PhD Positions in AI for Robot Navigation and Perception

Two PhD positions available in AI for robot navigation and perception at the University of Freiburg, Germany. Candidates with a background in computer science and robotics are encouraged to apply.

The Robot Learning Lab at the University of Freiburg, Germany, is offering two full-time PhD positions in AI for robot navigation and perception. The lab, headed by Prof. Abhinav Valada, is part of the ELLIS Unit Freiburg and is equipped with state-of-the-art computing resources and various robots.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree in computer science, robotics, or a related field, and strong programming skills, including experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch.

• For the PhD position in AI for Perception and SLAM, prior research experience in areas like scene graphs, SLAM, or foundation models is required.
• For the PhD position in AI for Robot Navigation, experience in planning and reasoning, reinforcement learning, or foundation models is necessary.

To apply, send your CV, motivation statement, unofficial transcripts, and referee details to rl-apply@cs.uni-freiburg.de.

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