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Research Assistant (Facial Morphology) School of Dental Science, The University of Melbourne Position no.: 0016445 Employment type: Full-time Fixed Term Closing date: 23rd February 2007 The Australian Research Council (ARC), through the Discovery-Projects scheme, has awarded a three-year grant to investigators from the University of Melbourne and the National Research Institute of Police Science of Japan. The project will provide the essential criteria for the 3D analysis of facial features for proof of identity across Australias ethnically diverse population. It builds on research previously undertaken into analysis of facial morphology, and provides an innovative approach to identification through the use of three-dimensional modelling and computer graphics. With increasing use of video cameras for surveillance, situations will arise where a suspect challenges an identification made using this evidence. Therefore, robust scientific criteria combining soft tissue landmark and shape analysis are required for legal proof of identity. For proof beyond reasonable doubt these criteria, based upon morphological characteristics of the face, will require the collection, analysis and publication of population statistics that will be developed during this project The person appointed will be a highly motivated and independent researcher who is able to contribute to the research project detailed above. They will be able to analyse research issues and data and present such analysis in writing and verbally. For enquires please contact: Prof. John Clement, +61 (0)3 9341 1485, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Apply online at http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au using the position number 0016445 as keyword. Rebecca Taylor PhD student Oral Anatomy Medicine and Surgery Unit School of Dental Science University of Melbourne Victoria, 3010 T: +61 3 9341 1529 F: +61 3 9341 1594 E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com -- Replies will be sent to the list. For more information visit http://www.morphometrics.org
