MSCA Fellowship - AI 3D Video Processing

The I2CAT Foundation is looking for a post-doc researcher to apply for a MSCA Fellowhip. More information about MSCA Call here.

Since the last decade, the video research community and industry are strongly focusing on immersive technologies. Relevant examples include Virtual/Augmented/eXtended Reality (VR/AR/XR) scenarios, volumetric/holographic conferencing, and interactive shared experiences. These technologies typically involve advanced systems and formats for the generation of 3D assets and volumetric video. In the context of distributed and interactive eXtended Reality (XR), AI, and Neural based processing become essential to improve the representation, compression and transmission of 3D video paradigms.

i2CAT (Barcelona, Spain) is opening a postdoctoral position to advance the research field in AI based 3D Video processing technologies. The research will be focused on the design, development and evaluation of techniques for the enhancement, upsampling and compression of formats such as Volumetric Video (point clouds), Light-Fields and 3D assets, with a particular focus con techniques such as NeRF, AI driven Supersampling, Occlusions removal, Neural or Convolutional Network Based 3D Video Compression among others.

The ideal candidate masters one, or more, of the following research fields:

• Image and Video Acquisition and Processing
• AI Based 3D Reconstruction
• AI based 2D and 3D video enhancement techniques (i.e. supersampling, re-lighting, occlusions removal)
• AI and Neural Networks based 2D and 3D video compression techniques
• Geometric Deep Learning and/or Graphs Neural Networks
• Neural Randiance Fields (NeRF)
• Point Cloud Compression
• Multiview Video Coding
• Light-Field video Compression

It is expected that the work to be carried out will result in high-quality prototypes, scientific publications and even potentially standard-compliant contributions. The candidate will be integrated with an experienced cross-disciplinary team, and will closely interact with relevant industry and academic partners under the umbrella of national and European projects.

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Who we are:

The i2CAT Foundation is a non-profit research and innovation center that promotes mission-driven R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications, and services. More than 15 years of international research define our expertise in the fields of 5G, IoT,  VR,  and  Immersive  Technologies,  Cybersecurity,  Blockchain,  AI,  and  Digital  Social Innovation. The  center  partners  with  companies,  public  administration,  academia,  and  end-users   to leverage   this   knowledge   in   order   to   meet   real   social   and   business   challenges.

The greatest value of i2CAT is the talent of the people who make up our human team. We enjoy a team of people from more than 13 different nationalities and work every day to create and foster a work environment where we all feel comfortable creating, innovating and growing.

Want to know more? Visit our webpage! www.i2cat.net

What do we offer?

• Work from our offices or from home, whichever works best for you. We ask for two days in person at the office to coordinate with the rest of the team.
• This is a full time vacancy
• You will have a flexible work schedule so that you can reconcile your personal life with the professional one.
• Intensive hours every Friday of the year and every day in July and August
• Fix + variable salary
• Possibility of receiving part of your remuneration in kind (restaurant, transport, nursery or medical insurance)
• 25 working days of annual leave (the common 22 + 3 additional ones)
• You can access the UPC gym at a reduced price
• We have fruit in the office to promote a healthy lifestyle
• If you are interested, you can participate in events of your sector.
• You will work with a laptop. You can choose your work environment, Mac, Linux or Windows.
• You can ask us for training of your interest.
• We will work so that you have a career plan to promote your growth and development.

Where will you do it?

At i2CAT we already have an established telework policy for some time. You can work from home or from the office, whichever suits you best. We ask that you attend the office two days per week, one to stay connected with the team and the other one to establish relations.

If you decide to come to the office, we are located in Zona Universitària, next to the Campus Nord of the UPC, within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. It is a very well connected area (metro, tram, bus) with bars and restaurants around.

Our offices are designed with an open-office concept where everything is light and transparency (we do not have opaque rooms). We have a variety of workspaces so that you don't have to be at the same table all day.

i2CAT is an organization committed to equal opportunities. That is why we seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourage the female collective to apply.

i2CAT is an organization committed to diversity and we seek to increase the number of people with disabilities in our team.

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>> How to apply:

1. 1. Send us a cover letter (in English) stating your motivation and suitability with the offered position.
   2. Attach your full CV (including email address, contact details, etc.)
   3. Attach your academic track record (in case it isn't in your CV)