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With about 9,400 employees and 25,000 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Chair for Intelligent Sensor-Actuator-Systems (ISAS):<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>ISAS (<a href="http://isas.iar.kit.edu/">http://isas.iar.kit.edu/</a>) works on modern machine learning methods for estimation and control with applications to<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Optimization of industrial processes, e.g., optical sorting machines,<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Traffic management for air traffic control and pedestrian simulation,<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Development of assistive functions in telepresence systems and in medical engineering,<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Sensor data processing in networks, e.g., industrial process automation and monitoring, and<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Measuring, processing, and visualizing spatially distributed data in large environments.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Description of Positions: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>We are seeking to fill four (4) PhD/PostDoc positions with excellent candidates, who will work closely together in the following areas: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Multi-sensor data fusion in industrial applications in close collaboration with Trumpf & Co. KG.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Secure remote monitoring using data fusion with homomorphic encryption.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Estimation and AR/VR visualization of spatial distributions for toxic pollutants.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Optical belt sorting under dynamic conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>All positions offer the possibility to cooperate with our network of partners from industry and academia on a national and international basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Personal Qualifications: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Master's degree (or equivalent) or PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics, or a related subject.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Very good mathematical knowledge.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Moderate proficiency in programming.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Know-how in stochastics and signal processing (are advantageous, but not a prerequisite).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>High self-motivation, team working skills, and readiness for interdisciplinary work.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Proficiency in the English language (spoken and written).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Commitment to publish research results.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Willingness to travel internationally (conferences, research stays, ...).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Payment: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Contact: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Submit applications including cover letter, CV, and academic transcripts by January 30, 2019 in electronic form to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Uwe D. Hanebeck<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Department of Informatics<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Institute for Anthropomatics and Robotics (IAR)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Chair for Intelligent Sensor-Actuator-Systems (ISAS)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=DE style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Adenauerring 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=DE style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>D-76131 Karlsruhe<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=DE style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Germany<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=DE style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=DE style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>E-Mail: <a href="mailto:Uwe.Hanebeck@kit.edu">Uwe.Hanebeck@kit.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=DE style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>KIT is pursuing a gender equality policy and encourages women to apply. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'>Furthermore, in case of equal qualification, preference is given to applicants with disabilities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Ubuntu Light",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>