We are happy to fill a fully-funded PhD position on applied data science and Machine Learning for Software Engineering at the Department of Computer Science (research group Quality Engineering) at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. The PhD will be in the field of Data science and ML for *Digital Twins*, particularly focusing on the application of machine learning in the area of model-driven engineering.

What we offer

The position to be filled for up to 4 years, available from March 1st, 2022. You will be working together on an exciting and timely topic, embedded in a dedicated team of researchers - together with other PhD students and senior researchers, but also partners from industry.

Your profile

We are looking for highly motivated students with a background in Software Engineering and/or Machine Learning, holding a Master’s degree (or equivalent). Candidates should have a command in programming and algorithmic curation.

Your profile

If you are interested in joining our team, please send the following documents to Philipp Zech: philipp.zech@uibk.ac.at

• Curriculum vitae
• Publication list (if available)
• List of courses taken during your studies
• Short statement of your research background, including a short motivation explaining why you are interested in the position (approx. 1 page)

Further links

• University of Innsbruck: https://www.uibk.ac.at/ 
• Department of Computer Science: https://www.uibk.ac.at/informatik/ 
• Research group Databases and Information Systems: https://q-e.at/  
• Working at the University of Innsbruck:
  https://www.uibk.ac.at/karriere/arbeiten-an-der-universitaet-innsbruck.html.en

A Ph.D. Student Position in Computer Vision and Deep Learning at U. Innsbruck, Austria

The Intelligent and Interactive Systems group (Assoz. Prof. Antonio Rodríguez Sánchez) is looking for a talented Ph.D. candidate.
 
This position is aimed at enthusiastic students about Artificial Intelligence. The goal of this PhD position is to develop computer vision and deep learning algorithms to analyse images of bacteria and virus.

Your Profile
Applicants must have

• earned, or be about to earn, an M.Sc. degree or equivalent in computer science or other relevant area,
• an excellent academic record,
• a strong background in machine learning, computer vision,
• excellent mathematical and coding skills (C/C++, Matlab, ROS, Python),
• enthusiasm for leading-edge research, a team spirit and independent problem-solving skills and
• excellent written and oral communication skills in English, knowledge of German is a plus

How to Apply

• Applications must include
• a letter of motivation,
• a curriculm vitae including URLs of English-language theses and dissertations,
• scanned transcripts (including grades) and diplomas, 
• a list of projects you have worked on with brief descriptions of your contributions, and contact information of at least two references.

Applications, please contact Assoz. Prof. Antonio Rodríguez Sánchez at antonio.rodriguez-sanchez@uibk.ac.at 

The University of Innsbruck, Austria
The University of Innsbruck dates back to 1669. It offers a complete set of academic curricula and currently counts 28000 students. Founded in 2001, our young Department of Computer Science is highly productive in diverse research domains, and is internationally very well connected.

Innsbruck is home to 35000 students who imprint a distinctive, international student atmosphere upon this lively city of 130000. Beautifully located in the Tyrolean Alps, on the Inn river and surrounded by summits of up to 2718m, Innsbruck offers outstanding opportunities and quality of life all around the year.