Post Doctoral Research Assistant in Biometrics

The University of Reading is seeking to recruit 2 x Postdoctoral Researchers in Biometrics and Computer Vision, fixed-term contract up to 24 months with the possibility of a further extension. This is an exciting opportunity to work in R&D in ground-breaking EU border security project.

The Department of Computer Science within the School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences (SMPCS) conducts world leading research in priority research areas of Data Science and Computational Science. Within the department, the Computational Vision Group (CVG), led by Prof. Ferryman, addresses the computational issues of perception and reasoning in relation to image interpretation.

Prof. Ferryman is Principal Investigator in the recently started 3-year EC project EINSTEIN (An intEroperable solutIon to eNhance European identity and document SecuriTy and fraud dEtectIoN) – www.einstein-horizon.eu - funded under the EC Civil security for society workprogramme (border security and external security. A key aim of EINSTEIN is to build and deploy advanced identity verification tools for both border and police authorities.

Specifically, the main duties and responsibilities:

• Research, develop, implement and evaluate person identity verification technologies for border security, including one or more of: multimodal biometrics on-the-move, multimodal biometric data fusion, face morphing attack detection and document (security feature) authentication in a mobile setting.
• Programming in relevant language (e.g. Python) and use of/integration with relevant libraries including APIs to external SDKs/modules
• Contribute to the writing of papers for publication in leading academic journals and other relevant media
• Active role in project related activities such as data collection, integration and demonstration/trials and evaluation
• Achievement of project objectives within tight time constraints, delivering software, writing of reports and academic publications and giving presentations of work undertaken within the project
• Interaction with academic and commercial partners, including attendance at European project meetings and participation to teleconferences
• To contribute to teaching and University promotion and recruitment initiatives (e.g. Open Days)

Closing date: 31st May 2024.

Interviews will be held: week commencing 17th June 2024.

Informal contact details

Contact role: Principal Investigator

Contact name: Prof. James Ferryman

Contact phone: +44 (118) 3786697

Contact email: j.m.ferryman@reading.ac.uk

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route.  Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying.  There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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