Connectionists: Two PhD Student Positions in Computer Vision for Learnings Systems at MPI-IS, Germany

[Joerg Stueckler]

Two PhD Student Positions in Computer Vision for Learnings Systems
within the Embodied Vision Group at the Max Planck Institute for 
Intelligent Systems in Tuebingen, Germany
https://ev.is.mpg.de/jobs/2-phd-student-positions-in-computer-vision-for-learning-systems 


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*Research questions*

The Embodied Vision Group at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent 
Systems investigates novel methods for autonomous systems to learn 
dynamic scene understanding and to use this understanding to perform 
complex tasks such as navigation or object manipulation. We aim at 
systems that learn from raw sensor measurements like images or tactile 
information and through action within their environment. A research 
focus in this context is on computer vision topics, including

  * Physical and 3D dynamic scene understanding
  * Learning of predictive environment models
  * Self-supervised and online visual and multi-modal learning
  * Vision-based interactive perception and learning for object 
manipulation
  * Vision-based navigation for drones and mobile robots
  * Deep reinforcement learning


*The positions*

We are looking for two PhD students who are holding an outstanding 
Master’s degree in the computer or natural sciences, electrical or 
control engineering or applied mathematics. The PhD students will 
conduct research in one or several of the above topic areas.

  * Candidates should have studied areas related to computer vision and
    machine learning.Areas of particular interest for us at the moment
    are deep learning, visual scene understanding,
    visual/visual-inertial simultaneous localization and mapping, 3D
    scene reconstruction, robot vision, robot learning and deep
    reinforcement learning.
  * Successful candidates will typically have ranked at or near the top
    of their classes and be highly proficient in written and spoken
    English.
  * Excellent computer science skills as well as a strong mathematical
    background are required.
  * Prior research experience in computer vision, deep learning, robotic
    object manipulation or autonomous navigation is a plus.

The PhD students will receive a PhD funding contract with an initial 
duration of 3 years. The position is funded for 3-4 years. Salary will 
be based on previous experience according to guidelines of the German 
Collective Wage Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD). The earliest 
start date is August 1st, 2018.

The Max-Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of 
individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages 
applications from such qualified individuals. The Max-Planck Society 
seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are 
underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.


*The group*

The Embodied Vision Group (https://ev.is.mpg.de) is a newly established 
research group at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in 
Tuebingen, Germany, and is lead by Dr. Joerg Stueckler. The institute is 
a world-class center for foundational research in machine learning, 
computer vision, robotics and material science. Tübingen is a scenic 
medieval university town, cradled in what is simultaneously one of 
Germany’s most beautiful landscapes in one of Europe’s most economically 
successful areas. The working language at the institute is English.


*How to apply*

Applications and inquiries should be sent quoting reference number 33.18 
to Dr. Joerg Stueckler (see contact details below). Applications must be 
submitted by email as a single pdf (max. 10 MB) and include a CV, 
motivation letter with research statement, publication list, transcripts 
of BSc and MSc degrees, and contact details of 2-3 references. 
Optionally, up to 2 selected own publications or theses can be included 
in a second pdf (max. 5 MB). Applications should also indicate earliest 
date of availability.

There is no fixed application deadline; applications are considered 
until the positions have been filled or are no longer needed. Preference 
will be given to applications received before July 15th, 2018.


For further details on the positions and how to apply, please visit
https://ev.is.mpg.de/jobs/2-phd-student-positions-in-computer-vision-for-learning-systems 



Please liberally forward this announcement and share to possibly 
interested candidates or persons who might know suitable candidates.

Best regards,
Joerg Stueckler

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Dr. Joerg Stueckler
Max Planck Research Group Leader

Embodied Vision Group
Max-Planck-Institute for Intelligent Systems

Max-Planck-Ring 4
72076 Tübingen

Tel. +49 (0)7071 601-385
Email: joerg.stueckler at tue.mpg.de
http://ev.is.mpg.de
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