considered. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, or sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please contact us at +357 24506122 or by email at [email protected].

Please refer to our privacy notice in Privacy Notice for Potential Employees.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

CMMI

Country

Cyprus

City

Larnaca

Postal Code

6023

Street

13 Vasileos Pavlou Square

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https: // www. cmmi.blue/apply/

Contact

City

Larnaca

Website

https: // www. cmmi.blue

Street

Vasileos Pavlou Square

Postal Code

6023

STATUS: EXPIRED