Postdoctoral Researcher – Energy-Efficient AI for Video Processing

InterDigital CE Patent Holdings, SAS; Rennes; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

InterDigital Research & Innovation's Video Lab in Rennes invites a post-doctoral researcher to advance energy-efficient AI for video processing, including generative AI approaches. You will define research problems, develop innovative algorithms, and contribute to energy-aware media standards within the Energy-Aware Media project.

The role emphasizes developing energy-efficient neural architectures, measuring energy usage, and sharing results via publications and disclosures, while collaborating

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in computer science, electrical engineering, image processing, signal processing, applied mathematics, or related field.
• Ph.D. topic related to sustainability or energy impact would be a plus.
• Expertise in learning-based algorithm development for video processing and generation.
• Proficiency in Python and C/C++ software development.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with the team.
• A curious, creative, and motivated mindset.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in French is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Identify promising research opportunities.
• Research, develop, and implement algorithms and prototypes in energy-efficient AI-based video processing and generative AI.
• Measure and model energy consumption of AI-based video processing and generation pipelines.
• Design energy-aware neural architectures.
• Optimize model inference and deployment.
• Develop metrics for energy-quality trade-offs in AI-based video processing pipelines.
• Share results through peer-reviewed publications, invention disclosures, and technology reference implementations.
• Contribute to the team’s existing research tracks and identify opportunities for standardization.

Connaissances

Video processing

Generative AI

Python

C/C++

Energy-aware AI

English communication

Team collaboration

Formation

Ph.D. in computer science / electrical engineering / image processing / signal processing / applied mathematics / related field

Ph.D. topic related to sustainability or energy impact (a plus)

Outils

Python

C/C++

Description du poste

Join InterDigital's Video Lab to pioneer the next generation of energy-efficient AI for video. As a postdoctoral researcher, you will help shape technologies that reduce the environmental footprint of generative AI while contributing to international standards and publishing cutting-edge research.

InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence, and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communication devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming.

Job Summary

InterDigital Research & Innovation is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to join the Video Lab and focus on energy-efficient AI-based video processing tools including generative AI approaches. As part of the Energy-Aware Media project, the candidate will contribute to the defining the research problem, develop innovative algorithms, methods, and standards, and advance sustainability in AI-based video pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Identify promising research opportunities.
• Research, develop, and implement algorithms and prototypes in energy-efficient AI-based video processing and generative AI.
• Measure and model energy consumption of AI-based video processing and generation pipelines.
• Design energy-aware neural architectures.
• Optimize model inference and deployment.
• Develop metrics for energy-quality trade-offs in AI-based video processing pipelines.
• Share results through peer-reviewed publications, invention disclosures, and technology reference implementations.
• Contribute to the team’s existing research tracks and identify opportunities for standardization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in computer science, electrical engineering, image processing, signal processing, applied mathematics, or related field.
• Ph.D. topic related to sustainability or energy impact would be a plus.
• Expertise in learning-based algorithm development for video processing and generation.
• Proficiency in Python and C/C++ software development.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with the team.
• A curious, creative, and motivated mindset.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in French is a plus.

Location

Rennes, France. Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days per week on-site.

EEO Statement

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