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-===== Multiple Positions in Robotics/Vision/Learning at U. Innsbruck =====
+======Working With Us======
-The research group in Intelligent and Interactive Systems (https://iis.uibk.ac.at/) has multiple openings at the doctoral and post-doctoral levels.
+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.
-==== Our Opportunities ====
+<html><!--===== Ph.D. Student Position in Machine Learning for Robotics at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. =====
-  * Research positions funded by the EU-FP7-ICT "Cognitive Systems, Interaction and Robotics" projects Xperience (http://www.xperience.org/), IntellAct (http://www.intellact.eu/) and PaCMan (forthcoming)
+==== 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 with interest and skills in at least one of 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/).
-  * Robotics:
+The position is already available. The starting date is as soon as possible and will be defined with the selected candidate.
-    * grasping and manipulation using one or two dextrous hands
-    * tactile sensing for grasping and manipulation
-    * generalization of manipulation skills based on object parts and shapes
-    * extraction of generic knowledge from sensorimotor experience
-  * Computer Vision:
-    * object modeling, recognition and pose estimation using stereo vision and/or point clouds
-    * compositional, hierarchical, part-based object modeling
-    * learning action-relevant features; affordance-driven categorization
-In addition, all positions involve probabilistic modeling and machine learning.
+==== Requirements ====
+  * 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.
-Postdoctoral researchers are expected to assume active roles in project leadership and supervision of junior researchers.
+==== 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.
-Salaries are internationally competitive and commensurate with qualification and experience.
+==== 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.
-==== Your Profile ====
+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.
-Applicants for a postdoctoral position should have earned, or be 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.
+==== Contact ====
+For further information and applications, please send an email to Alejandro Agostini (alejandro.agostini@uibk.ac.at).--></html>
-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 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
+<html><!--
-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 offers a complete set of academic curricula and currently counts 28000 students. Founded in 2001, the Department of Computer Science is highly active in diverse research domains, and is
+We do not currently have any open positions.
-internationally very well connected.
+===== 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 lively city of 120000.  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.
 ==== How to Apply ====
-All interested applicants should send a letter of motivation, a 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
+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.
-Justus.Piater@uibk.ac.at.  In addition, post-doctoral applicants should include a list of publications and URLs of 2-3 selected publications.
+==== The University of Innsbruck, Austria ====
+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.
+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.
+--></html>
-Applications will be considered as they are received, until all positions are filled.

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