Postdoctoral Research Fellow

3 weeks ago

Stirling, United Kingdom University of Stirling Full time

**Post Details**
Full time
Fixed term for 27 months

Interviews are expected to take place on the week commencing Monday 24 June 2024.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

**The Post**
A cross-disciplinary team of researchers from the Universities of York, Stirling, Cardiff, Manchester, and Southampton are working together on an EPSRC-funded project, Edgy Organism, to develop a novel end-to-end neuromorphic design approach drawing inspiration from how data is processed and represented in the brain and build an efficient hardware architecture based on spiking neural networks (SNNs). The project aims to develop novel computing solutions, that can autonomously and reliably detect illegal or harmful activities in crowded public spaces, with minimum intrusion of personal space and privacy. We are recruiting a team of outstanding researchers from Visual Neuroscience, Psychology, Edge Computing, AI/ML, and Neuromorphic Engineering, to work with us on achieving Edgy Organism project’s ambitious objectives.

As part of this project, Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences is offering a fixed term (27 months) full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow position to work with Dr Elena Gheorghiu and the cross-disciplinary team of researchers.

**Pre-employment screening**

**Other information**

The post holders will join the Cognition in Complex Environments Research Group in Psychology.

**Description of Duties**
The successful applicant will be responsible for running the day-to-day aspects of the project. Principally, in this role you will:

- Design and implement novel object detection and tracking algorithms which are inspired by the organization of visual cortex and designed to automatically and adaptively learn spatial hierarchies of features
- Design and implement multi-depth learning system for pattern of life encoding and classification
- Design and implement novel neuromorphic computing architectures, focusing on artificial spiking neural networks, interfacing with edge sensors, and efficient hardware implementation
- Having regular meetings with team members and stakeholders to track progress, resolve any theoretical, technical, or analytical issues and discuss dissemination strategies
- Conduct research, publish, and disseminate research through publications, conference presentations and public engagement

**Essential Criteria** Qualifications**
- PhD, or equivalent research experience, in Computer Vision/ Computer Science, Visual Neuroscience, Psychology, Physics, Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, or similar technical area
- Possess specialist knowledge in computer vision/ image processing/ object detection and tracking, and machine learning to work with established software/ research programmes

**Research & Skills**
- Excellent knowledge and skills in Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, or Brain-inspired computing, including simulation and training methods
- Possess specialist knowledge in computer vision/ image processing/ object detection and tracking, and machine learning to work within established research programmes
- Evidence of excellent programming skills in Python, C++/C, MatLab or equivalent
- Evidence of excellent knowledge and skills in simulation systems development, including specification, design, programming (Python, C++/C, or equivalent) and testing
- Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills
- Evidence of research productivity, such as writing papers for publication and report-writing

**Attitudes & Behaviour**
- Desire to work in a cross-disciplinary team
- Proven ability to establish rapport and interact effectively with colleagues
- Evidence of self-motivation and the ability to work independently/ manage own academic research and associated activities
- Ability to set and meet deadlines

**Desirable Criteria**
- Knowledge of a range of research techniques and methodologies, excellent research software development skills, including testing and integration with other tools
- Experience of carrying out both independent and collaborative research
- Attention to detail and commitment to high quality
- A developing body of publications in high-impact journals

**Behaviours and Competencies**
The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.
- **Managing self and personal skills**
Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.
- **Delivering excellent service**
Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.
- **Finding solutions**
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for

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