Independent Cyber Valley Research Group Leader for Autonomous Systems
Cyber Valley is a growing center for AI research in the Stuttgart/ Tübingen region, bringing together partners from science and industry to create a world-leading hub for research in intelligent systems and to establish an ecosystem for startups in this field.
Funded by the Christian Bürkert Stiftung, a Cyber Valley Research Group in the field of Autonomous Systems will be established as a part of the Cyber Valley initiative at the University of Stuttgart. We are seeking for a young, highly motivated and emergingresearcher, who will take the lead in building up a new group and a competitive research program. The ideal candidate should have an excellent international early-career track record. The research group is expected to engage actively with the existing research environment, including the Cyber Valley partners and in particular the emerging research area Autonomous Systems at the University of Stuttgart.
Applicants from all fields of engineering and science who develop new technologies, methodologies and concepts connected to autonomous systems are encouraged to apply. Application areas include, but are not limited to - manufacturing systems, - cyber-physical systems, - smart power grids, - traffic networks.
The research group will be independent and its association with a department or institute will be determined at the time of filling the position so as to match the interests and needs of the selected candidate best.
The funding of each group includes the group leader position (TV-L E14), two additional PhD positions as well as startup and running budgets for up to four years. The group will additionally benefit from the infrastructure and support structures of the host institute/ department.
The University of Stuttgart is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women are strongly encouraged. Severely challenged persons will be given preference in case of equal qualifications.
Requirements
Applicants should submit a description of past and planned research activities (up to three pages), including the completed information form based on the template provided (see https://bit.ly/3mEaPaJ), a CV, the names and addresses of at least three potential references as well as pdf files of up to 5 key publications. Applications should be submitted as a single pdf-file to search@ist.uni-stuttgart.de. In case of need for background information about Autonomous Systems or Cyber Valley at the University of Stuttgart, you may contact frank.allgower@ist.uni-stuttgart.de or matthias.gerberding@rektorat.uni-stuttgart.de. The closing date for applications is October 31st, 2020.
Contact
Prof. Frank Allgöwer
Location: Pfaffenwaldring 9 | 70569 Stuttgart | Deutschland
Phone: +49 68581046
Mail: frank.allgower@ist.uni-stuttgart.de
Type of employment
full-time
More information
Institute / Institution: Stuttgart Research Center Autonomous Systems
Period of employment: by arrangement