We are seeking a Research Fellow (permanent with 12 months funding) for an exciting Microsoft Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Accessibility-funded project to create a new dataset to be used for personalising object recognition, aimed at visually impaired people, and to develop a curriculum around AI for blind and low vision young people.
As part of the project we will develop a data collection app and procedure which will enable blind and low vision people to submit labeled images which are then validated before being added to the dataset. We will conduct machine learning experiments on this data set to evaluate its performance for personalising object recognition, and investigate the feasibility to integrate this into existing apps such as Seeing AI. As part of the project we will also develop an Artificial Intelligence curriculum aimed at blind and low vision young people (14-21 year olds), which is coupled with the data collection.
The role is to investigate and design a procedure and app for data collection of images of objects from visually impaired people, to ensure successful data collection, and to develop an AI curriculum aimed at young blind and low vision people. The postholder will plan and conduct data collection from blind and low vision people to develop a large dataset of labelled objects, including validating the data quality; designing an app to collect data from blind and low vision people; working with others in the project team to implement the data collection app; assisting in the evaluation of the data set using machine learning approaches; investigate the feasibility of integrating this approach for personalising object recognition into existing solutions; and developing a curriculum aimed at young blind and low vision people to engage them in AI. You will also help to disseminate project outcomes in reports and publications.
The successful candidate will have experience in designing and conducting user studies, especially using quantitative approaches, and be familiar with machine learning, computer vision and object recognition. The Research Fellow will have experience in designing accessible mobile apps and know about app standards and Apple Human Interface Guidelines. Experience with mobile and iOS accessibility features is essential, as well as experience in curriculum design or teaching at either secondary or Higher Education level.
You will be working within the Centre for HCI Design at City, University of London. The Centre for HCI Design (HCID) based in the Department of Computer Science was originally established 25 years ago and has a reputation as one of the largest and most successful HCI research groups in the UK. HCID's activities focus on designing systems for real-world use that are informed by engaging with a variety of stakeholders, centred around innovative applications for embedding smart technology in everyday environments, novel ways of communicating with the user, and new ways for a diverse range of users to access and retrieve information.
City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
Closing date for applications: 15th September 2019 11:59pm
Interviews are scheduled to take place Wednesday 2nd October 2019
For more information and to apply please visit http://tinyurl.com/y4fohnhl
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