Phd Position in Multimodal Behavioral Pattern

vor 2 Wochen


Zurich, Schweiz Department for Computational Linguistics Digital Society Initiative Vollzeit

Department for Computational Linguistics / Digital Society Initiative_
**PhD position in Multimodal Behavioral Pattern Recognition using Machine Learning**
**60 % **:Become a part of cutting-edge research in person identification using AI based on behavioral biometrics at the University of Zurich.

The project:
As a PhD student in this project, you will be part of a vibrant and supportive research environment that values young scholars' research and careers.

**Your responsibilities**:

- Collection of data representing naturally occurring human interactions in collaboration with other team members.
- Processing speech, gesture and mimics using state-of-the-art speech analysis and computer vision tools and analyzing biometric information in each signal using machine learning methods.
- Writing cumulative doctoral dissertation describing results, composed of at least three peer-reviewed scientific articles.
- Collaborate with team members and other researchers and institutions.
- Participate in international conferences and public outreach activities.

The doctoral project will be co-supervised by Prof. Dr. Volker Dellwo and Dr. Teodora Vuković.

**Your profile**:

- Master's degree in the field of computer science, statistics, artificial intelligence, computational linguistics, computer vision, biometrics, biomechanics, acoustics, or related field.
- Strong programming skills, with experience in Python and deep learning frameworks.
- Strong background in machine learning, signal processing, and statistics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in natural human data collection is a plus.
- Interest in behavioral pattern recognition and analysis of human interaction.
- Interest in developing innovative research methods and approaches.
- The ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Excellent written and verbal English competence.

**What we offer**:

- Four-year PhD funding.
- DSI PhD Excellence Program - highly successful PhD program with graduates at top-rated institutions worldwide
- The opportunity to work with leading experts in the field in an inspiring interdisciplinary and international working environment.
- Excellent working conditions with state-of-the-art facilities at the University of Zurich.
- The opportunity to participate in international conferences and workshops.
- The opportunity to live in Zurich, one of the world's most attractive cities

**Place of work**: Institut für Computerlinguistik, Andreasstrasse, Zürich, Switzerland

PhD Program: Dr. Sascha Vollmin

Department manager: Alexandra Bünzli, lic. phil.



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