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-===== Multiple Positions in Robotics/Vision/Learning at U. Innsbruck =====
+======Working With Us======
-The research group in Intelligent and Interactive Systems (IIS),
+We do not currently have any open positions.
-founded in 2010 by Prof. Justus Piater, has multiple openings at the
-doctoral and post-doctoral levels.
-==== Our Opportunities ====
+=====Notice For Non-EU/EEA Prospective Master Students=====
-  * Positions funded by the EU-FP-ICT "Cognitive Systems, Interaction and Robotics" projects Xperience (http://www.xperience.org/) and IntellAct (http://www.intellact.eu/)
+You are welcome to apply for our CS or SE Master programs via our regular [[https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/anmeldung-zulassung/masterstudium/|admissions process]]. Our university offers comprehensive [[https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/international-relations-office/student-mobility/incoming/|information for incoming students]].
-  * Non-permanent university research staff positions with minor teaching requirements
+In Austria, as in most of Europe, Master students are regular students:
-For both types of positions, we seek candiates in the following areas:
+  * A faculty advisor becomes involved only later, in the context of the Master thesis. There is generally no point contacting potential faculty advisors prior to your admission to our Master program.
+  * In Austria, university tuition fees are low but you'll have to finance your own subsistence (about 1000 EUR/month).
+  * Master students do not receive salaries. You cannot generally count on finding employment on or off campus, if your visa even allows it. To avoid surprises check your visa requirements beforehand.
-  * robotic grasping and manipulation using one or two dextrous hands
-  * computer vision and haptic sensing for robotic grasping and manipulation
-  * robot learning by demonstration and exploration
-  * generalization of manipulation skills based on object parts and shapes
-  * extraction of generic knowledge from sensorimotor experience
-Postdoctoral researchers are expected to assume active roles in
-project leadership and supervision of junior researchers.
-Salaries are internationally competitive and commensurate with
+<html><!--===== Ph.D. Student Position in Machine Learning for Robotics at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. =====
-qualification and experience.
-==== Your Profile ====
+==== About the position ====
-Applicants for a postdoctoral position should have earned, or be
+The research activity comprises the integration of robotic perception and execution mechanisms for task-oriented object manipulation in everyday environments. The (negotiable) focus is on affordance-driven object part segmentation and object manipulation using reinforcement learning.
-about to earn, a doctoral degree in a relevant area, possess a
-strong publication record commensurate with experience, and have
-demonstrated strengths in areas related to the above research
-topics, such as:
-  * robotic grasping or manipulation
+The monthly gross salary is based on the FWF salary scale for doctoral candidates (https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/research-funding/personnel-costs).  Note that the gross salary per month is paid 14 times per year. Furthermore, the university has numerous attractive offers (https://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/).
-  * force/impedance robot control
-  * statistical machine learning
-  * probabilistic modeling and inference
-  * computer vision
-Applicants for a doctoral studentship should have earned, or be
+The position is already available. The starting date is as soon as possible and will be defined with the selected candidate.
-about to earn, an M.Sc. degree or equivalent in a relevant area,
-possess an excellent academic record, and have demonstrated prior
-achievements in any of the above areas.
-All applicants should possess good written and oral communication
+==== Requirements ====
-skills in English, a strong mathematical background, and
+  * M.Sc. degree in computer science or related areas.
-programming experience in C++ and other languages.  Enthusiasm
+  * Excellent academic record.
-for leading-edge research, a team spirit and independent
+  * Solid background in machine learning and good understanding of robotics, and computer vision mechanisms.
-problem-solving skills are essential.
+  * Programming skills in Matlab/Python/C++.
+  * Proficiency in writing and speaking English.
+  * Independent problem-solving skills.
-==== The University of Innsbruck, Austria ====
+==== Required documents ====
+  * CV.
+  * Motivation letter including previous research experience and research interests.
+  * Transcripts of grades obtained for B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees.
+  * Certificates for Academic degrees.
+  * Names and contact details of 2 referees.
-The history of the University of Innsbruck dates back to 1669. It
+==== Working environment ====
-offers a complete set of academic curricula and currently counts
+The University of Innsbruck offers a complete set of academic curricula and currently counts 28000 students. Founded in 2001, the Department of Computer Science is highly productive in diverse research domains and is internationally well connected and recognized.
-students. Founded in 2001, the Department of Computer
-Science is highly active in diverse research domains, and is
+Innsbruck offers an idyllic living environment surrounded by summits of up to 2718m in the Tyrolean Alps, with outstanding opportunities and high quality of life all around the year. It is a vibrant city of 130000 inhabitants, home to 35000 students who imprint a distinctive, international atmosphere.
-internationally very well connected.
+==== Contact ====
+For further information and applications, please send an email to Alejandro Agostini (alejandro.agostini@uibk.ac.at).--></html>
+<html><!--
+Innsbruck offers an idyllic living environment surrounded by summits of up to 2718m in the Tyrolean Alps, with outstanding opportunities and high quality of life all around the year. It is a vibrant city of 130000 inhabitants, home to 35000 students who imprint a distinctive, international atmosphere.
+We do not currently have any open positions.
+===== Another Ph.D. Student Position in Machine Learning for Robotics or Computer Vision at U. Innsbruck, Austria =====
+The [[@/|Intelligent and Interactive Systems]] group (Profs. Justus Piater, Antonio Rodríguez-Sánchez, and Samuele Tosatto) is looking for a talented Ph.D. candidate.
+==== The Position ====
+This is a university doctoral position that involves minor teaching duties. The precise research topics are negotiable within the scope of active research at IIS, including machine learning and growing levels of AI for computer vision and robotics. Of particular interest are topics in representation learning and causality for out-of-distribution situations.
+==== Your Profile ====
+Applicants must have
+  * earned, or be about to earn, an M.Sc. degree or equivalent in computer science or other relevant area,
+  * an excellent academic record,
+  * a strong background in machine learning and in robotics or computer vision,
+  * excellent mathematical and coding skills (C/C++, Matlab, ROS, Python),
+  * excellent written and oral communication skills in English, and
+  * enthusiasm for leading-edge research, a team spirit and independent problem-solving skills.
-Innsbruck is home to 35000 students who imprint a distinctive,
-international student atmosphere upon this beautiful city of
-.  Beautifully located in the Tyrolean Alps, on the Inn
-river and surrounded by peaks of up to 2718m, Innsbruck offers
-outstanding opportunities and quality of life all around the
-year.
 ==== How to Apply ====
-All interested applicants should send a letter of motivation, a
+Apply [[https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=13690|here]] by **August 17, 2023**.  The ideal starting date is September 15, 2023.
-curriculum vitae including URLs of theses and dissertations,
-scanned transcripts and diplomas, and contact information of at
-least two references as a single PDF file to
+==== The University of Innsbruck, Austria ====
-Justus.Piater@uibk.ac.at.  In addition, post-doctoral applicants
-should include a list of publications and URLs of 2-3 selected
+The University of Innsbruck offers a complete set of academic curricula and currently counts 28000 students. Founded in 2001, the Department of Computer Science is highly productive in diverse research domains, and is internationally very well connected.
-publications.
-Applications for non-permanent university research staff
+Innsbruck is home to 35000 students who imprint a distinctive, international student atmosphere upon this lively city of 130000.  Beautifully located in the Tyrolean Alps, on the Inn river and surrounded by summits of up to 2718m, Innsbruck offers outstanding opportunities and quality of life all around the year.
-positions must be received by February 22, 2012.  Otherwise,
+--></html>
-applications will be considered as they are received, until all
-positions are filled.

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