Research Scientist - AI Image and Video Synthesis

Robert Half
London
1 year ago
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Robert Half Technology are assisting a rapidly growing, AI technology organisation to recruit a Research Scientist - AI Image and Video Synthesis on a 12 month contract - fully remote - UK based

Role

  • The Research Scientist - AI Image and Video Synthesis will develop and implement advanced image and video synthesis algorithms using deep learning techniques, including generative adversarial networks (GANs), diffusion model, neural style transfer, and monocular depth estimation.
  • Work with large datasets to train and optimise image synthesis models to generate high-quality, realistic images.
  • Develop tools and frameworks to streamline the development and deployment of image synthesis models.
  • Collaborate with other research scientists, research engineers, and data scientists to integrate image and video synthesis models into larger systems and applications.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues with photo synthesis models and systems as needed.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest research in image and video synthesis and machine learning and apply it to practical problems.

Profile

  • The Research Scientist - AI Image and Video Synthesis will ideally have aPh.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or 8+ years of equivalent experience.
  • Publications in top-tier journals and conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ICRL, Neurips, IJCV, TPAMI.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and extensive experience with PyTorch.
  • Strong understanding of machine learning and deep learning concepts.
  • Experience in developing and implementing generative AI algorithms, such as GANs, diffusions, view synthesis, depth estimation, or style transfer.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Understand, communicate, and collaborate effectively in an English speaking environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with video synthesis and manipulation.
  • Experience with 3D rendering and image-based rendering.
  • Experience with 3D human pose and shape estimation.
  • Experience with software engineering best practices, including version control and testing.
  • First author publications in top-tier journals and conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ICRL, Neurips, IJCV, TPAMI.

Company

  • Rapidly growing, AI technology organisation
  • Fully remote working - UK based

Salary & Benefits

The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.

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