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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.+=====Assistant Professor (with Tenure-Track Option) of Computer Science ​in Embodied Artificial Intelligence ​and Machine Learning=====
  
-==== Our Opportunities ====+**Starting date:** October 1, 2018, or as soon as possible thereafter.
  
-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 groupTopics of particular interest include:+This position is initially limited to 6 years; a tenure-track agreement can be offered ​within the first year of employment. Upon positive evaluation ​the position is converted into a tenured Associate Professorship.
  
-    * gesture-based human-computer interaction +This career position is embedded in an attractive environment ​of existing competencies in the general area of Autonomous Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Data Science, Recommender Systems, Compressed Sensing, and Dictionary Learning. It is one of 12 career positions the University of Innsbruck is creating in diverse scientific disciplines connected ​to digitalization,​ a strategic investment by the University.
-    * 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 SystemsInteraction and Roboticsoffering a vibrant ​and internationally well-connected research environment.+//Embodied Artificial Intelligence//​ refers to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the widest sense with particular focus on interaction with the physical world by means of sensors ​and/or actuators. Embodied Artificial Intelligence aims to increase autonomyflexibility,​ fault tolerance, and the ability of artificial systems to communicate within our world.
  
-Postdoctoral researchers are expected ​to assume leadership rolesIn addition, all positions involve ​minor teaching requirements.+Specific topics of interest may include for example: 
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 +  * Autonomous robots or vehicles capable of learning; 
 +  * Autonomous, exploratory and/or guided learning in open scenarios;​ 
 +  * Incremental/​hierarchical learning of reusable and composable concepts; 
 +  * Learning and planning across continuous (sensors, actuators) and discrete (symbolic) representations. 
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 +Applicants should have pertinent scientific achievements in embodied AI and machine learning beyond their doctoral dissertation,​ and should possess an excellent scientific track record commensurate with their academic age. 
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 +For more information and application details see our [[https://​www.academics.de/​jobs/​preview/​160453?​preview_id=mUd7-UF1JV1FX3siDx2ZBK4EODwYmRf-FZWTgEa4JFQ=|job ad]] on academics.de,​ and contact [[Justus.Piater@uibk.ac.at|Prof. Justus Piater]]. 
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 +[[https://​orawww.uibk.ac.at/​public/​karriereportal.details?​asg_id_in=10040|Apply]] by August 29, 2018. 
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 + 
 +==== The University of Innsbruck, Austria ==== 
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 +The history of the University of Innsbruck dates back to 1669It offers a complete set of academic curricula and currently counts 28000 students. Founded in 2001our young Department of Computer Science is highly productive in diverse research domains, and is internationally very well connected. 
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 +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. 
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 +We are always looking for strong, motivated students to work on our [[theses|Bachelor or Master projects]]. 
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 +===== Ph.D. Student Position in Robot Learning or Computer Vision at U. Innsbruck ===== 
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 +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: 
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 +  * 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
  
-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
  
-    ​statistical machine learning +  ​earned, or be about to earn, an M.Sc. degree or equivalent in computer science or other relevant area, 
-    probabilistic modeling and inference +  an excellent academic record, 
-    * computer vision +  a strong background in machine learning as well as in robotics and/​or ​computer vision, 
-    robotic grasping or manipulation +  demonstrated prior achievements in some of the above areas, 
-    autonomous mobile robotics+  a strong mathematical background,​ 
 +  * substantial programming experience in C++ and other languages, and 
 +  * excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
  
-Applicants for a doctoral studentship should have earned, ​or be about to earnan M.Sc. degree or equivalent in relevant area, possess an excellent academic record, ​and have demonstrated prior achievements in any of the above areas.+Experience with PyTorch/​TensorFlow/​Keras and/or ROS will be a strong asset. 
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 +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]].
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-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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