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| - | ===== Hiring 1 Postdoc and 3 Ph.D. Students in Robot Learning at University of Innsbruck, Austria ===== | + | ===== Hiring 1 Postdoc and 3 PhD Students in Robot Learning at 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), starting 2026-08-15. 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**. | + | [[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**. |
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| 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.) | 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.) | ||
| - | In addition we have two University Assistant positions for PhD candidates. 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. | + | 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. |
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| + | The Postdoc position is for up to 5 years, and the PhD positions for up to 4 years. | ||
| 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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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| * Strong mathematical and programming skills in Python and ideally also in C++; experience with ROS is a plus | * 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 | * Excellent written and oral communication skills in English | ||
| - | * Enthusiasm for leading-edge research, team spirit and independent problem-solving skills | + | * Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research, team spirit and independent problem-solving skills |
| In addition, for University Assistant positions, proficiency in written and spoken German is desired (but not mandatory). | In addition, for University Assistant positions, proficiency in written and spoken German is desired (but not mandatory). | ||
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