Connectionists: Senior Research Scientist Position at TTC, CI/AI/machine learning

[Danil Prokhorov]

TOYOTA TECHNICAL CENTER, U.S.A., INC.

Toyota Technical Center (TTC) is Toyota's largest engineering and research 
organization in North America, located in Ann Arbor, MI. TTC is seeking an 
exceptional individual for the full-time position of Senior Research 
Scientist in the intersection of Computational Intelligence and Robotics 
research activities, to become a member of the Technical Research Department 
(TRD). TTC prefers a researcher with experience in sensor fusion for 
automotive and robotic systems. This position will offer opportunities for 
collaboration with leading North American and global research institutions. 
The candidate should also have experience in mentoring junior researchers 
and have some research project management experience. This research is 
intended to break new ground and advance the state of the art. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Apply special knowledge and talents to develop and execute new, independent 
research projects for automotive and robotic applications
Provide guidance to on-site researchers and research assistants 
Interact with world renowned and leading researchers in applicable areas
Host visiting Toyota engineers and scientists
Provide deliverables such as written and oral reports, as well as 
publications for peer-reviewed journals and conferences. 

Qualifications:

Experience in Artificial Intelligence, intelligent signal processing and 
sensor-fusion research 
Experience in automotive safety systems is preferred 
Experience in robotic research and testing 
Experience in mentoring junior researchers 
Experience in research project management 
Familiarity with computational intelligence is preferred (e.g., neural 
networks, fuzzy logic, evolutionary algorithms, data mining) 
Ph.D. or Sc.D. in a related field of study 
Good written and oral communication skills 
Ability to work well with others in a team environment 
A willingness to travel 
Position is located in Ann Arbor, MI. 

The position provides a competitive salary and excellent benefits and all of 
the amenities of our campus and surrounding community. 
 Please apply online to Toyota using the following URL (preferred way to 
apply):
http://tmm.recruitsoft.com/servlets/CareerSection?art_ip_action=FlowDispatcher&flowTypeNo=13&pageSeq=2&reqNo=25222&art_servlet_language=en&csNo=10103
or via e-mail to Debra Adams, dadams at ttc-usa.com