Research Assistant in Computer Vision and Machine Learning

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

In our research group, you will find a unique opportunity to work closely with top researchers in the borderland between psychology, neuroscience, and AI to jointly try to understand how we can measure and interpret human behavior. We offer an engaging and international research environment where you get the opportunity to contribute to high-quality research at the international top level.

Your mission

We are looking for an analytical person who has a strong interest in research and improving our understanding of how we can quantify human behavior through machine learning methods. The position is as a research assistant in a project that evaluates how we can deduce emotions from video recordings of facial expressions. The position is linked to Johan Lundström’s research group (see link below) at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Division of Psychology, Karolinska Institutet. The employment is full-time for 12 months. You will primarily work with:

Develop analysis of moving images to extract information about facial expressions
Develop analysis of biometric data to better understand human behavior
Use these analyses to understand the human brain

Your profile

A Master's degree in engineering is preferable, but not required. The applicant should ideally have documented experience in computer vision and machine learning, especially deep learning. It is also of great importance that the applicant has a very good analytical ability and good programming skills. Furthermore, personal suitability is important.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several good benefits through our collective agreement. And you get to practice freely in our modern wellness facilities, where trained staff are on site.

Location: Solna

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest November 21st 2022.

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.In this recruitment, you will apply with your CV without a personal letter. Instead, you will answer some questions about why you are applying for the job in the application form.

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all!