Post date: Jan 19, 2011 9:34:24 AM
Two Postdoctoral and/or PhD positions in Biorobotics at Bielefeld
University, Germany
In the EU-funded FP7-Project EMICAB (Embodied Motion Intelligence for
Cognitive, Autonomous Robots), the University of Bielefeld (Germany)
invites applications for
TWO POSITIONS as RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (Post-Doc or PhD student)
for the duration of three years. The salary scale typically ranges
between 38300 and 44800 Eur p.a. (according to E13 TV-L West, German
public service), depending on work experience. The positions are
remunerated between 50% and 100% E13 according to qualification of the
applicant.
The positions on offer are embedded into an excellent interdisciplinary
environment with intensive contacts to various facilities and workgroups
of Bielefeld University. In particular, this includes the Center of
Excellence in Cognitive Interaction Technology, CITEC. The EU-project
(www.emicab.eu) as a whole is formed by the Biomechatronics lab and the
Neuroethology lab of Bielefeld University (coordinator), a Systems
Engineering lab at the University of Catania, Italy, a Sensor Technology
lab at the University of Southern Denmark in S?nderborg, and a
Neurogenetics lab at the University of Mainz, Germany.
Goal of the EMICAB-project is the abstraction of neuro-ethological and
neuro-genetic research results in the context of autonomous walking
movements to generate artificial neural network models for intelligent
behaviour. In parallel, a novel six-legged walking robot is being
assembled and ? within the project ? expanded by rich body sensorisation
and additional actuation. The integration of bio-inspired, intelligent
control algorithms on an efficient walking robot allows autonomous,
goal-directed locomotion and shapes the command of complex, cognitive
behaviour like, for instance, object manipulation and mental planning.
THE FIRST POSITION is available in the area of technical sensorimotor
functions and robotics. As a prerequisite, the applicant should hold a
university master or diploma degree, preferably in engineering (e.g.,
mechatronics, electrical engineering or control engineering) or computer
science (e.g., robotics, technical computer science). We are
particularly interested in candidates with a background in electronics
design, control of electrical drive systems and sensor systems as well
as in the area of mechanical construction. Strong programming skills and
advanced mathematical competence are expected. Participation in
administrative and organizational tasks of the EU-project is also expected.
THE SECOND POSITION is placed within the field of bio-inspired
algorithms and software development. As a prerequisite, the applicant
should hold a university master or diploma degree, preferably in the
field of computer science (if possible with a focus on sensor fusion,
stochastic or neural models or time series analysis). Strong programming
skills and advanced mathematical competence are expected. Participation
in administrative and organizational tasks of the EU-project is also
expected.
Bielefeld University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore
especially encourages women to apply. In the case of comparable
competences and qualification, women will preferably be considered if
there are no dominating reasons arising from the person of another
applicant. Bielefeld University also encourages disabled people to
apply. Part-time employment is possible.
Please send your application with the usual documents (cover letter, CV
and transcripts as well as the name and contact information of two
references) ? also electronically in pdf-format ? until 15. March 2011.
Contacts:
Dr. Axel Schneider, Bielefeld University, Faculty of Technology,
P.O.-Box 10 01 31, 33501 Bielefeld, Germany (e-mail:
axel.schneider@uni-bielefeld.de)
Prof. Dr. Volker D?rr / Prof. Dr. Josef Schmitz, Bielefeld University,
Faculty of Biology, P.O.-Box 10 01 31, 33501 Bielefeld, Germany (e-mail:
{volker.duerr, josef.schmitz}@uni-bielefeld.de)
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