Role Profile
Job Title:
Postdoctoral Image Processing
Engineer
Generic Post Title:
KTP Associate
Reporting to:
KTP Supervisor
School:
School of Engineering and Built
Environment
Department:
Engineering
Company:
Geckotech Solutions Ltd
Job Family:
Academic, Research and Enterprise
Grade:
Atypical
Main purpose
of the role
The project provides an excellent opportunity to use cutting edge research skills in image processing
to develop a novel combined optical and thermal imaging system and associated analysis software,
that will dramatically raise the quality and speed of structural monitoring within hard to reach
environments.
The project is aimed at creating cutting edge industrial systems, based on state-of-the-art image
processing methods, including image registration, stitching and fusion, combined with fast
implementation methods. Combined with this, we expect to generate high quality research
publications from the work. The post includes a generous budget for training, travel, conference
attendance and equipment.
The KTP associate will be an employee of Glasgow Caledonian University but will be based at the
company headquarters in Edinburgh with regular supervision meetings with the University supervisory
team.
Summary of
Activity:
The role of the person undertaking the project is to:
 Undertake the work plan as defined in the KTP proposal and as agreed by the Local
Management Committee.
 Develop an image acquisition system, combining multiple optical and thermal imaging
cameras, and an appropriate housing system.
 Undertake the development image processing algorithms for image fusion, change detection,
image stitching, structure from motion etc.
 Design, implement and test the above algorithms in low level software (C/C++).
 Field trial the developed system and full test the developed software.
 Develop suitable system documentation.
 In collaboration with the project team, ensure that knowledge transfer is delivered between
the Company and Glasgow Caledonian University and embody new skills.
 Prepare technical literature, PR materials and online operation instructions to support the
development of the new image processing system. Travel to, and, participate in conference
venues, trades shows and client conferences.
Examples of generic activity:
Research and Development
 Conduct appropriate literature searches.
 Continually update knowledge in the area of specialism.
 Image processing algorithm development and implementation.
 Contribute to the generation of strategic cost effective ideas based on project outcomes.
 Liaise and network internally within the company and externally with company clients to
exchange information for effective working and development.
 Use appropriate analytical methods and analysis tools to extract relevant information from
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measurement data sets.
Prepare reports and present relevant research findings to local Management Committee.
Contribute to the production of papers and presentations for conferences, journals and
appropriate technical magazines as agreed with the project team.
Administration and Management
 Plan, prioritize and organize personal day-to-day work profile to achieve the outcomes of the
specified projects.
 To be responsible for planning own personal and professional development.
 To maintain and present project management documentation (including a Gantt chart) in
order to manage the KTP Project effectively.
 Plan and organize project review meetings.
 Contribute to the production of agendas, minutes, papers and presentations for project
review meetings.
 Actively contribute to Local Management Committee meetings
 Prepare formal reports, project updates with proposals for future plans to the Local
Management Committee.
Outreach, knowledge transfer and income generation
 Attend KTP training events.
 Contribute to the production of business reports and business development models for the
company.
 Prepare marketing reports and present findings to company personnel and academic team.
 Engage with company clients as appropriate to achieve the aims of the project.
 Produce training materials and deliver appropriate training to Company and University staff.
 Undertake travel as appropriate to undertake knowledge transfer and company outreach.
Pastoral care and work environment
 Balance competing work priorities.
 Demonstrate care and sensitivity towards the needs and cultural diversity of staff.
 Apply the University’s and the Companies Equal Opportunities Policy in their general conduct.
 Demonstrate awareness of risks in the work environment and potential impact on self and
others and understand their legal duties.
 Co-operate with the company and undertake health and safety training courses to understand
their legal duties with respect to assessing, eliminating, or reducing the risks, ensuring
compliance with Company and University Health & Safety requirements and regulations.
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Education,
Qualifications
& Training
Candidates should possess a PhD in Experience with multimodal imaging.
Image Processing, Computer Vision
or Machine Learning combined with Prior exposure to projective
geometry, camera models and
the following:
calibration.
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Evidence
Qualifications Certificate.
Personal skills audit and
Personal Development
Portfolio.
Role Profile
First degree BEng/MEng/BSc
Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
Mathematics or Computer Science
Skills,
Knowledge &
Competencies
Excellent programming experience in
C/C++ and Matlab is required.
Experience of image fusion and/or
image registration algorithms.
Experience of image processing or
machine learning algorithm
development.
Implementation experience using
OpenCV and Qt within a Linux based
environment.
Experience of embedded systems
development.
Implementation of image processing
or machine learning algorithms on a
GPU.
Exposure to the full software
development lifecycle.
Application form.
Dissertations.
References.
Interview.
Presentation to
stakeholders
Prior industrial experience.
Evidence of high quality research
and development in vision, image
processing, signal processing or
machine learning.
Other
Innovative and independent thinker.
Desire to develop commercial and
business experience.
Desire to develop skills in the areas
of commercial business
development and project
management
Experience of dealing with budgets
Excellent numerical and
computational skills.
Excellent organisational and
communication skills.
Ability to work independently and
with multi-skilled teams.
Ability to take initiative and project
manage.
Willingness to work anti-social hours
as required by the project.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Willingness to travel.
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Interview