School of Engineering -Research Staff (Programming, data & image processing, 3D)

[What the role is]

School of Engineering - Research Staff (Programming, data and image processing, 3D-reconstruction)

Republic Polytechnic’s School of Engineering is seeking two new Research Staff for a duration of 24 months to work on a project for underwater 3D imaging with digital twin technology (DTT) for proactive sustainable underwater inspection.

[What you will be working on]

Project Overview:

One of the main objectives in this industry-application project is to develop a 3D reconstruction and inspection system for underwater structures using 2D-Sonar, RGB imaging, computer vision technology. The system will comprise of three parts:
1)    2D sonar/optical data processing for 3D profile construction. 
2)    Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (vSLAM): 
3)    3D Model Reconstruction and DTT modelling.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Design, develop image/video acquisition and analysing system using Python or C. 
•    Design, develop, and prototype the tracking solution for the optical camera/Sonar using Python, computer vision, vSLAM and other technologies.  
•    Design, develop, and prototype the solution for underwater 3D Model Reconstruction and DTT modelling. 
•    Help manage the GPU server/data server to support the project.
•    Involve in hardware (electronic/mechanical system) development.
•    Field test at the underwater workshop is expected.
•    Assist the staff to fulfil the required project deliverables.
•    Support events such as exhibitions and roadshows.
•    Support supervising FYP/internship students’ projects related to this project.
•    Assist in purchasing of products and services in line with procurement guidelines.

[What we are looking for]

•    Good understanding of the latest research and technologies in AI, computer vision, 3D reconstruction (NeRF, Gaussian splitter, Photometrics, etc.), electronics and network.
•    Strong coding experience in programming languages such as Python, C, C++, JAVA.
•    Hands-on experience with one or more deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow , CNTK, MxNet, Caffe, Theano, Torch), network, image processing, or electronics. 
•    Technical hands-on experience in system integration, electronics design and underwater robotics/ROV.
•    Strong communication and documentation skills, adaptable and a team player.
•    Relevant qualification in computer engineering, electronics and communication, or a related discipline.
•    Candidates without working experience but with practical knowledge of software design or electronics, network, AI are welcome to apply.