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We are always looking for motivated and talented students with a strong interest in computer vision and machine learning. If you’re passionate about conducting high-quality research and are excited about joining our group, please read the following information carefully before reaching out.

The Color Group regularly publishes in top-tier computer vision conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, as well as specialized venues like CIC and 3DV. We actively collaborate with researchers from both academia and industry worldwide.

Our group is based at the Computer Vision Center (CVC), a research institute with over 30 years of history, currently home to more than 130 professionals and over 35 ongoing PhD theses. The faculty members and students of the Color Group are affiliated with the Department of Computer Science (Departament de Ciències de la Computació) at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB).

Before contacting us, please ensure you have read this page carefully. Due to the high volume of emails we receive, we may not be able to respond to questions that are already answered here.

🎓 Postdoctoral Fellows

If you have recently completed your PhD or will be finishing soon, we welcome inquiries about potential postdoctoral opportunities in our group. Please reach out directly to one of the faculty members via email, including your CV and a brief description of your research interests.

📘 PhD Students

If you are completing or have completed your Master’s and wish to pursue a PhD at the Color Group, we encourage you to contact one of our faculty members. Funding is available through several competitive programs at the European, Spanish, and Catalan levels.

To be considered, your email should include:

• Your CV
• A motivation letter
• Recommendation letters (if available)
• Any relevant publications or research experience

Open PhD positions will be posted here when available.

📘 Master Students

The Color Group is actively involved in the Master’s Degree in Computer Vision a prestigious program jointly organized by five leading universities in Barcelona. Maria Vanrell serves as the coordinator of the Master’s program, Ramon Baldrich coordinates the Machine Learning for Computer Vision module and Javier Vazquez teaches in the Introduction to Human and Computer Vision module. In addition, several of our PhD students contribute regularly to the program through mentoring, project supervision, and teaching support.

The Master’s program is highly competitive, offering only 30 spots per year, with over 200 applications in 2024. Applications are typically open from January to April. For exact deadlines and admission details, please consult the official university website.

If you’re passionate about computer vision and looking for a top-tier graduate program, we strongly encourage you to apply!

💻 Bachelor and Master interships

The CVC offers a Talent Program to promote research among outstanding undergraduate and master’s students. The program targets degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Computational Mathematics, and Data Analytics. Minimum requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or master’s program.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Programming experience, particularly in Python and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow

How to apply and more information is available on the internships program website.

🌍 Visiting Students

If you are enrolled in a related program at another university, you may be eligible to visit the Color Group for a short-term research stay. These visits are a great opportunity to experience a different research environment and enjoy the city of Barcelona. Interested students should contact a faculty member directly.

📍 Life at the CVC and in Barcelona

The Computer Vision Center is more than just a research institute, it’s a dynamic, collaborative community located in Barcelona, Spain, one of Europe’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities.

With a population of 1.5 million, Barcelona is known for its architectural heritage, world-class cuisine, beaches, and sports culture. It’s an inspiring setting for both living and conducting research.