PhD Positions

PhD/PostDoc Positions in “Machine Learning for Estimation and Control” at ISAS@KIT, Germany

Several full-time, fully paid PhD/PostDoc positions in “Machine Learning for Estimation and Control under Uncertainty” at the Intelligent Sensor-Actuator-Systems Laboratory (ISAS), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany.

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT):

KIT combines its three core tasks: research, higher education, and innovation within one mission. With about 10,000 employees and 23,000 students, KIT is one of the big institutions of research and higher education in natural sciences and engineering in Europe. KIT is located in Germany in the medium-sized city of Karlsruhe with a very high quality of life.

Chair for Intelligent Sensor-Actuator-Systems (ISAS):

ISAS (http://isas.iar.kit.edu/) works on modern machine learning methods for estimation and control with applications to

• Optimization of industrial processes, e.g., optical sorting machines,
• robotic systems for decontamination in hazardous environments in the ROBDEKON competence center, see https://robdekon.de/en
• fast maturation of immature manufacturing processes in the DFG AI Research Unit 5339, see https://www.for5339.kit.edu/english 

Description of Positions:
We are seeking to fill several PhD/PostDoc positions in the following areas:

• Flow-based Bayesian state estimation
• Deterministic sampling based on information measures
• Intelligent distributed estimation architectures
• Gaussian processes on manifolds for estimation of rigid body motion

All positions offer the possibility to cooperate with our network of partners from industry and academia on a national and international basis. We offer intensive mentoring and a quick path to the PhD degree (≤ 3 years). Besides research, the supervision of bachelor/master theses and participation in teaching is expected.

Personal Qualifications:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) or PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics, or a related subject.
• Very good mathematical knowledge.
• (Moderate) proficiency in programming.
• Know-how in stochastics and signal processing (are advantageous, but not a prerequisite).
• High self-motivation, team working skills, and readiness for interdisciplinary work.
• Proficiency in the English language (spoken and written).
• Commitment to publish research results.
• Willingness to travel internationally (conferences, research stays, ...).

Payment:
The positions are full-time, fully paid researcher positions according to "Vergütungsgruppe des Tarifvertrages des öffentlichen Dienstes" TV-L E 13. This may increase depending on experience.

Contact:
Submit applications including cover letter, CV, and academic transcripts in electronic form to:

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Uwe D. Hanebeck
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Department of Informatics Institute for Anthropomatics and Robotics (IAR)
Chair for Intelligent Sensor-Actuator-Systems (ISAS)
Adenauerring 2
D-76131 Karlsruhe
Germany

E-Mail: Uwe.Hanebeck∂kit.edu

KIT is pursuing a gender equality policy and encourages women to apply.  Furthermore, in case of equal qualification, preference is given to applicants with disabilities.