PhD Student – Scientific Employee: The Multimodal Intelligent Interaction group at the University of Bamberg is offering a position for a PhD Student – Scientific Employee, focused on Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Intelligent Systems. This opportunity aims to engage in cutting-edge research in human-robot interaction and advanced systems engineering.
Designation
PhD Student – Scientific Employee (m/f/d)
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Artificial Intelligence, Human-Robot Interaction, Autonomous Intelligent Systems |
| Location | University of Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany |
| Salary | E13 TV-L (full-time) |
| Duration | Initially 2 years with an option for extension |
| Application Deadline | 26 October 2025 |
Research Area
The focus is on hybrid AI approaches, machine learning methods, generative AI, foundation models, and multimodal interaction applicable in industrial and service robotics and socio-technical assistance systems.
Eligibility/Qualification
- A completed university degree (Master or equivalent) in Computer Science
- Knowledge and experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., C++, Python)
- Experience with AI frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Keras, TensorFlow) and 3D simulation environments (e.g., MuJoCo, Isaac Sim, Gazebo) is an advantage
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and independent working abilities
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Proficiency in German and English, or the willingness to acquire very good knowledge of German quickly
Description
The candidate will:
- Engage in research in Artificial Intelligence and human-robot interaction.
- Conduct independent scientific work on a defined research topic.
- Participate in teaching and research at the chair.
- Present research findings at international conferences and publish in reputable journals.
- Develop and enhance robot demonstrators for research and teaching purposes.
- Supervise seminar papers and theses.
The University of Bamberg encourages a diverse applicant pool, especially qualified women and applicants with disabilities, who will be given preference in case of equal qualifications. The university is recognized as family-friendly.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send their complete application documents, including:
- A letter of motivation
- CV
- Academic certificates and transcripts for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
- Copies of Bachelor’s and Master’s theses
Submit these documents in a single PDF file (max. 8 MB) via email, indicating your earliest possible starting date and referencing “MII-202510-AI” to:
jobs.mii(at)uni-bamberg.de
For further inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Markus Rickert.
Last Date for Apply
26 October 2025
