CoSTAR Research Associate

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join their innovative team in Edinburgh. This full-time position focuses on groundbreaking research in generative AI, exploring content creation across various media. The successful candidate will work closely with leading researchers and industry practitioners to tackle real-world challenges and contribute to top-tier publications. If you have a strong background in computer graphics, generative AI, and deep learning frameworks, this is a fantastic opportunity to push the boundaries of creativity and technology.

Qualifications

• Strong background in computer graphics and vision.
• Research expertise in generative AI and modern deep learning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in generative AI and publish findings.
• Collaborate with practitioners in gaming, filming, and animation.

Skills

Computer Graphics

Generative AI

Diffusion Models

Radiance Fields

Deep Learning Frameworks

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

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College of Science and Engineering / Informatics

Full time - 35 hours per week

Fixed-term - 2 years, with the possibility of an extension

The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of generative AI.

The Opportunity:

Working with Dr. Changjian Li and Dr. Laura Sevilla-Lara, the research will focus on cutting-edge research in generative AI. The research will explore areas such as content creation (e.g., text-to-2D images, 3D models, and videos), motion capture, and animation, among others.

The candidate will engage with gaming, filming, and animation practitioners to understand their pain points and define research topics based on real-world challenges. This is a research position, where the goal is to publish at top-tier conferences. The post is part of the CoSTAR Realtime Lab, a big interdisciplinary team across multiple universities, pushing the boundaries of generative AI for creative endeavors.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• A strong background in computer graphics and vision, and research expertise in generative AI, e.g., diffusion models, and radiance fields.
• Publications at top venues in CG, CV or/and ML (e.g., SIGGRAPH, SIGGRAPH Asia, TOG, Eurographics, CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, ...).
• Experience with modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills, and excellent command of English.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, to meet deadlines and to report on project progress.