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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 are always looking for strong, motivated students to work on our [[theses|Bachelor or Master projects]].
-founded in 2010 by Prof. Justus Piater, has multiple openings at the
-doctoral and post-doctoral levels.
-==== Our Opportunities ====
-  * Positions funded by the EU-FP-ICT "Cognitive Systems, Interaction and Robotics" projects Xperience (http://www.xperience.org/) and IntellAct (http://www.intellact.eu/)
+===== Ph.D. Student Positions in Robot Learning at U. Innsbruck =====
-  * Non-permanent university research staff positions with minor teaching requirements
+The research group in [[@/|Intelligent and Interactive Systems]] has multiple openings for Ph.D. students. These are university assistant positions that include minor teaching requirements. The research will be loosely aligned with ongoing [[:research:projects|research projects]] in the lab:
-For both types of positions, we seek candiates in the following areas:
+  * open-ended and intrinsically-motivated robot learning
+  * goal-oriented exploratory learning
+  * prediction of action effects
+  * interactive programming by demonstration / kinesthetic teaching
+  * robot skill optimization
+  * human-robot interaction and collaboration
+  * robot vision and closed-loop sensorimotor interaction
-  * 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
-qualification and experience.
 ==== Your Profile ====
-Applicants for a postdoctoral position should have earned, or be
+Applicants must have
-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
+  * earned, or be about to earn, an M.Sc. degree or equivalent in computer science or other relevant area,
-  * force/impedance robot control
+  * an excellent academic record,
-  * statistical machine learning
+  * demonstrated prior achievements in some of the above areas,
-  * probabilistic modeling and inference
+  * a strong mathematical background,
-  * computer vision
+  * 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
+Enthusiasm for leading-edge research, a team spirit and independent problem-solving skills are essential.
-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
-problem-solving skills are essential.
 ==== The University of Innsbruck, Austria ====
-The history of the University of Innsbruck dates back to 1669. It
+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.
-offers a complete set of academic curricula and currently counts
-students. Founded in 2001, the Department of Computer
-Science is highly active in diverse research domains, and is
-internationally very well connected.
-Innsbruck is home to 35000 students who imprint a distinctive,
+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
-international student atmosphere upon this beautiful city of
+outstanding opportunities and quality of life all around the year.
-.  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
+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]].
-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
-Justus.Piater@uibk.ac.at.  In addition, post-doctoral applicants
-should include a list of publications and URLs of 2-3 selected
-publications.
-Applications for non-permanent university research staff
+Applications will be considered as they are received, until all positions are filled. Starting dates are as soon as possible until March 2018.
-positions must be received by February 22, 2012.  Otherwise,
-applications will be considered as they are received, until all
-positions are filled.

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