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The School of Electrical Engineering conducts research and education in the fields of electrical engineering, systems engineering, information and communications theory, space and fusion plasma physics, and electrical power engineering. 300 people work in this creative and dynamic environment, out of which half are Ph.D. students, many from other countries. Our research projects are carried out in close collaboration with industry partners as well as with research colleagues from Sweden and other countries. The school is responsible for educating civil engineers in electrical engineering and five masters programs which are in great demand and which have a close connection to our main fields.

The Sound and Image Processing Laboratory at KTH focuses on the processing of audio-visual signals. Our research work ranges from basic research to applications and is often performed in collaboration with industry and in the context of EU projects. More information about us is available on the Internet: www.ee.kth.se/sip/  

Project Description

The PhD position is in the context of a research project on 3D media over the Internet. This project aims to evolve digital video communication into a new technology that enables virtual 3D experiences of natural 3D scenes at remote locations. Today, digital video communication is widely used due to the rise of the high-speed Internet. Image resolution and quality have increased substantially with the evolution of display technology and computational power. The immersive virtual 3D experience appears to be within reach, but as of today, we are confined to specially equipped digital movie theaters. Our research will focus on new image/3D scene processing and coding algorithms to facilitate the delivery of this new content over the Internet.

During your studies you will have the opportunity to regularly attend international conferences and workshops, visit research laboratories and academic institutions. You will build up a network of international contacts that will be useful for your future career.

Qualifications

We seek highly motivated individuals holding a Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related area. An applicant must have excellent academic credentials, a well-documented background in signal processing and communication, and a proven interest in applying theoretical results from science and engineering to creating novel technology. Expertise in some of the following areas is required: image processing, 3D scene processing, source coding, and software development. International publication of research papers will be regarded as a merit. Fluency in English, both written and verbal is a must.

At KTH, you will apply your excellent problem-solving skills and work both collaboratively and autonomously to produce your own high-quality research results.

Employment

Form of employment: Fixed term position.
Starting date: According to agreement.

The position will include 80% research and 20% teaching assistance. The salary is based on the existing employment agreement for PhD positions.

Application

The application shall include the following documents:

1. Letter of motivation
2. Curriculum vitae including the applicant’s degree(s) as well as name and full contact information for one professional reference (preferably your MS thesis supervisor)
3. Transcripts/certificates from your university
4. One sample publication, if applicable (link for download is sufficient)

Latest date for submission of application is 2012-03-04. Reference number: E-2012-0050. The application material in one PDF file should be sent by e-mail to: 0050@ee.kth.se . Specify the reference number E-2012-0050 in the subject line.

Contacts

Regarding the research project:
Markus Flierl, Associate Professor
Phone: +46 8 790 74 25
mflierl@kth.se

Trade Union Representative

Lars Abrahamsson, SACO
Phone: +46 8 790 70 58
lars.abrahamsson@ee.kth.se