[robocup-worldwide] Postdoc and PhD Positions at University of Bonn, Autonomous Intelligent Systems Group

Sven Behnke behnke at cs.uni-bonn.de
Mon Dec 29 12:16:44 EST 2014


The Autonomous Intelligent Systems Group of University of Bonn invites
applications for several Postdoctoral and fully funded PhD positions.

Candidates should have a background in one of the following research areas:
* Autonomous micro aerial vehicles,
* Service robots,
* Humanoid robots,
* Search and rescue robots,
* Simultaneous localization and mapping,
* Environment perception,
* Manipulation and locomotion planning, or
* Machine learning for robotics.

Candidates for Postdoctoral positions must hold a PhD in robotics or a 
related
field, such as computer science or electrical engineering. Top-level
publications and good organizational skills are important. Successful
candidates will have the opportunity conduct independent research and at 
the
same time contribute to the ongoing projects listed below, guiding PhD 
students
and master students. Payment will be according to TV-L-E14 54,500-65,000 
Euros
per annum, depending on experience.

Candidates for PhD positions must hold a university Master's degree in 
computer
science, mathematics, electrical engineering, or a related field. A strong
mathematical background and programming skills are important. Successful
candidates will conduct focused research towards a PhD in Computer Science
and contribute to one of the ongoing projects listed below, guiding master
and bachelor students. Payment will be according to TV-L-E13 46,000-50,500
Euros per annum, depending on experience.

Applications in PDF format should be sent by email to behnke at ais.uni-bonn.de
with the subject line "Postdoc Application" or "PhD Application".
Please indicate in your cover letter your main achievements, the 
research area
or project where you want to contribute, and your availability date.
A list of publications and transcripts must be included.
There is no application deadline. Positions will be filled as soon as 
possible.

Autonomous Intelligent Systems Group:
=====================================
The University of Bonn has a long tradition in robotics research and 
multiple
outstanding groups in robotics. The Autonomous Intelligent Systems Group,
headed by Sven Behnke, has developed award-winning cognitive robot systems,
including domestic service robots, autonomous micro aerial vehicles, 
humanoid
soccer robots, robots for mobile manipulation in rough terrain, and 
robots for
intuitive human-robot interaction. Contributions include efficient 
methods for
RGB-D and laser-based SLAM, semantic environment perception, robot 
navigation,
object manipulation and tool use, bipedal walking, multimodal human-robot
interaction, and learning from demonstrations and own experience.
Further information: http://www.ais.uni-bonn.de/research.html


Ongoing projects in the Autonomous Intelligent Systems Group:
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* H2020: CENTAURO - Robust Mobility and Dexterous Manipulation in Disaster
   Response by Fullbody Telepresence in a Centaur-like Robot (Coordinator)
   http://www.centauro-project.eu

* FP7: STAMINA - Sustainable and Reliable Robotics for Part Handling in
   Manufacturing Automation
   http://www.ais.uni-bonn.de/STAMINA

* DFG Research Unit "Mapping on Demand":
   - Local Perception for the Autonomous Navigation of Multicopters
   - Autonomous Navigation for Object Capture with Multicopters
   http://www.ais.uni-bonn.de/MoD

* DFG Priority Programme "Autonomous Learning":
   - Autonomous Learning of Bipedal Walking Stabilization
     http://gepris.dfg.de/gepris/projekt/269319994
   - ALROMA: Autonomous Active Object Learning Through Robot Manipulation
     http://gepris.dfg.de/gepris/projekt/260307391

* BMWi: InventAIRy - Identification with Autonomous Flying Robots:
   Autonomous Flight Control
   http://www.inventairy.de

* DFG: Development of an Open Humanoid Soccer Robot
   http://www.ais.uni-bonn.de/nimbro/OP

* German Aerospace Center (DLR): Cooperative Exploration and Mobile
   Manipulation in Rough Terrain (DLR SpaceBot Cup)
   http://www.ais.uni-bonn.de/nimbro/Explorer


University of Bonn has an international Master in Computer Science
Programme where you can specialize in Robotics. All lectures are in English.
Excellent students can be supported by research or teaching assistant jobs.
Further information: http://master.cs.uni-bonn.de

More information on the Federal City of Bonn: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonn



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