Dec. 2000

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Applications are invited for a Brown University Research Position* in 3D Shape Representation, Analysis And Inferencing From Images, Video and 3D Scans. Appointment will be for an initial term of one year at the level of Post-Doctoral Research Associate or Visiting Professor (Research) (those on sabbatical leave, for example). Extension to two or more years is a possibility. The appointment is available beginning May 2001 - but can be started as early as February 2001 - under an interdisciplinary National Science Foundation grant for research on 3D shape representation, analysis and inferencing from one or more images, video, or 3D scans, and applications to digital archaeology and other areas.

This project involves faculty, graduate and undergraduate student researchers from the Brown University Departments of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Sciences and Computer Engineering, and the Center for Old World Archaeology and Art.

The project focuses on: the representation and analysis of 3D shape based on ridges, skeletons, and algebraic surfaces; human/machine interaction for facilitating shape specification and shape modification; 3D surface and structure inferencing from combinations of single images, multiple images, video, and 3D scans. The goal is to use interaction as necessary, but to work toward a system as automatic as possible.

A significant part of the project is applications to digital archaeology. In particular, we are building a 3D GIS-like for complete site representation and database searching, using virtual reality at the desk top, a 3D workbench, and a CAVE. Included here is virtual reconstruction of large structures (e.g., buildings) at a site. We are also developing a software system for virtual 3D reconstruction of vessels (e.g., pots, bowls and pitchers) and sculpture from fragments (thousands) found at a site. This work focuses on the site of the Great Temple at Petra, Jordan, but we plan to extend our results and technology to other sites.

For this position, we are looking for a researcher having experience in 3D surface and geometry reconstruction from multiple images or video. It is also desirable, though not required, that the individual have experience in 3D modeling and automatic extraction of 3D geometry from clouds of 3D points. The position involves conducting research in these areas and contributing to the development of a software system for 3D geometry extraction from images and video.

Some additional information about the project can be obtained at the website http://www.lems.brown.edu/vision/extra/SHAPE/

Specific qualifications for the position are:

1. a PhD degree or equivalent in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or related field of engineering and applied science;
2. an ability to conduct significant independent, scholarly research as demonstrated by a thesis and/or publications in professional journals; and
3. an ability to make effective oral and written presentations of technical material.

An application should include the following:

• a complete professional resume, including education, experience, and list of publications;
• names, full mailing addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three individuals who could provide letters of reference, if requested; unsolicited letters of reference should not be sent;
• reprints of recently published papers and abstracts (only) of theses or recent reports, complete theses or reports should not be sent;
• a brief (one page or less) statement of research interests.

Interested individuals should contact:

Professor David B. Cooper or Professor Benjamin B. Kimia

Division of Engineering, Brown University, Box D, Providence, RI 02912, USA

cooper@lems.brown.edu               kimia@lems.brown.edu
Tel: (401) 863-2601 (cooper)        Tel: (401) 863-1353 (kimia)

Project Faculty Investigators:

• COOPER, David, Electrical Sciences and Computer Engineering
• JOUKOWSKY, Martha, Old World Art and Archaeology
• KIMIA, Benjamin, Electrical Sciences and Computer Engineering
• LAIDLAW, David, Computer Science
• MUMFORD, David, Applied Mathematics

Paper applications should be received by January 23, 2001, to ensure full consideration. Brown University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

* Administered by the Division of Engineering at Brown.

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Last Updated: Dec 10, 2000