User Researcher-Jobs in United States

Client: University of Bristol

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ceefbac72d4d

Job Views: 7

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

The role

Based in a world-leading research team within the Visual Information Lab (VI-Lab) at the University of Bristol, this is an exciting opportunity to join a group developing state-of-the-art synthetic aperture radar (SAR) image processing and analysis technologies. You will be part of the AssenSAR team, which has over seven years of experience designing AI systems for ship detection and identification in satellite SAR imagery to enable maritime traffic monitoring. The focus will be on the Celtic Sea, a key area for offshore wind in the UK.

You will conduct cutting-edge research in remote sensing image processing and AI to develop advanced SAR imaging algorithms. These will be used to map fishing and leisure vessels in the Celtic Sea and assess their impact on offshore wind. You will collaborate with industrial partners like The Crown Estate and Celtic Sea Power to improve understanding of vessel density and location, aiding marine spatial planning and habitat restoration efforts.

• A PhD in Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Proven experience in signal/image processing and analysis techniques.
• Experience with Earth Observation systems.
• Proficiency in programming with Python, Matlab, and/or C++.
• Strong mathematical background.