Post-Doc Position: Mechatronics in Agriculture

23.05.2023, Wissenschaftliches Personal

The Chair of Agrimechatronics at Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites for applications for the position of a Post Doctoral Researcher. M/F/D. Applications from disabled persons with essentially the same qualifications will be given preference. TUM strives to raise the proportion of women in its workforce and explicitly encourages application from qualified women.

About the position
The position contains both teaching duties and participating in research projects. In addition, assisting in project applications and general development duties of the Chair.
About us
The Chair of Agrimechatronics (Prof. Oksanen) studies especially Intelligent Machines for Agriculture. The research themes include topics like tractors and other agricultural vehicles and robots, tractor-implement automation, communication technologies for vehicles, navigation, guidance and planning, positioning systems, model-based control of mechatronic systems, drives and power systems, and robotic implements.
We offer
As a part of our international team in northern Munich area, you will have an excellent opportunity to develop yourself as a team player as well as an independent researcher. Our work is interdisciplinary, international, and in-depth, but also practical. We offer a possibility to obtain broad and profound expertise, both theory and practise, in the field of agricultural applications, technology and research.
Compensation
The person will be employed by TUM for fixed-term. The position will be paid in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service of the Lands (TV-L).
Your qualifications
• Doctoral degree completed in technical/engineering sciences; or to be completed within the next three months
• Excellent skills in one or several of the following topics: mechatronics, robotics, control engineering, signal processing, sensor systems and algorithms, automation, communication technology, mechanical engineering
• Interest in agricultural vehicle applications
• Experience and/or studies in agricultural technology is beneficial, but not required
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English
• Fluent German language skills are highly beneficial
Application process
Send your application in English by email to amx@wzw.tum.de with title “Post-Doc application” at latest 15.06.2023 including
• A cover letter (for example elaborating your background, interests and motivation)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English
• PDF copies of earned university degrees and transcripts of individual grades
• List of publications

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Kontakt: amx@wzw.tum.de