Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science seeks Assistant Professor in Digital Image Processing
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND
Digital Image Processing
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial University invites applications for a three year term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Digital Image Processing commencing on March 1, 2012, or shortly thereafter.
Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in engineering as well as a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline. In addition, engineering project management experience or a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) (or equivalent degree) would be a definite asset.
Duties will include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses. The successful candidate is expected to register as a professional engineer in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Preference will be given to candidates with a strong multidisciplinary background and relevant industrial and/or academic experience in digital image processing; specifically the real-time implementation of advanced image processing functions on reconfigurable hardware. The successful candidate will become an integral member of the Intelligent Sensor Platform research team in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science working on the development of intelligent sensor systems (such as cameras and laser scanners) that satisfy the constraints associated with deployment on autonomous or remotely piloted vehicles.
The successful applicant is expected to participate in research and management of the Atlantic Innovation Fund Intelligent Sensor Platform project, by working closely with its principal investigator.
Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada offering a diverse selection of undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students. As the only university in Newfoundland and Labrador, Memorial plays an integral role in the educational and cultural life of the Province and provides a distinctive and stimulating learning environment. The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science follows a fully cooperative education format with accredited programs in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, and Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering, as well as the recently established Process Engineering discipline.
Memorial University is located in the provincial capital of St. John's, a very safe, friendly city with a vibrant cultural life, great historic charm, and easy access to a wide range of year-round outdoor activities. For further information about Memorial, please consult the Memorial website at http://www.mun.ca .
Candidates should forward an electronic (e-mail) application that includes a curriculum vitae, the names and complete contact information of three referees, a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and copies of at least three relevant technical publications to:
Dr. Ramachandran Venkatesan, Dean, Pro Tempore
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, A1B 3X5
E-mail: dean.engineering@mun.ca
REFERENCE: ENGI-2011-004
The deadline to receive applications is December 1, 2011.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Memorial University of Newfoundland is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities.
