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  EngD in Next-Generation Digital Video. Collaboration with BBC R&D


   Department of Computer Science

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About the Project

Applications are invited for a fully funded EngD studentship to advance the next generation of digital video on mass-market media platforms. The project commenced September 2013. Candidates are expected to have high-level science and engineering skills in media technologies, vision or graphics.

Funding Notes

The successful candidate will receive a tax-free stipend of £18,590 per annum for four years, plus support for travel and research. This place on the EngD VEIV programme is funded through an EPSRC award, applicants must be UK citizens, or EU citizens with either Migrant Worker status as the time of their application, or three years' residency in the UK. International applications may also apply providing that funding is already secured.

References

• 3D computer graphics (GPU programming a plus)
• Computer vision

Applicants are required to have
• A bachelor degree (1st or 2.1 honours)
• Good knowledge of computer graphics and mathematics
• Strong programming skills, including in graphics
• Good communication and presentation skills


Informal enquiries on the project can be made to Prof Anthony Steed, a.steed@cs.ucl.ac.uk
or contact Dr Jamie O'Brien, jamie.o'brien@ucl.ac.uk

To be considered, you must fill in the general UCL application form:

http://www.prism.ucl.ac.uk/pgadmissions/apply/new?program=DDNCOMSVEI09&sequence=0009

where you can download the forms and guidelines. Make sure you specify Supervisor (Prof Anthony Steed), and EngD (“Digital Video”) on the “Research Subject Area” part of the form.

The post will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. We encourage those interested to apply as soon as possible.