Application closing date 14/02/2022
Salary £28,756 - £33,309 per annum
Job category/type Research
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Research Assistant in Multimedia Search

Job description

The School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EEECS) at Queen’s University Belfast, is seeking a Research Assistant in Multimedia Search to support our exciting project - Multimodal Video Search by Examples (MVSE).

This project is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) that brings together investigators from Queen’s University Belfast, Ulster University, University of Surrey, University of Cambridge and the BBC. The aim is to develop new technology which will enable users to search relevant content accurately and efficiently in large multimedia archives such as BBC Archives and You tube.

The successful candidate will develop search algorithms (e.g., hashing, ranking and fusion). You will also work closely with investigators and researchers in all teams of the project consortium in research, development and dissemination in relation to the project research programme.

This is an exciting time to join our team and embark your career at Queen’s. You will have the opportunity to develop valuable inter-personal skills while working with a wide variety of people in this multi-partner project consortium.

This post is available on a fixed term contract until 31/03/2024.

The successful candidate must have and your CV/Cover letter should clearly demonstrate you have:     

• Degree or equivalent in computer science or a closely related discipline
• Relevant experience to include:
  • Demonstrable programming experience in Python, MATLAB, C++ or Java.
  • Research and practical experience in AI techniques.
  • Demonstrable experience of successfully contributing to a project.
  • Demonstrable experience of delivering outputs from previous work or research activities.

*Please note the above are not an exhaustive list.* For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria click on the 'Candidate Information' link below. 

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing various staff networks such as iRise and PRISM which help us to progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. please visit:  www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/

Candidate Information

Informal enquires may be directed to Professor Hui Wang (email: h.wang@qub.ac.uk).

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