Professorship (W3) in Foundations of Cognitive Robotics

vor 6 Monaten

Stuttgart, Deutschland Universität Stuttgart Vollzeit

University of Stuttgart Faculty Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

INSTITUTE FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE| AT THE EARLIEST CONVENIENCE
and

Leading position in the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA

Applications are invited for this dual role.


The University of Stuttgart is one of the leading technically oriented universities in Germany in one of Europe’s most vibrant high-tech and industrial areas. The university is a reliable employer, partner for technology transfer and is committed to the interdisciplinary integration of engineering, natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences based on the fundamentals of cutting-edge research at a disciplinary level.

The University of Stuttgart is calling for applicants to a W3 professorship “Foundations of Cognitive Robotics” in the Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. The research areas of this professorship are motivated by current and future challenging robotics applications and focus on state-of-the-art methods of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and control theory for the design and use of cognitive robots. In addition to industrial robotics, we are seeking applicants whose research domains are in service robotics with a wide variety of application areas such as logistics, architecture/construction, agriculture, health/care and assistance technology.

In particular, the following research areas are considered:

• Method development for machine learning in cognitive robotics

• Simulation-driven learning and real-world transfer

• Model-based planning and learning (and their connections)

• Dexterity in complex applications of cognitive robotics

• Image and sensor-based learning and control of robot systems

• Control of networked learning robots

• Development and implementation of methods for human-robot interaction and collaboration

Active participation and further development of the research and transfer activities of the research campus ARENA, the excellence clusters of the University of Stuttgart and the innovation campus mobility as well as the further development of the Stuttgart technology and innovation campus S-TEC and Cyber Valley are expected. The future incumbent is also expected to participate in and help shape the German and English-language teaching in the bachelor's and master's programs of the faculty, as well as actively raising third-party funds and participating in collaborative research projects at the university.

This professorship (W3) follows the "Karlsruher model". This involves an appointment to a professorship at the University of Stuttgart with full academic rights and duties (including the passive right to vote). The jointly appointed person also holds management positions at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA. Embedded in the "Computer Science" department of Faculty 5, especially the Institute for Artificial Intelligence, the appointed person should devote himself to interdisciplinary research and teaching in computer science and engineering. Participation in academic self-administration and the independent acquisition of third-party funds are expected. Comprehensive knowledge in the fields of computer science and software engineering is required, as well as a high level of pedagogical aptitude.

We are seeking for an individual who is distinguished by high-ranking scientific publications or patents with international visibility. For a qualitative assessment of your academic accomplishments, we kindly ask you to submit a short description of your three most important scientific achievements, which should be no longer than one page in total. Possible successes may include, for example, those in the fields of research, teaching, science and society, knowledge and technology transfer, inventions and patents, software development, or spin-offs. The requirements for employment listed in § 47 and § 50 Baden-Württemberg university law (LHG) apply.

Written applications (including a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, a list of publications, research and teaching statements, a list of the three most important scientific achievements as well as the completed form at should be sent in electronic form no later than June 16, to Prof. Mathias Niepert, Dean's Office, Pfaffenwaldring 47, Stuttgart, Germany, e-mail: , preferably as a single PDF file. At you will find our public key for encrypting your e-mail. Please be aware of the risks regarding confidentiality and the integrity of your application contents when sending your application via unencrypted email. Alternatively, postal applications to Dekanat Fakultät 5, Pfaffenwaldring 47, Stuttgart, Germany are also accepted. Please address any questions regarding the current appointment process to Prof. Mathias Niepert.

The University of Stuttgart is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women are strongly encouraged. Disabled persons will be given preference in case of equal qualifications.

The University of Stuttgart has established a Dual Career Program to offer assistance to partners of those moving to Stuttgart. For more information, please visit the website on the handling of applicant data in accordance with Art. 13 DS-GVO can be found at

  • Professorship (W3) in Cognitive Robotics for Industrial Applications

    vor 6 Monaten

    Stuttgart, Deutschland Universität Stuttgart Vollzeit

    University of Stuttgart Faculty Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Information TechnologyProfessorship (W3) in Cognitive Robotics for Industrial ApplicationsINSTITUTE FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | AT THE EARLIEST CONVENIENCEandHead of the Fraunhofer-Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPAApplications are invited for this dual...

  • Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

    vor 2 Wochen

    Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland Universität Stuttgart Vollzeit

    We are seeking an exceptional researcher and educator to fill a prestigious Professorship (W3) in Foundations of Cognitive Robotics at the University of Stuttgart.OverviewThe successful candidate will join the Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology as a leading expert in artificial intelligence and robotics. The...

  • Full Professor

    vor 7 Monaten

    Stuttgart, Deutschland Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences, University of Hohenheim Vollzeit

    In research and teaching, the successful applicant (M/F/d) will concentrate on the digital transformation in terms of its effects on government activities and the behavior of companies and households from an economic perspective. She/he should have a proven track record of internationally visible research and high-level, relevant publications and have the...

  • Tenure Track Professorship

    vor 5 Monaten

    Stuttgart, Deutschland MathHire.org Vollzeit

    Tenure Track Professorship (W1) in Mathematical Statistics at the Institute of Stochastics and Applications. The professorship is aimed at outstanding young scientists in the early career phase who are internationally recognized in one or more modern areas of mathematical statistics. The professorship should be linked to and complement the Institute of...

  • Senior Robotics Researcher

    vor 4 Wochen

    Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Vollzeit

    Develop groundbreaking autonomous outdoor navigation solutions for agricultural and forestry applications as a member of our research team. Job Overview The Professional Service Robots - Outdoor research group at Fraunhofer is pushing the boundaries of outdoor mobile robotics. We focus on the development of autonomous robots for various outdoor...

  • Robotics Researcher

    vor 1 Monat

    Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Vollzeit

    Job Description:We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Robotics Researcher in the field of outdoor mobile robotics. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing a model-predictive local planner for mobile outdoor robots, with a focus on finding optimal collision-free trajectories on...

  • Master Thesis

    vor 6 Monaten

    Stuttgart, Deutschland Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Vollzeit

    Was Sie bei uns tun   The thesis aims to improve market understanding of robot technologies in various cultivation processes. Therefore, at the beginning of the thesis, it will be necessary to acquire background knowledge on robotics and precision agriculture. Based on this, relevant influencing factors for the market environment will be...

  • Automation and Robotics Research Assistant

    vor 1 Monat

    Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Vollzeit

    Automation and Robotics Research OpportunitiesWe are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to support our team in the development of automation and robotics solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in robotics and automation, with experience in programming languages such as Python and C++.Key Responsibilities:Familiarization with...

  • Master Thesis

    vor 6 Monaten

    Stuttgart, Deutschland Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Vollzeit

    In the Professional Service Robots - Outdoor research group we develop autonomous, mobile robots for a variety of outdoor applications, such as agriculture and forestry. The focus is on the development of an autonomous outdoor navigation solution as well as the hardware of the robots.   The autonomous field robots currently under development in the...

  • Senior Robotics Engineer

    vor 4 Wochen

    Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Vollzeit

    Research and Development in Outdoor RoboticsWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our Professional Service Robots - Outdoor research group at Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing autonomous, mobile robots for various outdoor...

  • Data Scientist Robotics Researcher

    vor 3 Wochen

    Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland Universität Stuttgart Vollzeit

    Student Assistant: Machine Learning for RoboticsWe are seeking a highly motivated Data Scientist Robotics Researcher to join our team at the Universität Stuttgart.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on current topics in machine learning for autonomous robots, contributing to the development of environmentally sustainable approaches...

  • Senior Robotics Researcher: Fusing RADAR and LiDAR Data

    vor 2 Wochen

    Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Vollzeit

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Robotics Researcher to join our team at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. As a key member of our research group, you will be responsible for designing and implementing algorithms to fuse RADAR and LiDAR data for robust localization in challenging outdoor environments.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will evaluate the...

  • Robotics Engineer for Autonomous Weed Removal

    vor 2 Wochen

    Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Vollzeit

    About the JobWe are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Robotics Engineer to work on the development of tools for autonomous mechanical weed removal in agricultural fields.

  • Internship Robotics and Automation

    vor 6 Monaten

    Stuttgart, Deutschland Synapticon Vollzeit

    **YOUR MISSION**: **We are looking for the Intern in the field of Sensors and Actuators for Robotics and Automation for 6 months mandatory Internship.** You will push the limits of performance for our highly integrated industrial servo drives. Together with you, we will tailor your job-profile around some of the following key areas: - Hands-on on our...

  • Robotics Research Engineer: Collaborative Development with ROS

    vor 2 Wochen

    Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland Universität Stuttgart Vollzeit

    Overview:We invite applications for a position as a Student Assistant (m/f/d) in our research group at the Universität Stuttgart. The successful candidate will assist us in our experimental industrial environment for robotic experiments, focusing on deploying and configuring ROS packages, setting up simulated environments and real robots, and running...

  • Motion Estimation Internship

    vor 6 Monaten

    Stuttgart, Deutschland Torc Robotics Vollzeit

    **About the Company** At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business. A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family, we are focused solely on developing software...

  • Master Thesis

    vor 6 Monaten

    Stuttgart, Deutschland Produktionstechnik und Automatisierung Vollzeit

    Die Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft betreibt in Deutschland derzeit 76 Institute und Forschungseinrichtungen und ist die weltweit führende Organisation für anwendungsorientierte Forschung. Rund 30 800 Mitarbeitende erarbeiten das jährliche Forschungsvolumen von 3,0 Milliarden Euro. The autonomous field robots currently under development in the prototype phase,...

  • Student Assistant: Machine Learning for Robotics

    vor 6 Monaten

    Stuttgart, Deutschland Universität Stuttgart Vollzeit

    Student Assistant (m/f/d) Machine Learning for RoboticsRobots frequently navigate through dynamic environments, requiring continuous adaptation to ensure adequate performance. We have been using machine learning algorithms to recommend optimal reconfigurations with increased reliability. Furthermore, our commitment lies in developing an environmentally...

  • Master Thesis

    vor 6 Monaten

    Stuttgart, Deutschland Produktionstechnik und Automatisierung Vollzeit

    Die Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft betreibt in Deutschland derzeit 76 Institute und Forschungseinrichtungen und ist die weltweit führende Organisation für anwendungsorientierte Forschung. Rund 30 800 Mitarbeitende erarbeiten das jährliche Forschungsvolumen von 3,0 Milliarden Euro. **Was Sie bei uns tun** **Was Sie mitbringen** - Background in Computer Science,...

  • Master Thesis

    vor 6 Monaten

    Stuttgart, Deutschland Produktionstechnik und Automatisierung Vollzeit

    Die Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft betreibt in Deutschland derzeit 76 Institute und Forschungseinrichtungen und ist die weltweit führende Organisation für anwendungsorientierte Forschung. Rund 30 800 Mitarbeitende erarbeiten das jährliche Forschungsvolumen von 3,0 Milliarden Euro. **Was Sie bei uns tun** **Was Sie mitbringen** - Background in Mechanical...