The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)’s Advanced Digital Sciences Center (ADSC) in Singapore is looking for Ph.D. students with experience and interests in image processing, computer vision, and/or computer-human interaction. Applicants must qualify for an A*STAR scholarship program (SINGA or AUIP) and will receive a Ph.D. degree from NUS/NTU or UIUC, respectively (see www.adsc.illinois.edu/graduate-programs.html for more info and eligibility). The application deadline for SINGA is 1st June 2011 (January intake). Research topics include: • Image selection/enhancement for automated photo album creation. • Stereo/3D perception modelling. • Computer-human interaction in augmented reality applications. • Identification and tracking of clouds. Opportunities for students: • Work closely with ADSC researchers as well as local and Illinois faculty members. • Focus on applied research and commercialization – patents and spin-offs are highly encouraged. • Multidisciplinary research projects and applications (e.g. biomedical). • Possibility to spend time at the Illinois campus. Applicants must have: • A Bachelor's or Master's degree with excellent academic credentials. • Relevant research skills and exposure, demonstrated by projects, internships, and/or publications. • Programming experience (C++ and/or Matlab). • Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). Please contact Dr. Stefan Winkler (see signature) for more information, or apply online via www.adsc.illinois.edu/graduate-programs.html. ADSC (www.adsc.illinois.edu) is a research center established by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR). ADSC’s funding is part of the Human Sixth Sense Program (HSSP), which focuses on the areas of interactive digital media and networking. ADSC currently employs about 20 full-time research staff, plus many engineers and students from around the world. –– Stefan Winkler, Ph.D. IDM Program Director/Principal Scientist Advanced Digital Sciences Center (ADSC) 1 Fusionopolis Way, Singapore 138632 [log in to unmask] +65 6591-7760