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Position: Computer Vision R&D Engineer
In your role as a Computer Vision R&D Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of computer vision components. Your tasks will include:
- Contributing to requirements engineering to define functional and technical specifications
- Designing, setting up, and validating a robotic system for 3D reconstruction of anatomy in open orthopedic surgery
- Development and optimization of computer vision methods for fully automated 3D reconstruction of anatomical structures, considering computation time constraints
- Development and optimization of computer vision methods for 6-DoF pose estimation of surgical instruments and surgeons' hands
- Designing and refining methods for multi-modal registration of anatomical data (CT and optical imaging)
- Supporting the integration of developed components into the industry partner's surgical training application
Qualifications
- Master's degree in computer science, robotics, or a similar field
- Excellent programming skills
- Strong background in algorithm development
- Experience in computer vision, particularly in 3D reconstruction, camera calibration, and 3D pose estimation
- Independent, structured working style with a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration
- Willingness to travel occasionally to project partners or testing facilities
How to Apply
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Contact
Matthias Seibold
Deputy Head Research in Orthopedic Computer Science
Telephone: +41445107357
Email: matthias.seibold@balgrist.ch