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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. However, the [[https://www.uibk.ac.at/statistics/index.html.en|Department of Statistics]] is looking for a [[https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=14628|doctoral student]], deadline 2025-01-21.
-founded in 2010 by Prof. Justus Piater, has multiple openings at the
-doctoral and post-doctoral levels.
-==== Our Opportunities ====
+<html><!--===== Ph.D. Student Position in Machine Learning for Robotics at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. =====
-  * Positions funded by the EU-FP-ICT "Cognitive Systems, Interaction and Robotics" projects Xperience (http://www.xperience.org/) and IntellAct (http://www.intellact.eu/)
+==== About the position ====
-  * Non-permanent university research staff positions with minor teaching requirements
+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.
-For both types of positions, we seek candiates in the following areas:
+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/).
-  * robotic grasping and manipulation using one or two dextrous hands
+The position is already available. The starting date is as soon as possible and will be defined with the selected candidate.
-  * 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
+==== Requirements ====
-project leadership and supervision of junior researchers.
+  * M.Sc. degree in computer science or related areas.
+  * Excellent academic record.
+  * Solid background in machine learning and good understanding of robotics, and computer vision mechanisms.
+  * Programming skills in Matlab/Python/C++.
+  * Proficiency in writing and speaking English.
+  * Independent problem-solving skills.
-Salaries are internationally competitive and commensurate with
+==== Required documents ====
-qualification and experience.
+  * 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.
-==== Your Profile ====
+==== Working environment ====
+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.
-Applicants for a postdoctoral position should have earned, or be
+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.
-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
+==== Contact ====
-  * force/impedance robot control
+For further information and applications, please send an email to Alejandro Agostini (alejandro.agostini@uibk.ac.at).--></html>
-  * statistical machine learning
-  * probabilistic modeling and inference
-  * computer vision
-Applicants for a doctoral studentship should have earned, or be
-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
+<html><!--
-skills in English, a strong mathematical background, and
-programming experience in C++ and other languages.  Enthusiasm
-for leading-edge research, a team spirit and independent
-problem-solving skills are essential.
-==== The University of Innsbruck, Austria ====
+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.
-The history of the University of Innsbruck dates back to 1669. It
+We do not currently have any open positions.
-offers a complete set of academic curricula and currently counts
-students. Founded in 2001, the Department of Computer
+===== Another Ph.D. Student Position in Machine Learning for Robotics or Computer Vision at U. Innsbruck, Austria =====
-Science is highly active in diverse research domains, and is
-internationally very well connected.
+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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