We are pleased to announce 1 opening for PhD candidate or Postdoctoral researcher in the field of robot perception for human robot interaction. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team of researchers, who will contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of robot perception for human-robot interaction.

The open position is a 2-year PostDoc position or a 3-year PhD position in the research topic of Human Intention Reading for Human Robot Collaboration. We would like to develop methods to interpret human’s future motion, activities, and intentions for collaborative companion robots.

Working environment

TU Wien has a longstanding, internationally recognized reputation for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. TU Wien is committed to inclusion and is an equal-opportunity employer. Vienna offers a high quality of living and is continuously winning awards as the best city to live in.

The position is opened within the Autonomous Systems Lab at TU Wien. The lab offers a vibrant and inclusive research environment with good facilities and resources. The position will involve working closely with our motivated Ph.D. candidates, as well as mentoring graduate/undergraduate researchers. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to teach courses in their area of expertise. If you are passionate about research and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the robotics and AI community, we encourage you to apply. We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Benefits:

• Interdisciplinary and motivated research environment
• International collaboration experiences, e.g., German Aerospace Center (DLR)
• International inclusive team with teamwork spirit
• High quality of living in Vienna

Requirements

• MS/Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline (robotics, electrical/mechanical engineering, computer science)
• Academic achievement in robotics, machine learning, and/or control
• Experience with robot experiments, programming, and team projects
• Proficiency in writing and speaking English

Required documents

• CV
• Motivation letter including a description of previous research experience and current research interests, outlining the fit to the topic area
• Transcripts of grades obtained for B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees
• Certificates for Academic degrees
• important scientific publications (max 3)
• names of 2-3 referees including contact details (email)

Positions

The positions are up to full-time (40h/week) funded and follow the regulatory union salary system, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Further information

To apply, please send the required documents in a single pdf file to Dongheui Lee (dongheui.lee@tuwien.ac.at). The evaluation of the applications starts immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. For further information on the positions and applications, please contact Dongheui Lee (dongheui.lee@tuwien.ac.at).