About this role
Job Posting: PhD Student in AI and Autonomous Systems
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We are now seeking a PhD student in AI and Autonomous Systems, focusing on Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models for controlling robots and drones.
Work Tasks
The planned research will focus on developing Vision-Language-Action (VLA) Models for autonomous systems (intelligent robots), with the goal of enabling simultaneous control of various robots. The research is led by Professor Fredrik Heintz and Dr. Mariusz Wzorek, who will serve as primary and co-supervisors, respectively. The project will be conducted in close collaboration with LiU's Field Robotics Laboratory (AILAB) and partners from private and public sectors.
As a PhD student, you will dedicate yourself to your research education and research projects. Your work may also include teaching or participating in other departmental assignments, up to 20% of full-time.
Qualifications
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual for our interdisciplinary research group. You should enjoy working as part of a team and be willing to learn from colleagues and, in turn, share your knowledge and experience.
Scientific curiosity and the ability to think independently are essential personal qualities. You are expected to collaborate with colleagues and support the research group's activities. You must also have excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Good oral and written communication skills in Swedish are a merit.
You must have a master's degree in computer science or completed courses totaling at least 240 higher education credits, including at least 60 credits at an advanced level in AI, machine learning, computer science, and mathematics, or have acquired equivalent knowledge through other means.
As an applicant, you must demonstrate excellent skills in AI, machine learning, computer science, algorithms, programming, and mathematical maturity. Broad knowledge of AI and good knowledge of autonomous systems, automatic planning, computer vision, machine learning, formal methods, natural language processing, and data security are advantageous. Research experience is a plus but not required.
In your personal letter, explain why you are interested in the position and why you are particularly suited for it.
Workplace
You will work at the Reasoning and Learning (ReaL) lab in the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Integrated Computer Systems (AIICS) at the Department of Computer Science (IDA) at Linköping University.
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