The University of Amsterdam (UvA) invites applications for two fully funded PhD positions in Spatiotemporal Reconstruction of Interacting People for Perceiving Systems at the Faculty of Science, Computer Vision Lab.
The scholarship is open to candidates from all nationalities with a strong background in computer vision, computer graphics, and machine learning. Applicants must hold a master’s degree in a relevant field such as artificial intelligence, robotics, or mathematics. Strong programming skills, creativity, and a passion for cutting-edge research in 3D/4D human-object interaction are essential.
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Application Deadline: 17 February 2025
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Amsterdam (UvA)
- Department: Faculty of Science, Computer Vision Lab
- Course Level: PhD
- Award: Fully-funded PhD position with a salary range of €2,872 – €3,670 per month
- Access Mode: Online application
- Number of Awards: 2
- Nationality: Domestic and International
- The award can be taken in: Netherlands
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all nationalities.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, or a related field.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Have a strong computational and mathematical background.
- Demonstrate creativity, curiosity, self-motivation, and team spirit.
- Have experience or interest in 3D Machine Perception, 3D Human and Object Understanding, 3D Human Avatars, and Machine Learning.
- Be willing to collaborate on international research and publish at top-tier venues.
- Have strong programming skills in Python, C++, or other relevant languages.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- A detailed CV
- A cover letter describing research interests and motivation
- Copies of academic transcripts
- Contact information for two referees
Applications should be submitted online through the official UvA job portal before the deadline: February 17, 2025.
Benefits
- A fully funded PhD position with a competitive salary.
- 232 vacation hours per year, with additional leave benefits.
- Holiday allowance (8%) and a year-end bonus (8.3%).
- Access to pension benefits through ABP.
- Opportunities for professional development through UvA training courses.
- Flexible work arrangements with the possibility of remote work.
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities at the brand-new Lab42 building at UvA.
- Possibility of collaboration with international research teams and industry partners.
