法国国家研究院机器学习/视频处理博士后

　　法国国家研究院机器学习/视频处理博士后

　　The person recruited will design and implement methods for encoding stories as (stochastic) Petri nets, simulating the execution of the Petri nets, computing the most likely Petri net simulation given a silent video, and generating narration for the silent video based on the chosen simulation.

　　Steering/Management :

　　The person recruited will be in charge of Rémi Ronfard, Scientific leader of the IMAGINE/ANIMA team.

　　Main activities

　　Main activities:

　　  Propose Petri Net structure for the problem of video narration

　　  Develop interfaces for Petri Net simulation using existing platforms and tools

　　  Assemble, annotate and publish data set of narrated videos and stories

　　  Design and implement new methods for creating narrations from silent videos

　　  Design and perform experimental evaluation

　　  Write reports and papersSkills

　　Technical skills and level required : A proven record track of software implementation and experimental evaluation

　　in the field of video processing. A working knowledge of computer graphics and (stochastic) Petri nets is desired but not required.

　　Languages :Excellent speaking and writing skills in English are needed for this position.

　　Relational skills : Curiosity and open-ness. Willingness to share skills and knowledge with other team members.

　　Other valued appreciated : Hard work and respect of deadlines is an absolute necessity.

　　Benefits package

　　  Subsidized meals

　　  Partial reimbursement of public transport costs

　　  Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)

　　  Possibility of teleworking (after 6 months of employment) and flexible organization of working hours

　　  Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)

　　  Social, cultural and sports events and activities

　　  Access to vocational training

　　  Social security coverageRemuneration

　　Salary (before taxes) : 2 653 Euros per month.

　　General Information

　　  Theme/Domain : Interaction and visualization

　　  Town/city : Montbonnot

　　  Inria Center : CRI Grenoble - Rhône-Alpes

　　  Starting date : 2020-10-01

　　  Duration of contract : 12 months

　　  Deadline to apply : 2020-05-27Contacts

　　  Inria Team : IMAGINE

　　  Recruiter : Ronfard Rémi / remi.ronfard@inria.frThe keys to success

　　The successful candidate should hold a PhD degree in machine learning and video processing, with excellent publication records in international workshops and conferences relevant to the proposed topic, and high ambitions.

　　He/she should be prepared to work in a computer graphics team and engage collaborations with other team members and Phd students working in the general theme of video narration, with possible applications to VR storytelling, computer theater, and medical monitoring and