Internship
Non-photorealistic Photo Albums
Gabriela Csurka
- Gabriela.Csurka@xrce.xerox.com
XRCE propose to explore and exploit recent advances in image analysis, image processing and non-photorealistic rendering in the context of home digital photography and photo album creation.
The main objective of the internship is to compare and improve state-of-the-art approaches. A comparison between the different approaches will be done through a dedicated dataset and, if relevant, user preference evaluations. Based on these evaluations, the candidate will analyze the strengths and limitations of the methods and propose solutions and improvements accordingly.
The ideal candidate will be a strong Master or Ph.D. student with background in computer vision or image processing. Good knowledge of C or C++ is required. Background on techniques for non-photorealistic rendering is a plus.
XRCE provides an informal and relaxed working environment situated in the Parc de Maupertuis in Meylan. The successful students will be given the freedom and flexibility to find their own solutions and to work in a way that suits them but will have the guidance and support of experienced full-time Xerox researchers and thereby gain an introduction to the field of commercial research in a world-class research laboratory. The project is part of the Textual and Visual Pattern Analysis research area.
The Xerox Research Centre Europe (XRCE) is a young, dynamic research organization, which aims at creating innovative document technologies to support growth in Xerox content and document management services across the different Xerox businesses
XRCE is both a multicultural and multidisciplinary organization set in Grenoble, France. Our domains of research stretch from the social sciences to computing. We have renowned expertise in natural language applications, work practice studies, image-based document processing, distributed applications and knowledge management agents. The diversity of culture and disciplines at XRCE makes it an interesting and stimulating environment to work in, leading to often unexpected discoveries!
XRCE is part of the Xerox Innovation group made up of 800 researchers and engineers in four world-renowned research and technology centres. Xerox is an equal opportunity employer.
The Grenoble site is set in a park in the heart of the French Alps in a stunning location only a few kilometers from the city centre. The city of Grenoble has a large scientific community made up of national research institutes (CNRS, Universities, INRIA) and private industries. Stimulated also by the presence of a large student community, Grenoble has become a resolutely modern city, with a rich heritage and a vibrant cultural scene. It is a lively and cosmopolitan place, offering a host of leisure opportunities. Winter sports resorts just half an hour from campus and three natural parks at the city limits make running, skiing, trekking, climbing and paragliding easily available.
Grenoble is close to both the Swiss and Italian borders.