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c7031007 [How to Apply]
+++ jobs [2024/03/20 08:08]
Alejandro Agostini [About the position]
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 ======Working With Us======
-We are always looking for strong, motivated students to work on our [[theses|Bachelor or Master projects]].
+We will soon have multiple openings for PhD students in machine learning for robotics and/or computer vision. Details will appear here by 2024-04-02.
-===== Ph.D. Student Position in Robot Learning or Computer Vision at U. Innsbruck =====
+===== Ph.D. Student Position in Machine Learning for Robotics at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. =====
-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:
+==== About the position ====
-  * deep learning in computer vision or robotics
+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.
-  * 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
+The monthly gross salary is based on the FWF salary scale for doctoral candidates (https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/funding/steps-to-your-fwf-project/further-information/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/).
+The position is already available. The starting date is as soon as possible and will be defined with the selected candidate.
+==== 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.
+==== 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.
+==== 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.
+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.
+==== Contact ====
+For further information and applications, please send an email to Alejandro Agostini (alejandro.agostini@uibk.ac.at).
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+We do not currently have any open positions.
+===== 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 ====
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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,
+  * a strong background in machine learning and in robotics or computer vision,
-  * demonstrated prior achievements in some of the above areas,
+  * excellent mathematical and coding skills (C/C++, Matlab, ROS, Python),
-  * a strong mathematical background,
+  * excellent written and oral communication skills in English, and
-  * substantial programming experience in C++ and other languages, and
+  * enthusiasm for leading-edge research, a team spirit and independent problem-solving skills.
-  * excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
-Experience with PyTorch/TensorFlow/Keras and/or ROS will be a strong asset.
-Enthusiasm for leading-edge research, a team spirit and independent problem-solving skills are essential.
+==== How to Apply ====
+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.
 ==== The University of Innsbruck, Austria ====
-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.
+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.
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-==== How to Apply ====
-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 the position is filled. Starting date is October 2018 or earlier.

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