The Human-Computer Interaction and Cognitive Systems research group at
the University of Stuttgart, Germany, invites applications for several
PhD positions, in an environment that offers much creative freedom and
support to conduct cutting-edge research. Some of these positions are
within an ERC Starting Grant project, a prestigious five-year European
grant.
Qualifications
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A successful candidate has demonstrated outstanding academic performance
(rank at top of class) and a strong technical background in one or
several of the following research areas:
- Computer vision/Computer graphics, e.g. 3D graphical (face, hand,
body) modelling, egocentric vision, scene understanding, pose
estimation, object detection/recognition
- Machine learning, e.g. deep and recurrent neural networks, generative
models, reinforcement learning, visual dialog, cognitive modelling, or
multi-agent systems
- Human-Computer Interaction, e.g. design and evaluation of interaction
techniques and adaptive information visualisations, user interface and
user experience design, empirical evaluation of interactive systems
An interest in applying these methods to interactive intelligent systems
is required. Excellent programming skills are expected. Previous
experience with Python, TensorFlow, or CUDA is an advantage. Strong team
working and critical thinking skills, aptitude for independent and
creative work, as well as fluent English written and presentation skills
are essential.
Positions
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Admission will be competitive. If selected, you will be offered a
fully-funded PhD position with a flexible start date. Salaries are
internationally competitive based on state employee salary scheme
TVL-E13 (100%) that includes health insurance, social insurance, and
contributions to the retirement pension plan. You will develop,
implement, and evaluate new computational methods, apply them in the
context of interactive intelligent user interfaces, and write up the
results for top international venues, such as - depending on focus -
CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, CHI, UIST, IUI or UbiComp/IMWUT. You will
contribute to the leadership of ongoing projects, will have the
opportunity to advise undergraduate and graduate students, and
contribute to the teaching activities of the group.
About the group
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The Human-Computer Interaction and Cognitive Systems group works at the
intersection of computer vision, machine learning, and human-computer
interaction. The group develops computational methods to address
fundamental challenges in sensing, modelling, and analysing everyday
non-verbal human behaviour. The group is well-known for this line of
work, has a strong presence in all leading conferences in the above
fields, and publications from the group are frequently distinguished
with best paper awards (16 over the last couple of years). You will work
among gifted colleagues and experienced scientists and have access to
excellent infrastructure, including distinguished lectures, research
seminars, and invited talks by international guests, as well as a
high-performance GPU cluster.
About the University of Stuttgart
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The University of Stuttgart is cradled in what is simultaneously one of
Germany's most beautiful landscapes and one of Europe's most
economically successful areas. The region is known for a high standard
of living, beautiful surroundings, and easy access to other major
metropolitan areas. The university is one of the top nine leading and
oldest technical universities (TU9) in Germany and consistently ranked
highly in international rankings. The University of Stuttgart is part of
the Cyber Valley initiative, a new center for artificial intelligence
research that brings together partners from science and industry to
boost intelligent systems research and development in the
Stuttgart-Tübingen region, specifically in the areas of machine
learning, robotics, and computer vision.
The Department of Computer Science is located on the university campus
in Stuttgart Vaihingen. It is devoted to cutting-edge research in
computer science ranging from foundations (algorithms, programming
logics, computer architecture) to a variety of application domains
(computer vision and graphics, machine learning and robotics,
intelligent systems). With its vibrant research environment and its
attractive Bachelor and Master programs, the Department attracts top
students from all over the world. The department offers a stimulating
and collaborative environment. It is equipped with high-class research
facilities and has close links to leading international companies in and
around Stuttgart (e.g. Bosch AI, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche).
How to apply
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To apply, follow the instructions on our website:
https://perceptualui.org/jobs/