JOB : 2009 Summer Research Intern - Intuitive Surgical - Sunnyvale, CA USA

Vision List Digest: Article 15, Volume 28, Issue 1
From: "Wenyi Zhao"
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Intuitive Surgical's Applied Research group is offering internships in
the area of computer vision and image processing. We are seeking
talented individuals to participate in exciting cross-disciplinary
projects in tele-robotic surgery. Project areas include:
- Development of non-rigid image registration methods.
- Development of methods for improving image quality in terms of
resolution and noise.
- Development of methodologies for evaluating image quality.
- Work with high-speed cameras to develop novel imaging applications.
- The study of endoscopic imaging systems, including optical components,
illumination and sensors.

Expected contributions may range from evaluating existing
implementations, integrating systems, improving existing algorithms,
to inventing new methods. PhD candidates and advanced MS students are
preferred. Other exceptional candidates will also be considered.

Requirements:
- A passion for working with a high energy team to develop novel
technologies aimed at improving the lives of hundreds of thousands
of patients.
- Knowledge in computer vision, image processing, medical imaging.
Hands-on experience in one of the areas listed above is strongly
preferred.
- Strong programming skill in C/C++, Matlab and fast prototyping.
- Familiarity with image/video acquisition.

Start time: May/June 2009 (flexible)
Period: typically 3 months; extended internships may also be available

Please send a resume and cover letter to the following contacts:
Wenyi Zhao, PhD ( mailto:Wenyi.Zhao@intusurg.com )
Simon DiMaio, PhD ( mailto:Simon.DiMaio@intusurg.com )
Senior Research Engineer Manager, Applied Research
Intuitive Surgical Inc, 1266 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Intuitive Surgical ( http://www.intuitivesurgical.com ), located in
Sunnyvale, CA, is engaged in designing, manufacturing and marketing
robotic surgical systems that are revolutionizing surgery. Its da
Vinci Surgical system includes six manipulator arms with a total of 41
degrees of freedom, along with a stereo endoscope and 3D video
display. With over 1100 installations worldwide, surgeons perform over
one hundred thousand minimally-invasive surgeries per year. The Da
Vinci system represents an outstanding platform for the development
and application of new technologies for surgery.

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