The Control of Networked Systems group at the University of Klagenfurt is pleased to announce the following open position, employment to commence as soon as possible:
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Full-Time Doctoral Position in Multi-Sensor Fusion for Aerial Robotics
(University of Klagenfurt; Stephan Weiss, Yannick Morel, Jan Steinbrener)
A PhD student position is available at University of Klagenfurt in the Institute for Smart Systems Technologies, Control of Networked Systems Group (cf. sst.aau.at/cns, uav.aau.at, LinkedIn, and our YouTube channel). The position is part of a research project in consistent, collaborative multi-sensor fusion for next generation aerial robotics. The position allows both own research in this field as well as guidance and collaboration with students in our group. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the tasks and milestones of the project through independent research and to present the results in journals and at conferences. The position is aimed at the scientific training of graduates of a diploma or master program with the goal of obtaining a PhD degree.
In the Control of Networked Systems group at the Department of Smart Systems Technologies, we seek to push the current limits in AI supported state estimation, control, cooperative visual perception, and multi-modal sensor fusion for autonomous and mobile networked systems. The group publishes regularly in international top journals and conference proceedings. Successful applicants will be encouraged and supported to publish their work in such journals and proceedings and will have the opportunity to cooperate with our world-renowned international partners from science and industry. We specifically encourage and support close and open collaboration with our peers both internationally and at the university. Our teaching areas encompass Control, Systems Theory, Control of Autonomous Systems and Vision-Based State Estimation.
Our research group provides a highly dynamic, familiar, and friendly setting and thus a collaborative and inspiring work environment with highly modern infrastructure, which is continuously updated and upgraded. The group currently operates one of the largest drone halls in Europe (https://forschungsinfrastruktur.bmbwf.gv.at/en/fi/drohnenhub-klagenfurt_4492) and is in the process of establishing one of the largest outdoor drone spaces worldwide. Successful applicants will have the unique opportunity to actively be part of shaping the research group while enjoying the benefit of a well-established and supportive department and university around the group.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Independent research with the aim to submit a dissertation and acquire the PhD degree
- Presentation of scientific results in journals and at conferences
- Contributing to the tasks and milestones of the current projects in the research group
- Student mentoring and team work
Required qualifications
- A university degree (Master or Diplom-Ingenieur) in electrical engineering and information and communication engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, statistics, math, physics, or related field, graded with excellent academic success.
- Proven knowledge and extensive experience in at least one of the following areas: equivariant/invariant estimators, probabilistic state estimation, collaborative sensor fusion, multi-agent/swam navigation, control for mobile robots, machine learning for robotics.
- Proven programming skills in the languages Python, Matlab, C/C++, ROS.
- Strong motivation to pursue fundamental theory and math concepts (e.g., in differential geometry, variational calculus, etc) towards novel robotic applications.
- Fluent in English both spoken and written. German knowledge is not required.
Application Process
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae incl. publication list, transcripts and certifications to the departmental secretary, Melissa Aichholzer (melissa.aichholzer@aau.at). If you have questions about the position, please contact Stephan Weiss, stephan.weiss@aau.at. Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview. The position is open until filled.