Industrial Postdoc

Milestone Systems; Glostrup Kommune; On-site; DKK 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A global industry leader in video management software is seeking a talented Industrial Postdoc in Copenhagen, Denmark. This position focuses on advanced applied research in AI for large-scale Video Management Systems. The ideal candidate should have a PhD along with strong programming skills in Python, as well as a background in computer vision and machine learning. Responsibilities include leading research and integrating prototypes into existing products, with the opportunity to collaborate with academia and publish in top-tier conferences.

Qualifications

• You must have a PhD degree before you start working on this position.
• Proficiency in programming languages, such as Python, and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch.
• Strong interest and background in computer vision, and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on context-aware multi-camera tracking and re-identification at scale.
• Design agentic AI systems that autonomously coordinate camera networks.
• Develop operator-centric decision support, including uncertainty estimation and explainability.

Skills

Programming in Python

Deep learning frameworks

Computer vision background

Machine learning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Proficiency in English

Education

PhD degree

Job description

Milestone Systems, in collaboration with DTU (Technical University of Denmark) is looking for a talented Industrial Postdoc candidate!
Are you eager to join the global industry leader in video management software and video analytics?
Are you an enthusiastic researcher and a results-oriented candidate wishing to acquire experience in a rapidly growing sector?

Roles and responsibilities

The Industrial Postdoc will lead advanced applied research on next-generation AI for large-scale Video Management Systems (VMS), focusing on agentic AI, context-aware multi-camera tracking, and lifecycle management (MLOps).

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead research on context-aware multi-camera tracking and re-identification at scale
• Design agentic AI systems that autonomously coordinate camera networks
• Develop operator-centric decision support, including uncertainty estimation and explainability
• Architect MLOps pipelines for monitoring, drift detection, GDPR-compliant retraining, and auditability
• Integrate research prototypes into Milestone XProtect and validate in real-world SOC deployments
• Conduct benchmarking on large-scale public datasets and proprietary industrial data
• Publish in top-tier conferences and journals (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, TPAMI, IJCV)
• Contribute to patent evaluations and technology transfer into product roadmaps
• Act as a technical anchor between academic research and industrial engineering teams

What we are looking for:

Technical & Research skills

• You must have a PhD degree before you start working on this position.
• Proficiency in programming languages, such as Python, and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Strong interest and background in computer vision, and machine learning.
• High motivation, a high level of commitment, a proactive and positive attitude.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Professional skills

• Proven research independence and technical leadership
• Ability to translate research into deployable, robust systems
• Experience working across academia-industry boundaries

Personal skills

• You are passionate about technology and want to learn more about a product that is a key player in its field and is shaping the future of its industry.
• You are willing to work in a dynamic environment where experimentation and learning are required as part of building and developing a product.
• You are a team player who values integrity and honesty in communication.

Your Team

The Research team in Emerging AI is responsible for, among others, developing machine learning algorithms for promising products and/or ideas with impact across different products of Milestone’s portfolio.
We are a group of research scientists (at different levels of seniority) that work closely with our Products to develop cutting edge solutions also in collaboration with different universities, by supporting under/postgraduate students, PhD students, and Postdocs.

You will be part of a multi-cultural team within a multinational company with strong Nordic values.

Besides work experience and knowledge gain, you will make new friendships across borders, build up your network, and benefit your future career.

Interested? Apply now!

You will experience an inclusive and unbiased recruitment process where all employment decisions are based on qualifications. We advise you not to attach a cover letter to your application but instead, we encourage you to write a few lines about why you are applying for the position in your resume/CV. Are you excited about this opportunity then we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We will take candidates into the recruitment process continuously and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.

If you have any questions related to the position, please contact Kamal Nasrollahi on [phone]. You can also find out more about Milestone Systems at Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter or visit our website: www.milestonesys.com

Location

Copenhagen, Denmark