Fully-funded post-doctoral position at Technicolor on Computer Vision and Machine Learning - Deep Learning for High-end VFX

A fully-funded post-doctoral research position is proposed in Technicolor’s Imaging Science Lab in Rennes Research & Innovation Center, France. The position is open for a PhD graduate on an 18 month, full time basis.
MISSION
We are looking for a post-doc candidate in computer vision and machine leaning. One of his/her main roles will be to develop novel and breakthrough computer vision and machine learning algorithms to solve real problems in the visual effects industry such as rotoscoping, matting, despilling and tracking.
the successful applicant will:
- Propose innovative technologies and ensure development up to the level of proof-of-concept.
- Conduct, present research activities and demonstrate results in conferences and journals.
- Drive his research in conjunction with Technicolor’s business units.
- Generate intellectual property (patents).
- Propose new research directions to feed Technicolor innovation.
PROFILE
- Ph.D. in Computer Vision, machine learning, and connected fields.
- Strong background in Computer Vision and Deep Learning frameworks.
- Experience in software development (C++, python, git).
- Industry experience is appreciated. Hands-on compositing software is a plus.
- Proven track record in publications, technical innovation and problem solving.
- Team spirit, enthusiastic, motivated, and creative attitude.
- Good communication skills to promote activities internally and externally.
- Fluent English mandatory
TECHNICOLOR AT A GLANCE
Technicolor, a worldwide technology leader in the media and entertainment sector, is at the forefront of digital innovation. Our world class Research and Innovation (R&I) laboratories enable us to lead the market in delivering advanced video services to content creators and distributors. Technicolor counts 2 research labs located in France (Rennes) and the US (Los Altos).
R&I conducts basic and applied research to foster innovation within all Technicolor Business Units (BUs). It thus aims at providing BUs with cutting-edge technologies fitting their needs as well as exploring longer term avenues toward new technologies and business opportunities.
The Rennes center is the largest center of all Technicolor R&I facilities (http://www.technicolor.com/en/innovation/research-...). It is located in middle of the a science park that gathers large corporate research centers (e.g., Orange, Canon) as well as major French academic research centers (e.g., INRIA, CNRS).
CONTACTS AND APPLICATION
For more information, please contact Dr. Tomas Crivelli and Dr. Alexey Ozerov (emails below).
Applications should be sent to Tomas.Crivelli-AT-technicolor.com, Alexey.Ozerov-AT-technicolor.com and Patrick.Perez-AT-technicolor.com