Open PostDoc Position at the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence in the field of IoT Device-based Autonomous Robot Learning and Human-Robot Interaction

13.06.2022, Wissenschaftliches Personal

Open PostDoc Position at the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence in the field of IoT Device-based Autonomous Robot Learning and Human-Robot Interaction

The Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) welcomes applications for a position as a postdoctoral researcher (with excellent track records and prospective long-term academic perspective) with a strong background in IoT systems design for autonomous robot learning, cognition-enabled transferable embodied AI, and human-robot interaction for the coordination and scientific contribution to the euROBIN project.

About us

Located in the prosperous capital of Bavaria and home to over 39000 students, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of the world’s top universities (top 4 European technical universities in THE World University Ranking, top 50 in Shanghai Ranking, top 10 in Global University Employability Ranking, etc.) and home to one of the most vibrant environments in robotics. It is committed to excellence in research and teaching, interdisciplinary education, and the active promotion of promising young scientists. TUM benefits from the healthy mix of companies and startups of all sizes headquartered in the region and is tightly connected to regional research hospitals. The university also forges strong links with companies and scientific institutions across the world. The Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) is a globally visible interdisciplinary research center for machine intelligence, which is the integration of robotics, artificial intelligence and perception. Its three central innovation sectors are the future of health, the future of work, the future of the environment, and the future of mobility. More than 60 professors from various TUM faculties cooperate within the framework of MIRMI.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination and management of TUM side within the euROBIN project - robotics and AI network in Europe addressing a new and integrated perspective in designing the future ecosystem of heterogeneous intelligent machines interacting with humans by cognition-enabled transferable embodied AI.
• Development of embedded and modular IoT systems with AI-backed algorithms to track, evaluate, analyze, and enhance
  • Robot tasks in industry (primary) and health related application areas,
  • Cognition-enabled transferable embodied AI and learning,
  • Safe and robust human-robot interaction.
• Scientific contribution to the existing research projects related to embodied AI, robot learning, and human-robot interaction and IoT systems development in MIRMI.
• Contribution to the organization of the international Robothon Grand Challenge as a part of the automatica events within munich_i.
• Mentoring of the PhD candidates, Master and Bachelor students on projects related to embodied AI, robot learning, and IoT systems based human-robot interaction.
• Driving publication of project results in high-impact journals and peer-reviewed conferences in the robotics community.

Requirements

• PhD in robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering or a related field.
• Background and experience in embedded and IoT systems development for the application of autonomous robot learning, embodied AI, and human-robot interaction primarily in industry or medicine.
• Strong track record of publications in embodied AI.
• Very good command of the English language (German language is a plus).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High motivation and willingness to work in an international and interdisciplinary team.
• Maturity and capacity to begin an independent research career.
• Desire and potential to develop as a future academic leader.

What we offer

• A stimulating, high-paced environment for cutting-edge research in various fields including robotics, machine learning and systems intelligence.
• An exceptional opportunity to experience research in a highly inspiring international environment.
• A responsible position with interesting and challenging tasks in an interdisciplinary scientific and management team.
• Worldwide networking opportunities with leading robotics experts, innovative companies in the area of manufacturing and robotics, and local politics.
• The opportunity to actively design the scientific scope of the European robotics and AI ecosystem and research directions.
• Remuneration is in line with the current German public service salary scale.

Application

Interested applicants should send us their CVs via email to [email protected] quoting “IoT Postdoc for euROBIN - MIRMI” in the e-mail subject line. Applications will be considered until the positions have been filled. Preference will be given to applications received before June 30, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

TUM has been pursuing the strategic goal of substantially increasing the diversity of its staff. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, TUM explicitly encourages nominations of and applications from women as well as from all others who would bring additional diversity dimensions to the university’s research and teaching strategies. Preference will be given to disabled candidates with equal qualifications. International candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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