Job Description
Call for Applications: Researcher Position in ANDROMEDA Project

The Department of Information Engineering at the University of Pisa, in collaboration with Alkeria, invites applications for a researcher position under the project named “ANDROMEDA - Optical Event Based Sensor for High-Speed Embedded Digital Cameras”.

Position: Researcher

Contract Duration:
2 years

Annual Salary: €30,000 gross/year

Application Deadline:  Applications must be submitted no later than Saturday 20 April 2024 at 13:00.

Location:  University of Pisa, Department of Information Engineering in collaboration with Alkeria Srl.


About ALKERIA
Since 2004, Alkeria has been a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance machine vision cameras for scientific and industrial applications. With over 20 years of expertise, Alkeria specializes in developing top-of-the-line devices for digital image acquisition and motion control. Their unparalleled experience in motor control, synchronization, smart triggers, and multi-I/O capabilities positions Alkeria as a key player in meeting diverse vision demands.

Project Overview—ANDROMEDA
The ANDROMEDA project focuses on the study, design, and characterization of an advanced hardware/software architecture for digital processing of images acquired from event-based optical sensors. The research will involve conducting a comprehensive state-of-the-art study, defining algorithms, and developing related hardware/software architectures. The proposed solution will be implemented in a demonstrator based on FPGA technology, with a subsequent evaluation of performance metrics, including accuracy, temporal resolution, dynamics, latency, and power consumption.


Qualifications

  • Master's degree (MSc) in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related disciplines
  • strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
  • excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a research environment
  • fluent in spoken and written English


Preferred skills (considered a plus)

  • knowledge of Hardware Description Language (HDL) design 
  • familiarity with FPGA devices


Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, as detailed in the official call: https://bandi.unipi.it/public/Bandi/Detail/17904163-852a-450f-b62f-3678e6fbe57e

We welcome applicants who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of image processing technologies and working in a dynamic research environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in the field and collaborate with industry experts at Alkeria.

Contacts:
Prof. Luca Fanucci (University of Pisa): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Francesco de Gioia (Alkeria): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Department of Information Engineering at the University of Pisa: https://www.dii.unipi.it/en/
Alkeria: https://www.alkeria.com