RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN 3D COMPUTER VISION TECHNIQUES FOR
HUMAN SURFACE ANATOMY IMAGING
Particulars of Post
The post is whole-time and for a fixed term of 3 years. The appointee to the
post shall work under the direction of the Professor of Orthodontics and shall
discharge such duties as shall be assigned to him/her by the Professor of
Orthodontics.
The appointment to the post of research assistant in 3D computer vision
techniques will be made in accordance with the appointee’s qualification and
experience relevant to the post. The current salary scale for this post is as
follows:
€20,851 – €33,754 per annum
The salary includes a premium of 1/19th for pensionable staff paying
contributions. Class A1 rate of Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) applies
to the post which is currently 6% .
Job responsibilities
The duties of the research assistant shall be to capture and analyse, as
appropriate, clinical facial images of subjects/patients as directed by the
Professor of Orthodontics. The appointee will also undertake other duties
appropriate to the office as shall be assigned to him/her by the Professor of
Orthodontics. In particular, the post holder shall be required to undertake the
following responsibilities:
3D Image capture and image building
To carry out 3D facial image capture and image building to an
excellent level to support orthodontic clinical activity
3D data analysis
To undertake, where appropriate and under supervision as necessary,
landmarking for all 3D facial images and to undertake, where appropriate,
data analysis or prepare the data files appropriately for data analyses
Administrative
To manage all aspects of the 3D clinical imaging laboratory
Research
To participate in research activity as directed by the Professor of
Orthodontics
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To provide research support for postgraduate students in orthodontics and
other research initiatives as directed by the Professor of Orthodontics.
The above listing is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder may be
required to undertake any such duties as may reasonably be expected. All
staff are required to be flexible and co-operative and professional with the
needs of the post and the Department, School and University.
Selection criteria
To assist in the creation, development and monitoring of the orthodontic
unit’s clinical-related activity and clinical-related profile as well as linking
creatively and comprehensively to its allied clinical and research visions,
decisions made at shortlisting, presentation and interview will be based on
the following criteria:
Essential criteria
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Have a primary degree at least at second class honours in Applied
Psychology or Computing Science or Mathematics
Interest in orthodontically-related research
Well motivated to support clinical activity and research in a 3D related
topic
Good computer skills
Previous experience of working in a clinical environment with
children/adults
Ability and motivation to work on his/her own
Commitment to the delivery of high quality work
Commitment to support and delivery of high quality research output
Excellent communication and language skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good time management skills
Willingness to observe and visit, where necessary and if/as
appropriate, the 3D imaging laboratory at University of Glasgow
Desirable criteria
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Some prior experience of 2D image analysis or 3D computer graphics
or 3D imaging
Experience in the use of image editing packages (e.g Adobe
Photoshop)
Experience of computer systems especially databases
Research experience including publications and presentations
Experience of working in a clinical, preferably dental, environment
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It is intended that support will be provided for this post, where required, by
technical support currently provided for the 3D capture system which is
installed on site at the University Dental School and Hospital.
The postholder may also visit and obtain some preliminary instruction
/training / observation, as required and as appropriate, at the Computer
Vision & Graphics Laboratory of the University of Glasgow. Some instruction
in image capture is also likely to be given on site at the University Dental
School and Hospital.
It is a requirement of this post that duties be carried out without exposure of
colleagues and patients to the risk of contracting Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C.
The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory evidence that
he/she does not pose a risk to others in this regard. The successful applicant
will also be required to provide satisfactory evidence that he/she has no
criminal record that would preclude them working with children.
Each candidate must complete an application form for the post. Please
indicate clearly on the application form, the post for which you have applied.
Completed application forms must reach the Recruitment Office, Department
of Human Resources, University College, Cork, Ireland, on or before 5pm
on Friday, 3 November 2006.
Informal enquiries about this post should be directed to: Prof. D. Millett,
University Dental School and Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Ireland. Tel: +353 214901139; Fax: +353 21-4901192; Email: d.millett@ucc.ie
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1.
The Area
Cork is the second largest city in Southern Ireland with a population of about
250,000. Although small in comparison to capital cities, it is a dynamic place
with a charm of its own. It has all the amenities of a large city in a compact
setting. All the main UK retail outlets are represented as well as many local
designer shops. Cork may also be viewed as the gourmet capital of Ireland
with an eclectic mix of the best in European and other cuisine. Cork was
European City of Culture in 2005.
The surrounding area is one of great natural beauty with miles of coastline
and spectacular scenery, making it a tourist haven in the summer months.
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There is excellent fresh water fishing in local rivers. The oldest yacht club in
the world is nearby at Crosshaven and unspoilt beaches are within an hour’s
drive.
Great golfing and hill walking are also accessible within the
surrounding Cork/Kerry region.
There are direct air links to many UK cities and to several European capitals.
There are also direct daily ferry services to Wales (Swansea) and in the
summer months between cork and ports in Northern France. Direct rail and
bus links exist to all areas of Ireland. There is easy road access to the
surrounding countryside.
The whole range of housing exists from modern city-centre apartments to
private detached housing as well as the opportunity to live by the coast within
a 30-minute drive of the city. House prices are, on average, cheaper than
those of Dublin but in the mid-range they are reasonably comparable to most
UK regional cities.
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The University
University College Cork was originally established as one of the three
Queen’s Colleges created in 1845 at Cork, Galway and Belfast. The
Campus is located half a mile from the city centre and is noteworthy for the
excellence of its mature well-wooded grounds containing several Californian
Redwood trees which form a splendid setting for the Gothic revival style
Quadrangle buildings.
University College Cork was voted by Sunday Times Irish University of the
Year for 2003/2004 and 2005/2006. It has over 15,500 students. The
University is Ireland’s leading research institution and is the highest
University research income earner in the Irish state.
The University has recently undergone managerial restructuring with the
creation of four Colleges which encompass what was previously over 50
Departments.
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Dental school
The Dental School is part of the College of Medicine and Health; the Head of
College is Prof. Michael Murphy, Professor of Pharmacology and
Therapeutics. The Dental School is one of the five Schools within the
College of Medicine and Health. These are: the Medical School, Dental
School, School of Pharmacy, School of Nursing and the School of Clinical
Therapies. A Dental School has existed in Cork since 1913. Originally linked
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to the North Infirmary, it moved to its current location on the main Cork
University Hospital site as Wilton in 1983.
The Dental School is a modern two-floor building which houses clinical,
laboratory and teaching facilities. Adjacent, is the purpose-built Oral Health
Services Research Centre.
The Dental School has recently undergone administrative re-structuring to
create one Department, which replaces the previous three departments of
Oral Health and Development, Restorative Dentistry and Dental Surgery
(comprising Oral Surgery/Oral Medicine/Oral Radiology). The Head of the
Dental School is Prof. R.J McConnell, Professor of Restorative Dentistry.
There is also a School of Dental Hygiene (Director, Dr. H. Ziada).
The University Dental School and Hospital provides teaching, clinical training
and research training for dental undergraduates, dental hygenists and dental
postgraduates. On average per annum there are 40 dental undergraduates,
14 trainee dental hygenists and varying numbers of postgraduates.
The current BDS degree programme takes place over 5 years, with most of
the first two years spent at the main University campus and the remaining
three years at the Dental Hospital. The current programme for the first three
years has been reviewed to allow earlier introduction to clinical dentistry.
The Dental Hospital serves an area with a population of about 1.2 million and
is managed by Ms. K. Neville.
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Orthodontics
The undergraduate orthodontic clinic is located at the east end of the ground
floor. There is an open clinic with adjoining side surgery and seminar room.
There are also photographic and digitising facilities.
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This post
This post is within Orthodontics.
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Staffing
The current staffing of Orthodontics is as follows:
Prof. D. Millett (Professor of Orthodontics)
Dr. D. Field (Lecturer/Consultant in Orthodontics)
Dr. P. McDermott (Lecturer/Specialist in Orthodontics)
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Mr. J. Brown (Lecturer in Dental Technology – Orthodontics)
There is also one full-time orthodontic secretary.
Other staff within the Oral Health and Development teaching module include:
Prof. M. Kinirons (Professor of Paediatric Dentistry)
Mr. C. Stewart (Lecturer/Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry)
Dr. H. Whelton (Senior Lecturer in Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public
Health).
There are also several part-time clinical teachers in Paediatric Dentistry, a
rotating SHO in Paediatric Dentistry and a full-time secretary to Prof.
Kinirons.
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Development plans
The existing orthodontic undergraduate clinic, adjoining side surgery and
seminar room have been refurbished in the recent past. Restructuring and
revision of the nearby teaching and production orthodontic laboratory
facilities has also been completed. Work has been completed on a purposebuilt orthodontic postgraduate facility with clinical, didactic and research
facilities. Work has also been completed recently on an orthodontic
postgraduate seminar/tutorial room as well as a postgraduate orthodontic
room. Funding has also been agreed for additional academic and support
staff to aid these new initiatives.
It is expected that the 3D Imaging Assistant, in consultation with the
Professor of Orthodontics, will take an active role to support these new
developments.
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