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| - | ===== Multiple Positions in Robotics/Vision/Learning at U. Innsbruck ===== | + | ======Working With Us====== |
| - | In a new research group in Intelligent and Interactive Systems at the [[http://uibk.ac.at|University of Innsbruck]], directed by Prof. Justus Piater, multiple positions are available for postdoctoral researchers and doctoral students. | + | We are always looking for strong, motivated students to work on our [[theses|Bachelor or Master projects]]. |
| - | ==== Our Opportunities ==== | ||
| - | These (non-permanent) university research staff positions are not tied to any specific research projects. Research topics are negotiable within the range of activities of the research group. Topics of particular interest include: | + | ===== Ph.D. Student Position in Robot Learning or Computer Vision at U. Innsbruck ===== |
| - | * gesture-based human-computer interaction | + | The research group in [[@/|Intelligent and Interactive Systems]], led by Profs. Justus Piater and Antonio Rodríguez-Sánchez, has an opening for a Ph.D. student, on a university assistant position that includes minor teaching requirements. The research will be loosely aligned with ongoing [[:research:projects|research projects]] in the lab: |
| - | * video analysis for sign language transcription | + | |
| - | * semantic understanding of observed manipulative actions | + | |
| - | * exploratory learning from sensorimotor to conceptual levels | + | |
| - | * learning to learn: leverage experience to guide future learning | + | |
| - | * perception and inference for robotic grasping and manipulation | + | |
| - | * landmark-based visual SLAM | + | |
| - | * reactive algorithms for obstacle avoidance and navigation | + | |
| - | Most of these topics tie in with one active and two upcoming EU-FP7-ICT projects in Cognitive Systems, Interaction and Robotics, offering a vibrant and internationally well-connected research environment. | + | * deep learning in computer vision or robotics |
| + | * computational models of biological vision | ||
| + | * biologically-inspired computer vision | ||
| + | * robot vision and closed-loop sensorimotor interaction | ||
| + | * open-ended and intrinsically-motivated robot learning | ||
| + | * concept discovery by learning robots | ||
| + | * goal-oriented exploratory learning | ||
| + | * prediction of action effects | ||
| + | * robot skill optimization | ||
| + | * human-robot interaction and collaboration | ||
| - | Postdoctoral researchers are expected to assume leadership roles. In addition, all positions involve minor teaching requirements. | ||
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| - | Salaries are internationally competitive and commensurate with qualification and experience. | ||
| ==== Your Profile ==== | ==== Your Profile ==== | ||
| - | 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 at least one of the following areas: | + | Applicants must have |
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| + | * 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 as well as in robotics and/or computer vision, | ||
| + | * demonstrated prior achievements in some of the above areas, | ||
| + | * a strong mathematical background, | ||
| + | * substantial programming experience in C++ and other languages, and | ||
| + | * excellent written and oral communication skills in English. | ||
| - | * statistical machine learning | + | Experience with PyTorch/TensorFlow/Keras and/or ROS will be a strong asset. |
| - | * probabilistic modeling and inference | + | |
| - | * computer vision | + | |
| - | * robotic grasping or manipulation | + | |
| - | * autonomous mobile robotics | + | |
| - | 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. | + | Enthusiasm for leading-edge research, a team spirit and independent problem-solving skills are essential. |
| - | All applicants should possess good written and oral communication skills in English, a strong mathematical background, and programming experience. Enthusiasm for leading-edge research, a team spirit and independent problem-solving skills are essential. | ||
| ==== The University of Innsbruck, Austria ==== | ==== The University of Innsbruck, Austria ==== | ||
| - | The history of the University of Innsbruck, currently [[http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university-rankings/2010-2011/top-200.html|ranked]] the best Austrian university by [[http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/|Times Higher Education]], dates back to 1669. It offers a complete set of academic curricula and currently counts 25000 students. Founded in 2001, the Department of Computer Science is currently expanding and is highly active in research. | + | 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, our young Department of Computer Science is highly productive in diverse research domains, and is internationally very well connected. |
| - | Innsbruck is home to about 30000 students who imprint a distinctive, international student atmosphere upon this beautiful city of 120000. Beautifully located in the Tyrolean Alps, on the Inn river and surrounded by peaks of up to 2718m, Innsbruck offers outstanding recreational and cultural value all around the year. | + | 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. |
| ==== How to Apply ==== | ==== How to Apply ==== | ||
| - | Interested applicants should [[Justus.Piater@uibk.ac.at|send]] a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae, scanned transcripts and diplomas, and contact information of at least two references as a single PDF file. | + | Interested applicants should send a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae including URLs of English-language theses and dissertations, scanned transcripts and diplomas, and contact information of at least two references in PDF to [[Justus.Piater@uibk.ac.at]]. |
| - | Applications will be considered as they are received, until all positions are filled. | + | Applications must be received by **July 11, 2018**. Starting date is October 2018 or earlier. |
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