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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL-BE">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:NL-BE"> Bart Boets [mailto:bart.boets@kuleuven.be]
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<b>Sent:</b> donderdag 30 november 2017 13:38<br>
<b>To:</b> Bart Boets <bart.boets@kuleuven.be><br>
<b>Subject:</b> PhD / postdoc position on computer vision of facial dynamics in autism at KU Leuven<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color:#333333;mso-fareast-language:NL-BE">Please, forward to students/collaborators with a strong background in computer vision or computational sciences.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:9.75pt"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#333333;mso-fareast-language:NL-BE">Computer vision of facial dynamics in infants at risk for autism spectrum disorder (PhD student or postdoc position) (ref. BAP-2017-638)</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#333333;mso-fareast-language:NL"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color:#333333">Within the context of a large-scale interdisciplinary and interuniversity study (UGent and KU Leuven, Belgium; FWO-SBO research grant) we investigate the developmental trajectory of infants at increased risk for autism,
in order to enable earlier diagnosis. In this multidisciplinary research group novel computer vision methods for the analysis of facial dynamics are being developed to assess the risk of autism. The group is looking for a bright and motivated scientist in
computer vision or computational sciences who is willing to start a 4-year </span>
<span lang="EN-US">PhD or 2-3 year postdoc <span style="color:#333333">based at the KU Leuven, under the supervision of dr. Peter Claes (ESAT, processing of speech and images), prof. dr. Hilde Peeters (Center for Human Genetics) and prof. dr. Bart Boets (Center
for Developmental Psychiatry). <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color:#333333">The research will be embedded in a very stimulating environment with state-of-the-art technical facilities and ample opportunities for interaction with various engineers, clinicians and experts on neurodevelopmental
disorders and brain imaging.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h3><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Profile<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3>
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<span lang="EN-US">Applicants should have or should soon obtain a Master's degree in engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence or equal.
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<span lang="EN-US">Have a strong background in computer vision and/or related computational sciences. Postdocs with experience in these domains are also encouraged to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span lang="EN-US">Have some background and a strong interest in risk modelling and machine learning.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span lang="EN-US">Programming skills are a necessary requirement, preferably in python, C, C++ and Matlab.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span lang="EN-US">Be interested in an intensive research experience of 4 years.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
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<span lang="EN-US">An understanding of the Dutch language is a strong advantage<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<h3><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Interested?<o:p></o:p></span></u></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#333333">For further information, visit
</span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://icts.kuleuven.be/apps/jobsite/#/vacatures/54473424">https://icts.kuleuven.be/apps/jobsite/#/vacatures/54473424</a>, or<span style="color:#333333"> contact
</span><a href="mailto:peter.claes@kuleuven.be">peter.claes@kuleuven.be</a> <span style="color:#333333">
(tel.:+3216349024) or <a href="mailto:bart.boets@kuleuven.be">bart.boets@kuleuven.be</a>
</span> <span style="color:#333333">. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Formal applications can be submitted before January 31<sup>st</sup> 2018 via
<a href="https://icts.kuleuven.be/apps/jobsite/#/vacatures/54473424">https://icts.kuleuven.be/apps/jobsite/#/vacatures/54473424</a> ,
</span><span lang="EN-GB">providing a motivation letter, full CV (including a detailed transcript of university study results), and the names and contact information of at least two references.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:navy;mso-fareast-language:NL-BE">Bart Boets, PhD – Research Professor</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:NL-BE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:navy;mso-fareast-language:NL-BE">Center for Developmental Psychiatry – KU Leuven, Belgium<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:navy;mso-fareast-language:NL-BE">Tel +32 16 34 25 03 or +32 16 37 35 62 or +32 486 462 369<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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