Supervisors: Dr. Peter Corcoran (electronic Engineering) or Dr. Nicholas Devaney (Physics)

Duration: Funded for 4 years (Structured PhD), full-time. 6 PhD Positions.

Project description: A range of project topics are available in the general fields of Computational Imaging and Applied Optics. Research is closely aligned with emerging technology roadmaps for Industry and successful candidates will work closely with engineering teams from FotoNation, a World-Leading supplier of Imaging solutions for smartphones and digital cameras.

Topics include: Advanced Biometrics; Super-resolution; Hybrid Visible/NIR Optics & Imaging; Optical Design for Smartphone Cameras; Multi-frame Imaging; Hardware Imaging Primitives; Wide-Field of View Optics & Imaging; Advanced Facial Models; Adaptive Object Tracking.

Stipend: SFI stipend €18,000 per annum plus fees for 4 years.

Entry Requirements: Research Masters preferred but Excellent Primary Degree with suitable project work may be suitable.

Expected start date: November 2014 up to March 2015

How to apply:

For further details on the project areas and to discuss the suitability of your background you may contact the lead PI, Dr. Peter Corcoran at peter.corcoran<στο>nuigalway.ie or dr.peter.corcoran<στο>ieee.org  - please make sure to put ‘SFI PhD’ into the subject line of your e-mail.

Closing date for applications: First round will close 12^th December 2014.