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 ======Working With Us====== ======Working With Us======
  
-We are always looking ​for strong, motivated students to work on our [[theses|Bachelor ​or Master projects]].+=====Multiple Ph.D. Positions in Machine Learning ​for Robotics and/or Computer Vision at the University of Innsbruck, Austria=====
  
 +The Intelligent and Interactive Systems lab headed by Justus Piater and Antonio Rodríguez Sánchez uses machine learning to enhance the flexibility,​ robustness, generalization and explainability of robots and vision systems. Of particular interest are methods for learning about structure, function, and other concepts that describe the world in actionable ways.
  
-===== Ph.D. Student Position in Robot Learning or Computer Vision at U. Innsbruck ===== 
  
-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:+====Three University-Assistant Positions====
  
-  * deep learning in computer vision or robotics +These positions involve minor teaching duties. The specific research topics can be negotiated within the scope of the lab as summarized above.
-  * 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+
  
 +If interested, e-mail the [[#​required_documents|required documents]] to [[Justus.Piater@uibk.ac.at|Justus Piater]] as soon as possible and no later than **2024-04-24**.
  
-==== Your Profile ​====+ 
 +====One Project Position==== 
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 +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.  
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 +The position is already available. The starting date is as soon as possible and will be defined with the selected candidate. 
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 +For further information and applications,​ please send an email to [[Alejandro.Agostini@uibk.ac.at|Alejandro Agostini]]. 
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 +====Characteristics of All Positions==== 
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 +The monthly gross salary is based on the [[https://​www.fwf.ac.at/​en/​funding/​steps-to-your-fwf-project/​further-information/​personnel-costs|FWF salary scale]] for doctoral candidates. Note that the gross monthly salary is paid 14 times per year. Furthermore,​ the university has numerous [[https://​www.uibk.ac.at/​universitaet/​zusatzleistungen/​|attractive offers for employees]]. 
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 +===Your Profile===
  
 Applicants must have Applicants must have
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   * earned, or be about to earn, an M.Sc. degree or equivalent in computer science or other relevant area,   * earned, or be about to earn, an M.Sc. degree or equivalent in computer science or other relevant area,
   * an excellent academic record,   * 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++, ROS, Python), 
-  * a strong ​mathematical ​background,​ +  * excellent written and oral communication skills in English, and 
-  * substantial programming experience in C++ and other languagesand +  * 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.+===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, Austria ==== +The University of Innsbruck offers a complete set of academic curricula and currently counts 28000 students. ​The Department of Computer Science is highly productive in diverse research domains and is currently expanding its capacity in Artificial Intelligence.
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-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 domainsand 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. 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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 +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.
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 +We do not currently have any open positions.
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 +===== Another Ph.D. Student Position in Machine Learning for Robotics or Computer Vision at U. Innsbruck, Austria =====
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 +The [[@/​|Intelligent and Interactive Systems]] group (Profs. Justus Piater, Antonio Rodríguez-Sánchez,​ and Samuele Tosatto) is looking for a talented Ph.D. candidate.
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 +==== The Position ====
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 +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.
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 +==== Your Profile ====
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 +Applicants must have
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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 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.
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 ==== How to Apply ==== ==== 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]].+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.
  
-Applications must be received by **July 112018**Starting date is October 2018 or earlier.+ 
 +==== The University of InnsbruckAustria ==== 
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 +The University of Innsbruck offers a complete set of academic curricula and currently counts 28000 studentsFounded in 2001, the 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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