6 PhD Scholarships in Vision, Speech & Signal Processing, University of Surrey, UK (2017)

We are looking for outstanding and committed individuals who want to be part of a rich and stimulating research environment where you will be encouraged to contribute to advancing the state-of-the art through publication and participation in leading international forums.

CVSSP is a leading UK research centre in audio-visual signal processing, computer vision and machine learning with over 120 researchers and excellent facilities. Our aim is to advance the state of the art in multimedia signal processing and computer vision, with a focus on image, video and audio applications. The majority of the centre's research is conducted in collaboration with UK or European industry. CVSSP has a strong track-record of innovative research leading to technology transfer and exploitation in biometrics, creative industries (film, TV, games, VR), mobile communication, healthcare, robotics and consumer electronics.

The Centre is seeking to recruit outstanding individuals for fully funded PhD studentships starting in October 2017. Funding is available for up to 6 PhD studentships in the following areas:

- Audio-visual Signal Processing
- Computer Vision
- Machine Learning
- Data Science for Media
- Computational Photography and 3D Video
- Spatial Audio and Machine Audition
- Robot Vision and Autonomous Systems
- Biometrics and Surveillance
- Medical Image Analysis and Healthcare Technology
- Multimedia Communication Systems
- Digital Doubles and Free-viewpoint Video
- Vision and Audio for TV, Film, Games, Virtual and Augmented Reality

CVSSP is part of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department. Surrey has -been named 'University of the Year' and 'University of the Year for Student experience' in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016 and it is ranked third nationally for electronic engineering by the Guardian University Guide 2017.

Funding: These 3-year PhD studentships will cover Home/EU fees, a tax-free maintenance grant of up to £14,296 per annum and contribution to travel costs to present your research at national and international conferences. Enhanced stipends £19,000 per annum are available on industry supported collaborative PhD research projects. Studentships are open to overseas students provided they can support the difference between home and overseas fees (£15,880).

Entry Requirements: All applicants should have (or expect to obtain) a first-class degree in a numerate discipline (mathematics, science or engineering) and a strong interest in pursuing research in this field.

Further details:
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