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Justus Piater
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Justus Piater [About the Positions]
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 ======Working With Us======
-We do not currently have any open positions.
+===== Hiring 1 Postdoc and 3 PhD Students in Robot Learning at University of Innsbruck, Austria =====
-<html><!--===== Ph.D. Student Position in Machine Learning for Robotics at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. =====
+[[https://ellis.eu/|ELLIS]] Fellow [[https://iis.uibk.ac.at/people/justus|Prof. Justus Piater]] is a member of the new FWF [[https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/news/detail/emerging-fields-eur35-million-for-new-research-areas-in-austria|Emerging Field]] //Comparative Ecological Innovation Styles// (CEIS). Together with four partners in cognitive biology and behavioral ecology, all based in Vienna, we will investigate how embodiments, environments and experience give rise to novel problem-solving behaviors in some of the most innovative animals, including parrots, corvids, and great apes. New insights not only will expand our understanding of animal intelligence but will also contribute to the development of **robotic systems that act more flexibly and adaptively**.
-==== About the position ====
+==== About the Positions ====
-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 CEIS Piater's group is hiring one postdoc and one PhD candidate starting 2026-08-15 or as soon as possible thereafter. We will study both intrinsically- and extrinsically-motivated learning of predictive and explanatory models and policies for solving robotic manipulation tasks. The emphasis is on learning //abstract concepts// of how manipulators, objects, parts and tools interact. (The physical intricacies of sensorimotor manipulation are //not// our focus.)
-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/).
+In addition we have two open University Assistant positions for PhD candidates starting 2026-09-15. These involve minor teaching requirements but are not attached to any specific project. The research topics are negotiable but will generally be related to CEIS.
-The position is already available. The starting date is as soon as possible and will be defined with the selected candidate.
+The Postdoc position is for up to 5 years, and the PhD positions for up to 4 years.
-==== Requirements ====
+The monthly gross salaries are based on the [[https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/research-funding/personnel-costs|FWF salary scale]]. Note that the monthly gross salary is paid 14 times per year. Furthermore, the university has numerous [[https://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/|attractive offers]].
-  * 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 ====
+==== Required Qualifications ====
-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.
+  * MSc/PhD degree in computer science or other relevant area
+  * Competitive publication record in relevant areas (postdocs only)
+  * Excellent academic record
+  * Strong background in machine learning in the context of robotics
+  * Strong mathematical and programming skills in Python and ideally also in C++; experience with ROS is a plus
+  * Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
+  * Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research, team spirit and independent problem-solving skills
-==== Contact ====
+In addition, for University Assistant positions, proficiency in written and spoken German is desired (but not mandatory).
-For further information and applications, please send an email to Alejandro Agostini (alejandro.agostini@uibk.ac.at).--></html>
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+==== How to Apply ====
-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.
+E-mail the following to [[Justus.Piater@uibk.ac.at]]:
-We do not currently have any open positions.
+  * Motivation letter stating which position(s) you apply for and how your qualifications and interests match them
+  * CV including your list of publications
+  * Grade transcripts obtained for BSc and MSc degrees
+  * Certificates for academic degrees
+  * Names and contact details of 2 referees
-===== Another Ph.D. Student Position in Machine Learning for Robotics or Computer Vision at U. Innsbruck, Austria =====
+For full consideration, apply by 2026-07-03. Screening for suitable candidates will begin immediately and will continue until all positions have been filled.
-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 ====
+==== Working environment ====
-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.
+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 world class in several research domains and is heavily investing into AI.
-==== Your Profile ====
+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.
-Applicants must have
-  * earned, or be about to earn, an M.Sc. degree or equivalent in computer science or other relevant area,
+=====Notice For Non-EU/EEA Prospective Master Students=====
-  * 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.
+You are welcome to apply for our CS or SE Master programs via our regular [[https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/anmeldung-zulassung/masterstudium/|admissions process]]. Our university offers comprehensive [[https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/international-relations-office/student-mobility/incoming/|information for incoming students]].
-==== How to Apply ====
+In Austria, as in most of Europe, Master students are regular students:
-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.
+  * A faculty advisor becomes involved only later, in the context of the Master thesis. There is generally no point contacting potential faculty advisors prior to your admission to our Master program.
+  * In Austria, university tuition fees are low but you'll have to finance your own subsistence (about 1000 EUR/month).
+  * Master students do not receive salaries. You cannot generally count on finding employment on or off campus, if your visa even allows it. To avoid surprises check your visa requirements beforehand.
-==== 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.
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